Picture That
Who Did What?
Birthstones
Memorable Songs of the 1930s & 40s
Sports
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A picture is worth this many words.

What is a thousand. 

100

This gentleman was the inventor of the light bulb.

Who is Thomas Edison?

100

This gemstone is the hardest gemstone in the world.  

What is a diamond?

100

This song was sung by a young Judy Garland in the movie, "The Wizard of Oz" and has stood the test of time.  The Hawaiian ukulele star, Israel kamakawiwo'ole, put the song in the limelight around 2010 and 2011 in an arrangement that combined it with "What a Wonderful World".

What is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?

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In this popular game, the object is to score more runs than you opponent over the course of nine innings.

What is baseball?

200

Someone who appears vital, energetic and free from any sign of illness is a picture of this.

What is health.

200

Alexander Graham Bell is credited with the invention of this in 1876.

What is the telephone? 

200

This beautiful gem, a product of the sea, is the birthstone of June.

What is a pearl?

200

This song, a hopeful song song by Vera Lynn, became synonymous with the British Spirit during World War II.

What is "The White Cliffs of Dover".

200

This gentleman won the 2024 Canada Men's Championship, becoming the first man to skip teams to six national men’s championships with a 9-5 win over Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen in Regina. 

Who is Brad Gushue?

300

Somebody who looks at the totality of situation instead of getting caught up on the details is said to look at this kind of picture.

What is big?

300

In 1902, this famous Scientist couple discovered radium.

Who is Pierre and Marie Curie?

300

These are the 4 Cs in determining the quality and value of a diamond?  You can name 3.

What is cut, clarity, color and carat?

300

This song, from the movie version of South Pacific,  expressed the lead female's desire to wash this out of her hair.

What is "that man"?

300

This hockey legend retired in 1999.

Who is Wayne Gretzky?

400

Someone who is ambiguous in describing a situation so that the listener can't figure out which side of the issue they are on, is said to give this kind of picture.

What is mixed?

400

This gentleman invented the printing press.  

Who is Johann Gutenburg?

400

The emerald is the birthstone of this month and is a very fitting nickname for this island in the UK.

What is May?

400

This song by the iconic band leader Glen Miller and released in 1939, epitomizes the vibrancy and energy of the swing era.

What is "In the Mood"?

400

This well-known athlete was known by his iconic phrase that described his boxing - "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee".

Who is Mohammed Ali?

500

When someone has removed himself from a situation, so you don't see them anymore, this phrase, with the word "picture" describes their new status.

What is "out of the picture".

500

In 1905, Albert Einstein made the scientific discovery that revolutionized the understanding of space and time. 

What is the theory of relativity.

500

Princess Diana's engagement ring from the then Prince Charles was this gem, that matched her eyes and outfit.  

What is a sapphire?

500

This star, one of the most influential stars of the silent film era,  wrote the song, "Smile",  i.e. Smile when your heart is breaking. Smile even though it's breaking....."

Who is Charlie Chaplin?

500

This legendary athlete, born on February 6, 1895, is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, known for his extraordinary hitting ability and larger-than-life persona.

Who is Babe Ruth?