Saucy Sauces
What sauce is made from cooked, pureed apples combined with cinnamon and sugar?
Applesauce. It is a staple of kids' diets. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was frequently on the school lunch menu.
Which person hosted the radio show American Top 40 on Sunday mornings?
Casey Kasem
Kasem hosted the show from 1970-1988. On the inaugural show, the No. 1 hit was "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night.
What does AWOL stand for?
Absent without leave
The maximum penalty is stiff: confinement for one month, reduction of status to the lowest enlisted grade, and a one-month reduction of pay to one-third of current pay.
Which best-selling toy from the 1950s began life as a wallpaper cleaner until a teacher decided to have her students use it as clay for sculpting?
Play-Doh
The original colors were red, yellow, and blue. The colors have been expanded, and it’s still non-toxic.
Which time do Canada and the U.S. switch to on March 10?
Daylight savings time
We turn our clocks ahead one hour. An effortless way to remember which way to turn the clocks is “spring forward, fall back.”
Which sauce has a main ingredient of basil and is served with pasta?
Pesto.
Other ingredients are garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
Starting in 1960, which music label brought soul music to the scene as Black artists flocked to it?
Motown
Berry Gordy established the predecessor to the label and then merged it into Motown in 1960. He started the original label with $800. Top Motown artists included the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye.
What is the name of the special forces of the U.S. Navy?
The Navy SEALS
Navy SEAL training is so tough that only around 20 percent of recruits complete it successfully
What is the name for numerical paint kits that are popular with young and mature alike?
Paint-by-number.
A commercial artist conceived the idea when he was asked to find a way to sell more paint.
Cherry blossom
The original 2,000 cherry blossom trees Japan gifted the United States were destroyed by pests and disease, but they gave a second gift of 3,000 trees, which you can see in Washington, D.C. Look but don’t pick the blossoms from those gifts, because it’s illegal to do so.
Which mayo-based sauce often accompanies fried fish and includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices?
Tartar sauce.
The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era.
Which Beatle was rumored to have died and been replaced with an imposter?
Paul McCartney.
He allegedly died in a car accident in 1966. Songs on the White Album are said to have hidden messages about Paul being dead when played backward.
What is the name of the newest branch of the military?
Space Force
It was established in 2019. It’s a separate branch, but it falls under the air force.
Created in 1964, which military action figure was popular with boys?
G.I. Joe
The figure is ready for action with movable joints.
On which day does meteorological spring start?
March 1
That's also around the time spring fever hits, and we're more than ready to leave winter behind.
What is the French name for natural gravy and pan drippings served with roast beef?
Au jus
The juices are released during cooking.
Which wild-haired DJ was born Robert Weston Smith and became a national sensation in the 1960s?
Wolfman Jack
He received national press from the major outlets, and they all asked, “Who is Wolfman Jack, and where did he come from?” Naturally, everyone wanted to listen to him, and he remained in the spotlight for the rest of the decade.
Which French military branch has members from around the world?
French Foreign Legion
Recruits are given a new identity for the first one to three years of service. After that time, they can revert to their real identity. Criminals keep their new identity for their entire term of service
Which popular children's game involves balls and metal pieces?
Jacks
Jacks used to be a popular sidewalk game.
What is the name for the full moon in March?
Worm moon
Many believe the name comes from earthworms that begin to appear in March. Another explanation is beetle larvae begin to emerge.
Which French white sauce is made with milk, butter, and flour and is one of the five mother sauces?
Béchamel
Black pepper and nutmeg are optional ingredients. The key to a perfect béchamel is constant whisking until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
In which U.S. state is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Ohio
The Hall of Fame opened in Cleveland in 1995. In 2023, the induction ceremonies were televised for the first time.
Which military force guards Vatican City?
The (Pontifical) Swiss Guard
They’re easily recognized by their colorful red, white, yellow, and blue uniforms.
What is the name of Barbie's best friend?
Midge
She was introduced in 1963 with the last name of Hadley.
Where does the first glimpse of the sun since the polar night happen on the first day of Spring?
The Arctic Circle
The polar night lasts approximately one month, when there is no sign of the sun.