Famous Lasts
Who painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci. It depicts Jesus’ final meal with the apostles before his crucifixion. The meal was a Passover seder.
This accidental discovery is found in most kitchens and is often used to reheat or defrost meals and pop popcorn.
What is microwave? The accidental discovery was made by a Raytheon employee who found the candy bar in his pocket had melted when he was working near an active radar set.
Many working people have these two-day periods off
What are weekends? Some professionals, such as first responders and hospital personnel, are often needed to work on certain weekends and holidays.
What type of sweater gets its name because it resembles a tortoise’s neck coming in and out of its shell?
The turtleneck. The tubular collar style can be loose- or close-fitting, with varying lengths. Longer lengths allow the wearer to either fold over or scrunch the collar.
Some animals store food in the fall in preparation for this winter inactivity.
What is hibernation? Some animals that hibernate include bears, squirrels, bumblebees, and skunks.
What is the proper name for a will?
Last will and testament. It is the foundation of estate planning.
If you like your morning coffee to have peak flavor, you probably have one of these small appliances to prepare your coffee beans.
What is coffee grinder? When you grind your own coffee, you control the size of the grind.
This is to exchange vows
What is wed? Fun fact: January, March, April, and November are the least popular and least expensive months to have a wedding.
What insurance company uses the tagline “You’re in Good Hands”?
Allstate. The slogan has been used since the early 1950s. The daughter of general sales manager David W. Ellis had become very sick, and his wife reassured him that she was in good hands with the doctors. He then pitched “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate” to the company
Although it’s summertime on this continent in the southern hemisphere, average temperatures reach around –50 degrees.
What is Antarctica? The highest temperature was recorded on February 6, 2020, at 18.3 degrees Celsius or 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the most-watched finale episode on TV?
M*A*S*H. The finale episode, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen,” aired February 28, 1983, and it still holds the record
This small appliance sucks air out of food packages to keep foods fresh longer
What is vacuum sealer? The expense of the vacuum sealer used to be over $100 but has fallen to less than $50. The expense now lies in the specialty plastic bags they require.
This is an employee’s hourly pay
What is wage? Consultants call it a fee, and those who receive a set amount call it a salary.
There are three different falls at Niagara: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and what?
Horseshoe Falls. The largest of the falls, Horseshoe Falls is located on the international border, while American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are in the United States.
A snowflake has this number of sides.
What is six? We were all taught that no two snowflakes are alike, but at least one scientist has claimed she found two identical snowflakes.
What is the second-most watched finale episode on TV that spawned Frasier as its offspring?
Cheers. Shelley Long returns for the finale.
These appliances make authentic Italian coffee drinks.
What are espresso machines? You can make espresso or cappuccino, which is espresso with steamed milk. Most machines have a milk steamer attached to them.
These are flowers that pop up without being planted. One example is the common violet.
What are wildflowers (or weeds)? You can also plant wildflower mixes. You’ll sometimes see wildflowers growing in meadows.
What kitchen utensil is used to hand whip air into eggs?
A whisk. The earliest whisks consisted of twigs bundled together, while the wire whisk was invented in the early 1800s.
Areas above this imaginary line near the North Pole experience darkness for days on end during the winter.
What is Arctic Circle? Days with no sunlight are known as the Polar Night
Where is Dorothy in the last scene of The Wizard of Oz?
At home (or in Kansas). She wakes up in her bed to discover that everything in the movie has been a dream.
People used to be afraid to use pressure cookers, but this modern counter appliance removes the fear.
What is Instapot or instant pot? There’s no fear of the instant pot exploding, and it takes mere minutes to cook foods.
When we can’t think of what something is called, we often substitute this 15-letter slang word to take its place. It means “that thing.”
What is whatchamacallit? It’s a real word found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
How many pigs are in the nursery rhyme “This Little Piggy”?
Five. Each piggy refers to a toe on a child’s foot.
It’s colder in the winter due to this earthly phenomenon
What is Earth’s tilt? During winter in the northern hemisphere, Earth is positioned so that the North Pole is tilted away from the sun, and the sun’s rays are less direct than at other times of year.