Blast from the Past
Children use this slang term for germs.
Cooties.
The term originated during World War I when troops used it to mean body lice.
What kind of fruit is used in making a meringue pie?
Lemon.
Other ingredients include eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and cornstarch.
To which family of instruments does the cello belong?
Strings.
A cello belongs to the violin family. Cellists sit down while playing, placing the cello between their knees. They use a bow to draw across the strings or use their fingers to pluck the strings directly.
Which primary colour’s shades include magenta and crimson?
Red.
Other shades of red include scarlet, burgundy, and maroon.
What is the covering on the end of a shoelace called?
An aglet.
The word comes from the Latin word for “needle” or “pin.”
Before there were computer devices, we used to play here before dinner.
Outside.
Remember when we came home from school, ditched our schoolbooks, and headed outside until our mothers called us in for dinner.
What sort of cake is a devil's food cake?
Rich Chocolate Cake.
A devil's food cake is a type of cake that is known for its rich and moist texture. It is typically made with cocoa powder, which gives it a deep chocolate flavor. The cake is often paired with a rich chocolate frosting to enhance its decadent taste.
What instrument did Adolphe Sax invent?
Saxophone.
The sousaphone was invented by John Philip Sousa. Adolphe Sax, a Belgian inventor, invented the saxophone with the intention of creating a versatile instrument that could bridge the gap between brass and woodwind instruments.
In the Peanuts cartoon and comics, what color is Woodstock?
Yellow.
He is a small yellow bird of unknown species and Snoopy's best friend. The character first appeared in the March 4, 1966, strip, though he was not given a name until June 22, 1970. He is named after the Woodstock festival of 1969.
In addition to watching films in the theater, we headed here to watch them on summer nights.
Drive-ins.
There are around 300 drive-ins still in operation in the United States and just over 40 remaining in Canada.
What kind of dessert are ladyfingers and snickerdoodles?
Cookies.
Ladyfingers are a type of delicate, spongelike cookie that is shaped like large fingers. Snickerdoodles are classic sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, known for their soft and chewy texture.
Where did castanets originate?
Spain.
Castanets are percussion instruments played by hand to produce rhythmic clicking sounds. They are often used in flamenco and other traditional music genres.
What colour symbolizes calmness and tranquility?
Blue.
It is a cool color that is frequently associated with the sky and the ocean, creating a serene and peaceful feeling.
Gone are the days of spending entire days shopping here.
The mall.
The first large-scale indoor mall in the United States opened in the early 1950s in Edina, Minnesota, and was called Southdale Center. It included 75 shops filling two levels of retail space.
Black Forest cake originates from which country?
Germany.
This cake is named after the Black Forest region in Germany, where it was first created. It is made with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. The combination of flavors and the traditional method of preparation make it a popular dessert in Germany.
Associated with bluegrass, folk, and country music, this instrument is typically fitted with four or five strings, but there are other models that use as many as six.
Banjo.
The earliest reference to the banjo in North America appeared in John Peter Zenger's The New-York Weekly Journal in 1736. William Boucher (1822-1899) was the earliest commercial manufacturer of banjos.
What part of the eye gives it colour?
Iris.
The iris is the coloured ring around our pupil which gives our eyes their individual colouring. The iris colour can be various shades of blue, brown, green or grey.
Long before streaming, kids used to record songs from the radio onto these.
Cassette tapes.
It wasn’t easy to hit stop and record on the recorder at precisely the right time.
Which country did cheesecake originate in?
France.
The earliest known recipe for cheesecake comes from a French cookbook dating back to the 14th century. The recipe was made with simple ingredients like cheese, eggs, and sugar, which are still used in modern cheesecake recipes.
What large stringed instrument has a curved neck and is plucked with the fingers?
Harp.
The harp is one of the oldest musical instruments, dating back thousands of years.
During the first six months of life, what color are a zebra's stripes?
Brown.
Brown stripes are natural among newborn zebras; they will turn to black when they are between 9 and 18 months old. Every zebra has a different pattern of stripes, which help them avoid predator attacks.
Before we could look up things on the internet, we used these machines at the library to view old newspapers, magazines, and documents.
Microfiche (or microfilm) readers.
We also used the Dewey decimal system to find books.
Which dessert is also served as a palate cleanser?
Sorbet.
A palate cleanser helps refresh and reset the taste buds, removing lingering flavors from the previous course. Sorbet has evolved from being used between courses to becoming a main dessert.
What is another name for an accordion?
Squeeze-box.
It is aptly named because players generate sound by squeezing and expanding the bellows, producing variations in air pressure that drive the instrument’s reeds and create music.
Neptune gets its blue color from what gas?
Methane.
Neptune's atmosphere is made up of hydrogen, helium and methane. The methane in Neptune's upper atmosphere absorbs the red light from the sun but reflects the blue light from the Sun back into space. This is why Neptune appears blue.