SIGNS of AUTUMN
PIZZA & PASTA
The 20th Century
BRITISH ROYALS
COMMON GROUND
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The days can be hot during the fall, by you'll feel the chill during these two times of day

What is Morning and Night.

200
This fungus tops both pizza and pasta.

What are mushrooms.

200

He was the defendant in "The trial of the century"

Who is O.J. Simpson.

200

He's nicknamed "Wills"

Who is Prince William.  He was known as a brat when he was a child.  The queen was not amused at one of his favorite sayings "When I am King" I'm going to make a new rule that..."

200

Of trapezoid, circle, square, and triangle, its the shape that doesn't belong.

what is circle. The circle is the only shape that does not have angles.

400

This full moon happens during the fall, in September an October

What is Harvest Moon. it is the brightest of all the full moons, giving off an orange glow like a big pumpkin in the the sky.

400

This green sauce can top both pizza and pasta

What is pesto.

400

We closed out the 20th century with hysteria surrounding this change scheduled to take place at the stroke of midnight 2000.

What is the Y2K bug!  Early computer programs represented years in two digits instead of four.  The world worried that when we tarted over in a new century, computer programs would go haywire.  This fear never materialized thanks to meticulous planning and preparation by government and companies around the world. 

400

This is the nickname of Prince Andrew's former wife.

What is "Fergie".

400

Of buffalo, horse, donkey, and zebra, its the animal that doesn't belong

What is buffalo The horse, donkey and zebra all share the same body type and are closely related.

600

This fruit grows in Washington State is in season and a sign of fall

What are apples

600

Flour is the primary ingredients in most pasta, but this pasta uses potato and flour to form its shape.

What is gnocchi? 

600

These shantytowns popped up during the Great Depression, when people were evicted from their homes.

What are Hoovervilles? Many blamed President Herbert Hoover for not providing assistance and named the shantytowns for him.

600

Queen Elizabeth's mother was known by this title

What is the queen mother?  Because she was a trickster as a child, the queen mother earned the nickname "Merry Mischief".

600

Of shoulder, arm, finger, and toe, its the body part that doesn't belong.

What is toe. the other body parts are located above the waist.

800

Trees, Shrubs, and vines that lose their leaves fall into this category.

What is deciduous? those that keep their leaves and pine needles are know as evergreen

800

This US city is famous for its deep-dish pizza

What is chicago.

800

The year 1983 saw the first generation of this communication device.

what is a mobile or cell phone?  Motorola was the first to launch the cell phone in the consumer market.

800
This is the Windsors' August vacation spot.

What is Balmoral Castle? located in Scotland, Balmoral is also where Queen Elizabeth died.

800

Of the $1, $20,$100 and $500 bills, this one doesn't belong

what is the $500 bill.  The $500 bill is the only one not currently printed.

1000

The waning sunlight in the fall leads to a reduced production of this in plants.

What is chlorophyll.  Chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis.  

1000

Pizza first gained popularity in this country

What is the United States. Flatbread topped with sauces and other ingredients dates to ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian civilization.

1000

During the Iran hostage crisis, he kept us glued to our TVs during his weeknight ABC News Nightline show.

Who is Ted Koppel?  

1000

Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this herb, often referred to as a spice, was not allowed on royal menus.

What is garlic? The queen hated the taste and smell of it.

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Of green, purple, red and orange, this is the color that doesn't belong.

what is red?  Red is a primary color. The other colors are secondary colors.