Pop Culture
How many times did Ross Gellar get divorced on Friends?
3
Which country invented tea?
China
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head
When Ocean County was formed, he was its first Sheriff. He built and ran several hotels and business, which were passed onto his sons upon his death in 1893.
Joseph Parker:
What does a funambulist walk on?
a tight rope
In what year was McDonald's founded?
1955
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
Outside which New York building was John Lennon killed?
The Dakota Building
Each year at the beginning of deer season, the first deer shot was always hung on the sign in front of this historic hospitality business which is no longer in existence.
Forked River House
What year was Queen Elizabeth II born?
1926
ON this date CEO Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone—a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, among other features—at the Macworld convention in San Francisco.
January 9, 2007
Name the world’s largest ocean
Pacific.
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
Great Dane
Lacey’s first official grocery store opened on July 4, 1962 and was located at the Lacey Plaza on Lacey Road opposite Parker Avenue.
Nielson’s Quality Food Center?
Which Jamaican runner is an 11-time world champion and holds the record in the 100 and 200-meter race?
Usain Bolt.
What was Beyoncé’s first solo album?
Dangerously In Love.
Which country did AC/DC originate in?
Australia.
How long is an eon in geology
a billion years
This industry supported many families in Lacey from the mid 1880’s through the 1960’s and brought many spring through fall visitors to the area.
Party Fishing Boats?
Which of Shakespeare’s plays is the longest?
Hamlet
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Explorer are different types of what?
Web browsers.
Name the world’s biggest island.
Greenland.
What is the fastest fish in the ocean?
Sailfish.
Following the train lines and schedules, starting in the early 1900’s up to circa 1930’s, some the high school students from Lacey were sent to this high school while others were sent to Toms River High School.
Pemperton High School
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain?
Margaret Thatcher