THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 15, 2025 Page 21 1. August 15 is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day; which got its start in America, that pie or apple pie? 2. The continental USA’s only living coral barrier reef is in what state? 3. The Massachusetts State House golden dome’s top has a wood sculpture of what: a pineapple, a pinecone or the Lady of Wisdom? 4. On Aug. 16 in what year was gold discovered on Rabbit Creek, causing the Great Klondike Gold Rush: 1849, 1860 or 1896? 5. What two metals are used to make a nickel? 6. Are owls always nocturnal? 7. On Aug. 17, 1893, what star of “Klondike Annie,” “I’m No Angel” and “My Little Chickadee” was born? 8. In August 1765, in Boston, were the Stamp Act Riots; what was the cause? 9. In the early 1800s in the USA, newspapers started selling for the amount of what coin? 10. On Aug. 18, 1587, who was born (fi rst name is the name of a state) who was the fi rst English child born in an American colony? 11. In July 2025, the “most dogs on a paddleboard” record was achieved by four, 12 or 15? 12. Can bears hang from trees? 13. August 19 is National Aviation Day; what two words mean airship? 14. How are Bourbon, Madagascar, French and Tahitian similar? 15. How are Eswatini, Lesotho and Morocco similar? 16. On Aug. 20, 1920, 8MK (now WWJ), the fi rst licensed commercial radio station, began in what American city that is across from Windsor, Ontario? 17. The MLB record for most career home runs is what: 714, 715 or 762? 18. In 2016 why did the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority ban ads featuring people using empty Heinz Baked Beans cans as musical instruments? 19. How are Duke of Braintree, the Rail-Splitter and Silent Cal similar? 20. On Aug. 21, 1942, what animated fi lm about a fawn was released in the USA? 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 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 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 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. Lemon Meringue (Reportedly, Philadelphian Elizabeth Goodfellow ran a shop and cooking school and invented the pie; apple pie originated in England.) 2. Florida (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary) 3. A pine cone (The Maine State House has the Lady of Wisdom.) 4. 1896 5. Copper and nickel 6. Most are; some are diurnal (active during the day) or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) 7. Mae West 8. Every page of printed matter, including dice and playing cards, started being taxed. 9. One cent (known as the penny press or penny papers) 10. Virginia Dare 11. 12 12. Only bear cubs 13. Dirigible and zeppelin 14. They are types of vanilla. 15. They are African monarchies. 16. Detroit 17. 762 (by Barry Bonds; Babe Ruth: 714; Hank Aaron: 715) 18. Due to safety concerns 19. Presidents’ nicknames (John Adams, Abe Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge, respectively) 20. “Bambi”
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