Mischief and Magic
What were the magic words used to gain access to a locked room in the film Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
What is Open Sesame??
Nixon's famous pooch and the star of one of his speeches, this pup was given to the family as a gift.
Who is Checkers????
The Bay of Pigs invasion happened on this island nation.
What is Cuba???
This 1,063 foot tall attraction was built for the 1889 Worlds fair in Parris.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This Cruciferous vegetable has an ornamental leafy version that adds color to the fall garden. Ornamental varieties are not eatable.
What is Kale???
What type of cards date back to the 1400s and are commonly used in fortune-telling.
What are Tarot cards????
Astro is the pet dog of this futuristic cartoon family from a 1960's TV show.
What is the Jetsons????
Sam Walton founded the first Walmart store in this U.S. state in 1962. (Southern State)
What is Arkansas????
This famous bridge in San Francisco opened in time for the 1939 world's fair.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge???
When planted in October , this delicious, white, cruciferous vegetable overwinters and is ready for harvest in early summer.
What is a Cauliflower??
What is the name of the legendary magician and escape artist who died on Halloween in 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini???
Laika, Belka, and Strelka were Soviet dogs all known for doing this.
What is going into space???
In 1979 Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female prime minister of this nation.
What is the UK???
The Sunsphere was built for the 1982 Worlds fair, which took place in this city in Tennessee.
What is Knoxville????
October is the perfect month to start this sweet Italian herb indoors to provide a year-round supply for making pesto.
What is Basil????
What mischievous comic-strip character is known for his trademark spicy hair, striped shirt and slingshot as well for causing trouble for his neighbor Mr. Wilson.
Who is Dennis the Menace????
This pint sized pup was introduced in the late 70's as Scooby Doo's nephew.
Who is Scrappy Doo????
This U.S. state saw the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. (Northwestern state)
What is Washington???
In 1964, this Ford Classic car, which is still in production, was introduced at the New York City Word's fair.
What is the Mustang???
These purple, daisy like flowers can be found in the garden until the first frost.
What are Asters???
What classic character by Dr. Seuss is known for his antics and for stealing Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
Who is the Grinch???
This is a 1974 film with a canine star who performed alongside human counter parts Peter Breck and Deborah Walley.
Who is Benji???
The Chernobyl disaster of 1986 happened in this republic.
What is the USSR???(Russian federation)
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???
October is the best month to plan this stalky indication of spring. This hardy perennial will take two or three years to be ready for the kitchen table.
What is Asparagus???