Go Fly a Kite
One stormy day in Philadelphia, this founding father and prolific inventor used a kite and a key to conduct an electrical experiment
Who is Ben Franklin? He held his finger close to the key and felt a spark. The key probably picked up ambient electrical charges since he wasn’t electrocuted. The experiment did prove that lightning is electricity.
This expression is for the hottest days of summer
What is dog days? The expression can be traced back to the early Romans, who believed that the star Sirius gave off heat, which made the summer hotter.
Dorothy wants to go back home to this state
Where is Kansas? In the movie, she says, “There’s no place like home.”
Work one of these word puzzles that give hints categorized by across and down.
What is crossword? Researchers have found that working a crossword puzzle once a week or more can have positive effects on the brain.
This annual Irish celebration takes place on March 17.
What is St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
A passage from The Cat in the Hat by this author reads:
“No! Not in the house!”
Said the fish in the pot.
“They should not fly kites In a house!
They should not.”
Who is Dr. Seuss?
A group of newborn dogs and cats born to the same mother are called this.
What is litter? Groups of adult cats are known as clowders.
This is Dorothy’s aunt.
Who is Auntie Em?
Work one of these by arranging a bunch of little pieces into a picture.
What is a jigsaw puzzle? Not only does solving jigsaw puzzles improve memory but it also helps with problem-solving.
Many Irish people and people of Irish descent wear this three-leaf clover to represent Irish pride.
What is a shamrock?
This “kite” was a CBS news anchor who was deemed “the most trusted man in America.”
Who is Walter Cronkite? He signed off every night with “And that’s the way it is.”
This breed of spotted dog that stars in a 1966 Disney film is born with a solid white coat.
What is Dalmatian? A Dalmatian’s spots develop shortly after they’re two weeks old.
The wicked witch comes from this direction.
What is west? We see the witch’s hands on fire as she tries to remove Dorothy’s slippers. The Guardian reports the fire was simulated by spewing apple juice and then speeding up the frames.
This is what we call looking at twinkling, heavenly bodies at night.
What is stargazing? Aside from providing healthful escapism, stargazing sends you into nature and spending time outside can spark creativity
This entrée is traditional St. Patrick’s fare in North America.
What is corned beef? Cabbage is a standard side dish.
When someone takes advantage of the float between the time a check is written and the time it clears, this form of “beat the bank” is known as this
What is (check) kiting? It’s difficult to do this today because checks clear within a day or two, if not instantly
Cats have this number of rows of whiskers.
What is four? In all, they have around 24 whiskers. Whiskers are touch receptors that send signals to the cat to let it know where every part of its body and its surroundings are.
This is Dorothy’s dog.
Who is Toto? The dog earned $125 per week, but it’s been reported the munchkins earned only $50 per week.
Spending time with pets can reduce this and make you healthier.
What is blood pressure? Petting a cat or dog has been proven to relieve stress.
These little creatures are featured in Irish folklore and appear as figurines and costumed parade participants and attendees on St. Patrick’s Day.
What are leprechauns? The word derives from its original Irish name, meaning “small-bodied fellow.”
Thousands of years ago, these people made kites out of silk.
Who are Chinese? It is believed that the kite originated in China
Cats respond better to this gender.
What are women? It could be they respond better to higher-pitched voices
The Lion lacked this.
What is courage?
Playing this time-honored solo card game can pass the hours.
What is solitaire? It calms the mind and helps you develop strategy.
Two Irish countries inhabit the island of Ireland—the Republic of Ireland and this country.
What is Northern Ireland? Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland is sovereign. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland. The island was partitioned into two countries in 1920.