1970s Actresses
She is Wonder Woman.
Who is Lynda Carter? The star of the 1970s TV series Wonder Woman, Carter was crowned Miss World USA in 1972.
Self-guided multimedia tours are available for this storied, controversial institution associated with J. Edgar Hoover.
What is the FBI? Although the FBI is a domestic agency, it operates more than 80 offices worldwide.
Conventional wisdom says that a highly unpopular politician couldn’t get elected to this position if they tried.
What is dogcatcher? Vermont has an elected dogcatcher, but it’s not something you typically find on a ballot.
George Orwell’s “other” book, not 1984, was once mandatory reading in high school.
What is Animal Farm? Some call it allegory; others call it satire. Either way, it addresses the Stalinist revolution and life under the tyrannical regime that unfolded afterward.
This is the fatty, external extension of the ear.
What is earlobe? It is either attached or detached at the bottom. Scientists do not know what purpose earlobes serve, but they do know that they continue to grow as we age.
Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2.
What is groundhog? Also known as a woodchuck, the special weather-forecasting groundhog’s proper name is Punxsutawney Phil. If he sees his shadow, legend has it we will see six more weeks of winter. We can expect an early spring if he doesn’t see his shadow.
She hails from Spain; her signature line is “Cuchi cuchi.”
Who is Charo? Charo made guest appearances on Martin & Rowan’s Laugh-In and The Love Boat and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
You’re bound to find a museum to explore in this collection of 17 museums based in Washington, D.C.
What is the Smithsonian? Entrance is free; you can view exhibits on everything from science and aviation to art exhibits and the National Zoo.
Dried rose petals in a sachet are called this.
What is potpourri? You can make your potpourri with dried flower petals, bark (such as cinnamon), and herbs. To augment or refresh the fragrance, sprinkle with a drop or two of essential oil.
This Tennessee Williams classic is set in New Orleans.
What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? You might remember the quote “Whoever you are—I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Those words are spoken by Blanche DuBois, who never relied on herself.
It is the U.S. national bird.
What is the bald eagle? The bald eagle, of course, isn’t bald but has white feathers on its head when it reaches maturity. They typically mate for life.
Almost every four years, this affects February.
What is leap year? An extra day is added to February during leap years. Without adding an extra day, the seasons would start drifting earlier. NBC reports that the rule for skipping a leap year is: “If a year is divisible by 100 and not divisible by 400, leap year is skipped.”
Once married to Burt Reynolds, she plays Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati.
Who is Loni Anderson? Anderson was a schoolteacher before WKRP launched her to stardom. Today, she’s a spokesperson for awareness of COPD, a condition that afflicted both her parents.
You can ride on the subway that connects the House and Senate office buildings to this building.
What is the Capitol? The original Capitol subway was inaugurated in 1909.
Other than dust mites, these are one of the main ingredients in household dust, particularly if you have pets.
What are dead skin cells? Other dust ingredients include pollen, soil, and whatever you bring in from outdoors.
This is one of two popular series of amateur teenage detective franchises for leisure reading.
What is Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys? Freelance ghostwriters write both series. The Atlantic reports, “The secret behind the longevity of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys is simple. They’re still here because their creators found a way to minimize cost, maximize output, and standardize creativity.”
This refers to something that can be eaten, such as the part of a plant that is safe to eat.
What is edible? For example, we eat apples, but the seeds are not edible because they contain cyanide.
On Valentine’s Day, many people receive roses of this color.
What is red? Red symbolizes romantic love. If the rose is thornless, it symbolizes love at first sight.
She is Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives.
Who is Deidre Hall? Hall has portrayed her character on Days of Our Lives since 1976, almost 50 years. She plays a psychiatrist on the soap, and she’s a mental health advocate in real life.
When in D.C., attend a performance at the Center for Performing Arts named for this president.
Who is John F. Kennedy? The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts houses the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera.
During the Roaring Twenties, women wore cloches on this part of the body.
What is the head? A cloche is a bell-shaped hat.
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times,” begins this novel by Charles Dickens.
What is A Tale of Two Cities? The two cities are London and Paris, and the classic opens in 1775, leading up to the French Revolution. You may remember the character Madame Defarge, who knits a list of revolutionaries who should be executed.
If something is facile, it can be done with this.
What is ease? The word facile comes from the Latin facilis, meaning “easy.”
Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the night sky.
What is a full moon? If the January full moon falls on January 31, you won’t see the next full moon until the beginning of March.
She is Pepper in Police Woman.
Who is Angie Dickinson? Playing the first tough policewoman on TV launched Dickinson’s career. On the big screen, she appeared in films including Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and Rio Bravo (1959).
Witness the changing of the guard at this national landmark.
What is Arlington National Cemetery? Arlington is the nation’s largest military cemetery. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes place at every hour on the hour from October 1 through March 31 and every half hour from April 1 through September 30.
This is the most popular surname in the United States.
What is Smith? More than 2.7 million people share the name. It originated as an Old English term meaning “blacksmith” or “ironworker.”
The Importance of Being Earnest was written by this author.
Who is Oscar Wilde? If you didn’t read this while in high school, it’s worth the read as an adult. It has nothing to do with being earnest in character. It’s quite the opposite—an amusing tale about an imaginary Ernest, a satire on Victorian-era life.
This is a large, imposing building or structure.
What is edifice? Examples include the U.S. Capitol and the cathedrals of Europe.
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving the federal government the right to do this.
What is impose a federal income tax? The initial tax rate was three percent on incomes more than $800.
She played Tracey on TV’s Mission: Impossible for eight episodes after Barbara Bain left the show.
Who is Lee Meriwether? Meriwether also plays Betty Jones on Barnaby Jones.
You can go here to watch Federal Reserve notes being printed.
What is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? No, you won’t receive samples, but admission is free.
He published Poor Richard’s Almanack under a pseudonym.
Who is Ben Franklin? He published the first batch in 1732 and sold them annually for a quarter century. His pen name was Richard Saunders. An original 1732 edition sold for $556,500 at a Sotheby’s auction.
The Diary of a Young Girl’s author began most of her entries with this inscription.
What is “Dear Kitty”? The book is also known as The Diary of Anne Frank. During World War II, Anne Frank wrote in her diary for two years while in hiding from the Nazis.
This word describes someone who exhibits profuse, unrestrained emotion.
What is effusive? Weddings and funerals often bring out heartfelt, effusive feelings.
The Soviets invaded this country in February 1979 and withdrew a few years later in defeat.
What is Afghanistan? The Afghans are fierce fighters, and the country has been called “the graveyard of empires.”