Age is just a number- 57, age, and Nov 28
Who was the youngest U.S. President at the time of taking office?
Theodore Roosevelt (Kennedy was youngest elected- does NOT count)
These 2 former Texas Rangers lead the cattle drive from Texas to Montana in Char's favorite book.
Who are Woodrow F. Call and Augustus “Gus” McCrae?
These 2 national leaders were assassinated in 1968.
Who are JFK and MLK?
This U.S. President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
What is the smallest Australian state by land area?
Tasmania
The Chicago sea level is 577 ft. The highest elevation is 670 ft. What neighborhood boasts this highest elevation in all of Chicago?
What is Beverly
This is Char's blood type, which is also the most common.
O Posititve
Golf, one of Char's favorite pastime, originated in this country
Scottland
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag.
This country has the most time zones in the world.
What is France?
This famous French painter, who painted some of Char's favorite paintings in the Art Institute, was born on November 28, 1840. Some paintings include: Water Lilies, Cliff Walk at Pourville & Stacks of Wheat
Who is Claude Monet?
Char studied abroad in Rome. According to legend, who were the twin brothers credited with founding Rome in 753 BCE?
Romulus and Remus.
This controversial football player won the Heisman trophy in 1968.
O.J. Simpson
This NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934.
Who are the Detroit Lions?
Name EITHER the smallest country in mainland Africa or the smallest country in mainland South America
The Gambia or Suriname
The 57th pope was Pope Vitalian, who served from 657 to 672 AD. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church and is notable for promoting the use of what instrument in church?
The Organ
How many national championship games has Notre Dame football won?
11 (10 or 12 will suffice)
This Beatles song spent nine consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968, tying the record at the time.
What is “Hey Jude”?
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
What is a poult?
Name 2 of the 3 countries completely surrounded by another country.
Lesotho (in South Africa), San Marino (in Italy), Vatican City (in Italy)
Char is turning the young age of 57. However, the number “six seven” has gained recent popularity amongst America’s youth. This viral song is thought to have started this trend.
What is Doot Doot by Skrilla
Tiramisu traditionally uses this type of Italian biscuit as its base.
What are ladyfingers (savoiardi)?
This was the average price of a home in America in 1968, not adjusted for inflation. Hint: The average price now is $512,800.
This popular cartoon animal first floated into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1968.
Who is Snoopy?
This country extends all four hemispheres (N, S, E, W).
Kiribati