In the Garage
What tool is used to pound nails into wood?
A hammer: They are among the oldest hand tools and different different kinds are made for carpentry, metalwork and repairs.
Which actress was born Norma Jeane Mortenson and was known as “The Blonde Bombshell?
Marilyn Monroe: She became one of the most famous movie stars in the world.
What animal has unique black-and-white stripes?
A Zebra: They can sleep standing up in order to quickly wake up and run away from predators.
What TV show is set in the town of Mayberry and features a sheriff named Andy?
The Andy Griffith Show. Fun Fact: the police car featured in the show, a Ford Galaxie, was given to the show by a local dealer, free of charge.
What insect starts as a larva and emerges from a cocoon with beautiful wings
The Butterfly: They undergo complete metamorphosis, changing from caterpillar to chrysalis, to adult. The change takes place over 10-15 days.
What tool has a flat edge and is used to move snow?
A shovel: They come in many shapes.
Which singer is known as “The Queen of Soul”: Ella Fitzgerald or Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin: She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What animal has one or two humps on its back?
A Camel: They store fat in their humps, which helps them survive long periods without food.
What is Lucy and Ricky’s last name on I Love Lucy: Mertz or Ricardo?
Which character is the mouse in the cartoon Tom and Jerry?
Jerry: Tom and Jerry first appeared in 1940 and won 7 Academy Awards for animated short films.
What long “tool” is used to reach high shelves or the roof?
A ladder: Safety experts recommend facing the ladder while you climb.
Which actor was called “The Sundance Kid after one of his famous roles: Clint Eastwood or Robert Redford?
Robert Redford: He later used the Sundance name for the Sundance Institute, which supports independent filmmakers.
What is the tallest animal in the world?
A Giraffe: The giraffe’s unique sleep position and duration allow it to stay vigilant for predators.
What TV show featured a talking horse?
Mr. Ed: Allan Lane was the voice of Mr. Ed.
What invention allows people to travel into space?
A Rocket: The first human spaceflight was made by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1.
What is a container that is used to store nails, screws and small tools?
A toolbox: A plastic toolbox filled with tools can weigh the same as a comparable steel box when empty.
Which actor was known as “The King of Cool”: John Wayne or Steve McQueen?
Steve McQueen: He loved racing so much that he sometimes covertly entered races under the name “Harvey Mushman.” He did this to work around strict clauses in his movie contracts forbidding him from partaking in dangerous activities.
What bird waddles and swims but does not fly?
A Penguin: They cannot fly but they are excellent swimmers and use their wings like flippers.
Which TV show follows the Clampett family to Beverly Hills: Green Acres or The Beverly Hillbillies?
The Beverly Hillbillies: It rose to the top of the TV ratings three weeks after its premiere. It remained there for two years.
What is the name of the friendly Frankenstein-like father on “The Munsters”: Gomez Adam’s or Herman Munster.
Herman Munster: The Munsters aired in the 1960s and was inspired by the classic monster movies, with Herman modeled after Frankenstein’s monster.
What garden tool has “teeth” and is used to gather leaves or grass clippings?
A rake: A rake’s teeth, called tines, help gather leaves and grass clippings into piles.
Which singer was called “Lady Day”: Bessie Smith or Billie Holiday?
Billie Holiday: Her friend musical partner Lester Young is often credited with giving her the nickname “Lady Day.”
Many animals can sense what type of major earth event in advance?
An Earthquake: Researchers have documented unusual behavior in animals prior to earthquakes, clues that they might detect vibrations or changes in groundwater before humans do.
What afternoon TV program featured groups of teenagers dancing and singing: Strike it Rich or American Bandstand?
American Bandstand: This show helped introduce rock-and-roll music to American teenagers.
What invention is a machine used to help doctors see inside the body?
The X-Ray: X-Rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen, revolutionalizing medical diagnosis.