Page 20 $$ I PAY CASH $$ THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 19 for World War II military items. Top prices paid for helmets, swords, daggers, uniforms, etc. Call 617-719-1698 1. On Nov. 15, 1887, what painter of “Black Iris,” “Ram’s Head” and “Sunrise” was born? 2. Wha are November’s fl ower, mums, also called? 3. How are Eva Per?n, Ronald Reagan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy similar? 4. In 1931 about whom did the Boston Daily Globe state “ExPresident, Famous For Silence, Now Talks to ‘Doggies’ — Nap After Dinner is Part of His Daily Schedule”? 5. On Nov. 16, 2002, the first SARS virus case was reported in southern China; what does SARS stand for? 6. According to Guinness World Records, a Ukrainian achieved the fastest 10 km running while pushing a stroller (with baby): 22, 32 or 37 minutes? 7. In what year did Dallas QB Roger Staubach say “a Hail Mary” in a game — originating this expression in the NFL — 1962, 1975 or 1980? 8. On Nov. 17, 1968, the “Heidi Game” was held; what was it? 9. Which country has won 88% of Olympic table tennis gold medals: China, Cuba or USA? Answers 10. What Concord author wrote in his journal, “An earlymorning walk is a blessing for the whole day”? 11. On Nov. 18, 1963, what type of phone debuted in the USA? 12. The Roman god of fi re, Vulcan, is the namesake of what geological formation? 13. On Nov. 19, 1867, Charles Dickens arrived in Boston while doing a two-year reading tour; what did he read from that had a character seeing his own tombstone? 14. How are bass, clown and pike similar? 15. What musical that shows nightlife at the Kit Kat Club has the fi rst song “Willkommen”? 16. What punctuation is called an interrobang? 17. On Nov. 20, 1942, what road opened that was originally called the Alcan Highway? 18. What are fi ve taste elements? 19. Which turkey gobbles, female or male? 20. November 21 is National Stuffi ng Day; was there stuff - ing at the fi rst Thanksgiving? Professional SUPPORTERS REACT: “Our campaign this year was just another step toward winning what is inevitable: a future in which all Massachusetts service workers are paid a full, fair minimum wage with tips on top.” said Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage. “We will never stop. Just like in places like Michigan and Washington D.C. put the issue on the ballot three times in over ten years before workers fi nally won the raise they deserve despite corporate restaurant spending and attacks. We will continue the fi ght and ultimately win One Fair Wage plus tips for all Massachusetts. Workers. This year in Massachusetts we fought an uphill battle against millions of dollars in corporate infl uence, false claims and fear tactics, and we came closer than anyone thought possible. The fi ght for fair wages is far from over, and we will continue organizing to ensure that every worker in Massachusetts receives the dignity and respect they deserve.” OPPONENTS REACT: “This Aging in Place? AmeriGlide offers affordable stair lifts to keep you safe on the stairs. Regain your independence Eliminate the risk of falls on the stairs Access all levels of your home CALL NOW TO SAVE $200 1-844-237-6716 ON ANY STAIR LIFT! victory is because of the tireless work of tipped employees across Massachusetts who passionately advocated for their profession and asked voters to listen to the people most impacted by this ballot question,” said Chris Keohan, spokesperson for “No on 5.” “We thank the voters of Massachusetts for overwhelmingly rejecting this ill-conceived ballot question that was pushed by an outof-state organization without the support of the very workers they purported to be representing.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “We are excited to announce over $4.5 million for eleven cities and towns as part of the fi rst round of funding of the fi scal year 2025 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will assist municipalities with the implementation of Complete Streets projects, which will greatly improve safety, connectivity and access for all roadway users. We look forward to working together with local leaders as they begin planning and implementing their projects.”? --- Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding more than $4.5 million to some cities and towns for the Complete Streets Funding Program to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit users, bicyclists and people using other forms of transportation. “The SAFE and Senior SAFE grants are a smart investment in fi re protection, fi re prevention and fi re safety for the most vulnerable members of our communities. --- State Fire Marshal Jon Davine on the awarding of $2 million in grants to support fi re and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fi re at home. “As we confront an unprecedented fall fi re season, I’m asking all our residents to protect themselves, their neighbors and their communities by refraining from any outdoor activities that involve open fl ames, sparks and embers or other heat sources. ---Gov. Healey asking residents to refrain from any outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to brush and wildland fi res. “The Name a Snowplow Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE Contest has been a major success the last two years, with great submissions from schools across the commonwealth. This contest is a fun way for kids to learn about public works and for our snow and ice crews to connect with their communities. We are excited to receive creative names for our plows this year.” ---Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow Contest” for statewide elementary school students to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. 1. Georgia O’Keeff e 2. Chrysanthemums 3. Before being in government, they were actors. 4. Calvin Coolidge 5. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 6. 37 minutes, 26 seconds 7. 1975 8. An Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets game broadcast that was stopped to run the film “Heidi” — missing an exciting game ending 9. China 10. Henry David Thoreau 11. Push-button 12. Volcano 13. “A Christmas Carol” 14. They are types of fi sh. 15. “Cabaret” 16. Ending a sentence with both an exclamation point and a question mark 17. Alaska Highway 18. Bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami (or savory) 19. Male 20. Reportedly, there is no evidence of that.
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