THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 18, 2025 Page 21 1. On July 18, 2013, what city known as Motor City claimed Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection? 2. The Olympics website lists how many beach sports: two, four or six? 3. On July 19, 1942, former slave/Tuskegee Institute head George Washington Carver began an experiment to make synthetic rubber with what automaker? 4. In what century were the fi rst printed recipes for iced tea: 18th, 19th or 20th? 5. What space station ended in July 1979? 6. In what hot U.S. national park would you fi nd “Teakettle Junction” — an intersection sign covered by diff erent types of kettles? 7. In 1894 “dog wagons” started visiting Yale University dorms for what purpose? 8. On July 20, 1969, who became the fi rst two people to walk on the moon? 9. According to Merriam-Webster, what is tech neck? 10. On July 21, 1861, was the First Battle of Manassas, which is also called what? 11. In 1900 an Olympics race involved “climbing over a pole and a line of boats and swimming under them” on what river that now has manmade beaches? 12. What expert on chimpanzees is known for wearing a khaki shirt and shorts every day? 13. What well-known race has started in a diff erent country in the last three years? 14. July 22 is National Mango Day; which raises the most mangoes: Brazil, China or India? 15. How many muscles does your face have: 21, 43 or 50? 16. Why has the U.S. northeast coast been called “Down East”? 17. On July 23, 1777, Poland’s Casimir Pulaski (“The Father of American Cavalry”) arrived in what North Shore town to join the Continental Army? 18. A Michigan resident made a “Big Banana Car” (22-plus-feet long): what royal personage stated, “We are all very proud of Mr Braithwaite and his Big Banana Car”? 19. How many NBA Championship titles have the Boston Celtics had: 18, 22 or 25? 20. On July 24, 1901, William Sydney Porter was born; he had what penname? 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. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. C B& Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. Detroit 2. Two: handball and volleyball 3. Henry Ford 4. 19th (1870s) 5. Skylab 6. Death Valley National Park (The kettles contain messages left by visitors.) 7. To sell hot dogs 8. “Buzz” Aldrin and Neil Armstrong 9. “Neck pain caused by hunching over one’s phone or computer” 10. First Battle of Bull Run (also called the “picnic battle”; at first, D.C. civilians were onlookers) 11. The Seine 12. Jane Goodall 13. Tour de France bicycle race (Denmark, Spain and Italy) 14. India 15. 43 16. Early sailors traveling northeast were propelled by a strong wind called “downwind.” 17. Marblehead 18. Queen Elizabeth II (In 2011, UK-born owner Steve Braithwaite got a Guinness World Record.) 19. 18 20. O. Henry
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