Aesop's Fables
This animal won the race in “The Tortoise and the Hare.”
What is the tortoise? The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
This is New York City’s island borough.
What is Staten Island? The residents attempted to secede from New York City in 1993. They voted in favor of the secession referendum, but the state legislature did not allow it to proceed
This party is typically held after a wedding.
What is a reception? The modern wedding reception emerged after World War II. Previously, the grand balls were reserved for the wealthy, while those of modest means enjoyed a celebratory tea
A daytime performance, typically in the afternoon, is called this.
What is a matinee? Matinee movies are less expensive than their evening counterparts. Most Broadway playhouses hold Wednesday matinees. Remember to ask for a senior discount
These birds were used to carry messages over long distances.
What are pigeons? The invention of the telegraph led to the replacement of carrier pigeons. They’re also known as homing birds because of their ability to find their way home from great distances
It laid the golden egg.
What is a goose? The fable is “The Goose and the Golden Egg.” It’s a story about greed
This fruit is often stuck on a wooden stick and dipped in hot caramel sauce.
What is an apple? To thoroughly remove the wax from the apples before dipping, rinse them under very hot water for a few seconds and then dry them
This party finds guests digging through lights and ornaments and stringing popcorn
What is tree trimming? The tradition dates to the 16th century, when men would help each other carry trees to their homes
Humans and animals who sleep during the day are called this
What is nocturnal? Owls, bats, and raccoons are examples of animals that are active at night.
Test these mandatory lifesaving home features to see if you need to replace the battery. Hint: they will continue to beep if the battery is low
What are smoke alarms? Smoke alarms with sealed lithium batteries have a 10-year lifespan, so there’s no need to change batteries. If your smoke alarm uses regular batteries, it is recommended that you test them monthly. All smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years
This person cried wolf
Who is the boy? The fable is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” We all know people who always think the sky is falling. It not only gets tiresome but also makes it impossible to discern when a real emergency exists.
In 1914, this automaker set wages at five dollars for an eight-hour day
What is Ford? The money was not to be used for “riotous living,” as defined by Henry Ford
This party christens a new domicile
What is housewarming? This celebration dates to medieval times, when guests came calling with firewood to keep the house warm.
Depending on this natural satellite’s cycle, it can be visible from Earth in the morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
What is the moon? The moon rises and falls on its own schedule, without regard for Earth’s daytime or nighttime. Before a full moon, you can see it from the afternoon into the night. After the full moon, you can see it from nighttime into the morning.
This natural abrasive can help clean a cast-iron skillet Hint: Also a seasoning
What is salt? Rub coarse salt into the pan with a paper towel or cloth, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
The ant worked all summer to store food, while this insect sang, danced, and played his violin instead of gathering his winter sustenance
What is the grasshopper? The tale is “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and the moral is to get work done before playing
What is Bugs Bunny's vegetable of choice?
carrot
This party is held after a betrothal.
What is an engagement party? Traditionally, the bride’s parents host the engagement party, which includes some of the same people invited to the wedding. However, now that destination weddings are popular, the engagement party might consist of guests who will not be invited to the wedding.
If you live in this area, you will experience equal days and nights throughout the year
What is the equator? The closer you are to the equator, the closer you are to 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. This is because there is negligible tilt at the equator, and Earth’s tilt determines the length of day and night
The 1943 penny was not made of copper; it was made of this alternate metal.
What is steel? The wartime penny was coated with zinc.
These animals wanted a king. is a tale about a leaderless group of ____ who wanted a king, and
What are frogs? “The Frogs Asking for a King” The moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
Unidentifiable people attend this party
What is a masquerade? These parties originated during Carnival season in the 15th century and gained popularity in Venice during the Renaissance. Today, they are popular around Halloween and during Carnival and Mardi Gras season.
What glowing phenomenon can sometimes be seen on Australian beaches at night, caused by tiny plankton?
Bioluminescence
Fun Fact: It makes the waves sparkle like someone shook a glitter jar into the ocean!
Car dashboards made of this material have all but disappeared
What is wood? Like most things, wooden dashboards have been replaced with plastic. However, aftermarket wooden kits are available.