To the Nearest...
To the nearest hundred, the number of years since the United States gained its independence
200? The United States celebrated its bicentennial in 1976.
Use this word when answering in the negative.
no
This is Rice Krispies’ three-word tagline
“Snap, crackle, pop”
This relaxing herb is known for its calming properties and is often made into a tea to drink before bed
chamomile
In 1985, this ear-tugging host of a Saturday primetime variety show was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
Carol Burnett
You must clear this three-letter agency before boarding your flight.
TSA
To the nearest billion, the number of people in the world
eight? The total population is around 8.1 billion.
This is a former spouse or significant other
ex
They are the three most popular stooges of The Three Stooges.
Larry, Curly, and Moe
He wrote a second version of “Candle in the Wind” for Princess Diana’s funeral
(Sir) Elton John
Duo George and Gracie, with these last names, were 1988 inductees
Burns and Allen
Go to the top of this landmark in Seattle for a panoramic view of the city.
Space Needle
To the nearest foot, the recorded height of the tallest man who ever lived
nine? According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow, born in 1918, stood at eight feet, 11 inches tall
Do not collect $200, and don’t pass this on your way to jail
Go
These are the primary colors
red, yellow, and blue
This is the common name for rubella.
German measles
In 2011, this regular who portrays Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Cloris Leachman
Ernest Hemingway’s U.S. home was in this southernmost city
Key West
To the nearest hour, the average flight time from New York City to London
seven
This is Spanish for “yes”
si
This three-word game is played using only the hands. It is primarily a game of chance and often is used to decide things such as who goes first
rock, paper, scissors
This British model introduced the “bag of bones” look during the early 1960s.
Twiggy
This television news anchor and noted journalist who signed off “Good night and good luck” was one of the inductees in 1984, the inaugural induction into the Hall of Fame.
Edward R. Murrow
This country’s Amalfi Coast is picturesque.
Italy
To the nearest ten, June Lockhart’s age (You’ll remember her as the mom in the classic television show Lassie.)
100? She was born June 25, 1925, and she turns 99 this year.
This two-letter prefix means “not,” and it can also stand alone as its own word
in
A triathlon comprises these three sports.
running, swimming, and cycling
When this composer died in 1850, it marked the end of the baroque era, and the classical era followed
Bach
This actress has the starring role in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and plays Sipsey in Fried Green Tomatoes. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020
Cicely Tyson
This South Pacific vacation paradise that starts with the letter T is the largest island in French Polynesia.
Tahiti
To the nearest thousand, the number of miles across the continental United States
three
According to Merriam-Webster, this two-letter word is “used to call attention or to express wonder or surprise.
lo
Remember this the next time you say “Lo and behold.”
These are the three parts of an atom.
protons, neutrons, and electrons
Shakespeare penned the line “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” in this play.
Henry VI, Part II
This American icon of comedy, known for his deadpan delivery and star of two sitcoms titled with his last name, was inducted in 1993.
Bob Newhart
In Greece, you can sip this four-letter, anise-flavored spirit
ouzo (OOH-zoe)