Football Talk
The team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown
Answer: What is offense? The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score.
This store was known for its "Blue Light Specials."
Answer: What is Kmart?
Shoppers would hurry to special displays when the blue light started flashing.
Red and double-decker are two iconic characteristics of this kind of London transport.
Answer: What are buses? London’s red double-decker buses are among the city’s most recognizable sights. The classic Routemaster became one of London’s best-known bus designs after entering service in the 1950s.
This sweet treat is made by spinning strands of melted sugar.
Answer: What is cotton candy?
Its colorful appearance has made it a fair favorite for generations.
This chain was known for its root beer served in frosty mugs.
Answer: What is A&W?
Many locations began as roadside stands serving travelers during the summer months.
The person playing the position that throws the ball
Answer: What is quarterback? This is often considered the most important position in the game. If the QB is with a team that wins consistently, he will probably land endorsements.
Many shoppers remember this catalog showroom where customers ordered items using a pencil and order form.
Answer: What is Service Merchandise?
Customers browsed display items before purchasing through the catalog system.
This breakfast beverage is not merely the English standard; it’s almost mandatory.
Answer: What is tea? It’s not called “hot tea,” as it is in the United States; it’s just tea—and frequently it’s strong black tea with milk, not lemon.
Many fairgoers try their luck tossing rings onto these containers to win prizes.
Answer: What are bottles?
Ring toss remains one of the most popular midway games.
This restaurant chain featured a red-haired little girl as its mascot.
Answer: What is Wendy's?
The chain was named after founder Dave Thomas's daughter.
Term for throwing the ball to a teammate
Answer: What is pass? Passing is the fundamental play in football.
Shoppers could often hear the slogan "Meet me under the clock" at this iconic department store.
Answer: What is B. Altman?
The store's flagship location in New York became a popular meeting place.
This is the nickname for London’s underground transit, the oldest subway system in the world.
Answer: What is the Tube? The subway system’s official name is the London Underground, and the service was inaugurated in 1863.
Young farmers frequently show these animals during livestock competitions.
Answer: What are pigs?
Judging contests are a longtime tradition at county fairs.
Before becoming a restaurant chain, this company became famous for its fried chicken and founder in a white suit.
Answer: What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?
Colonel Sanders began franchising the recipe after age 60.
The term that describes the defensive team catching a ball meant for an offensive receiver
Answer: What is interception, turnover, or pick? Sports broadcasters use all three terms.
This Pennsylvania-founded chain was known for quality clothing and home furnishings before closing in 2006.
Answer: What is Gimbels?
Its rivalry with Macy's was famously portrayed in the movie Miracle on 34th Street.
This official London royal residence is the place to see the changing of the guard.
Answer: What is Buckingham Palace? In this free, 45-minute ceremony, the Old Guard transfers responsibility for protecting the Sovereign to the New Guard. The ceremony schedule varies seasonally.
Bakers compete for ribbons by entering homemade versions of this popular dessert.
Answer: What is pie?
Blue-ribbon pies are a source of pride at many county fairs.
This family restaurant was known for its big breakfasts and "Grand Slam" meal.
Answer: What is Denny's?
The restaurant became a popular stop for travelers and late-night diners.
The phrase popularized by Roger Staubach to describe a dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass
Answer: What is Hail Mary? The name originated when, with just 32 seconds on the clock, Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson, who scored a touchdown to seal the victory for the Cowboys.
This chain's slogan was "Your Fashion Store," and its locations were often anchors in shopping malls.
Answer: What is JCPenney?
Many families purchased school clothes, appliances, and household goods there.
Home to Big Ben, the Clock Tower in London was renamed in her honor in 2012.
Answer: Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Parliament renamed Clock Tower to Elizabeth Tower in honor of the queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is the name of the massive bell housed inside the tower.
This contest challenges participants to grow the largest pumpkin.
Answer: What is a giant pumpkin competition?
Winning pumpkins can weigh hundreds of pounds.
This Pennsylvania-based restaurant chain was known for pie, coffee, and family dining.
Answer: What is Eat'n Park?
Its Smiley Cookies became a regional favorite.