AMERICA TURNS 250
He was the Commander-in-Chief during the Revolutionary War and is famously pictured on the one-dollar bill.
Who is George Washington?
While this sport is still widely called "America's pastime," football has surpassed it in overall television viewership and general popularity.
What is baseball?
This jolly man in a red suit is said to deliver presents on Christmas Eve.
Who is Santa Claus?
Known for their bright pink feathers and standing on one leg, this tropical bird lives in lagoons and salt flats.
What is a flamingo?
The cost of this buttery snack skyrocketed from a 5-cent Great Depression street food to an $10 premium movie theater luxury
What is popcorn?
Adopted on July 4, 1776, this document announced that the American colonies would no longer be ruled by Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Usually made from a blend of beef and pork, this food is commonly served atop spaghetti and marinara sauce.
What are meatballs?
Children often search for eggs hidden by this long-eared holiday visitor.
Who is the Easter Bunny?
Added to many communities’ drinking water since the 1940s, this mineral helps prevent tooth decay and is also found in most toothpastes.
What is fluoride?
The piece of your ticket that the ticket-taker leaves you with as proof of admission.
What is the stub?
Competitive eaters gather at Coney Island each Independence Day for a hot dog eating contest sponsored by this company.
What is Nathan's?
You'll find these colorful, chewy treats inside a vending machine with a rotating handle.
What are gumballs?
Kids hope a visit from this character turns a lost tooth into cash.
Who is the Tooth Fairy?
An eight-letter term meaning to exterminate pests using smoke.
What is fumigate?
The floor adornment often seen at movie premieres, it has been a symbol of celebrity status since Ancient Greece
What is the red carpet?
Weighing over a ton, this cracked symbol of freedom resides in Philadelphia.
What is the Liberty Bell?
Fortune tellers are often pictured gazing into this spherical object.
What is a crystal ball?
On St. Patrick's Day, this mischievous Irish character is said to guard a pot of gold.
What is a leprechaun?
This foldable Japanese-style mattress can be used as a bed or a couch, making it a favorite in small apartments and college dorms.
What is a futon?
A movie shown earlier in the day, often at a discounted price, is called this.
What is a matinee?
First to sign, his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence is almost three times larger than those of the other 55 men.
Who is John Hancock?
Traditional 'Jewish dumplings' commonly served in grandma's chicken soup, they can range from light and airy to dense and chewy.
What are matzo balls?
Each February 2nd, this famous animal predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter.
What is a groundhog (Punxsutawney Phil)?
An outward appearance that is presented to conceal a less pleasant reality, or the front of a building.
What is a facade?
Located at the back of the theater, moviegoers once heard the whirring sound of this mechanical device used to project images onto the big screen.
What is a projector?