Rock Songs
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting “Play That _____ Music.”
What is Funky? Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
There are these many days in the month of March.
What is 31?
The Barbie doll was released in this decade.
What are the 1950s? The doll was released in 1959 and was the first mass-produced doll. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Using vinegar, water, and salt to preserve cucumbers & other vegetables is called this.
What is pickling? It’s not only used for preservation but also to add flavor to the pickles, which makes them a great addition or side dish to sandwiches. Or you can eat them right out of the bottle for a snack
Did a man or woman invent the Barbie Doll?
Woman. Inspired by watching her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls, Ruth noticed kids imagining future scenarios. She got the idea for a 3D doll from a German adult doll she saw on a trip
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, "You’re My Best Friend."
What is Queen? Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife (how sweet!).
This season begins in the month of March.
What is spring or the Spring Equinox? Spring usually occurs on the 20th or 21st in March.
Eight squared equals this.
What is 64? A squared number is multiplied by itself. Eight times eight equals 64 and is written 8 X 8 = 64 or 8² = 64. The square root of 64 is eight, the number multiplied by itself.
Bread’s first ingredient on the ingredient list is this.
What is flour? Wheat is not the only flour used to make bread. Gluten-free bread recipes call for flours such as almond, coconut, and brown rice.
In the animal kingdom, is a formel male or female?
Female.
A formel is a female eagle.
In many raptor species (including eagles), females are larger than males.
Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their “Silly Love Songs.”
Who is Paul McCartney? This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
This famous basketball tournament usually takes place in March in the United States.
What is March Madness?
Ben Franklin used a kite and a key to experiment with this.
What is electricity? Franklin attached a wire to the top of a silk kite and connected a key to a hemp string, which was attached to a silk string and hung from the kite. Standing in a shed door, he held the silk string. Thankfully, the kite escaped a lightning strike. When he noticed the hemp string standing upright, he moved his hand near the key and felt a spark
This fungus is classified nutritionally as a vegetable.
What is mushroom? Some are poisonous, but the ones sold in grocery stores are meant for human consumption. You would think fungi would be inexpensive, but one truffle was the costliest foodstuff on Earth. In 2014, it sold for $61,250 at a Sotheby’s auction.
Did a man or a woman invent windshield safety glass?
Man. Édouard Bénédictus, a French chemist, discovered laminated safety glass in 1903 after accidentally dropping a glass flask that had been coated with a cellulose nitrate film. Instead of shattering into dangerous shards, the glass cracked but stayed intact. He patented the idea in 1909 and promoted it for use in automobile windshields.
In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune “Dancing in the Dark.”
Who is Bruce Springsteen? The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Born on March 2, 1904, Theodore Geisel is more commonly known as this pen name, and he is the author of many rhyming children's books.
Who is Dr. Suess?
The name "Dr. Seuss" is a clever play on words that reflects both Geisel's personal history and his desire to create a whimsical persona. The "Dr." is a nod to his uncompleted doctorate, while "Seuss" is a nod to his mother's maiden name.
The standard dinner fork and salad fork have this number of tines.
What is four? The salad fork is shorter than the dinner fork and is placed outside the dinner fork.
MRE stands for this.
What is Meal, Ready-to-Eat? These are food rations for troops in the field as well as meals for civilian emergency use. They are designed to last five to 10 years, depending on storage temperature.
Did a man or a woman invent Monopoly?
Woman. Elizabeth Magie created the original game, “The Landlord’s Game,” to teach economic concepts.
Their colorful rock tune “Back in Black” has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Who is AC/DC? With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.
Name either the birthstone or flower for the month of March.
What is aquamarine & daffodil?
“Sea cow” and “teddy bear of the sea” are nicknames for this marine animal.
What is a manatee? “Sea cow” is the nickname for the animals in the order Sirenia, which includes manatees, dugongs, and the now-extinct Steller’s sea cows. Manatees are the largest marine herbivores and typically weigh between 800 and 1,200 pounds.
The 100 folds on a chef's hat represent this.
What is 100 ways to cook an egg?
Did a man or a woman invent the modern zipper?
Man. Gideon Sundback, a Swedish American engineer, perfected the modern zipper in 1913 while working for the Universal Fastener Company. He improved earlier, less reliable designs by increasing the number of interlocking teeth and creating a stronger, smoother fastening mechanism. Sundback’s design closely resembles the zipper we still use today.