THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 3, 2025 Page 21 1. On Jan. 3, 1793, advocate for human freedom Lucretia Coffi n Mott was born on what Mass. island with much land that was used to graze sheep? 2. What TV host had a California license plate that read REDUCE? 3. What country is known for cultivating the world’s most expensive fruit? 4. What author who lived in Concord nicknamed her house Apple Slump? 5. For what war was the “I Want You” poster with Uncle Sam created? 6. What state has the motto “The Crossroads of America”? 7. In 1859 on San Juan Island, what two countries had a “war” with only one fatality: a pig? 8. In 1951, President Reagan hosted the fi rst Picture Animal Top Star of the Year (PATSY) awards; what type of animal (also in the name of a drink) won? 9. What are the birth fl owers for January? 10. January 4 is World Braille Day; how is braille used by banks? 11. Which TV show is still running: The Price Is Right, Snap Judgement or Dough Re Mi? 12. On Jan. 5, 1885, Boston swore in its fi rst mayor born in what country? 13. LED lights were first put on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in 1999, 2003 or 2007? 14. On Jan. 6, 1993, what co-originator (known by a nickname) of Be-Bop jazz died? 15. What TV host (succeeded by Jay Leno) hosted the 1954 TV game “Earn Your Vacation”? 16. On Jan. 7, 1800, what U.S. president was born whose last name is the same as the name of a music venue? 17. What comic book character has X-Ray vision? 18. On Jan. 8, 1926, Soupy Sales was born; he had a TV series with what meal in the title? 19. What was the name of Humphrey Bogart’s yacht in “Key Largo” (also the name of a band with the hit “Oye Cómo Va”? 20. On Jan. 9, 1960, the Aswan High Dam construction began in what country? ANSWERS KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED Sharp Services Inc. 222 Central St., Saugus (617) 590-3500 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. 1.Nantucket 2.Jack Lalanne 3.Japan (where specially grown, luxurious fruits are typically given as gifts) 4.Louisa May Alcott (It was also called Orchard House.) 5.World War I 6.Missouri 7.Great Britain and USA (A military buildup was caused by a Hudson’s Bay Company pig while invading an American’s garden.) 8.A mule named Molly that played Francis the Talking Mule (Moscow mule drink) 9.Carnation and snowdrop 10.It is on the keypad buttons at drive-through ATMs. 11.The Price Is Right. 12.Ireland (Hugh O’Brien) The Boston Globe commented: “People are beginning to know that we are all American citizens, and that the best claim to popular favor is a good, clean record.” 13.2007 14.“Dizzy” Gillespie 15.Johnny Carson 16.Millard Fillmore (The Fillmore in San Francisco) 17.Superman 18.Lunch – “Lunch with Soupy Sales” 19.Santana 20.Egypt
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