Famous Sayings
Practice makes
Perfect
This legendary creature is said to live in the sea and lure sailors with its enchanting voice.
Siren
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
Elvis Presley • Frank Sinatra • Bing Crosby • Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
“Lucy, you got some ’splaining to do!”
I Love Lucy
Which vitamin is produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
The tradition of carving pumpkins into lanterns originated from this vegetable in Ireland and Scotland.
Turnips
What is 15% of 100?
15
October gets its name from the Latin word octo. What does octo mean?
Eight
This art movement is known for artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who often painted scenes of everyday life and changing light.
Impressionism
The early bird catches the
Worm
This legendary sword was famously wielded by King Arthur.
Excalibur
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
Paris • Rome • London • Tokyo
Tokyo
“To the moon, Alice!”
The Honeymooners
What mineral is especially important for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this headless supernatural figure is known by this name.
Headless Horseman
A dozen eggs cost $6. How much does each egg cost?
50 cents
What famous American space mission launched on October 11, 1968
Apollo 7
Vincent van Gogh painted this famous work featuring a swirling night sky over a village
The Starry Night
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it
Drink
In German folklore, this mysterious figure is said to lure children away with his magical music
Pied Piper
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
Piano • Violin • Cello • Trumpet
Trumpet
“And now, here is the rest of the story.”
The American Story
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
This 1922 German silent film, starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, is considered one of the most influential vampire films ever made.
Nosferatu
If you have a $100 bill and spend $37.50, how much do you have left?
$62.50
On October 4, 1957, what Soviet achievement shocked the world and began the Space Age?
Sputnik 1 Launch
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of this famous chapel in Vatican City, including the iconic scene The Creation of Adam.
Sistine Chapel
Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your
Country
In English folklore, this mischievous creature is known for making trouble in homes and is often associated with the countryside.
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier
Mercury • Venus • Mars • Moon
Moon
“Good night, John-Boy.”
The Waltons
Which type of cholesterol is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol?
HDL
In Mexican tradition, this multi-day holiday honoring deceased loved ones takes place around October 31 through November 2.
Día de los Muertos
A shirt originally costs $80 and is marked down 25%. What is the sale price?
$60
In October 1962, a tense 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Cuban Missile Crisis
This Italian Renaissance artist sculpted the famous marble statue David
Michelangelo
Life is what happens when you're busy making other
Plans
In Slavic folklore, this powerful supernatural woman is often depicted as an old witch living in a hut standing on chicken legs.
Baba Yaga
What is the capital of South Dakota?
Pierre
Mark Twain • Ernest Hemingway • F. Scott Fitzgerald • William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
“Book ’em, Danno.”
Hawaii Five-O
What is the name for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, such as temperature and fluid balance?
Homeostasis
This ancient Celtic festival, celebrated around the beginning of November, is often considered a major influence on Halloween.
Samhain
A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
60 miles per hour
Known as "Black Thursday," this catastrophic financial event marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
Wall Street Crash (or Stock Market Crash)
This art movement, associated with Salvador Dalí, is known for dreamlike and bizarre imagery.
Surrealism