Odds and Ends
TV Comedians
Tickle Your Funny Bone
Signs of Spring
The Incredible, Edible Egg
100

This astronomical body orbits Earth.

What is the moon? It’s Earth’s only natural satellite.

100

She substituted for Johnny Carson until she received her own talk show.

Who is Joan Rivers?

100

They say this is the best medicine

What is laughter? It can help reduce stress, combat depression, and boost the immune system. It’s also contagious. Smiling has similar benefits

100

After a long winter, we awaken to the sound of these worm catchers singing

What are birds?

100

During the 1970s, we were urged to eat only this part of the egg.

What are whites?

200

Joe Namath’s nickname includes this area in New York City.

What is Broadway Joe?

200

She got her start on Groucho Marx’s You Bet Your Life and soared to fame with her housewife routine, which included quips about her marriage to her fictional husband, Fang.

Who is Phyllis Diller?

200

Merriam-Webster describes this type of laugh that refers to a body part as “a deep, hearty laugh.

What is belly? When you laugh until your sides hurt, it’s a belly laugh.

200

We put up with these to enjoy May flowers

What are April showers?

200

Eggshell color has this effect on nutrition.

What is none?

300

In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled to this country from Tibet.

What is India?

300

He is best known for his routine “Seven Words You Can’t Say on TV.”

Who is George Carlin? Another memorable routine is “It’s a Big Club, and You Ain’t in It.”

300

He who has the last laugh, laughs this.

What is loudest or longest?

300

Every year on Easter Monday, this family event takes place at the White House.

What is Easter Egg Roll?

300

This is how you can tell if an egg is fresh.

What is put it in water and see if it floats? If it floats, it’s bad; if it sinks, you can still use it.

400

This is Magnum P.I.’s first name.

What is Thomas? The original role in the 1980s was played by Tom Selleck.

400

He had a variety hour named for him, and he was famous for his characters “Freddie the Freeloader” and “Clem Kadiddlehopper.”

Who is Red Skelton? The show was The Red Skelton Show and then changed to The Red Skelton Hour when it expanded from 30 minutes to an hour. The show won three Emmy Awards.

400

This phrase means “to laugh spontaneously or suddenly.”

What is burst out laughing?

400

This sweet breakfast condiment heralds the arrival of spring in Canada and is celebrated with festivals.

What is maple syrup?

400

This determines the thickness of an eggshell

What is the age of the chicken? The older the chicken, the thicker its shell.

500

The term anchorman was created to describe this CBS legend, according to his obituary.

Who is Walter Cronkite?

500

Many of the famous male Jewish comedians of the 1950s and ’60s got their start in this region of New York.

What are the Catskill Mountains?

500

It is something you should not joke about.

What is no laughing matter?

500

The largest harvest of this edible thistle takes place in the spring

What is artichoke? Dip the leaves in butter, cut out the choke, and savor the heart.

500

We mostly consume chicken eggs, but eggs from two other animals are also frequently consumed. Name one of them

What is duck or quail? People who have poultry allergies often turn to these alternatives.