This Day in History
On this day in history in 1931, Nevada made this activity legal, paving the way for casinos in places like Las Vegas.
What is gambling?
This Midwestern university’s teams are called the Hoosiers, just like people from the state of Indiana.
What is Indiana University?
This color is most associated with Ireland and is often worn on St. Patrick’s Day.
What is green?
This tool is commonly used to clean floors and often comes with a dustpan.
What is a broom?
A baby sheep is called this.
What is a lamb?
On this day in history in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed a law that established this system of moving clocks forward and back each year in the United States.
What is Daylight Saving Time?
The University of Kentucky cheers on this fast animal mascot, also the name of a famous racehorse breed.
What is the Wildcats?
This holiday, celebrated on March 17, honors Ireland’s patron saint.
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
This cleaning task involves wiping down kitchen and bathroom surfaces to remove germs and bacteria.
What is disinfecting?
A baby goat is called this.
What is a kid?
On this day in history in 1962, this American musician released his self-titled debut album, which initially received mixed reviews and included the song "Song to Woody."
Who is Bob Dylan?
The University of Oregon’s mascot is this animal, famously portrayed as a cartoon character who resembles Donald Duck.
What is a duck?
This capital city of Ireland is home to the famous Guinness brewery.
What is Dublin?
This chore involves removing items you no longer need to create a more organized space.
What is decluttering?
A baby kangaroo is called this.
What is a joey?
On this day in history in 2003, U.S. President George W. Bush ordered air strikes on Baghdad, launching a war to remove this Iraqi dictator who was believed to be developing weapons of mass destruction.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
This University of Alabama mascot is a large gray animal, often seen on the sidelines as “Big Al.”
What is an elephant?
This Irish symbol is a three-leaf clover said to bring good luck.
What is a shamrock?
This household appliance is used to clean carpets and floors by suction.
What is a vacuum?
A baby deer is called this.
What is a fawn?
On this day in history in 1860, this famous American politician and powerful speaker (who ran for president three times but never won) was born.
Who is William Jennings Bryan?
Saint Louis University’s mascot is this mythical bird, also the name of the NBA team in New Orleans.
What is a Billiken?
This famous stone, kissed at Blarney Castle, is said to give the gift of eloquence.
What is the Blarney Stone?
This often-forgotten cleaning task involves removing buildup from vents or filters to improve air quality in your home.
What is cleaning air vents (or changing air filters)?
A baby seal is called this.
What is a pup?