Old-Fashioned Sayings
If someone says "it's raining cats and dogs," what do they mean?
It's raining very hard
What bird is featured on the Great Seal of the United States?
The Bald Eagle
What kitchen appliance keeps food cold so it doesn't spoil?
The Refrigerator
What is the most popular Ice cream Flavor?
Vanilla
How fast can tigers run in short bursts?
30 miles per hour
What does it mean when someone says they're "feeling under the weather"?
They're feeling sick
What bird lays the largest eggs?
The Ostrich
What invention by the Wright brothers changed travel forever?
The airplane
What red fruit is traditionally used in pie for the Fourth of July?
Cherries
What's the world's largest wild cat species?
The Tiger
What does it mean to "bite the bullet"?
To face something difficult with courage
What common red-breasted bird is often seen hopping on lawns in spring?
The robin
Who is credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What origin is the gingerbread house from?
Germany
What is the name of the famous song from the Broadway play "Cats"?
Memory
If you're told to "mind your Ps and Qs," what should you do?
Be polite and watch your manners
What tiny bird can fly backwards?
The Hummingbird
What common fastener, made of two strips of teeth, was popularized for clothing in the early 1900s?
The zipper
What chocolate candy bar shares its name with a famous town in Pennsylvania?
Hershey's
What do you call a group of cats?
Clowder
What does "a penny saved is a penny earned" mean?
Saving money is as valuable as earning it
What black-and-white bird is known for its noisy chattering and is sometimes called a thief for stealing shiny objects
The Magpie
What classic treat did Ruth Wakefield accidentally invent while baking cookies?
The chocolate chip cookie
What classic dessert is made of layers of cake, pudding, fruit, and whipped cream?
Trifle
What breed of cat has no tail?
The Manx