THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 8, 2025 Page 21 1. On Aug. 8, 1908, Wilbur Wright made his fi rst public fl ight — at what French racecourse? 2. What is a googolplex? 3. When was the first iPhone released: 2007, 2010 or 2013? 4. According to James Beard, the Western sandwich is based on what Chinese dish? 5. What spin-off of the Tour de France on July 27, 2025, had its Grand Départ in Brittany? 6. August 9 is National Book Lovers Day; the fi rst book pages used parchment or what animal product? 7. Where would you fi nd Old Deuteronomy and Mistoff elees? 8. On Aug. 10, 2004, Adam Dunn of what “red” team hit one of the longest home runs, which ended up at the Ohio River? 9. The USA’s oldest operating pet cemetery, Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in New York, was founded in what year: 1778, 1896 or 1960? 10. In 1963 what Motown group made the “Heat Wave” song popular? 11. On Aug. 11, 1964, what fi rst fi lm of the Beatles premiered in the U.S. in NYC? 12. Reportedly, a while back boxes of what candy replaced cigarettes on Air Force One? 13. What Guinness World Record did Memphian comic Benny Elbows get after 40+ hours? 14. On Aug. 12, 1801, John Cadbury was born in England; he created his own brand of chocolate, which he saw as a substitute for what? 15. Why does “trivia” come from the Roman word trivium (the intersection of three roads)? 16. What dog breed is Lassie of TV fame? 17. On Aug. 13, 2004, what American chef/ TV star died who is the namesake of a fl ower? 18. What sport has what is known as a breakaway? 19. What is the diff erence between sprinkles and jimmies? 20. On Aug. 14, 1948, was Idaho’s cost-eff ective 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 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. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior 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 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. Le Mans 2. The number one along with 100 zeros 3. 2007 4. Egg foo young (a Western sandwich traditionally has green pepper, ham, onion and eggs.) 5. Tour de France Femmes (women) 6. Vellum (originally made from calfskin) 7. The “Cats” musical 8. Cincinnati Reds (Reportedly, the Ohio state line with Kentucky begins at the riverbank, so he is the only person ever to hit a home run to another state.) 9. 1896 10. Martha & The Vandellas 11. “A Hard Day’s Night” 12. Presidential M&Ms — red, white and blue in small boxes with the presidential seal 13. Longest stand-up comedy show by an individual 14. Alcoholic beverages 15. People who met at the trivium would talk about trivialis (unimportant things). 16. Long-haired collie 17. Julia Child (a buttery yellow rose) 18. Bicycling: when one or several players suddenly speed up ahead of the pack. 19. Jimmies are rod-shaped and usually chocolate; sprinkles can be other shapes and flavors. 20. They were damaging property but could overheat in the sun when moved by other methods.
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