Around the House
What do you sit on in the living room that is bigger than a chair?
Hint: More than one person can sit on it.
A couch or sofa
ome sofas have been around as a style of furniture for hundreds of years
What kind of phone did people use at home before cell phones?
Hint: Many were attached to the wall or sat on a table.
A landline telephone
Fun fact: Rotary phones were once very common
What hot drink do many people have with breakfast?
Hint: It is made from roasted beans.
Coffee
Fun fact: Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world.
Who was called the “King of Rock and Roll”?
Hint: He sang “Jailhouse Rock.”
Answer: Elvis Presley
Fun fact: Elvis became one of the biggest music stars of the 1950s.
What appliance keeps your food cold?
Hint: You keep milk and leftovers inside it.
A refrigerator
Fun fact: Refrigerators became common in many American homes in the early 1900s.
What did people play on a record player to listen to music?
Hint: They were round and usually black.
Records
Fun fact: Many full-size records played at 33⅓ RPM.
What potato food is often served with hamburgers?
Hint: They are long, crispy, and salty.
French fries
Fun fact: People still debate whether French fries began in France or Belgium.
What instrument has black and white keys?
Hint: You play it with both hands.
A piano
Fun fact: A standard piano has 88 keys.
What do you use to sweep dirt off the floor?
Hint: It has a long handle and bristles.
A broom
Fun fact: Early brooms were often made from bundled plants or twigs.
What did people put into a VCR to watch a movie?
Hint: It was a plastic tape.
A VHS tape
Fun fact: Video stores used to remind customers, “Be kind, rewind.”
What kind of eggs are cooked while being stirred in a frying pan?
Hint: They come out soft and fluffy.
Scrambled eggs
Fun fact: People have been eating scrambled-style eggs for hundreds of years.
What do you use to change the TV channel without getting up?
Hint: It usually has volume and power buttons too.
A remote control
Fun fact: Some early TV remotes were connected to the television with a cord.
What machine do you use to wash clothes?
Hint: You add clothes, water, and laundry soap.
A washing machine
Fun fact: Early washing machines had to be turned by hand.
What book did people use to look up phone numbers?
Hint: It was often kept near the telephone.
A phone book
Fun fact: Big cities sometimes had phone books that were hundreds of pages long.
What cold dessert can come in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry?
Hint: You might eat it in a cone.
Ice cream
Fun fact: Vanilla is one of the most popular ice cream flavors.
What game uses numbered cards and someone calling out numbers?
Hint: You might yell its name when you win.
Answer: Bingo
Fun fact: Bingo was once known as “Beano.”