Scouts
What sweet treat are Girl Scouts noted for selling annually?
Girl Scout cookies.
Scouts sell these beloved treats to fundraise as well as to develop life and business skills.
How many pawns does each opponent have at the beginning of a chess game?
Eight.
They are the king’s first line of defense.
This ingredient makes bread rise.
What is yeast?
If you’re unsure if your batch of yeast is still fresh, try proofing it in a bowl with some warm water and sugar. If it foams, the batch is still good.
“Fly Me to the [this place]” is a beloved standard tune that has survived generation after generation.
What is moon?
The song was originally titled “In Other Words.”
This spooky flying mammal is associated with Halloween.
What is the bat?
More than half of bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. That’s not a good thing because bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour and are essential pollinators
What year were the girl scouts founded?
a) 1912
b) 1935
c) 1940
1912!
The girl scouts were founded by Juliette Gordon Low. Her original troop was made of 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia.
What is the quickest two-legged animal?
The ostrich.
The ostrich has been clocked at speeds of 43 miles per hour.
This kitchen appliance displays magnets
What is a refrigerator?
It’s a great place to keep your grandchildren’s drawings, calendars, and photos so you can see them every day.
This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Who is Superman?
The phrase originated when The Adventures of Superman debuted on the radio. Before radio, Superman was a DC Comics series, and there was no need to explain that Superman was flying.
This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken.
What is an eggplant?
During the 18th century, Europeans cultivated white varieties of eggplant, and because they resembled eggs, they were named a combination of the words egg and plant.
Which of these is not a rank in Cub Scouts: Webelos, Bear, or Lieutenant?
Lieutenant.
Cub Scouts earn ranks such as Bobcat, Bear, and Webelos. Older Scouts in Scouts BSA work through ranks that can lead to Eagle Scout.
What kind of animal is Bonzo in Bedtime for Bonzo?
Chimpanzee.
Former President Reagan stars in the film.
This famous TV chef shouts “Bam!” while seasoning food.
Who is Emeril Lagasse?
If you’re looking for a renowned TV chef with a heaping dose of personality, Emeril is your man. He will charm you with his Louisiana flair and Portuguese heritage. His Emeril Lagasse Foundation has awarded more than $23 million in grants to support youth programs, including culinary, nutrition, and arts education.
If thrown correctly, this colorful toy spins through the air and then returns.
What is a boomerang?
It comes back via a process called gyroscopic precession. Because of the spin when the boomerang is thrown, one wing is higher than the other one, causing the boomerang to return.
This October U.S. holiday plays double duty: Columbus Day and this day.
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture, history, and resilience of the continent’s first inhabitants.
In the Girl Scout promise, Scouts promise to be what toward people at all times?
Helpful.
They pledge to serve their country and live by the Girl Scout Law.
Can you recite the girl scout law?
What is the golf scoring term for three under par?
Double eagle.
It is also sometimes called an albatross. It is very rare.
A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
What is fall?
Air is trapped in the egg whites while the soufflé cooks, but as it cools, the air escapes, causing the soufflé to fall. If presentation is your main concern, it must be eaten before it cools.
Skydiving when strapped to another person is known as this.
What is tandem?
Tandem jumping requires one of the jumpers to be a certified tandem instructor.
This famous ship’s hull was completed in the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast in October 1910.
What is the Titanic?
When the Titanic was set afloat, it was the largest ship ever to have sailed, but it was not the fastest.
Often participating in “rounds,” what pastime do Scouts often engage in around a campfire?
Singing.
Campfire songs “in the round” are a big part of the camping experience and are often silly and fun to sing.
What Canadian city is sometimes called the “honeymoon capital” of the world?
Niagara Falls.
Many couples visit the city to see the three large falls that border Canada and the United States. The view of the falls is much better on the Canadian side.
This kitchen measurement equals 16 fluid ounces.
What is a pint? To perform a conversion between any two units of measure, open a browser. In the search bar, type “how many [units of measure] in a [unit of measure]” and tap Enter. The search engine will return the answer.
This expression comes from skydiving and means that individuals need to take responsibility for their own preparations.
What is “pack your own parachute”?
Skydivers wishing to be certified must learn how to pack their own parachutes and exhibit proficiency in doing so. The saying was also popularized in Paul M. Hirsch’s 1987 book Pack Your Own Parachute: How to Survive Mergers, Takeovers, and Other Corporate Disasters.
Three warm spices found in most pantries in autumn are cinnamon, nutmeg, and this one.
What are cloves?
Most recipes call for ground cloves at 50 percent of the quantity of cinnamon and nutmeg.