Currency
Numismatics refers to the study and collecting of these
What are coins? It was once called “the hobby of kings.”
They are mentioned in “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
What are (two) turtle doves?
This A-list Hollywood couple went head-to-head in divorce court twice—once in 1974 and again in 1976.
Who are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton?
Their marriages were filled with drama, but they remained lifelong friends.
Short for “mother.”
What is mom?
Born Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere on May 20, 1946, she is one half of the duo that performed “I Got You Babe.”
Who is Cher? She has also performed on the big screen in films such as Silkwood and Moonstruck.
It is the currency of Japan.
What is yen? Yen means “circle,” and it debuted in 1871.
This colorful bird is associated with NBC.
What is peacock? NBC’s first logo was a black and white
microphone. It adopted the peacock in the 1950s when color TV was introduced.
These sisters have gone head-to-head on the tennis
court more than 25 times.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
Adam and ____.
Who is Eve?
Born May 14, 1936, he wrote and performed hits such as the 1958 hit “Splish Splash” and another hit in 1959 with “Mack the Knife,” which earned him a Grammy.
Who is Bobby Darin? He was posthumously admitted to the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
It could be called humorous currency.
What is funny money? Early Chinese paper money was called flying money.
Did you know that more Monopoly money than Federal Reserve currency has been printed?
It’s the brand name of a popular frozen food.
What is Birdseye?
Clarence Birdseye introduced frozen foods in 1930, and he is considered the “Father of Frozen Foods.”
Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner went head-to-head, fighting for their house when they decided to divorce in this 1989 film
What is The War of the Roses?
It is this type of duty to vote.
What is civic?
Born May 12, 1907, this unconventional actress with a strong personality had a long-term, onscreen and offscreen romance with Spencer Tracy.
Who is Katharine Hepburn?
The following quote is typical of her persona: “If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.”
It’s a colorful nickname for U.S. paper currency.
What are greenbacks? In the 1800s, the Continental Congress had no taxing authority.
Since the greenback had no financial backing, greenback was used as a derogatory term.
The Falcons and Hawks sports teams are based in this city.
What is Atlanta?
The NFL team is the Falcons, and the NBA team is the Hawks.
This A-list Hollywood couple went head-to-head in divorce court twice—once in 1974 and again in 1976.
Who are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton?
Their marriages were filled with drama, but they remained lifelong friends.
Past tense of “to glorify as a god.”
What is deified?
Born May 9, 1949, this Bronx-born New Yorker earned the nickname “Piano Man” based on his 1973 hit by the same name.
Who is Billy Joel?
He dropped out of high school to pursue a musical career after he was inspired by the Beatles’ performance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
It’s the currency of Russia.
What is ruble?
The ruble began circulating in the 13th century.
This is another name for birds’ feathers.
What is plumage?
This couple, known as Brangelina, is currently going head-to-head over the custody of their children.
Who are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Their divorce may not be finalized until 2020.
She in French.
What is elle?
Born May 6, 1895, this Italian American actor, known as the “Great Lover,” launched his career when he played Julio in the 1921 film Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Who is Rudolph Valentino?
Some women fainted when they saw him on the screen. He died at age 31 from peritonitis after surgery.