Games at Play
These are locations in this popular board game; ) Park Avenue, Reading Railroad, Marvin Gardens, and jail.
What is Monopoly?
The game is still going strong, and there are many new versions as well as the classic version
Women love to wear fancy hats to this Triple Crown horse race at Churchill Downs
What is Kentucky Derby? Hats became popular at the Derby in the 1960s.
The season changes to this on Thursday, September 22
What is fall (or autumn). At one time, spring and fall were thought of as trivial seasons, probably because they are transitional seasons
This citrus fruit is most associated with vitamin C
What is orange? Would you believe that oranges were originally green? Some grown in Asia are still green.
In the nursery rhyme “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep,” after the sheep’s master and dame, the third bag of wool is for this person.
Who is The little boy who lives down the lane. The rhyme was based on a tax King Edward I imposed on wool. None went to the boy who lived down the lane in the original version because the tax stipulated that a third of the cost should be paid to King Edward I, a third to the church, and the last third to the farmer.
This show has the popular line of calling its contestants with "Come on down!”
What is The Price Is Right? Longtime host Bob Barker retired in 2007 but returned on April 15, 2015, for a one-day appearance as an April Fool’s prank. Bill Cullen was the original host. It is now hosted by Drew Carrey.
) Stetson hats were originally made for these men
Who are cowboys? Today, they’re popular with ranchers.
) Name one of the two September astrological signs
What is Virgo or Libra? Those born from September 1–22 are born under the sign of Virgo; those born from September 23–30 are born under the sign of Libra.
This pole has no standard time zone.
What is south? As of 2022, there are 70 research stations on the continent of Antarctica belonging to 29 different countries. Would you believe each country’s station uses the time zone of its home country?
This many fluid ounces are in a U.S. cup
What is Eight. Comparatively, using the U.K. imperial conversion measurements, one cup is nine fluid ounces.
The following phrase might be the answer to this board game, "Colonel Mustard did it with the candlestick in the billiard room"
What is Clue?
The board game was made into a film by the same name.
These people wear mortarboards.
Who are graduates? The cap, as it’s called today, dates to the Middle Ages
When you were in school, it’s likely your school year started after this September holiday, which is the first Monday in September
: What is Labor Day? For some, the school year starts in August, but the kids get longer breaks throughout the year.
) Instead of carrying money, this royal’s purse is a communication device.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Would you believe she uses it to signal her staff?
Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran, and Rice Krispies are all cereal brands that belong to this company
What is Kellogg’s? Brothers W. K. Kellogg and Dr. John H. Kellogg founded the company in 1900. It was initially called the Sanitas Food Company
The following phrase is often said in this popular TV game show ; "Survey says..."
What is Family Feud?
Richard Dawson was the longtime host of the show. It is now hosted by Steve Harvey
You’ll often see a man wearing this type of hat backward in a sport.
What is ballcap or baseball cap? The backward cap started on the baseball field with catchers. They wore it backward to keep the brim out of the way of their masks
This is September’s birthstone
: What is sapphire? The gem’s name comes from the Greek and Latin words that mean “blue.”
) Name one of the two facial/head features that never stop growing.
What is the nose or ears? Would you believe these are two of only four body parts that continue to grow throughout life? Nails and hair are the other two.
This shirt style includes a tubular, close-fitting collar that covers the neck
What is The turtleneck. Fun fact: It is believed that the turtleneck was first conceived during the Middle Ages. At the time, it helped prevent chafing when knights wore chainmail.
Vanna White turns the cards on this show.
What is Wheel of Fortune?
Pat Sajak is the host. The show has aired since 1981. Sajak was once a weatherman for WSM TV in Nashville, Tennessee
This is Charlie Chaplin’s signature hat
: What is bowler, billycock, or derby? Today’s term is bowler hat. The hat was born in 1849 in London, and it was once a symbol of wealth.
) “September Morn” is a hit song by this artist who also recorded the hits “Cracklin’ Rosie” and “Sweet Caroline.
Who is Neil Diamond? He wrote the Monkees’ No. 1 hit song “I’m a Believer.”
) In its natural state, this yellow-skinned fruit has seeds in it
: What is banana? Would you believe the bananas you buy at the grocery store have been hybridized over generations so their seeds never mature
On the periodic table of elements, "He" represents this gas.
What is Helium. The element was discovered in 1895, and its name comes from the Greek word helios, meaning “sun.”