Country Musicians
Everyday Conveniences
Revisiting September Past
TV Sitcoms
Birds
200

In addition to her signing prowess, she is known for her starring role as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5

Dolly Parton 

200

This was the first form of mass communication after the newspaper.

The Radio

200

The ruins of this “unsinkable” ship were found in September 1985.

RMS Titanic

200

You can find Felix Unger and Oscar Madison duking it out verbally over their differences in lifestyle and housekeeping in this sitcom.

The Odd Couple

200

These birds are mostly found in the southern hemisphere. They cannot fly but are powerful swimmers.

Penguins.

400

This crossover musician is best known for performing his tune “The Gambler” and Lionel Richie’s “Lady.”

Kenny Rogers

400

This appliance can be found in most kitchens in North America. It causes the water molecules in food to vibrate, heating them up quickly.

The Microwave

400

In September 1964, this commission issued its report on the Kennedy assassination.

Warren

400

TV Sitcoms ($400) Robin Williams plays an out-of-this-world character against Pam Dauber’s more down-to-earth role in this sitcom.

Mork and Mindy

400

This bird doesn’t sing, but its drumming gives off a unique sound.

Woodpecker

600

This country legend died in a plane crash on her way to Nashville in 1963. One of her most enduring hits is “Crazy.”

Patsy Cline

600

A popular recent addition to cars for winter driving, these keep you cozy and can also relieve back pain.

Heated Seats

600

In September 1973, this aircraft made its first transatlantic flight, breaking records for the fastest crossing.

The Concorde

600

Hal Linden plays the lieutenant of the 12th precinct in this zany sitcom.

Barney Miller

600

This tiny bird lays the smallest eggs of all birds, has no sense of smell, and can dive at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

Hummingbird

800

This country musician was married to Julia Roberts from 1993–1995.

Lyle Lovett

800

Before we had bleach, we used this blue product, which is still widely available, to whiten laundry

Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing

800

On a September day in 1926, this 11-day feast in Little Italy made its debut.

Feast of San Gennaro

800

Linda Lavin plays a server in this greasy-spoon sitcom.

Alice

800

What do you call a group of owls?

A group of owls is called a parliament.

1000

She is known as “The Queen of Country” and covers Bobbie Gentry’s 1969 song “Fancy” on her 1990 album Rumor Has It. She also stars in an eponymous sitcom that aired from 2001–2007.

Reba McEntire

1000

These ubiquitous square codes store information and are often “decoded” with a smartphone.

QR codes

1000

September didn’t always have 30 days. It used to have this many.

29 Days

1000

Freddy Prinze stars in this show alongside Jack Albertson.

Chico and the Man

1000

What bird has the longest lifespan?

Parrots