THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 22, 2025 Page 21 1. On Aug. 22, 1485, what wars named after a fl ower ended? 2. K2 is the tallest mountain in what country with many elaborately decorated vehicles? 3. Which song is oldest: “Java Jive,” “Coff ee Blues” or “Black Coff ee”? 4. On Aug. 23, 1928, Richard Halliburton obtained a Guinness World Record for lowest toll (36 cents) for traversing what manmade waterway? 5. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier started with remains from what war? 6. What is an Angeleno? 7. August 24 is National Waffl e Day; in 1964, Brussels Waffl es were served at the Belgian Village at the World’s Fair in what city? 8. What dance event is in “Die Fledermaus,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Romeo & Juliet”? 9. On Aug. 25, 2005, what hurricane — the costliest in U.S. history — made landfall? 10. The term “nuke” means what cooking method? 11. In August 2025, Tennessee’s MLB Speedway Classic set what record for regular-season game attendance: 55,010, 91,032 or 115,300? 12. The Massachusetts fl ag has blue, gold and what other color? 13. On Aug. 26, 1920, was the certifi cation of the 19th Amendment, which does what? 14. Isle Royale is the only national park in what state? 15. What does “bageled” mean in tennis? 16. On Aug. 27, 1963, civil rights activist William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, who was a Great Barrington, Mass., native, died; what is he more commonly called? 17. The term nirvana is derived from what language: Arabic, Sanskrit or Tamil? 18. What are basenji dogs known for? 19. What is an umbilicus usually called? 20. August 28 is National Bow Tie Day; what cartoon animal (since 1934) wears a bow tie? 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 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 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 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. The Wars of the Roses (named after heraldic badges: House of York’s White Rose and House of Lancaster’s Red Rose) 2. Pakistan (Trucks and buses are an art canvas.) 3. “Java Jive” (1940, recorded by The Ink Spots) 4. Panama Canal 5. World War I 6. A resident or native of Los Angeles 7. NYC (Traditionally, a “Belgian” waffle is from Brussels; Belgium has other types, including Liège and stroopwafel.) 8. Masquerade ball 9. Katrina 10. Microwave 11. 91,032 (115,300 record for a preseason game, between the Dodgers and Red Sox) 12. White 13. Gives women the right to vote 14. Michigan 15. Ending a set at 6-0 16. W. E. B. Du Bois 17. Sanskrit 18. They do not bark, due to the shape of their larynx, but do yodel. 19. Navel or belly button 20. Donald Duck
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