Page 30 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 8. October 24 is United Nations Day; how many countries belong to the UN: 51, 99 or 193? 9. What links the Balti1. On Oct. 22, 1811, what Hungarian composer/pianist was born? 2. In 1638, Delaware’s Fort Christina was built and named after a queen of what country? 3. What company’s original motto was “get big fast”? 4. On Oct. 23, 1992, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to visit what Asian country? 5. What is the German word “unterseeboot” more commonly known as? 6. What two Founding Fathers did not sign the constitution because they were diplomats in Europe at the time? 7. In 1918-19 there was a global pandemic of what? more Marching Ravens and the Washington Redskins Marching Band? 10. How many countries does the Nile flow through: 11, 14 or 20? 11. On Oct. 25, 1955, the Tappan Stove Company sold the first of what kind of kitchen appliance? 12. In Gaelic-speaking regions, Jack o’lanterns were first made from what vegetable? 13. What is the wellknown street name of the MBTA subway tunnel that is North America’s oldest subway tunnel? 14. October 26 is National Pumpkin Day; what are pumpkin seeds also called? 15. What fruit is thought to have originated in the Tian Shan (“Mountains of Heaven”) in Central Asia? 16. Which state’s National Guard has the four oldest U.S. Army/Army National Guard organizations? 17. On Oct. 26, 1971, who became the first American who qualified for the World Chess Championship? 18. What is the original meaning of op-ed in a publication? 19. A honeybee can sting how many times: once, twice, unlimited times? 20. On Oct. 27, 1966, what animated TV special first aired? ANSWERS For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net 1. Franz Liszt 2. Sweden 3. Amazon’s 4. China 5. U-boat 6. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson 7. Influenza 8. 193 9. They are the only official NFL marching bands. 10. 11 11. Microwave oven for domestic use 12. Turnips (or a variety of beet) 13. Tremont Street 14. Pepitas 15. Apples 16. Massachusetts (a battalion and three regiments dating from 1636) 17. Bobby Fischer 18. “Opposite editorial” or a special feature opposite the editorial page (Many people think it is “opinion editorial.”) 19. Once 20. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
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