Soundtracks
We learn this new, lengthy word in Mary Poppins, and that word is the title of a song in the movie.
What is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Other songs on the soundtrack include “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite.”
She was Johnny Cash’s second wife.
Who is June Carter? The country music power couple was married for 35 years, until Carter’s death in 2003.
This is Rice Krispies’ three-word tagline.
What is “Snap, crackle, pop”? In 2020, Kellogg’s released a music single and video jingle of the tagline.
Use this word when answering in the negative.
What is no? This is often a toddler‘s favorite word because they are starting to assert themselves, which is a normal part of their development at this age.
You must clear this three-letter agency before boarding your flight.
What is TSA? The agency was formed after 9/11. Airline employees conducted pre-board screening before federal employees took over the responsibility.
Audrey Hepburn sang “Moon River” in this 1961 movie.
What is Breakfast at Tiffany’s? The studio hated the song. Hepburn was not trained in singing, but she put her foot down and insisted that the song remain in the film. Andy Williams subsequently released it on an album and is the performer most associated with the tune.
The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere (which occurs on June 20, 21, or 22 depending on the year) is known as this.
What is the summer solstice? It is the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, where it is known as the winter solstice.
They are the three most popular stooges of The Three Stooges.
Who are Larry, Curly, and Moe? The Three Stooges was a vaudeville act before coming to TV. The original third Stooge was Shemp, and he was replaced by Curly when he left. When Curly died, Shemp came back for a brief time.
This is a former spouse or significant other
What is ex? Ex- is also used as a prefix to mean “out” or “thoroughly.” For example, exhausted means “thoroughly tired.”
This country’s Amalfi Coast is picturesque.
What is Italy? The Amalfi Coast runs 25 miles in the south of Italy, and it’s 90 minutes from Naples. It is said that the alluring sound of sirens—mythological half-women, half birds—beckons you to return.
“Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man” are songs from this Broadway musical and film.
What is Fiddler on the Roof? “Matchmaker” and “Sabbath Prayer” are other songs from Fiddler.
D-Day falls on this date in June.
What is June 6? Though the term D-Day has long referred generically to the day an operation goes live, the most famous D-Day was June 6, 1944, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II.
These are the primary colors.
What are red, yellow, and blue? All other colors except black and white are created by mixing the three primary colors. White is the absence of color, and black cannot be made by combining colors. It is its own color.
This is Spanish for “yes."
What is si? It’s also the Italian word for “yes.”
This South Pacific vacation paradise that starts with the letter T is the largest island in French Polynesia.
What is Tahiti? Tahitians are said to be the friendliest people in the world. The 188 islands that comprise French Polynesia are home to no poisonous snakes or insects.
“I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting to Know You,” and “Shall We Dance?” come from this Broadway musical and subsequent movie.
What is The King and I? Yul Brynner plays King Mongkut of Siam in the original Broadway version as well as the first revival. He also stars in the 1956 movie.
June is considered to be the month of awareness for this disorder that affects communication ability: sufferers have difficulty speaking, writing, or understanding language. It is most commonly suffered after experiencing a stroke or a head injury.
What is aphasia? June is Aphasia Awareness Month.
This three-word game is played using only the hands. It is primarily a game of chance and often is used to decide things such as who goes first.
What is rock, paper, scissors? Chinese researchers published a paper about the role psychology plays in winning (or losing) the game.
This is a word you'll likely hear at a wedding but also can describe a hairstyle.
What is "do"? Hair(do)s and "I do's" will likely both be present at a wedding!
In Greece, you can sip this four-letter, anise-flavored spirit.
What is ouzo (OOH-zoe)? Say “ya mas” when toasting. It means “to us.” You could also say (or shout) “Opa!” Opa is a catch-all word meaning “joy,” “excitement,” etc.
“Lara’s Theme,” also known as “Lara Says Goodbye to Yuri,” is a song from this 1965 film starring Julie Christie and Omar Sharif.
What is Doctor Zhivago? The film is set during the dead of winter in Russia during World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution. It is a love story between a doctor-poet and a married political activist.
Bette Davis and Robert Montgomery star in this 1948 movie, which centers around an event in June.
What is June Bride? Linda (Davis) hires Carey (Montgomery), a former war correspondent, to work at a women’s magazine. The two then travel to Indiana to cover a June wedding and discover a love triangle.
These are the three parts of an atom.
What are protons, neutrons, and electrons? The number of each part in an atom varies by element. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons are neutral.
This word means "gold" in French but we use it when offering two option in English.
What is "or"? This or that?
When travelling to this capital city and popular tourist destination, you had better be careful booking your tickets because there are over 12 cities around the world with the same name.
What is London? There is one in Canada, one in France, and 10 in the U.S.!