April Inventions
Starting with R
Fabled Rabbits
Four-Letter Words
Let it Rain
General
100

Patented in 1983, what instrument is used to remove hair?

Razor

100

What 'R' word is a music genre where you recite words quickly and rhythmically?

Rap

100

True or False. Rabbits dance when they are happy.

True.

It's called Blinky, where they will jump in the air an twist around.

100

What is a financial institution that deals with people's money?

Bank

100

Finish the Nursery Rhyme: 'Rain, Rain, Go Away. Come Again ______ ____.'

Another Day

100

This country is famous for their pastas and pizzas.

Italy

200

Patented in 1867, Wilbur and his brother Orville Wright invented what flying machine?

Airplane

200

What 'R' word is a set of instructions when it comes to a list of ingredients in order to prepare or create something?

Recipe

200

Find the Missing Blank; "Who Framed _____ Rabbit?"

Roger

200

Element 'Au' or a top winner medal?

Gold

200

True or False. Rain directly causes Fog.

False.

They can happen at the same time, but rain happens when water rises and fog happens when water condenses.

200

What does the Canadian RCMP stand for?

Royal Mounted Canadian Police

300

Patented in 1766, what is an exterior staircase attached to the back of a building as a route incase their was a fire?

Fire Escape

300

What 'R' word is where water drops land on the earth in a chaotic pour?

Rain

300

Which of the following is a rabbit in a story by Beatrix Potter? 

A) Samuel B) Peter C) Tom

Peter

300

What is a moldable material you can create vases, cups, and bowls with?

Clay

300

Which 1984 recording was by Prince? 

A) Rain on Me B) Purple Rain C) Rain Dance

Purple Rain

300

This fruit has the same name as it's color

Orange

400

Patented in 1969, what invention allowed you to roll around on four wheels on a sidewalk or any other surface with traction?

Roller Skates

400

What 'R' word is a gathering of many people to unite behind a cause?

Rally

400

On which continent can over fifty percent of the world's rabbits be found?

North America

400

What is a large waterfowl that is also a movie called, 'The Black _____'.

Swan

400

When it’s raining hard outdoors, we say it’s raining these animals.

Cats and Dogs

400

What holiday does Easter compete with for Chocolate sales?

Halloween

500

Published in 1828, what book carried almost every word of the English language for people to reference?

Dictionary

500

What 'R' word is a state of feeling calm and stress-free?

Relax/Relaxation

500

In the story, 'Alice in Wonderland', what colour rabbit was Alice chasing when she fell down the hole?

A) Grey B) Brown C) White

White

500

What is a person employed to perform domestic tasks within a household?

Maid

500

Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds was in the Rain for what 1952 film?

'Singin' in the Rain'
500

What is considered the flower of Easter?

Lilies

600

Patented in 1892, what board was invented that people used to straighten out their cloths with a heat device?

Ironing Board

600

What 'R' word is a large farm where cattle and other animals are bred and raised?

Ranch

600

In Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare," why does the hare lose the race?

He stopped and takes a nap.

600

What is a casual dining place that serves coffee or tea with baked goods and snacks?

Café

600

Where on Earth is the location with the highest recorded rainfall?

A) India B) Indonesia C) Colombia

India

600

What is a silver-white lightweight metal that is the most abundant metal in the Earth's Crust?

Aluminium

700

Patented in 1881, what is a small floatation device used to bring people safety on water?

Life Raft

700

What 'R' word of a formal event after a wedding or another celebration to welcome someone?

Reception

700

In "Bambi", what was his rabbit friends name?

A) Thumper B) Hopper C) Flower

Thumper

700

What is a cereal grain that is a staple food for most of the world's population?

Rice

700

Sulphur and Nitrogen oxides and creates which dangerous type of rain?

Acid Rain

700

This body of water is named after an English explorer and is surrounded on three sides by the Canadian Shield.

Hudson Bay