Food History
What food did ancient Egyptians place in tombs for the afterlife that is still edible thousands of years later?
Honey
In "Casablanca", What does Rick tell Ilsa at the airport?
We will always have Paris
Who sang the 1957 song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"?
Jerry Lee Lewis
Pennsylvania
Ruffed Grouse
What is a Settee?
A settee is a type of sofa that typically only has two seats. It is perfect for smaller spaces, or as an accent piece in a larger room.
What was the first food eaten in space by an American astronaut?
Applesauce (John Glenn, 1962)
Spencer Tracy played both roles of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the 1941 movie "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Who played the role of his future bride Beatrix Emery?
Lana Turner
"Diana" was sung by whom in 1957?
Paul Anka
New Mexico
Greater Roadrunner
What is a Pie Safe?
A punched-tin ventilated cabinet used to keep baked pies safe from insects.
What vegetable did people in Europe initially refuse to eat because they thought it was poisonous?
Tomato (it was called "the poison apple")
"I want to go see the new Mickey Rooney movie," Millie says. "He's swoony." Harold grins. "Is that the one based on Enid Bagnold's book? The book with Pie?" Millie nods, and they're off to see which 1944 movie?
National Velvet
What are the first names of the two Everly Brothers?
Don and Phil
Alaska
Willow Ptarmigan
What is a Canterbury?
A Canterbury is an ornamental stand having compartments and divisions for papers, portfolios, envelopes, magazines etc. is a chair with upholstered sides and usually caned or upholstered.
What popular American snack was invented at a resort in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1853?
The potato chip
What was the first military oriented film that Bud Abbott and Lou Costello starred in?
Buck Privates
Two songs from the fifties were "Come Softly " and "Mr. Blue". Who sang them?
Fleetwoods
Idaho
Mountain Bluebird
What is Black Forest Funiture?
Black forest furniture is highly carved and is known for carved bears and other creatures of the forest, such as deer and birds.
What popular breakfast cereal was originally created as a health food at a sanitarium?
Corn Flakes (by the Kellogg brothers)
The 1940 classic "The Grapes of Wrath" featured a character by the name of Tom Joad. Who played the role of Tom Joad?
Henry Fonda
Who comprised the Million Dollar Quartet, when they recorded their legendary jam session at Sun Studios on 4 December 1956?
Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash
How many states have the Northern Cardinal for their state bird?
The Seven States
Illinois (adopted in 1929)
Indiana (adopted in 1933)
Ohio (adopted in 1933)
Kentucky (adopted in 1942)
North Carolina (adopted in 1943)
West Virginia (adopted in 1949
Virginia (adopted in 1950)
What is Bergere?
Bergere is a chair with upholstered sides and usually caned or upholstered.