THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Page 21 FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured 781-241-3543 • WEEKLY MOWING • IRRIGATION • DETHATCHING • MULCHING & EDGING • CRAB GRASS PREVENTER • FERTILIZER • BUSH & SHRUB TRIMMING • SPRING CLEAN-UP • SOD INSTALLATION • WALLS & WALKWAYS “One call does it all!” 781-808-1061 1. On Nov. 29, 1961, the 1st U.S. satellite to carry an animal was launched; what was the animal? 2. What monetary unit is a quid? 3. In what country was the first known casino? 4. On Nov. 30, 1858, John L. Mason “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior received a U.S. patent for what? 5. In 1975 who had a hit with the song “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”? 6. In what European country were the fi rst Advent calendars printed? 7. Fractals are part of what mathematical field? (Hint: starts with G.) 8. On Dec. 1, 1878, what first in communication was installed for President Rutherford B. Hayes? 9. Reportedly, in which country was the fi rst use of wrapping paper documented? 10. What innovative Chicago department store pioneered the fi rst bridal registry and in-store tea room? 11. In what year did Cyber Monday (Dec. 2) begin: 2005, 2010 or 2016? 12. The song “Jingle Bells” was written for what holiday? 13. On Dec. 3, 1894, what author of “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” died on Samoa? 14. What Irish playwright said, “Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time.”? (Hints: GBS, died in Nov. 1950.) 15. The fi rst Super Bowl was played in what year: 1919, 1932 or 1967? 16. On Dec. 4, 1894, George Parker received a U.S. patent for what called “Lucky Curve”? 17. What game evolved into the game of contract bridge? (Hint: trumps.) 18. Which country has the highest percentage of natural redheads? 19. On Dec. 5, 1791, what composer died who is the namesake of a cake and chocolate marzipan truffl es? 20. What is Hawaii’s capital? ANSWERS 1. A chimpanzee 2. A British pound sterling 3. Venice, Italy (Il Ridotto or “The Private Room”) 4. The Mason Jar 5. The Four Seasons 6. Germany 7. Geometry 8. White House telephone 9. China 10. Marshall Field & Company 11. 2005 12. Thanksgiving 13. Robert Louis Stevenson 14. George Bernard Shaw 15. 1967 16. A fountain pen 17. Whist 18. Scotland 19. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Mozart Cake and Kugeln) 20. Honolulu
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