U.S. State Capitals
Q: The capital of this famous coastal state is Sacramento.
A: California
Q: The main ingredient in a classic Waldorf Salad is this crunchy fruit.
A: Apples
Q: A group of cattle is called a herd, but a group of crows is called this.
A: A murder
Q: The saying "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" means it's better to value what you have than risk it for a what?
A: Something uncertain (or a risk)
Q: This handy kitchen appliance was invented in 1908 by Alva J. Fisher.
A: The electric washing machine
Q: This city, which is not Chicago, is the capital of Illinois.
A: Springfield
Q: A Reuben Sandwich is traditionally made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and this dressing.
A: Russian Dressing (or Thousand Island)
Q: The average house cat has this many total toes on its front and back paws.
A: 18 (five on each front, four on each back)
Q: If someone is giving you "the cold shoulder," they are showing this emotion.
A: Indifference (or disregard)
Q: The brand Band-Aid was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee for his wife, who frequently cut herself doing this.
A: Cooking
Q: The capital of this state is Austin, a city known for its live music scene.
A: Texas
Q: This Southern dessert is a sweet custard pie made with a tree nut.
A: Pecan Pie
Q: The common goldfish is a domesticated variety of this type of fish.
A: Carp
Q: This three-word idiom means to be completely honest, often after holding back the truth.
A: To "come clean"
Q: This cleaning device, invented in 1901 by Hubert Cecil Booth, was originally so large it had to be pulled by horses.
A: The vacuum cleaner
Q: This city, known for its history, is the capital of Massachusetts.
A: Boston
Q: This chilled dessert is a mix of canned fruit, miniature marshmallows, and whipped cream.
A: Ambrosia Salad
Q: This large North American deer is recognized by the wide, flat shape of its antlers.
A: The Moose
Q: The saying "Let the cat out of the bag" means to reveal this.
A: A secret
Q: This common tool, used for securing clothes, was invented by Walter Hunt in 1849.
A: The safety pin
Q: This city, named after a famous explorer, is the capital of Ohio.
A: Columbus
Q: This type of bread, common for dinner rolls, gets its name from its soft, light texture.
A: Angel Biscuits (or Parker House Rolls)
Q: This animal, known for its slow movement, is the only mammal that can truly fly.
A: The Bat
Q: This phrase means you should not attempt to teach someone new skills or ideas if they are already set in their ways.
A: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
Q: In 1930, the company General Foods introduced this type of frozen fruit dessert.
A: Frozen orange juice concentrate (or Birdseye frozen foods)