Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Show? 7. In 1966 which U.S. pres1. On June 18, 1812, what president signed a declaration to begin the War of 1812? 2. How are the boys Ralph, Jack and Piggy similar? 3. What is the world’s smelliest fruit? 4. What state was the first to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as a holiday? 5. The Iowa 80 Truckstop, which is the world’s largest truck stop, has parking spots for how many trucks: 100, 400 or 900? 6. In June 2021 at the Westminster Dog Show, a Pekingese named for what condiment won Best in ident proclaimed the third Sunday in June to be Father’s Day (June 20, 2021)? 8. What does the periodic table display? 9. On June 21, 1639, Rev. Increase Mather was born, who was the president of what school? 10. “Little bear” is the meaning of what girl’s name? 11. Looking over what Brazilian city is the statue of Christ the Redeemer? 12. On June 22, 1990, the Checkpoint Charlie crossing point was dismantled in what city? 13. What Shakespeare character (a Sir) is in three of his plays? 14. What is the largest U.S. national park in the lower 48 states? 15. On June 23, 1940, Wilma Rudolph was born, who was an Olympic medal winner in what sport? 16. Technically, strawberries are a member of what flower family? 17. In June 2001 what car model that was named for a colony was discontinued? 18. On June 24, 1873, what famous author who lived in Hartford, Ct., received a patent for a self-pasting scrapbook? ANSWERS 1. James Madison 2. They are characters in the novel “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding 3. Durian 4. Texas 5. 900 6. Wasabi 7. Lyndon Johnson 8. The chemical elements 9. Harvard College 10. Ursula 11. Rio de Janeiro 12. Berlin (on the wall) 13. Sir John Falstaff (in “Henry IV” [Parts 1 and 2] and “The Merry Wives of Windsor”) 14. Death Valley National Park 15. Sprinting 16. Rose 17. Plymouth 18. Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)
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