THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 13, 2025 Page 29 1. June 13 is World Softball Day; the game was first called by other names, including what that includes an animal’s name? 2. What is a Trekkie? 3. The title of what 1902 novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle includes the name of a typeface? 4. On June 14, 1777, what group approved the national fl ag design of the Stars and Stripes? 5. On what TV star’s shows were the June Taylor Dancers featured? 6. In what year was the fi rst known use of the term “snail mail”: 1982, 1990 or 2021? 7. The Bridge of Flowers is in what county with a Founding Father namesake? 8. June 15 is Father’s Day; in 2017 the Guinness World Record for largest game of catch on Father’s Day was in a suburb of what city called “Hog Butcher for the World”? 9. What member of the “Rat Pack” is known for popularizing the song “That’s Life”? 10. The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee winning word was éclaircissement, which means what? 11. What poet liked to stay in her family home and wrote, “To see the Summer Sky / Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie – / True Poems fl ee –“? 12. On June 16, 1784, what country that is part of The Netherlands forbid wearing orange clothing? 13. How are computer glitch, insect and nonspecifi c sickness similar? 14. Who was the fi rst U.S. president (from New England) who did not own slaves? 15. On June 17, 1775, was the Battle of Bunker Hill; which side had more casualties? 16. Which state (Wright Brothers were born there) was technically not a state until 1953? 17. June 18 is International Sushi Day; in 1958 why was conveyor belt sushi invented? 18. How are Springer, Cocker and King Charles similar? 19. In which state is the largest national park: Alaska, Nevada or New Mexico? 20. On June 19, 1897, Moe Howard was born; he was part of what threesome? ANSWERS Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. C B& FOR RENT - EVERETT 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. All New - Off-Street Parking - Central AC - Gas Heat - Hardwood Floors. Going Fast! Call: (617) 839-8954 & leave message Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM Licensed & Insured We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior 1. Kitten ball 2. A Star Trek fan 3. “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (The Baskerville typeface was designed in 1757.) 4. Continental Congress 5. Jackie Gleason’s 6. 1982 7. Franklin County, Massachusetts 8. Chicago (about 2,000 participants) 9. Frank Sinatra (“…I know I’m gonna change that tune / when I’m back on top, back on top in June”) 10. “a clearing up of something obscure” 11. Emily Dickinson 12. Holland (The once French state of Orange was inspiration for dissidents wearing orange.) 13. They are all bugs. 14. John Adams 15. The British, although they won 16. Ohio (In 1802 the Ohio Constitution was approved, but Congress forgot to approve it.) 17. Osaka restaurant owner Yoshiaki Shiraishi wanted to streamline restaurant operations. 18. They are spaniel breeds. 19. Alaska (Wrangell-St. Elias National Park) 20. The Three Stooges
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