Riddles Galore
What has 21 eyes but cannot see?
What is a die (dice)?
In 1974, this toy became a nationwide craze as Americans tried to master its colorful twists and turns.
What is the Rubik's Cube?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
This cough drop brand featured commercials asking, "How many licks does it take to get to the center?" before introducing a wise owl.
What is a Tootsie Pop?
I have a bed but never sleep, and I run but never walk.
What is a river?
This 1979 accident at a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant became the most serious in U.S. commercial nuclear history.
What is Three Mile Island?
This U.S. president ordered the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This tissue brand featured Mr. Whipple, who reminded shoppers, "Please don't squeeze..."
What is Charmin?
The more you feed me, the hungrier I get. The more I consume, the larger I become.
What is a fire?
In 1978, this future Pope became the first non-Italian pope elected in more than 450 years.
Who is Pope John Paul II?
The vice president serves as president of this legislative body.
What is the U.S. Senate?
The phrase "Ancient Chinese Secret, huh?" became famous in commercials for this laundry product.
What is Calgon?
I can be thrown but never caught. What am I?
What is a tantrum?
In 1979, American viewers were glued to their televisions as this hostage crisis began when militants seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to serving no more than two elected terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
This coffee brand's commercials often revolved around a husband discovering he'd mistakenly served instant coffee to guests.
What is Taster's Choice?
What occurs once in a second, twice in a decade, and never in a century?
What is the letter D?
In 1975, this Southeast Asian city fell to North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the Vietnam War.
What is Saigon?
Only one president has served two non-consecutive terms, first as the 22nd president and later as the 24th president.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
This laundry detergent's commercials featured children and the famous slogan, "Ring Around the Collar."
What is Wisk?