DOUBLE TROUBLE
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, are famously known by this nickname.
What are the Twin Cities?
This English city, home of the Beatles, was the heart of the 1960s “Merseybeat” music scene.
What is Liverpool?
In baseball, this spectacular home run scores four runs when the bases are loaded.
What is a Grand Slam?
Germany's invasion of Poland sparked the beginning of World War II in Europe during this decade.
What are the 1930s? (1939)
This Yiddish word describes someone who is clumsy, awkward, or always making a mess of things.
What is a klutz?
Born just minutes apart, twins who develop from a single fertilized egg are known by this name.
What are identical twins?
This Kentucky city is famous for its namesake baseball bats and the Kentucky Derby.
What is Louisville?
Known for her charming paintings of rural American life, this beloved folk artist began her painting career in her late 70s.
The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage during this decade.
What are the 1910s? (1912)
This Yiddish-derived word refers to a minor problem, malfunction, or unexpected technical difficulty.
What is a glitch?
This U.S. president and his wife welcomed twin daughters in 2001 while living in the White House.
Who is George W. Bush?
Tripoli is the capital of this North African country.
What is Libya?
With 44 platforms, this iconic New York City railroad terminal holds the world record for the most platforms.
What is Grand Central Terminal?
The world mourned the tragic death of Princess Diana following a car crash in Paris during this decade.
What is the 1990s? (1997)
This Yiddish word describes someone with unbelievable nerve, audacity, or downright shameless boldness.
What is chutzpah?
Eerie twin girls standing in a hotel hallway are among the most unforgettable images from this 1980 horror film based on a Stephen King novel.
What is 'The Shining'?
Named after a French hero of the American Revolution, this Louisiana city is a center of Cajun and Creole culture.
What is Lafayette?
This Michigan city was the hometown of President Gerald R. Ford.
What is Grand Rapids?
The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, died at his Graceland home in Memphis during this decade.
What are the 1970s? (1977)
This cheerful Yiddish expression means “Congratulations!”
What is mazel tov?
In the 1988 comedy 'Twins', this muscular action star played the unlikely twin brother of Danny DeVito.
Who is Arnold Schwarzeneger?
Nestled between Austria and Switzerland, this tiny European country is the sixth-smallest in the world.
What is Liechtenstein?
This French term, meaning “great prize,” is awarded to the winner of prestigious international automobile races.
What is the Grand Prix?
Construction of the Panama Canal began under French leadership during this decade, long before the United States completed the project.
What are the 1880s? (1881)
This colorful Yiddish word describes craziness, madness, or complete insanity.
What is meshugas?
(also spelled mishigas)