Falmouth
The 52nd running of the Falmouth Road Race will begin August 18 at the start line that lies in front of this iconic Woods Hole eatery.
What is
The Captain Kidd?
The classic film Mommie Dearest centers around this infamous mother.
Who is
Joan Crawford?
Grammy infamously shares a name with former First (and Second) Lady Barbara Bush, who was married to this man, the 41st President of the United States.
Who is
George H.W. Bush?
An independent hotelier prepares for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friend in this film.
What is
Mamma Mia?
This actor celebrates his birthday today.
Who is
Emilio Estevez?
Falmouth has 8 villages. These are 3 of them.
What is
East Falmouth, Falmouth, Hatchville, North Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit, West Falmouth and Woods Hole?
One of Max's favorite mothers of history, Princess Diana, claimed this profession before joining the British Royal Family as the Princess of Wales.
What is
A kindergarten teacher?
Padre was famously born in New York. This department store chain was also born in the same state in 1858.
What is?
Macys
This is the term for the central circuit board in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system.
What is
The motherboard?
This famous (and deceased) woman, considered the mother of modern nursing, is celebrating her 204th birthday today.
Who is
Florence Nightingale?
This famous woman was born in Falmouth.
Who is
Katharine Lee Bates?
Queen Victoria was a mother of 9 children. She was also Queen of the United Kingdom. She sat on the throne for how many years.
What is
63 years?
Mum was famously born in 1971. Walt Disney World opened in this month of the same year.
When is
October?
This poem tells the story about a woman who:
Went to the Cupboard,
To give the poor Dog a bone;
When she came there,
The Cupboard was bare,
And so the poor Dog had none.
What is
Old Mother Hubbard?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Katharine Hepburn, who celebrates her birthday today, won this number of Academy Awards for Best Actress throughout her career.
What is
4?
Falmouth directly translates to "Mouth of the river Fal". The River Fal flows through this county in England.
What is
Cornwall?
Law & Order SVU actress Mariska Hargitay is the daughter of this popular actress from the "Golden Age of Hollywood"
Who is
Jayne Mansfield?
Auntie was famously born on August 18. She shares her birthday with a famous explorer.
Who is
Meriweather Lewis?
This is the name of a pop rock song by the American rock band Fountains of Wayne, released on the radio on May 20, 2003.
What is
Stacey's Mom?
The coronation of this monarch occurred on this day in 1937 (Hint: Queen Elizabeth II's father).
Who is
King George (VI) the Sixth
The scientific term "Vaccinium macrocarpon" is a fancy way to refer to this Cape Cod staple.
What is
The North American cranberry?
Gaylin Patricia Johnson (Maiden name) is the mother of this popular athlete.
Who is
Tom Brady?
Max and Ainsley famously attended North Falmouth Elementary School. This was the year that North Falmouth Elementary school opened its doors.
When is
1964?
(293 children in grades 1-5 were in attendance)
This is a 1983 movie starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr
What is
Mr. Mom?
On this day in 1967, Columbia Pictures releases "Good Times" a musical comedy western starring this famous couple.
Who is
Sonny and Cher?