Page 22 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 12, 2023 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ 1. On May 12, 1820, what English nurse (“Lady with the Lamp”) was born in Florence, Italy? 2. How many bridges does the Amazon River have: 0, 22 or 236? 3. The fi rst credit card was for what company? 4. On May 13, 1941, Chicano rock music pioneer “Ritchie” Valens was born; what is the name of his Mexican folk song cover hit? 5. Until 1951, U.S. coin-operated telephone calls cost how many cents: three, fi ve or 10? 6. May 14 is Mother’s Day; what is the offi cial Mother’s Day fl ower? 7. What game that was originally called Criss-Cross Words only sold 532 in its fi rst year? 8. In what year was the 1st “Oldies But Goodies” collection of rock and roll hits released: 1959, 1964 or 1971? 9. In 1861, what “Fireside Poet,” who died in Cambridge, Mass., wrote in a journal, “The word May is a perfumed word... It means youth, love, song; and all that is beautiful in life”? 10. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day; in 1937 in what state did Ruth Graves Wakefi eld cut up a chocolate bar to invent chocolate chip cookies? 11. What is considered the “Greatest Show on Earth” (having 2 million attendees per day): Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Carnival in Venice or Mardi Gras in New Orleans? 12. In the 1932 short “The Music Box” who delivered a piano? 13. In Amsterdam, what method of transport is most commonly stolen? 14. On May 16, 1957, what road in Massachusetts opened? 15. What is cos lettuce also called? 16. What global writing system has 63 characters? 17. On May 17, 1875, what oldest consecutively held thoroughbred horse race in the United States was fi rst run? 18. How many days of rain were there when Noah was on the Ark: 30, 40 or 80? 19. What kind of entertainment involves the cascade, shower and fountain? 20. On May 18, 1980, what mountain in Washington state erupted? ANSWERS Sandy Juliano Broker/President EVERETT - 26-26A Victoria Street. 2 family, 5 & 6 room, $850,000. Call Sandy at 617-448-0854 Advocate.news.ma LEGAL NOTICE HQS INSPECTION SERVICES RFP – MHA #022523 The Malden Housing Authority is requesting proposals (RFP –MHA#022523) from firms and/or individuals qualified and experienced in performing Housing Quality Standards (HQS) residential property inspections in accordance with applicable law and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rules, regulation and guidance. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. EST on June 20, 2023 at MHA, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 0148. Proposed contract documents and specifications are available by email or picked up at the address below beginning May 15, 2023 from: Ed Fahey, MHA Facilities, Modernization and Procurement Director 630 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 efahey@maldenhousing.org Publication Date: 5/15/23 The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider and a Drug-Free Workplace May 12, 2023 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Happy Mother’s Day! Follow Us On: UNDER AGREEMENT OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 13 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM 5 Bedroom Single LISTED BY NORMA! Family. 129 Walnut St., Everett $629,900. Call Norma for details 617-590-9143 List Your Home or Apartment With Us! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 1. Florence Nightingale 2. 0 (The riverbanks are thought too unstable for bridges.) 3. Diner’s Club (in 1950) 4. “La Bamba” 5. Five 6. Carnations 7. Scrabble 8. 1959 9. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 10. Massachusetts (at the Toll House Inn in Whitman) 11. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 12. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy 13. Bicycle 14. The Massachusetts Turnpike 15. Romaine 16. Braille 17. The Kentucky Derby 18. 40 19. Juggling (basic patterns) 20. Mount St. Helens
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