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100

What two seasonings are most common that is on the dinner table?

Salt and Pepper

100

December 31st is also known as what?

New Year's Eve

100

Construction on this iconic bridge located in San Francisco began in January 1933, what is the bridge name?

Golden Gate Bridge

100

This American industrialist and patriot in the American Revolution devised an intelligence and alarm system to alert the colonial militia of a British invasion was born on January 1, 1735. Who is he?

Paul Revere

100

What day is the Philadelphia Mummers parade?

New Year’s Day!

200

These best two of friends are featured in the popular 1950's sitcom I Love Lucy.

Lucy and Ethel

200

What is typically the most common New Year's resolution in the United States?

Losing weight

200

On January 1961, this U.S. President held the 1st live televised press conference. Who is the president?

John F. Kennedy

200

The first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was born on January 1, 1895. Who is he?

J Edgar Hoover

200

What is the traditional song of the Mummers?

O! Dem Golden Slippers

300

This delicious pairing of a fruit and nut are often combined on a sandwich

peanut butter and jelly

300

What drink is typically drunk to bring in the new year

Champagne

300

In January of 1892, this "Island" opened allowing for the immigration of over 20 million people

Ellis Island

300

This English physicist and author is best known for his  work in physics and cosmology. He was totally paralyzed and could only communicate using a speech generating device and was born on January 8, 1942. Who is he?

Stephen Hawking

300

What is the name of the festival leading up to the parade?

Mummers Fest 

400

This two-man band is well-known for songs like Cathy's Clown, ('til) I Kissed You, and Problems.

Everly Brothers

400

The word January comes from what language.

Latin

400

January of 1959, this state became the 49th state

Alaska

400

The 37th President of the United States born on January 9, 1913 became the first president to resign from office. Who is he?

Richard Nixon

400

How many divisions do the Mummers have

Mummers are grouped into five divisions: the comic division, fancy brigades, fancy division, string bands, and the wench brigade division

500

In this series originally written by Arthur Conan Doyle, a detective is rarely seen without his trusted roommate and friend.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson

500

People in the south eat this for “good luck” on New Year’s Day

Black Eyed Peas

500

This "Proclamation" freed slaves in January of 1863

Emancipation

500

This American writer and editor was best known for his poetry and short stories in the 19th Century, particularly his tales of mystery , born on January 19, 1809. Who is he?

Edgar Allan Poe

500

What yea was the first Acknowledge mummers parade in Philadelphia

The first official parade was held January 1, 1901.