Saucy Sauces
It is cooked, pureed apples combined with cinnamon and sugar.
What is applesauce? It's a staple of kids diets. In the 1950s and 1960s, it was frequently on the school lunch menu.
On Sunday mornings, we used to listen to this American Top 40 on the radio.
Who is Casey Kasem? Kasem hosted the show from 1970 - 1988. On the inaugural show, the No. 1 hit was "Mama Told Me Not to Come" by Three Dog Night.
AWOL stands for this.
What is “absent without leave”? The maximum penalty is stiff: confinement for one month, reduction of status to the lowest enlisted grade, and a one-month reduction of pay to one-third of current pay.
This best-selling toy from the 1950s began life as a wallpaper cleaner until a teacher decided to have her students use it as clay for sculpting.
What is Play-Doh? The original colors were red, yellow, and blue. The colors have been expanded, and it’s still non-toxic.
This never strikes twice.
What is lightning? Tell that to the Empire State Building, which gets struck around 25 times a year.
This is served with pasta, its main ingredient is basil.
What is pesto? Other ingredients are garlic, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. You can substitute walnuts without compromising flavor.
Concurrent with the rise of rock 'n' roll, soul music came to the scene as Black artist flocked to this label.
What is Motown? Berry Gordy established the predecessor to the label and then merged it into Motown in 1960. He started the original label with $800. Top Motown artist included the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye.
The special forces of the U.S. Navy are called this.
What are the Navy SEALs? Navy SEAL training is so tough that only around 20 percent of recruits complete it successfully.
When you were growing up, boys played with this military figure.
What is G.I. Joe? The figure is ready for action with its movable joints.
To go after a seemingly impossible dream is to chase one of these.
What is a rainbow? The chance of catching a literal rainbow on any given day approaches zero. Successful entrepreneurs, such as Fred Smith of FedEx fame, often chase metaphorical rainbows. His company is the result of a paper at Yale University, which earned him a C. He later gambled the last $5,000 in the company coffers to buy fuel for the company’s airplanes.
This red sauce is served with tortilla chips.
What is salsa? Basic ingredient included chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Add cumin and salt to taste.
You knew Robert Weston Smith, the wild-haired DJ who became a national sensation in the 1960s, by this name.
Who is Wolfman Jack? He received national press from the major outlets, and they all asked, “Who is Wolfman Jack, and where did he come from?” Naturally, everyone wanted to listen to him, and he remained in the spotlight for the rest of the decade.
People from around the world join this French military.
What is the French Foreign Legion? Recruits are given a new identity for the first one to three years of service. After that time, they can revert to their real identity. Criminals keep their new identity for their entire term of service.
These pictures come in hundreds of irregular pieces and occupy a good portion of the dining room table.
What are (jigsaw) puzzles? These puzzles date to 1860 in England and the United States. They come with fewer pieces for young children, and they’re addictive once you start one.
When feeling sick, we might say we’re under this.
What is the weather? This idiom’s origins may be traced to sailors who felt seasick. They were sent below deck, out of the way of—or under—the weather.
This mayo-based sauce includes minced dill pickles, mustard, lemon juice, and spices and often accompanies fried fish.
What is tarter sauce? The name comes from the French tartare, but its roots might date to the Roman era.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is in this state.
What is Ohio? The Hall of Fame opened in Cleveland in 1995. In 2023, the induction ceremonies were televised for the first time.
This military force guards Vatican City
What is the (Pontifical) Swiss Guard? They’re easily recognized by their colorful red, white, yellow, and blue uniforms.
This popular children’s game involves balls and metal pieces.
What is jacks? This used to be a popular sidewalk game.
When people go through an unsuccessful period, they go through this kind of spell.
What is dry? A dry spell might be caused by a drought of ideas.
This French white sauce made with milk, butter, and flour is one of the five mother sauces.
What is bechamel? Black pepper and nutmeg are optional ingredients. The key to a perfect bechamel is constant whisking until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
The first recorded rock ’n’ roll song was “Rocket 88,” recorded in 1951 by this artist.
Who is Jackie Brenston? He used a distorted guitar.
This is the newest branch of the military
What is Space Force? It was established in 2019. It’s a separate branch, but it falls under the air force in the same way the marines fall under the navy.
She is Barbie’s best friend.
Who is Midge? She was introduced in 1963. Her last name is Hadley.
When people are extremely angry, they can have a face like this.
What is thunder? The phrase “a face like thunder” is thought to date to the late 18th century