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What casino game is sometimes called the “one-armed bandit”?
Slot machine
Older slot machines are activated by pulling down on the arm located on the side of the machine.
What type of pearl is Tahiti famous for?
Black pearl
Tahitian black pearls come from the black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera).
What Canadian province has the largest land area?
Quebec
Nunavut is the largest territory
This holiday falls on the third Sunday in June in the U.S. and Canada.
What is Father’s Day?
In 1972, Father’s Day was recognized as a U.S. holiday. Fun fact: In Australia, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of September.
What is the nickname of Philip Pirrip, the main character in Great Expectations?
Pip
The Charles Dickens novel was published in 1860
Which is an example of onomatopoeia: ding-dong, house, or kayak?
Ding-dong
Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds they represent.
What is the uppermost continuous deck on a ship called?
The sun deck or lido deck on many ships
The term lido comes from Italian beach resorts. On cruise ships, this deck typically includes pools, buffets, and outdoor lounging areas. The sun deck is a quieter deck primarily for sunbathing
What does the Latin quotation Et tu, Brute? mean in English?
“Even you, Brutus?”
They are Julius Caesar’s last words in Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar.
The year’s longest day is called this.
What is (summer) solstice?
The earliest sunrise of the year typically occurs a few days before the solstice, and the latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the solstice.
How many feet are in a half mile?
2,640
There are 5,280 feet in one mile.
What Irish actress stars in Miracle on 34th Street and The Quiet Man?
Maureen O’Hara Her other films include How Green Was My Valley, Rio Grande, and Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
What is the command center of a cruise ship called?
The bridge
The captain and navigation officers operate the vessel from the bridge.
Which was made first: Ivory or Zest soap?
Ivory soap Ivory soap was first sold in 1879. Zest wasn’t introduced until 1952
If you were born in early June, you were born under this astrological sign.
What is Gemini?
Those born late in the month were born under the sign of Cancer.
In what decade did James Dean die in an auto accident?
1950s
James Dean was recklessly speeding when the head-on collision occurred on September 30, 1955.
What team sport uses the terms crosse, rake, and crease?
Lacrosse Early inhabitants of North America first played the sport.
What are small boats used to transport passengers ashore when a ship cannot dock called?
Tenders
Tendering is common in smaller island destinations where deep-water docks are unavailable. Cruise ships may use lifeboats as certified tenders.
What two letters can be added to the beginning of the word rugged to make it a one-syllable word?
Sh
Shrugged is a one-syllable word
This is June’s classic birthstone.
What is pearl?
Pearls are the only gems made by living beings—mollusks
Buenos Aires is the capital city of what country?
Argentina
Buenos Aires is also the largest city in Argentina. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in South America
What is the name of the body organ that filters and removes waste from the blood?
Kidney
Only one kidney is needed for survival. The kidney also produces hormones
What traditional evening event features elegant attire and professional photos?
Formal night
Formal evenings date back to early 20th-century ocean liners, when passengers dressed in tuxedos and gowns for captain’s dinners.
What kind of animal is the cartoon character Scooby-Doo?
Dog
Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane.
The name June comes from this calendar.
What is the Julian, or Roman, calendar?
It comes from the Latin word Iunius (pronounced JU-nee-us) and from the Roman goddess Juno. The month initially had 29 days before Julius Caesar added a day.
How many oceans border Canada?
Three
The Arctic borders Canada to the north, the Pacific borders it to the west, and the Atlantic borders it to the east.