New Games
The first version of THESE modern games, took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896...
What is the "OLYMPICS"?
DAILY DOUBLE... THIS was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. THIS invention would go on to have a HUGE influence on how we communicate throughout the world...
What is 'the TELEPHONE"?
On July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies "declared" their independence from Britain. THIS country was the result of victory over the British in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783)...
What is the "UNITED STATES"?
On THIS day, the new week begins...
What is "SUNDAY"?
DAILY DOUBLE... THIS boy band, founded in Dorchester, Massachusetts, consists of Joey McIntyre, Jonathan & Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. THEY have sold over 80 million records world-wide. THEY are considered the first "modern boy band," and paved the way for groups like Backstreet Boys & NSYNC...
Who are "New Kids on the Block"?
DAILY DOUBLE... On June 19, 1846, at the Elysian Fields, THIS sport was born. The New York Nine ANNIHILATED (KILLED) the Knickerbockers 23-1 in 4 innings...
What is "BASEBALL"?
THIS was first successfully used at Kill Devil Hills, NC, in 1903. 2 brothers were responsible for inventing it...
What is "the AIRPLANE"?
DAILY DOUBLE... With Britain economically exhausted following WWII, ____ was finally released from the British Empire in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into 2 countries: ____ which had a majority of Hindus, and Pakistan which had a majority of Muslims...
What is "INDIA"?
On THIS month, the new year begins...
What is "JANUARY"?
With over 8 million people, THIS is the largest city in the United States. It is about a 14 hour drive from GDS
What is "New York"?
THIS sport was invented by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts...
What is "BASKETBALL"?
THIS is one invention of Thomas Edison (1847-1931)...
What is "the light bulb" "motion pictures" "phonograph (record player)" ???
In 1948, Jewish people living in the Middle Eastern region of Palestine declared the creation of a new country, ______. The Palestinians living there objected, and war soon followed...
What is "ISRAEL"?
At THIS time, the new day begins...
What is "12:00 am" "12:00 midnight" ?
Consisting of 6 states, THIS region is located in the northeast corner of the United States...
What is "New England"?
THIS is the oldest annual marathon in the world. It started in 1897, and has happened each year since (with the exception of 2020)...
What is the "Boston Marathon"?
Artificial _________ of food began in the 1750s, with the use of ice. In 1923, Frigidaire introduced the 1st self-contained unit...
What is "REFRIGERATION"?
THIS, the 3rd largest North American country, came into being after a civil war which happened between 1810 & 1821. THIS country gained its independence from Spain...
What is "MEXICO"?
THIS is a four-letter word, which means "newborn"...
What is "BABY"?
THIS state is located in the southwest. Texas is to its east, Colorado to its north, and Arizona is located to its west...
What is "New Mexico"?
William G. Morgan, the physical director of The Greater Holyoke YMCA (in Massachusetts) invented THIS game in 1896. It was designed as an indoor sport for businessmen who found the new game of basketball, too vigorous (hard)...
What is "VOLLEYBALL"?
The use of refrigeration for comfort, was first introduced when THIS was invented. Most modern homes have "central ___ _______" or "window units"...
What is "AIR CONDITIONING"?
Czechoslovakia was created in October 1918, when it declared its independence from Austria-Hungary. In 1993, Czechoslovakia split into THESE 2 sovereign states...
What are "The Czech Republic" and "Slovakia"?
THIS often-used advertising slogan is the opposite of "old & the same thing you've always gotten from us"...
What is "New & Improved"?
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt was determined to solve the problems of the Depression through THIS set of programs designed to bring the US out of economic gloom...
What is "The New Deal"?