1960 Trivia
What low-heeled boot grew in popularity after Nancy Sinatra's song These Boots Are Made For Walking in 1966?
Go-go boots
What term is used for trees that shed their leaves at maturity?
Deciduous
How many world cups has Spain won?
1
On summer nights, what flying beetle do you often see that intermittently flashes light in a unique pattern?
Firefly or lightening bug
What is the name of the first national doughnut chain?
Krispy Kreme
This author's last published work was "Hapworth" in 1965. He also wrote The Catcher in the Rye.
J.D. Salinger
What do coniferous trees produce?
Cones- (evergreen trees)
What is the most popular tourist city in Spain?
Barcelona
What insect's itchy bite is hard to avoid when spending a summer's evening outdoors?
Mosquito
What doughnut store franchise was started by Bill Rosenberg when he opened his shop in Quincy, Massachusetts?
Dunkin Donuts
Mattel came out with these toy versions of cars such as the Camero and Mustang. What are they called?
Hot Wheels
In what hemisphere of the world can you find taiga, or boreal forests?
Northern. Long cold winters and short warm summers.
What fried dough snack is often eaten for breakfast in Spain with sugar and chocolate?
Churros.
What tiny arachnids should you check your body for after time spent outdoors in the woods or high grass areas?
Ticks
What small, delicious treats made their introduction at Dunkin Donuts in the early 1970's using excess dough?
Munchkins
It was in this year that Elvis appeared on his NBC "comeback special" called Singer Presents...Elvis.
1968
In forestry, what is an increment borer used for?
It determines the age of the tree.
In 1588, what was the defining moment of Elizabeth I's reign?
the defeat of the Spanish Armada
What spotted insect is believed to bring you good luck and is a symbol of good fortune?
Ladybug.
In the US, what has been celebrated on the first Friday in June since 1938?
National Doughnut Day
An unlikely on-screen romance blossoms between Henry Higgins and this character in 1964's My Fair Lady.
Extra points if you can name the actress who played in the movie version.
Eliza Doolittle
What program, started in 1976 by the Arbor Day Foundation, recognizes communities that ensure their public trees are maintained and managed?
Tree City, USA
The Spanish have a tradition of eating 12 grapes on what holiday?
New Year's Eve.
What insects live in large colonies and can life 20 times their body weight?
Ants
What expression is used when someone is so confident of an outcome that they are willing to bet money against something less valuable?
"Dollars to Doughnuts"