The Beat Goes On
This is Judy Garland’s standard tune from The Wizard of Oz.
What is "Over the Rainbow"
This actress stars in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Roman Holiday
Who is Audrey Hepburn? She was born Audrey Kathleen Ruston in Belgium and came to the U.S. in the 1950s.
He became the 36th U.S. president in 1963 following the tragic assassination of his predecessor.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson? One highlight of his presidency was the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
This popular purple vegetable, prominent in Italian and Greek cooking, is ripe for harvest in August.
What is eggplant? When its skin is smooth and shiny and it seems too heavy, it’s ripe.
Money doesn’t grow on these.
What are trees.
Sam plays this tune at Rick’s request in the film Casablanca.
What is “As Time Goes By”? Rick says to the piano player, “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As
Time Goes By,’” not “Play it again, Sam,” as many people remember it.
This classic ’60s dish is a type of dessert salad that usually includes coconut, sour cream, mandarin oranges, canned pineapple, and mini marshmallows.
What is Ambrosia. Ambrosia is also called Five Cup Salad because of the five ingredients.
She served as the first female prime minister of Britain from 1979–1990.
Who is Margaret Thatcher? Thatcher is portrayed by Meryl Streep in the 2011 film The Iron Lady.
When you begin to feel a nip in the air in late August, it is time to plant this generic salad ingredient. Some varieties of it include oak leaf and Buttercrunch.
What is lettuce? You can also plant any salad green, cucumber, or root or tuber vegetable in early fall. Cucumbers prefer warm weather, but they grow quickly.
The Canadian loonie coin has replaced this withdrawn paper denomination.
What is one Canadian dollar? The loonie got its
nickname from the loon pictured on one side of the coin. The $2 coin is known as the “toonie,” because it’s made from two metals. Paper money of these amounts have been phased out in Canada.
He sang the tune “Georgia on My Mind.”
Who is Ray Charles? It’s possible that the song isn’t about the state of Georgia, but a woman instead. Neither of the song’s writers ever lived in Georgia, but one of them, Hoagy Carmichael, had a sister named Georgia
Still popular today, this computer company was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
What is Apple (or Apple Computers)? The first Apple product was the Apple I; decades later, their offerings include iPhones and iPads.
He served as the first president of the Fifth Republic of France from 1958 until 1969.
Who is Charles de Gaulle? De Gaulle’s roots as a soldier and military commander in both World Wars informed his political career.
This huge late bloomer is prized for its bright yellow color and its edible seeds.
What is sunflower? What we think of as one sunflower is actually multiple flowers. The fuzzy, brown center
comprises over a thousand tiny flowers.
U.S. paper money is made from a combination of two
textiles. One is linen, and this is the other.
What is cotton? The composition is 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen. Many countries have switched to longer-lasting polymer notes.
When you hear the names Louis Armstrong and Carol Channing
in the same sentence, you might naturally think of this enduring tune.
What is “Hello, Dolly!”? When Armstrong sings it, it is not a love tune; it’s a tribute to Dolly’s return and her ability to bring vibrant life to the venue.
This crunchy orange-and-green breakfast cereal by Kellogg’s was invented by William Thilly in 1965.
What is Apple Jacks? William Thilly was a research assistant at Kellogg’s, and the cereal was originally called Apple O’s. It wasn’t until 1971 that the name was changed to Apple Jacks.
This is the position held by Henry Kissinger under the
Nixon administration.
What is U.S. Secretary of State? Kissinger was awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Vietnam War accords.
These beautiful insects love flowers, but you won’t see
them once fall temperatures arrive, because they can’t fly in temperatures less than 55ºF
What are butterflies? A group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope or flutter.
This is the most counterfeited U.S. note.
What is the $20 bill? Betcha thought it was the $100 note. That’s the most counterfeited note outside of the United States. North Korea is the largest counterfeiter, and their dupes look so genuine that they cannot be detected other than by the Federal
Reserve’s special machines.
This “fair” began as a medieval English ballad about a “fair,” and Simon & Garfunkel
perform the modern rendition.
What is “Scarborough Fair”? Today, several fairs are held in remembrance of the original one.
Founded in 1972, this video game company created Pong, which became an instant bestseller.
What is Atari? Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney started out by creating arcade video games and eventually moved on to home gaming consoles.
In 1947, he served as the first prime minister of India.
Who is Jawaharlal Nehru (juh-WAH-her-lol NAY-roo)? Nehru was also the father of Indira Gandhi, the first female prime minister of India.
The act of removing spent blooms is referred to by this term. If you’ve been doing it all season, make sure to stop in August if you want the seeds to self-sow.
What is deadheading or pruning? When you stop removing spent flowers, they will turn into seed pods. You can pierce the pod with your fingers and spread the seeds for even
more blooms next year.
This country was the first to use paper money.
What is China? It was a double-edged sword: It was distrusted, but it made international trade easier.