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Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 12, 2023 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA 1. On May 12, 1820, what English nurse (“Lady with the Lamp”) was born in Florence, Italy? 2. How many bridges does the Amazon River have: 0, 22 or 236? 3. The fi rst credit card was for what company? 4. On May 13, 1941, Chicano rock music pioneer “Ritchie” Valens was born; what is the name of his Mexican folk song cover hit? 5. Until 1951, U.S. coin-operated telephone calls cost how many cents: three, fi ve or 10? 6. May 14 is Mother’s Day; what is the offi cial Mother’s Day fl ower? 7. What game that was originally called Criss-Cross Words only sold 532 in its fi rst year? 8. In what year was the 1st “Oldies But Goodies” collection of rock and roll hits released: 1959, 1964 or 1971? 9. In 1861, what “Fireside Poet,” who died in Cambridge, Mass., wrote in a journal, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 10. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day; in 1937 in what state did Ruth Graves Wakefi eld cut up a chocolate bar to invent chocolate chip cookies? 11. What is considered the “Greatest Show on Earth” (having 2 million attendees per day): Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Carnival in Venice or Mardi Gras in New Orleans? 12. In the 1932 short “The Music Box” who delivered a piano? 13. In Amsterdam, what method of transport is most commonly stolen? 14. On May 16, 1957, what road in Massachusetts opened? 15. What is cos lettuce also called? 16. What global writing system has 63 characters? 17. On May 17, 1875, what oldest consecutively held thoroughbred horse race in the United States was fi rst run? 18. How many days of rain were there when Noah was on the Ark: 30, 40 or 80? 19. What kind of entertainment involves the cascade, shower and fountain? 20. On May 18, 1980, what mountain in Washington state erupted? FOR SALE - SAUGUS Location! Location! Welcome to Saugus where 19 Gilway awaits your creative touch. This cozy home is nestled in one of the most desirable areas in Saugus. Leave it as is or upgrade the kitchen and baths. Don’t delay and miss out. Did I mention close to major routes and accessibility to Boston, Airport, and Transportation? Come to one of our open houses on Thursday May 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm Saturday & Sunday May 13th & 14th from 12:00-2:00 pm. ANSWERS 1. Florence Nightingale 2. 0 (The riverbanks are thought too unstable for bridges.) 3. Diner’s Club (in 1950) 4. “La Bamba” 5. Five 6. Carnations 7. Scrabble 8. 1959 9. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 10. Massachusetts (at the Toll House Inn in Whitman) 11. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 12. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 13. Bicycle 14. The Massachusetts Turnpike 15. Romaine 16. Braille 17. The Kentucky Derby 18. 40 19. Juggling (basic patterns) 20. Mount St. Helens

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