THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 1, 2025 Page 21 1. Aug. 1-7 is International Clown Week; that started when clowns visited D.C. to create an official National Clown Week, which what president proclaimed in 1970? 2. What vaudevillian started out as a trick roper nicknamed the Cherokee Kid for Texas Jack’s Wild West Show & Circus? 3. On Aug. 1, 1900, the first of what guide was created to boost road travel and tire sales? 4. What is The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, about? 5. On Aug. 2, 1905, actress Myrna Loy was born; she starred in what 1934 mystery-comedy film that had five sequels? 6. What car had the advertising slogan “Think small”? 7. August 3 is National Watermelon Day; America’s first cookbook (1796) has a recipe for what using watermelon? 8. How are Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan similar? 9. What city has the only continuously running (since 1942) World War II Victory Gardens? 10. On Aug. 4, 1901, Louis Armstrong was born; what was his wife’s name, which is also the name of BB King’s guitar? 11. What is known as “ruffles and flourishes”? 12. What burger chain popularized “carry-out” in 1927 with a “buy ’em by the sack” offer? 13. On Aug. 5, 1735, New-York Weekly Journal publisher John Peter Zenger was acquitted of what in the first major freedom of the press victory in the colonies? 14. What monument was built by an Indian emperor to immortalize a wife? 15. What is the laryngeal prominence more commonly called? 16. How are Copp’s Hill, Granary and King’s Chapel similar? 17. On Aug. 6, 1991, the first website was shared; what was it about? 18. What river runs between the Black Sea and the Black Forest? 19. Which U.S. president had the longest beard: John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes or Abe Lincoln? 20. On Aug. 7, 2007, who broke Hank Aaron’s career home run record? 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. Richard Nixon 2. Will Rogers 3. Michelin Guide of hotels and restaurants 4. Superman (Metropolis is the name of Superman’s fictional home city in DC comics.) 5. “The Thin Man” 6. Volkswagen 7. Watermelon rind pickles (“American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons) 8. They have all been martial arts film stars. 9. Boston (the Fenway Victory Gardens) 10. Lucille 11. Fanfare (preliminary music) at ceremonies; drums play ruffles and bugles play flourishes. 12. White Castle (hamburgers) 13. Libel against colonial governor William Cosby 14. Taj Mahal 15. Adam’s apple 16. They are old Burying Grounds in Boston. 17. The World Wide Web Project (instructions for using it) 18. The Danube 19. Rutherford B. Hayes (John Quincy Adams had long sideburns.) 20. Barry Bonds (his 756th home run)
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