Flag Day
Who proclaimed June 14 as the official U.S. Flag Day in 1949?
President Harry S. Truman
Though most of this animal family lives on land, what furry, white, arctic mammal spends large amounts of time in the water?
Polar bear. One was observed spending nine days swimming to a piece of ice.
This U.S. president said, “Read my lips: no new taxes.”
George H. W. Bush
When you were a child, you could ride a bicycle without one of these.
Helmet
On June 2, 1953, the coronation for this monarch took place.
Queen Elizabeth II. A thousand guests attended the coronation, and it was televised around the world.
When was the last time the design of the U.S. flag was changed and why?
The present-day flag became official on July 4, 1960, when a star was added for the 50th state, Hawaii.
Where do seals usually sleep?
Underwater. They can sleep on land or in the water.
This actor, playing the Gordon Gekko character in Wall Street, said, “Greed is good.”
Michael Douglas
Teenagers used this household appliance to straighten their hair.
Flat Iron
On June 3, 1937, the former king and then-current duke of Windsor wed this American.
Who is Wallis Warfield Simpson, Wallis Warfield, or Wallis Simpson. King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry her.
How many changes has the American flag undergone since its first iteration: 10, 15, or 27?
27. The American flag has changed designs more than any other flag in the world.
How many stomachs do dolphins have?
Two. One stores food while the other one digests food.
This astronaut and former senator said, “There is still no cure for the common birthday.”
John Glenn
Before plastic wrap, fresh food came packaged in this see-through material.
Cellophane
On June 28, 1953, assembly began on this General Motors iconic automobile nicknamed “America’s sports car.”
Corvette. The only factory assembling the Corvette is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the mayor named it the official sports car of Kentucky.
How many rows of stars are on the flag today?
There are nine rows—five rows with six stars each and four rows with five stars each.
What do manatees spend most of the day doing?
Eating. They graze on grass, algae, and other water plants.
This astronaut, who is famous for another quote also said, “Pilots take no special joy in walking; pilots like flying. Pilots generally take pride in a good landing, not in getting out of the vehicle.”
Neil Armstrong
Artificial snow for Christmas trees used to be made from this carcinogenic substance.
Asbestos? Legislation to ban asbestos was passed in the 1970s and 1980s.
On June 10, 1752, he caught an electrical charge in a jar while flying a kite during a thunderstorm.
Ben Franklin
What do the 13 red and white alternating stripes represent?
The 13 original colonies
What sitcom about a marine mammal starred Brian Kelly and aired during the mid-1960s?
Flipper. Kelly played a ranger in Coral Key Park, Florida.
This U.S. first lady said, “The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse.”
Jackie Kennedy (Onassis)
In the 1950s, this surgical procedure was common for treating mental illness.
Lobotomy
On June 20, 1977, oil began flowing through the trans-Alaska pipeline from this bay.
Prudhoe. Prudhoe Bay is the location of America’s largest oil field. The oil flows through the pipeline to Valdez, Alaska.