Go Fly a Kite
One stormy day in Philadelphia, this founding father and prolific inventor used a kite and a key to conduct an electrical experiment.
This expression is for the hottest days of summer.
What is dog days? The expression can be traced back to the early Romans, who
believed that the star Sirius gave off heat, which made the summer hotter
Dorothy wants to go back home to this state
Where is Kansas? In the movie, she says, “There’s no place like home.”
Work one of these word puzzles that give hints categorized by across and down
What is crossword? Researchers have found that working a crossword puzzle once a week or more can have positive effects on the brain.
When you are organized and prepared, your ducks are said to be in this formation
What is a row? When following their mother, baby ducks line up in a row better than schoolchildren following their teacher’s orders.
A passage from The Cat in the Hat by this author reads:
“No! Not in the house!”
Said the fish in the pot.
“They should not fly kites
In a house! They should not.”
Who is Dr. Seuss?
A group of newborn dogs and cats born to the same mother are called this.
What is litter? Groups of adult cats are known as clowders.
This is Dorothy's aunt
Who is Auntie Em?
Work one of these by arranging a bunch of little pieces into a picture.
What is a jigsaw puzzle? Not only does solving jigsaw puzzles improve memory but it also helps with problem-solving.
When you are vulnerable to an easy physical or verbal attack, you are said to be this kind of duck.
What is sitting?
This “kite” was a CBS news anchor who was deemed “the most trusted man in America.”
Who is Walter Cronkite? He signed off every night with “And that’s the way it is.”
This breed of spotted dog that stars in a 1966 Disney film is born with a solid white coat.
What is Dalmatian? A Dalmatian’s spots develop shortly after they’re two weeks old.
The wicked witch comes from this direction.
What is west? We see the witch’s hands on fire as she tries to remove Dorothy’s slippers. The Guardian reports the fire was simulated by spewing apple juice and then speeding up the frames.
This is what we call looking at twinkling, heavenly bodies at night.
What is stargazing? Aside from providing healthful escapism, stargazing sends you into nature and spending time outside can spark creativity.
Baby ducks are born with their eyes wide open or closed.
What is wide open? Most birds hear before they see, but ducks see before they hear
When someone takes advantage of the float between the time a check is written and the time it clears, this form of “beat the bank” is known as this
What is (check) kiting? It’s difficult to do this today because checks clear within a day or two, if not instantly
Cats have this number of rows of whiskers
What is four? In all, they have around 24 whiskers. Whiskers are touch receptors that send signals to the cat to let it know where every part of its body and its surroundings are.
This is Dorothy’s dog
Who is Toto? The dog earned $125 per week, but it’s been reported the munchkins earned only $50 per week.
Spending time with pets can reduce this and make you healthier.
What is blood pressure? Petting a cat or dog has been proven to relieve stress
Baby ducks are called this.
What are ducklings? Ducklings are born with down, not feathers. They can fly at around three months.
Thousands of years ago, these people made kites out of silk.
Who are Chinese? It is believed that the kite originated in China.
Cats respond better to this gender.
What are women? It could be they respond better to higher-pitched voices.
The Lion lacked this.
Playing this time-honored solo card game can pass the hours.
What is solitaire? It calms the mind and helps you develop strategy.
The time after an election when current leaders remain in place before their successors are sworn in is called this kind of session.
What is lame duck? Traditionally, little gets done during a lame-duck session.