June Inventions
On June 22, 1847, what ring-shaped fried pastry is often with a nice topping?
Donut
What is a garment for the upper body in colder weather?
Jacket
What is the most commonly used bait for freshwater fishing?
Worms
How many items are in a bakers dozen?
13
June is Accordion Awareness Month. What type of instrument is an accordion?
Wind Instrument
Is Earth's rotation gradually slowing or getting faster as years pass by?
Slowing Down
On June 4th, 1963, 6-year-old Robert Patch was granted the patent for this toy vehicle.
Toy Truck
The state of being full of happiness.
Joy
What is the meaning of the phrase 'hook, line, and sinker'?
To fall for something completely.
Magarine is sold as a replacement for what?
Butter
What is one of June's two Zodiacs?
Gemini and Cancer
True or False. Plants have been scientifically proven to respond to sounds.
True
On June 25, 1929, G.L. Pierce was granted a patent for this rubber ball used in a certain sport.
Basketball
What is a bony structure in the mouth?
Jaw
What is the best time of day to go fishing?
Early Morning or Late Evening
What ingredient in bread causes it to rise?
Yeast
One of June's flowers is a honeysuckle, but the other one is this red flower.
Rose
Can you really see the Great Wall of China from space?
No
On June 24, 1873, Mark Twain patented this book used for collecting and preserving memories.
Scrapbook
Jealous
What is 'catch and release' fishing?
Releasing fish back into the water after catching them.
What is the Spanish word for a heated tortilla filled with cheese?
Quesadilla
What fruit is celebrated in the month of June?
A) Mango B) Papaya C) Pineapple
Papaya
How many wisdom teeth does the average adult have?
Four
On June 30, 1896, William Hadaway was issued a patent for his electric range that heats up cooking surfaces.
Electric Stove
Jet
What is the term for a person who fishes as a profession?
Dijon mustard originated in the city of Dijon, located in what country?
France
Which notable tennis event begins in late June in London, England?
Wimbledon
Garden gnomes originated in what European country?
A) Germany B) Ireland C) Scotland
Germany
On June 18th, 1934, what British luxury automobiles and aircraft engines was created by Charles and Henry?
Rolls-Royce
What is a medium-sized, chili pepper pod starting with the letter J.
Jalapeño
What is a 'fishing derby'?
A Fishing Competition
In which country did cheddar cheese originate?
A) Switzerland B) United States C) England
England
June has two birthstones. An Alexandrite and a _____stone.
Moon
What percentage of the general population is left-handed?
A) 1% B) 10% C) 20%
10%
In June 23, 1964, Arthur created the patent for this plastic tube shaped like a hoop that rotates around the body.
Hula Hoop
What is a coin-operated/digital music-playing machine where users can select a song from a library to play?
Jukebox
What does a fishing reel do?
It helps wind and release the fishing line.
Key and Kaffir are two types of what fruit?
Lime
June is derived from the Goddess Juno, who was the Roman goddess of _______.
A) Friendship B) Happiness C) Marriage
Marriage
The Venus de Milo is a statue missing which part of the body?
Arms