THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 25, 2025 Page 21 1. July 25 is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day; fudge originated in what country? 2. In 1826, America’s first railroad was built in Quincy to haul granite for what monument? 3. On July 26, 1990, ADA became law; ADA stands for what? 4. What Civil War general who lived in Rhode Island is the namesake of a hairstyle? 5. Why did locals name Utah sites “Big Rock Candy Mountain” and “Lemonade Springs”? 6. What signer of the Declaration of Independence was Massachusetts’ first governor? 7. July 27 is National Sleepy Head Day in Finland; in olden times, how would a Finland house’s last person sleeping be awakened? 8. In 1928 MIT developed what: computer, radio or television? 9. What game show’s name ends in an exclamation point? 10. On July 28, 1866, who was born who created Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter? 11. During World War II, why was there a North-East Greenland Sledge Patrol (dogsled)? 12. Reportedly, what beverage with peach juice is named after a Venetian painter? 13. On July 29, 1954, what author with three initials before his last name published his first novel in a three-part series? 14. The 1800s newspaper The Liberator of what city had in a ribbon in its masthead design “Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself”? 15. In what country did the bánh mì sandwich originate? 16. According to Guinness World Records, why were the slippers in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” ruby red? 17. On July 30, 1419, was the First Defenestration of Prague; which was what? 18. In what profession would you find a slug? 19. When did America’s first subway system open in Boston: 1870, 1898 or 1912? 20. On July 31, 2006, why did Fidel Castro temporarily cede power to his brother Raúl? 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. RV FOR SALE 2003 Keystone Montana Trailer Good Condition, Sleeps 4, Everything Works. $4,000 or Best Offer! Must be towed. Call Jim - 781-771-9573 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. USA 2. Bunker Hill 3. Americans with Disabilities Act 4. Ambrose Burnside — “sideburns” — he had very fluffy side-whiskers. 5. After the lyrics in the 1928 song “Big Rock Candy Mountain” 6. John Hancock 7. By being thrown into a body of water or having water thrown on them 8. Computer 9. “Jeopardy!” 10. English children’s book author Beatrix Potter 11. To check for German weather stations, which were used to predict Europe’s weather 12. Bellini (Giovanni) 13. J. R. R. Tolkien; “The Fellowship of the Ring” in the “The Lord of the Rings” series 14. Boston 15. Vietnam 16. “The shoes were actually silver in the original 1900 novel, but they were changed to red by filmmakers who wanted to take advantage of the new Technicolor film process…” 17. Some officials were killed by a mob by being thrown out of a window. 18. Slug can mean a line of instructions to a printer or piece of typesetting metal. 19. 1898 20. He had intestinal surgery.
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