Memorable Lines
Colorful Places
Weather
Spring Cleaning Hacks
Final Jeopardy
100
“Play it, Sam” is from this film.
What is Casablanca? Almost everyone misremembers this line as “Play it again, Sam.”
100
This country’s springtime array of tulips is legendary.
What is the Netherlands? Holland, a region of the Netherlands, has been known for its tulips since the 17th-century tulip mania when tulips were traded as commodities. The Netherlands is the “Tulip Capital of the World,” growing 80 percent of the world’s tulips.
100
March leaves like a lamb, but it comes in like this animal.
What is a lion? Fall and spring are transitional months with huge swings in temperatures. March comes in as winter (lion) and leaves as spring (lamb), but the proverb originally referred to the constellations and astrology—Leo the lion and Aries the lamb.
100
These concentrated liquid plant extracts, including lemon, lavender, and peppermint, are used in natural cleaning solutions.
What are essential oils? You can find instructions for their use on the internet
100
This is the most expensive spice in the world.
What is saffron? It is often referred to as "red gold," for good reason—it's the world's most expensive spice, retailing for anywhere from $10 to $20 for a gram of the real stuff.
200
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” comes from this book, chapter, and verse of the Bible.
What is Genesis 1:1? It’s the very first verse and depicts the very beginning of the universe.
200
Sometime between January 21 and February 21, on the new moon, this country explodes with colorful floats and parades as the celebration of its New Year begins.
What is China? The celebration lasts until the full moon. 
200
We sometimes describe heavy rains by saying that it’s raining these two animals.
What are cats and dogs? The expression’s origin is unknown, but some suspect it is a reference to Jonathan Swift’s satirical poem “A Description of a City Shower,” published in 1710.
200
If you have streaks when you clean windows or mirrors, use these instead of paper towels or cleaning cloths. (usually uses are for brewing a cup of joe)
What are coffee filters? Cheap, white coffee filters are lint-free, so there’s a double benefit of no lint and no streaks.
300
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union” is the preamble to this document.
What is the U.S. Constitution? The full preamble is “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
300
This country’s samba schools prepare for their dazzling competitions, which highlight the country’s culture in parades during the pre-Lenten Carnival.
What is Brazil? The eye-poppingly colorful costumes are on display for all the world to see. The legendary samba schools are organized by neighborhood or community, and students prepare for the Carnival competition year-round.
300
This meteorological term applies to rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
What is precipitation? The most common form of precipitation is rain.
300
Put an open container of this in your refrigerator to keep it smelling fresh.
What is baking soda? It will absorb smells for up to three months before needing to be disposed of.
400
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry” comes from this book, later adapted to the 1970 film.
What is Love Story? The film stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, who play characters from vastly different backgrounds who fall in love and have their love stories tragically shortened by cancer
400
This desert in Arizona is known for its vibrant, earth-toned colors.
What is the Painted Desert? When you take a scenic drive through the Painted Desert, you will pass through the Petrified Forest. It is believed that some of the fossils in the forest date to 220 million years ago.
400
Of lightning and thunder, it’s the one that causes the other
What is lightning (causes thunder)? Lightning heats the air and causes it to expand and contract, creating a sound wave. You see lightning a few seconds before you hear thunder because sound moves slower than light.
400
Place the slices of this citrus fruit in your garbage disposal for a quick way to freshen it.
What is lemon? Run the disposal for a few seconds, and your entire kitchen will smell fresh.
500
“Marley was dead to begin with” comes from this book.
What is A Christmas Carol? Few people remember that Marley is the fourth ghost who is condemned to travel across the earth because of his life of greed. His mission is to warn others before it is too late for them.
500
Of the “ABC Islands,” which are filled with buildings painted in every imaginable color, this is the “C” island.
What is Curaçao? The proper name of the islands is the Netherlands Antilles, and Curaçao is the most colorful of the islands. Its buildings date to the 17th century, when it was founded.
500
One of the forefathers of meteorology, this ancient Greek wrote Meteorologica around 340 BC.
Who is Aristotle? We generally think of Aristotle as a philosopher, but he wrote the oldest comprehensive book on the subject of weather.
500
Ditch a store-bought duster for something you already have at home, something you use when doing laundry. Collect dust on furniture, air vents, ceiling fans, baseboards and much more.
What are dryer sheets? The anti-static properties are also great for wiping down TVs, mirrors and computer screens.