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This windy U.S. city is often cited as housing the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw.
Exercise: 3 deep breaths
What is Chicago.
Polish immigration started in earnest in the 1860s.
100
What city famously drops a ball every year on New Year's Eve?
Exercise: Rowing
What is New York City.
This tradition started in 1907 and the ball descended from a flagpole atop the Times Tower.
100
This color is on top of the standard vertical traffic light.
Exercise: Ankle Rolls
What is red.
The world’s first traffic light was installed at Parliament Square in London in 1868. Its gas lights were manually controlled by police officers.
100
Never throw away lemon halves after squeezing the juice. They have multiple uses for this generic task.
Exercise: Leg Extension
What is cleaning.
You can add salt to them and scour the bottom of copper pots and pans to remove tarnish and bring back their shine.
100
What board game involves buying, trading, and developing properties, intending to drive opponents into bankruptcy? (Hint: The mascot wears a top hat)
Exercise: Shoulder Press
What is Monopoly.
200
This famous park is in the middle of New York City.
Exercise: Wrist Rolls
What is Central Park.
It’s the crown jewel of urban open space, and it’s larger than the country of Monaco.
200
What holiday falls on the 3rd Monday of January? It celebrates the man who spoke the famous words "I have a dream".
Exercise: Cha-Cha
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
200
These flying, nocturnal mammals often live in barns and are important to the ecosystem in reducing insect pests.
Exercise: Toe Touches
What are bats.
Bats have the most acute sense of hearing among land mammals. They use echolocation to navigate and find prey, emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echo.
200
This common baking ingredient will put out a skillet grease fire.
Exercise: Shoulder Stretch
What is baking soda.
Just pour on enough to smother the fire. The fire will release the carbon dioxide in the baking soda which will displace the oxygen molecules.
200
What toy consists of a helical spring that "walks" downstairs, stretches, and bounces in various ways?
Exercise: 3 deep breaths
What is a slinky.
400
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Exercise: Arm Circles
What is Mount Everest.
The peak is 29,032 feet tall and only 7,600 people have reached the top. Almost 30 times taller than the Eiffel Tower.
400
What is the most popular song associated with New Year's celebrations?
Exercise: Left Side Reach
What is a Auld Lang Syne.
This song was written in 1788 by Robert Burns and is famously sung by Guy Lombardo.
400
In Japan, this is the polite way to greet someone you meet.
Exercise: Toe Taps
What is to bow.
It is polite to bow when greeting people, saying goodbye, or thanking them.
400
When cutting marshmallows, do this with your scissors first.
Exercise: Hip Stretch
What is dip them in water.
This keeps the scissors from sticking to the marshmallows.
400
What toy involves and spool and string and is used to perform tricks?
Exercise: Back Stretch
What is a yo-yo.
The yo-yo dates back to Ancient Greece.
600
France’s grapes that grow in this region are known for their famed “bubbly.”
Exercise: Punch and Kick
What is Champagne.
In some countries, sparkling wine from grapes grown outside of the Champagne region must be labeled as sparkling wine or labeled champagne with a lowercase C.
600
What season is in January for people in the Southern Hemisphere? (Hint: Australia)
Exercise: Right Side Reach
What is summer.
600
This ancient symbol is still associated with the judicial system and impartial justice.
Exercise: Heel Taps
What are scales of justice (or Lady Justice).
It symbolizes weighing both sides of the argument to achieve an impartial decision.
600
Which trendy fruit can be used to dye clothes pink?
Exercise: Waist Twist
What is an avocado.
The skins and pits will dye fabric a blush pink color!
600
What toy allows someone to use translucent pegs to make art with light?
Exercise: Squats
What is Lite-Brite.
800
Which country technically sits on two continents?
Exercise: Bicep Curl
What is Iceland.
Iceland sits on the rift between the North American tectonic plate and the Eurasian tectonic plate. People can go snorkeling between them and touch both at the same time!
800
What holiday starts on January 29th and ends on February 12th with the Lantern Festival?
Exercise: Neck Rolls
What is Chinese New Year.
2025 is the year of the snake. The snake represents those born in the years 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
800
People on Earth hear this when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound.
Exercise: Knee Lift
What is a sonic boom.
What you’re hearing is a shock wave.
800
Which common kitchen ingredient can be used to combat infections, help heal wounds, and ease nighttime coughs?
Exercise: Run in Place
What is Honey.
Honey has been used as a medical remedy for more than 5,000 years!
800
What is the green character known for his adventures with his orange horse, Pokey?
Exercise: Tricep Extensions
What is Gumby.
