Timeless Trivia

Words of Wisdom (common sayings, idioms, proverbs)

100

This proverb reminds us that "the early bird" does this.

Catches the worm?

200

If something isn’t broken, this saying suggests you shouldn’t do this.

Fix it

300

This old saying tells you not to "count them before they hatch."

Chickens

400

This bit of wisdom says, "People who live in glass houses shouldn’t do this."

Throw stones

500

This proverb reminds us that "a journey of a thousand miles" begins with this.

A single step

Where in the World? (geography, landmarks, travel spots)

100

This is the country where you’ll find the Eiffel Tower.

France

200

This U.S. city is home to the Statue of Liberty.

New York City

300

The Pyramids are found in this desert country.

Egypt

400

It is a myth that this famous wall can be seen from space and is in China.

The Great Wall of China 

500

This European city has canals and gondolas instead of many roads.

Venice

The Way We Were (historical events, inventions, everyday life)

100

Families once gathered around this for news and favorite shows before television became popular.

The radio

200

Before cell phones, people often used this coin-operated device to make a call.

A payphone

300

In the 1950s, families gathered around this to watch shows like I Love Lucy.

A television

400

This small car, nicknamed “the Bug,” became very popular in the 1960s.

The Volkswagen Beetle

500

Before email, this was the main way people stayed in touch by sending letters.

The U.S. Mail / Postal Service

Name That Dish (classic comfort foods, recipes, desserts)

100

This warm comfort food is made from pasta and cheese

Macaroni and cheese 

200

This sweet treat is made from apples, sugar, and a flaky crust

Apple pie

300

Mashed potatoes are often served with this thick, savory topping.

Gravy

400

This Italian dish has layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and sometimes meat.

Lasagna

500

This frozen dessert is often served in a cone and comes in flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

Ice cream

Say It Again (catchphrases, repeated words)

100

The children’s song tells you to “row” this three times, followed by “your boat.”

“Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

200

Tony the Tiger says this about Frosted Flakes: “They’re ___!”

“Grrrreat, Grrrreat”? (or just “They’re Grrreat!”)

300

This Elvis Presley hit repeats the word “Shake” four times before “a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on.”

“Shake, Rattle and Roll”? (or “Shake, Shake, Shake”)

400

In Casablanca, Rick says: “Play it again, ___.”

Sam, Sam

500

This familiar expression warns about hesitation: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, ___, ___.”

Try, try again