| The Language of Baseball | Name the Game Show | North Americana | Weights and Measures | Backyard Fun |
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What is the mound? The mound is 60.5 feet from home plate.
This is the area of the field the pitcher occupies.
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What is The Price Is Right? Bob Barker was the longest-running host of the show,
and he came back to be a guest host eight years after his retirement.
This game show urges contestants to “come on down.”
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What are flowers?
If you’re invited to someone’s home for a dinner party in Quebec, protocol suggests
that you send these in advance. |
What is carat? The original measure was the carob
seed.
Diamonds are measured in this weight
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What are s’mores? The marshmallows and a piece of chocolate are sandwiched
between graham crackers.
This favorite camping dessert begins with marshmallows roasted over a fire or grill.
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What is a strike
Three of these, and you’re out.
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What is Family Feud? Did you know that Richard Dawson was featured in Hogan’s
Heroes, where he played Corporal Peter Newkirk?
On this game show, Richard Dawson revealed the answer after saying, “Survey
says.” |
What are jeans? He held the patent with Jacob Davis, who was his customer.
Davis was the actual inventor of the pants but needed money for the patent application, so he asked Strauss to fund the patent. Early jeans were made with canvas.
In the 1870s, Levi Strauss received the patent for these.
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What is a peck? Four pecks equals a bushel.
Eight dry quarts equals one of these.
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What is croquet? According to The Telegraph, “Croquet is believed to have its
origins in 17th-century palle-maille, a game often played in London’s Pall Mall. It has been said that only tobacco smoke spread faster through the British Empire.”
This popular backyard game is played with a mallet and ball.
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What is National League? The pinch hitter increases the batting strength of the
lineup by replacing a weaker batter.
This division uses a pinch hitter.
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What is Wheel of Fortune? Pat Sajak still hosts
the show, assisted by Vanna White.
On this game show, contestants can say, “I’d like
to buy a vowel.” |
What is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? George Washington
selected the site, but John and Abigail Adams were its first occupants
This is the address of the White House.
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What is a meter? One yard equals 0.9 meters.
This is the closest metric equivalent to a yard.
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What is a hammock?
When it’s time to rest a spell, you might nap on this
large piece of canvas slung between two trees. |
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What is umpire? In professional baseball, umpires work in four-man teams. The
most important is the home-plate umpire.
A baseball official is called this
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What is Let’s Make a Deal? Monty Hall cocreated
the show and served as its long-running host.
On this game show, winners could choose
between Doors Number One, Two, or Three. |
What is South Dakota
Mount Rushmore is located in this state.
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What is Celsius? Canada’s weather system migrated to the metric system on
April 1, 1975.
America measures temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Canada is on the metric
system, and this is its unit of measure for temperature. |
What is horseshoes
“Close” counts in this outdoor game.
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What is shortstop? The position lies between the second and third baseman, and
requires a quick, agile player.
This position is considered baseball’s key infielding position.
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What is Jeopardy
On this game show, contestants might land on a Daily Double.
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What is Nashville, Tennessee? It’s also called Music City and
the Athens of the South.
This is the Country Music Capital of the World.
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What is 5,280? Denver, Colorado, is called the Mile High City. According to
Denver.org, “The 13th step on the west side of the State Capitol Building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level.”
This is the number of feet in a mile.
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What is badminton
This lawn game is played on a court with a net using a
racquet and shuttlecock. |
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