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
Who is Ben Franklin? He held his finger close to the key and felt a spark. The key probably picked up ambient electrical charges since he wasn’t electrocuted. The experiment did prove that lightning is electricity.
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.”
This annual Irish celebration takes place on March 17.
What is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
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.
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.
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.
Many Irish people and people of Irish descent wear this three-leaf clover to represent Irish pride.
What is a shamrock?
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.
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.
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.
This entrée is traditional St. Patrick’s fare in North America.
What is corned beef? Cabbage is a standard side dish.
Playing this time-honored solo card game can pass the hours.
What is solitaire? It calms the mind and helps you develop strategy.
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.
What is courage?
These little creatures are featured in Irish folklore and appear as figurines and costumed parade participants and attendees on St. Patrick’s Day.
What are leprechauns? The word derives from its original Irish name, meaning “small-bodied fellow.”
Place items and photographs relevant to life today in this container for the grandchildren to open in 10 or 20 years.
What is a time capsule? You might include a brief written or recorded memoir, so they have a record of your life.
The most common type of kite in North America has this number of sticks.
What is two? It’s known as the diamond kite or the two-stick kite. It’s the one you might have flown as a child.
Humans can be identified by fingerprints, but dogs can be identified by their print of this body part.
What is nose?
The wizard’s manipulations took place here.
What is behind the green curtain? The wizard was exposed when Dorothy’s dog pulled open the curtain.
Two Irish countries inhabit the island of Ireland—the Republic of Ireland and this country.
What is Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland is sovereign. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. The island was partitioned into two countries in 1920.
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.