Jewelry
Men sometimes wear these on the bottom of their shirtsleeves.
What are cuff links? Cuff links are less common today, but senior executives often wear them. They are also worn when attending formal events.
This is the state capital of New York
What is Albany? Albany is in upstate New York.
Noon is represented by this number.
What is 12? Technically, there is no 12 a.m. or p.m. It’s noon or midnight.
Born November 17,1925, this actor was generally recognized as a heartthrob. He landed the lead role in Pillow Talk, with Doris Day as his leading lady.
Who is Rock Hudson? He was the first A-list actor to die from AIDS.
On November 4, 1922, this Egyptian king’s tomb was discovered.
Who is Tut? The tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, where it lay undisturbed for around 3,000 years. Scientists believe the burial mask was made for a female relative.
The style of this women’s accessory can be dangle, clip, or stud.
What are earrings?
This is New York City’s nickname
What is “The Big Apple”? While originally popularized in reference to New York’s big-time horseracing, it happens that New York State is a big grower of apples.
A tablespoon is the equivalent of this number of teaspoons.
What is three?
Born November 19, 1933, he had a long-running talk show on CNN from 1985 to 2010
Who is Larry King? He’s interviewed most influential leaders and A-list celebrities from Vladimir Putin to Lady Gaga and won countless awards, including the coveted Peabody Award.
On November 26, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed this national holiday to take place the last Thursday in November.
What is Thanksgiving? In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved it briefly to the next-to-last Thursday of the month, but many people continued to celebrate it on the fourth Thursday of November. In 1941, FDR gave in and officially moved the holiday to the fourth Thursday in November
High-end cameos contain finely carved portraits made of this iridescent material.
What is mother-of-pearl (or nacre)? It comes from the aragonite inside oysters and other mollusks.
The Olympic Winter Games were held at this village in the Adirondack Mountains twice.
What is Lake Placid? The Winter Olympics were first held in Lake Placid in 1932 and again in 1980.
This is an “N” word for zero, nil, zilch, zip, or nothing
What is naught?
Born September 25, 1951, he played Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise
Who is Mark Hamill? He has won 21 awards and earned an additional 21 nominations, including several awards and nominations for the Star Wars films, but he has not won an Oscar.
On November 12, 1954, this immigrant processing center closed.
What is Ellis Island? It was open for 62 years
The Yellow Brick Road in The Wizard of Oz ends in this city with the precious gem name.
What is Emerald City? It is the capital city of Oz
This was New York City’s name when it was founded by the Dutch
What is New Amsterdam? In 1664, England took it over and renamed it for the duke of York.
This is the emergency telephone number in Canada
What is 911? It operates the same way in the United States. It’s available throughout both countries free of charge. Many countries use 911, and some others use 999. Most countries use a three-numeral phone number
Born May 6, 1961, his popularity soared with his role in the NBC hospital drama ER. Today, he is known for his leading role in the Oceans film franchise.
Who is George Clooney? In 2018, he was the highest paid actor on the Forbes list. His position was earned, in part, through the sale of Casamigos, his tequila brand
On November 3, 1986, this scandal that involved arm sales to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in Lebanon was first reported.
What is Iran Contra? Many indictments and two convictions were returned, but the convictions were overturned
This is Miss America’s crowning glory.
What is tiara? The first tiara resembled the Statue of Liberty’s crest. In the United Kingdom, only certain royals are allowed to wear tiaras.
This river has two hydroelectric plants and shares its name with a starch brand.
What is Niagara?
A mile consists of this number of feet
What is 5,280? At 3 mph, it should take the average person around 17 minutes to walk a mile.
Born November 17, 1955, and known as “The Science Guy,” he’s all over TV educating audiences in science.
Who is Bill Nye? He was a mechanical engineer for Boeing and later entered show business. Nye had a regular children’s show on PBS—Bill Nye the Science Guy; now he’s a guest on various talk shows.
On November 16, 1914, this bank opened. It sets monetary policy in the United States.
What is Federal Reserve (or central bank if no one answers correctly)? Also known as “The Fed,” its main priority is keeping inflation low.