Olympics
What country boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics? United States, Russia, Cuba, France
The United States boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
What holiday was established in California in 1966 by scholar/activist Dr. Maulana Karenga? Christmas, Easter, Kwanza, Earth Day
Kwanzaa is a 7-day festival celebrating the African American people, their culture, history, and community. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance and is now celebrated all over the world--especially in the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean. Despite some misconceptions, Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious in nature and is not a substitute for Christmas.
Which Music Artist Had A Hot Dance Hit Called “Summer Love”? Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Brittney Spears
Justin Timberlake
In What City Is The Ice Cream Sandwich Believed To Be Invented? 1. New York city 2. Miami 3. Paris 4. San Francisco
New York City. Originally, street vendors would sell ice cream sandwiched between sheets of paper. These delicacies were known as “hokey pokeys.” Mercifully, at some point, someone decided to use cookie wafers instead.
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An Olympic gold medal is made mostly of what metal? Gold, silver, copper, nickel
Silver. The last Olympic medal that was actually solid gold was awarded in 1912. Today, "gold" medals are 92.5% silver.
What percent of parents admit to stealing Halloween candy from their children? 90%, 50%, 30%, 10%
90%
Which Place Holds A Hotdog Contest On Independence Day? Chicago, Coney Island, New York City, Honolulu
Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City
Before The Civil War, Kids Had School Off During Which Season? Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring and fall. kids were needed at home to help plant and harvest the crops in spring and fall, which probably wasn’t their idea of off-school fun.
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Approximately how many countries compete in the Olympics? 50, 100, 200, 400
200. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating.
Celebration of the Jewish New Year is known as what? Hanukah, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana, Purim
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year and the creation of the world. It is one of the holiest days of the Jewish year. The Bible refers to this holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday was instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25.
Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickinson boasts of having the most pools. How many does it have? 10, 22, 61, 639
639 pools.
How old was the person when he invented ice pops? 11, 22, 65, 82
11. 11-year-old Frank Epperson mixed water and sweetened soda powder, dunked a wooden stirrer in, and left the mixture out in the cold overnight. He called the result an “Epsicle.”
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Which color is NOT one of the rings on the Olympic flag? Black, Green, Yellow, Orange.
Orange. The rings, from left to right, are blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The colors were chosen because at least one of them appeared on the flag of every country in the world.
What part of a chocolate Easter bunny do most children eat first? feet, ears, head, arms
Ears. When it comes to chocolate bunnies, 76% of children prefer to eat the ears first.
The month of July is named after what historical figure? Jules Vern, Julius Caesar, Julie Andrews, Judy Garland
Julius Caesar
What Famous Walt Disney Character’s First Words Were “Hot Dog”?
Mickey Mouse. Mickey first spoke in the short film The Karnival Kid (1929).
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Who organized the opening ceremonies for the 1960 Winter Olympics? Richard Nixon, Walt Disney, Andrew Lloyd Weber, John F Kennedy.
Walt Disney. he chairman of the Pageantry Committee was Walt Disney, who was responsible for producing both the opening and closing ceremonies. He organized an opening that included 5,000 entertainers, the release of 2,000 pigeons, and a military gun salute of eight shots, one for each of the previous Winter Olympic Games.
What do Easter Eggs symbolize? New Life, a Stone, a Feast, Arts
New Life. Just as Jesus rose from the tomb, the egg symbolized new life emerging from the eggshell.
Which Water Sport Is Not In The Summer Olympics? Synchronized swimming, water polo, diving, surfing
Surfing. In 2016 the International Olympic Committee voted to include surfing, as well as baseball, karate, skateboarding, softball, and sport climbing in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Which Famous Structure Actually Grows In The Heat Of The Summer? Mount Rushmore, Seattle Space Needle, Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building
The Eiffel Tower. On colder days, the tower is around 6 inches shorter.
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