THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 21, 2025 Page 21 Licensed & Insured 1. On Nov. 21, 1964, what NYC bridge that had a typo in its name opened? 2. How are baloney, magenta and sardines similar? 3. Reportedly, how many days did the fi rst Thanksgiving last: one, two or three? 4. On Nov. 22, 1968, what group released the song “Honey Pie” on a double album? 5. Who wrote the poem “My November Guest” and is the namesake of a Vermont mountain? 6. In which state is pumpkin the state pie: Illinois, Massachusetts or New Hampshire? 7. On Nov. 23, Maryland’s Frederick County marks Repudiation Day (of what Act of 1765)? 8. Reportedly, having too much of what frozen meat caused TV dinners’ invention? 9. What president known by his initials said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them”? 10. On Nov. 24, 1877, Anna Sewell published what fi rst children’s animal novel? 11. Where were turkeys fi rst domesticated: Mexico, Spain or USA? 12. In 1896 in what NY State city with the name of an animal was the fi rst-ever Turkey Trot? 13. In 1926 what president received a live raccoon for Thanksgiving that became a pet? 14. On Nov. 25, 1914, what baseball player was born who is in the lyrics of the 1990 “Vogue” song? 15. What three commercial fruits are native only to this continent? 16. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade used balloons to replace what? 17. On Nov. 26, 1942, what World War II fi lm with the song “As Time Goes By” premiered? 18. Where is pecan the state tree: Alabama, Louisiana or Texas? 19. Why did President Thomas Jeff erson refuse to proclaim days of thanksgiving or fasting? 20. On Nov. 27, 1942, what guitarist was born who played “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock? 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. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA 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. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (originally spelled with only one “z” [rectified in 2018]) 2. Named after Bologna, Magenta and Sardinia — all places in Italy 3. Three 4. The Beatles (on ”The White Album”) 5. Robert Frost 6. Illinois (Pumpkin is the NH state fruit.) 7. The British Stamp Act forcing a tax to cover the cost of troops (the county’s judges were the first to decide against it) 8. Turkey (Swanson’s unsold turkeys after the 1953 Thanksgiving) 9. John F. Kennedy 10. “Black Beauty” 11. Mexico 12. Buffalo (“the oldest consecutively run footrace in the ENTIRE WORLD!”) 13. Calvin Coolidge 14. Joe DiMaggio 15. Blueberries, Concord grapes and cranberries 16. Zoo animals 17. “Casablanca” 18. Texas 19. He believed in “separation between Church and State” 20. Jimi Hendrix (the 27th is National Electric Guitar Day)
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