Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 3, 2021 T 1. The world’s tallest thermometer (134 feet) is in the town of Baker in what U.S. state? 2. On Dec. 3, 1895, what female Austrian psychoanalyst was born who wrote “The Ego and Mechanisms of Defense”? 3. What is a Joe Frogger? 4. December 4 is National Cookie Day; what was the fi rst U.S. mass-produced cookie? 5. The Gießkannenmuseum in Gießen, Germany, celebrates what kind of “can”? 6. On Dec. 5, 1901, what entertainment company was founded that is headquartered in Burbank, Calif.? 7. In the original Brothers Grimm fairytale, who was Ashputtel? 8. How are Tom Brady and Peyton Manning similar? 9. Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest lake island and has over 100 inland lakes; what lake is it in? 10. December 6 is St. Nicholas Day; he was the Bishop of Myra, which is now called Demre and is in what country? 11. Why are helium balloons able to fl oat? 12. What European city is considered the world’s most bicyclefriendly city? 13. How are Canada, snow and cackling similar? 14. On Dec. 7, 1932, what Swiss physicist received an American visa? 15. The watchword of the Camp Fire Girls of America (rebranded as Camp Fire) is “Wohelo,” an anagram standing for what? 16. On Dec. 8, 1993, the U.S. Secretary of Defense stated that there were 24 GPS satellites available for civilian navigation use; what does GPS stand for? 17. In what N.E. state is Funspot, the world’s largest video game arcade? 18. Which insect is thought to have the largest brain? 19. Where will the FIFA World Cup be in 2022? 20. On Dec. 9, 1902, what method of transport was fi rst shown on a U.S. stamp? ANSWERS Baker announces start of public ice skating season cilities to remind visitors of the the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) has opened state-managed ice rinks for free public skating through the winter season, with the exception of Kelly Outdoor Rink in Boston, which is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 18, weather permitting. DCR ice rinks will continue to adhere to COVID-19 guidance, which requires all visitors and staff within public areas of the rinks to wear a mask. Appropriate signage has been posted throughout the farequirements. “We are excited to again announce the start of free ice skating at DCR managed rinks for people of all abilities to enjoy skating with friends and family,” said Acting DCR Commissioner Stephanie Cooper. “As part of our commitment to providing the people of Massachusetts with safe and engaging recreational spaces, the Baker-Polito Administration continues to invest in our fi rst rate state park facilities, including ice rinks, as a way to promote fi tness, well-beD & D ConstruCtion Co. Phone No. 781-866-9898 Toll Free 1-877-758-9675 Celebrating over 30 years! All your needs done with one call Take Care Of The Problems Now! 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PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced that ing, and community pride.” Public ice skating times and locations of DCR-managed rinks, as well as a full list of all DCR-owned rinks, can be found on DCR’s webpage. Visitors are advised to call ahead concerning the availability of ice skate rentals and snack concessions. Additionally, adaptive programming is off ered during the winter season through DCR’s Universal Access Program. To learn more about UAP, please visit the program’s webpage (https:// www.mass.gov/orgs/universal-access-program) where upcoming events are posted. DONATING | FROM PAGE 17 unconventional methods: an investment management fi rm fundraising for a donor-advised fund, an online fundraising platform that works with a related donor-advised fund, and a fundraising fi rm that targeted major donors. These three professional solicitors reported raising $1.12 billion for charities in 2020 and transferred nearly 99 percent of those funds to the charities. The AG’s Office encourages potential donors to ask questions when they are contacted by a professional solicitor: • Is the solicitor calling your home a volunteer or a professional fundraiser? • How much of every dollar donated will go to the charity? • Confi rm the charity’s name and the services it off ers. Professional solicitors are required by law to disclose certain information when asked and may not mislead prospective donors or misrepresent facts. While the Attorney General’s Offi ce has a variety of tools to address deceptive practices in charitable solicitation, the most eff ective means of preventing fraud is an educated donating public. The Attorney General’s Offi ce maintains annual financial reports from charities and professional solicitors that operate in the Commonwealth, which are available for public inspection online. For additional tips on donating, consumers may also review the Attorney General’s Office’s Giving Wisely Advisory (https:// www.mass.gov/service-details/ giving-wisely-to-charity) and the Donating Dos and Don’ts: A Guide to Charitable Giving (https://www.mass.gov/files/ documents/2021/01/27/Donating%20Dos%20and%20 Donts.%202021.pdf). Individuals with inquiries or complaints about charitable solicitations should call the Attorney General’s Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division at 617-9632101 or access an online complaint form. 1. California 2. Anna Freud 3. A spicy molasses cookie thought to have originated in Marblehead, Mass. 4. Animal Crackers 5. Watering can (The museum has over 1,000.) 6. The Walt Disney Company 7. Cinderella 8. They are the only starting quarterbacks to win at the Super Bowl with two diff erent teams. 9. Lake Huron 10. Turkey 11. Because helium is lighter than air. Air is mostly oxygen and nitrogen. 12. Copenhagen, Denmark 13. They are varieties of geese found in North America. 14. Albert Einstein 15. Work, Health, Love 16. Global Positioning System 17. New Hampshire (Weirs Beach) 18. Ants 19. Qatar 20. Bicycle (This “Messenger on Bicycle” stamp replaced earlier stamp designs with a “running” messenger.)
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