Endless Summer
As children, we dug in the dirt during outdoor play. Many enjoy re-creating that activity as an adult by practicing this hobby.
Answer: Gardening.
Fun fact: A study in the Netherlands suggests that gardening can help lower one’s levels of the stress hormone cortisol. It also raises a person’s level of vitamin D.
You should do this if RSVP appears on the invitation.
Answer: Respond.
You should usually do this whether you’re asked or not. Sometimes, regrets only is printed on the invitation. In that case, honor the sender’s wishes.
This comedian got no respect.
Answer: Rodney Dangerfield
He was famous for his “I Don’t Get No Respect” stand-up routine. In addition, he appeared in many comedic films such as Caddyshack
This blanket is made by sewing scraps of fabric into intricate designs.
Answer: Quilt
They originated in the Middle East and were brought to Europe in the 11th century.
Also called films, we used to watch them in theaters, then on VHS and DVD; now we stream them from the internet.
Answer: Movies
Today, most home viewing is done by streaming movies on the internet through subscription services.
This type of pool exercise is safe for people of all ages.
Answer: Swimming or water aerobics.
Water activities are low impact and provide many health benefits.
At the table, this goes on your lap.
Answer: Napkin
While it is useful for discreetly wiping one’s hands, at a fine restaurant it is also considered poor etiquette to use your napkin to wipe your face.
In this Chinese medical practice, a practitioner places needles in the body to stimulate meridians, the pathways along which the body’s vital energy flows.
Answer: Acupuncture
The practice was developed somewhere between 6000 and 600 BC
In this 1970s drama, Jack Krugman played a medical examiner
Answer: Quincy
You were just as likely to find Dr. Quincy in the field as you were to see him in the morgue. He had a knack for solving crimes.
This piece of equipment, which was once used for voice communication, has taken over many people’s lives.
Answer: Phone
Today’s phones double as cameras and have apps that mimic computer programs. Even with all the expanded capabilities, we still call them phones. The official term is smartphone or device.
This is a favorite summertime citrus beverage.
Answer: Lemonade.
Try adding mint or raspberries to lemonade for a special treat.
Your mother probably warned you that these should never go on the table while eating.
Answer: Elbows
Today, it is still considered improper to have elbows on the table when plates of food are on it. However, between courses or after the meal, this rule is no longer considered necessary according to etiquette experts.
This is what one verse of a poem is called.
Stanza? A verse that is repeated is called a refrain.
When someone becomes sick or infected, they might be expected to spend time at home in this 10-letter word.
Answer: Quarantine
The practice of quarantining began in the 14th century. At the time, they would require ships to anchor and quarantine for 40 days before landing in Venice.
We used to think of apples as fruit; today it’s also the name of this type of company.
Answer: Computer
Steve Jobs loved apples and came up with the name after visiting an apple orchard.
This is a favorite non-alcoholic beverage enjoyed on Southern porches.
Answer: Sweet tea (or iced tea)
Sweet tea is sweetened with sugar or simple syrup.
Once upon a time, a man should not have worn this in the house.
Answer: Hat
It’s still perfectly proper to remove the hat when entering a building.
Fred Smith, founder of this freight company, gambled with his last $5,000 and saved the company from bankruptcy.
Answer: FedEx
He went home with $27,000, and his winnings paid his employees for one week.
A type of kitchen counter is made from this crystalline substance.
Answer: Quartz
It’s made of one part silicon and two parts oxygen, also known as silicon dioxide.
When we were young, people looked forward to this recurring, two-day respite from work as party time.
Answer: Weekend
Now, many people look at it as a time to catch up on sleep, to destress, and/or to run errands and do housework.
This simple, everyday activity can help build strong bones, improve mobility, and relieve stress.
Answer: Walking.
In addition to physical benefits, it boosts mental activity.
We’ve been told TIPS stands for this at a restaurant.
Answer: To insure proper service
We’ve also been told TIP stands for to insure promptness.
The traditional name for the August full moon is also the name of this fish.
Answer: Sturgeon
Giant sturgeon are most easily caught in the Great Lakes during this part of the year.
This is the minimum number of members who must be present to transact business.
Answer: Quorum
It can be a fixed number of people or a percentage of the body.
Now we say food and drink. People used to say this generic protein and drink.
Answer: Meat
Previously, the word meat was used to refer to any solid food.