WORLDS FAIR & EXHIBITIONS
This 1,063 Foot Tall attraction was built for the Exposition Universelle, the 1889 World's Fair in Paris.
What is the Eiffel Tower? At the time, it was the tallest structure in the World.
This cruciferous vegetable has an ornamental version that adds color to the fall garden.
What is Kale? it adds green, white, pink, and/or purple to the garden. Ornamental kale is not edible.
Macaroni resembles this body part?
What is elbow? Kraft Dinner, which is mac and cheese, is Canada's most popular grocery item.
After a slow start in the early 1960s, this female trio of Motown singers sat atop the Billboard charts for years. Diana Ross was among them.
Who are the Supremes? They were among the most popular performers during the 1960s. From 1967-1970, they were known as Diana Ross and the Supremes, and in 1970 Diana Ross went solo.
These two characters make up television's The Odd Couple.
Who are Felix and Oscar?
This famous bridge in San Francisco opened in tme for the 1939 World's Fair.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge? The Bay Bridge opened at the same time, and they sit atop treasure Island, which was built for the world's Fair.
When planted in October, this delicious, white cruciferous vegetable overwinters and is ready for harvest in early summer.
What is cauliflower. Snowball is a popular variety that is easy to grow. Its tough outer leavs protect it from the cold. Some varieties are ready for harvest in as little as three to five months.
This layered pasta dish is often made in a rectangular pan with large,flat pasta strips, tomato sauce, meat and cheese.
What is Lasagna? The wide, flat pasta is one of the oldest pasta types.
This journalist wrote an expose on Playboy bunnies in the 60s. She was the youthful face of the Women's Liberation Movement and a pioneer in the feminist movement.
Who is Gloria Steinem? Her expose for Show magazine brought her recognition on the national stage. In 2017, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
From the late 80s and into the 90s, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were basketball's star pair, playing for this team.
Who are the Chicago Bulls?
Seattle's most famous structure, it was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
What is the Space Needle? when the Space Needle opened, the revolving restaurant at the top was powered by only one horsepower.
October is the perfect month to start this sweet italian herb indoors to provide a year-round supply for making pesto.
What is Basil? it is an annuual plant, and it won't last after a frost. Its seeds are easy to sprout, and there are many varieties other than Genovese, the most common basil.
Pasta was first eaten in this country?
What is China? Legend states that Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy in the 12th Century; however, records show pasta was made in China in 500 BC.
She is remembered as one of the best jazz vocalists of all time and as an ctress who appeared with Duke Ellington in the film Symphony in black.
Who is Billie Holiday? She began her performing career in Harlem when she was 18 years old.
Introduced in the 70s, Reese's Pieces are an iconic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate that got a huge marketing boost from this film.
What is E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial? In the film E.T. is lured into the house with Reese's Pieces candies, which generated many sales of the candy.
In 1964, this Ford Classic car, which is still in production, was introduced at the New York City World's Fair.
What is the Mustang? The car was displayed for the first tie at the Ford Pavilion, aka the Wonder Rotunda.
October is the best month to plant this stalky harbinger of spring. The hardy perennial will take two or three years to be ready for your kitchen table.
What is asparagus? Planting in the fall gives it a better chance of survival than planting in the spring. Be sure to plant it in the ground, because asparagus plants grow large and need room to thrive.
Name one of America's three favorite pasta types?
What is Spaghetti, penne, or rotini. According to a Barilla World Pasta Day Survey.
She was the first female prime minister of Israel.
Who is Golda Meir? she was the fourth prime minister of Israel. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she immigrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before moving to Israel.
They make up the entertainment duo the Osmonds.
Who are Donny and Marie Osmond. Born and raised in Utah, the pair have been musical icons and television hosts among their talents.
The Sunsphere was built for the 1982 World's Fair, which took place in this city.
What is knoxville, Tennessee? The sunsphere resembles a disco ball atop a tower. It is made of 360 glass panes, laminated with vinyl and filled with gold dust.
This flowering shrub is used to produce a popular facial astringent.
What is witch hazel! Its indigenous to the American Northeast, and it remains in bloom after most of the garden has gone dormant. It attracts butterflies but is resistant to deer.
This founding father is said to have brought Pasta to America in 1798.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
She is an Eastern German-born figure skater who went on to become a two-time Olympic gold medalist after participating in the Olympic games in Sarajevo and Calgary.
Who is Katarina Witt.
This Vermont-based ice cream duo opened their first scoop shop in 1978.
Who are Ben & Jerry? The shop opened in a converted gas station and has since grown into a worldwide company.