Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 17, 2026 Carrijo Home Improvement, Inc. General Contractor 1. On July 17, 1994, what country won its fourth World Cup: Brazil, Italy or Spain? 2. What is a geoduck? 3. On July 18, 1776, from the Town House balcony, was Boston’s first public reading of the Declaration of Independence; what is that building now? 4. In what sport would you find a bicycle kick? 5. What gambling mecca had Thunderbird Downs racetrack? 6. Reportedly, what kind of weather can cause train tracks to bend? 7. On July 19, 1900, Paris Metro rapid transit began — its entrances and signs were influenced by what artistic style? 8. Guinness World Records reported a 2026 record for what that is silver, 2 feet tall and weighs over 173 lbs.? 9. July 20 is International Chess Day; what is a fool’s mate? 10. The Massachusetts flag has blue, white and what other color? 11. What is the difference between hootchie-kootchie and the hokey pokey? 12. From what country is Efren Reyes, who is considered the GOAT of the game of pool? 13. On July 21, 1943, was the U.S. debut of the musical film “Stormy Weather” with what song that begins with “No one to talk with / All by myself”? 14. Why was the term Air Force One created to mean a plane carrying a U.S. president? 15. Nunavut includes the most northernly point of what continent? 16. What team has been called Americans, Pilgrims, Plymouth Rocks, Puritans and Somersets? 17. On July 22, 2024, the USPS issued a stamp honoring what “Jeopardy!” host? 18. Where did the 2026 Tour de France bicycle race start: Barcelona, Nice or Paris? 19. What are lobster eggs called? 20. On July 23, 1903, what company sold their first car? ANSWERS Frank Berardino MA License 31811 ● 24-Hour Service ● Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Gas Fitting ● Drain Service Residential & Commercial Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976 J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! Free Estimates! Commercial & Residential 781-656-2078 - Property management & maintenance Shoveling & removal Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Carpentry, Framing, Decks, Fencing, Masonry, Demolition, Gut-outs, Junk Removal & Dispersal, Clean Ups: Yards, Garages, Attics & Basements. Truck for Hire, Bobcat Services. * Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting * Decks * Siding * Licensed & Insured * Free Estimates Carrijohomeimprovement.com We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA FIRE • SOOT • WATER Homeowner’s Insurance Loss Specialists FREE CONSULTATION 1-877-SAL-SOOT Sal Barresi, Jr. - Your fi rst call 617-212-9050 1. Brazil 2. A giant North American clam 3. The Old State House (Royal proclamations had been given from the balcony.) 4. Soccer (also called scissors kick or overhead kick) 5. Las Vegas 6. Extreme heat 7. Art Nouveau 8. World’s Heaviest Silver Coin — created in honor of the USA semiquincentennial 9. The fastest possible checkmate from the start of the game (two moves) 10. Gold 11. The former is a provocative dance once common at carnivals; the latter is a nursery rhyme/circle dance. 12. Philippines 13. “Ain’t Misbehavin’” 14. In 1953 a plane with the president had the same air traffic control call sign as a commercial plane entering the same airspace, so a new presidential call sign was created. 15. North America (Murchison Promontory in Nunavut territory, Canada) 16. Red Sox 17. Alex Trebek 18. Barcelona 19. Roe 20. Ford (A Model A was delivered to a Chicago dentist.)
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