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You might find these old pieces of paper that represent shares in a company stashed away in a drawer in the attic.
What are stock certificates
100
North America gobbles up this poultry in the fall.
What is Turkey Note: Canada and the United States celebrate Thanksgiving in the fall, and the dinner table in both countries features turkey as the main course.
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This dog appeared with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally, Pigpen, and the gang in the Peanuts comic strip.
Who is Snoopy. Note: According to the Charles M. Shultz museum, Peanuts' creator Shultz didn't like the title of his comic strip. He originally named it Li'l Folks, but when it went into syndication, United Feature Syndicate feared copyright infringement, they chose Peanuts from a list of possible names, probably based on the "Peanut Gallery" from the Howdy Doody Show.
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Born November 3, 1933, this three term Massachusetts governor was defeated in 1988 by George H.W. Bush in his bid for the presidency.
Who is Michael Dukakis.
100
On November 20, 1947 Phillip Mountbatten married this distant cousin.
Who is Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II).
200
Check boxes for this amber, green, pink, yellow, or cobalt blue glass from the 1920's through the 1940's.
What is Depression Glass Did you know Depression glass was inexpensive and sold in dime stores in its day?
200
This non-vegetable side often accompanies Turkey and Pork
What is dressing or stuffing
200
This collie starred in a show bearing her name and originally co-starred with June Lockhart and Jon Provost.
What is Lassie. Note: the show ran for 19 seasons from 1954-1974 with various cast members. Although Lassie was female, male dogs were used on the set.
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On November 5, 1911 this singer and actor known as "King of the Cowboys" was married to Dale Evans, "Queen of the Cowgirls".
Who is Roy Rogers
200
On November 20, 1945, the International Military Tribunal for the Prosecution of Major War Criminals of the European Axis (trials against the Nazis) opened in this city in Germany.
What is Nuremberg.
300
You might miss these rugs from the Far East if they're covered with dust.
What are Oriental Rugs Note: Persian rugs come from Iran (formerly Persia) in the Mideast, not the Far East
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This winter squash is often served like the starch for which it is named- with pesto, olive oil, and garlic or marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
What is spaghetti squash.
300
The Wizard of Oz chronicles the travels of Dorothy and this cairn terrier.
Who is Toto.
300
Born November 12, 1929, this actress turned princess married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.
Who is Grace Kelly. Note: Her official title was Princess Consort of Monaco. She had an affair with Clark Gable while filming Mogambo in Africa.
300
On November 18, 1978, in this town in Guyana, South America, Reverend Jim Jones led his followers in mass suicide when they drank Kool-Aid together.
What is Jonestown.
400
Looking through Grandma's old purses, you might stumble upon this cold, hard stuff.
What is cash
400
North American's often confuse a sweet potato with this root starch of African descent with a similar appearance.
What is a yam. Note: According to North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, both contain potassium, magnesium, and phosphorous, but raw yams are toxic.
400
Spuds McKenzie promoted this beer in the 1980's.
What is Bud Light
400
Born November 15, 1929, this actor is best known for his role as Lou Grant in the TV sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show and in the dramatic TV Series Lou Grant
Who is Ed Asner.
400
November 9, 1989, the East Germans opened the gates of this wall, allowing free travel between East and West Germany.
What is the Berlin Wall. Note: the next day, demolition began on the wall.
500
Tucked away in a corner, you might find a stained-glass lamp inspired by the Byzantine churches of Europe and created by this American designer.
Who is (Louis Comfort) Tiffany
500
This rich, sweet, southern pie shares a name with a checkered board game.
What is chess pie
500
Nicknamed Rinty, this German Shepherd appeared in more than 25 films.
Who is Rin Tin Tin. Note: Did you know that he received the most votes for Best Actor in 1929? The academy gave the award to a human instead.
500
Born November 22,1932, this actor played Napoleon Solo in the 1960's hit series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and starred opposite David McCullum, who played Illya Kuryakin.
Who is Robert Vaughn.
500
On November 12, 1954, this New York gateway for immigrants into the United States closed.
What is Ellis Island. Note: Third Class passengers on arriving ships passed through Ellis Island for legal and medical checks before proceeding to their destinations.
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