World's Fair & Exhibitions
This 1,063-foot-tall attraction was built for the Exposition Universelle, the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
At the time, it was the tallest structure in the world.
This 1967 flick stars Anne Bancroft as the older love interest of Dustin Hoffman.
What is The Graduate? The film catapulted shy and soft-spoken Dustin Hoffman to stardom
October is the perfect month to start this sweet Italian herb indoors to provide a year-round supply for making pesto.
What is basil?
It is an annual plant, and it won’t last after a frost. Its seeds are easy to sprout, and there are many varieties other than Genovese, the most common basil
She was a first lady who later married a Greek shipping magnate and became a book editor for Viking Press and Doubleday.
Who is Jackie Kennedy-Onassis?
Her son followed in her footsteps. John F. Kennedy Jr. founded George magazine and was its publisher and editor.
“Let your fingers do the walking.”
What is the Yellow Pages?
The Yellow Pages is a book of business listings put out by the telephone company. Years ago, it was a thicker, all-encompassing telephone directory of both personal and professional listings. Those huge books also had blue pages, which were government listings.
This famous bridge in San Francisco opened in time for the 1939 World’s Fair.
What is Golden Gate Bridge? The Bay Bridge opened at the same time, and they sit atop Treasure Island, which was built for the World’s Fair.
With the tagline “A love story of today,” this film stars Sidney Poitier and Katharine Hepburn as a young couple in love.
What is Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
This is the last movie Spencer Tracy acted in, as he was very ill at the time.
This cruciferous vegetable has an ornamental version that adds color to the fall garden.
What is kale? It adds green, white, pink, and/or purple to the garden. Ornamental kale is not edible.
Her name is synonymous with Red Door perfume, her signature fragrance.
Who is Elizabeth Arden?
The Canadian-born cosmetics queen made red lipstick all the rage when she and 15,000 other U.S. suffragettes wore it to show their solidarity while marching.
“King of Beers”
What is Budweiser? Before Budweiser was the “King of Beers,” it was the “King of Bottled Beer.”
Seattle’s most famous structure, it was built for the 1962 World’s Fair.
What is the Space Needle? When the Space Needle opened, the revolving restaurant at the top was powered by only one horsepower.
She stars as the socialite Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
Hepburn received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role but lost. However, Henry Mancini won two for his work on the film’s music.
When planted in October, this delicious, white, cruciferous vegetable overwinters and is ready for harvest in early summer.
What is cauliflower?
Snowball is a popular variety that is easy to grow. Its tough outer leaves protect it from the cold. Some varieties are ready for harvest in as little as three to five months.
This media maven spent five months in prison at “Camp Cupcake,” not for insider trading but for conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and two counts of making false statements.
Who is Martha Stewart?
Stewart appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated 2023 swimsuit issue at age 81
“If it’s gotta be clean, it’s gotta be”—this product.
What is Tide? A vintage Tide slogan was, “Dirt can’t hide from intensified Tide.”
On the way to JFK Airport, you will see this well-known structure from the New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
What is the Unisphere (or globe)?
It’s made of stainless steel, and when it was built, it was the largest globe in the world
This romantic musical film of 1964 is based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion
What is My Fair Lady?
Audrey Hepburn, the film’s star, was reportedly disappointed when her singing lines were all dubbed over.
October is the best month to plant this stalky harbinger of spring. The hardy perennial will take two or three years to be ready for your kitchen table
What is asparagus?
Planting in the fall gives it a better chance of survival than planting in the spring. Be sure to plant it in the ground, because asparagus plants grow large and need room to thrive.
This supermodel’s big break was posing for the cover of Vogue’s August 1986 issue. She launched the Meaningful Beauty line of cosmetics in 2005, and she hasn’t seemed to age a day since then.
Who is Cindy Crawford?
She launched the product line with the help of Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh. She was also valedictorian of her high school class.
“When you care enough to send the very best.”
What is Hallmark? The slogan was released in 1944. Today, Hallmark has expanded to include four TV and streaming channels of feel-good movies and TV shows, a publishing arm, and a wine club.
The Sunsphere was built for the 1982 World’s Fair, which took place in this city.
What is Knoxville, Tennessee?
The Sunsphere resembles a disco ball atop a tower. It is made of 360 glass panes, laminated with vinyl, and filled with gold dust.
The Apartment stars Jack Lemmon and Fred MacMurray alongside this actress.
Who is Shirley MacLaine?
MacLaine was reportedly given only part of the script initially so that she wouldn’t know how the film ended.
These purple, daisy-like flowers can be found in the garden until the first frost.
What are asters?
They traditionally mark the turn toward autumn.
She was the highest-paid actress in 2014, and her humanitarian work includes two decades as a United Nations special envoy in support of refugees.
Who is Angelina Jolie?
She attended New York University, and she has studied Latin, ancient Greek, ballet, piano, and other subjects and disciplines.
“Think small.”
What is Volkswagen? As cars became fashion statements in the 1950s and 1960s, Volkswagen created ads with this slogan to reflect the changing attitudes toward cars. It was a highly effective pivot for the company.