| Fads Through the Ages | Potpourri | The Scales of Justice | The Root of All Evil | Happy Birthday, August Baby |
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What is bathtub gin
This was the popular term for illegally produced liquor during the 1920s.
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What is Red
On a standard traffic light, this color is on the top.
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What is a felony
This is the term for a serious crime, such as murder, that usually carries a prison
sentence of more than a year. |
What is Black Friday
This is the day after Thanksgiving when people fight for discounted merchandise
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Who is Louis Armstrong?
Born August 4, 1901, this jazz musician sang:
“I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.” |
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What are pedal pushers
Today, women wear capris, pants that fall in the calf area. In the 1950s, they were
called by this name. |
What is the right hand
The Statue of Liberty holds the torch in this hand.
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What is a misdemeanor
This is the term for a minor crime, such as disorderly conduct
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What is cotton or linen
U.S. paper money is made from a combination of two textiles. This is one of them.
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Who is Lucille Ball? Of her 72 films, many of the ones released during the 1940s
were B movies. I Love Lucy ran from 1952–1955 and won several Primetime Emmy Awards.
Born August 6, 1911, “The Queen of the B movies” played a loose cannon in the TV
foursome that included characters Ricky, Ethel, and Fred. |
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What are bell-bottoms?
In the 1960s, jeans with pant legs that flared out had this name.
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What is left
(No fair looking down.) When wearing a woman’s blouse, the buttons are on this
side. |
What is civil
If you’re being sued by someone for breach of contract, your case will be held in
this type of court. |
What are trees
Money doesn’t grow on these.
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Who is Eddie Fisher? He was married five times, including a marriage to Connie
Stevens. His greatest hits include “Oh! My Pa-Pa,” “I Need You Now,” and “Wish You Were Here.”
Born August 10, 1928, this son of Russian immigrants and popular 1950s singer
was married five times. He divorced Debbie Reynolds to marry Elizabeth Taylor. |
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What were the 1970s?
This was the decade of leisure suits, disco, the pet rock, CB
radios, and afro hairstyles. |
What is eight
A stop sign has this number of sides.
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What is 6 or 12
A typical jury has this number of jurors.
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What is one dollar
This is the denomination of the Canadian loonie.
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Who is Fidel Castro? President of Cuba since
1959, Castro passed the reins to his brother Rass in 2008.
Born August 13, 1926, he led the revolution in Cuba
that overthrew Fulgencio Batista in the late 1950s. |
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What were the 1980s?
This was the decade of Trivial Pursuit, the running craze, skateboarding, and feeling
the burn with Jane Fonda. |
What is the word ONE
This is in the center of the back of a U.S. one-dollar bill.
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What is the fifth
This amendment protects a defendant against self-incrimination
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What is a nickle
The world’s largest coin monument, located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, depicts
this denomination. |
Who is Rose Marie? Her bow is on display in the Smithsonian.
Born August 15, 1923, this actress was featured on
Hollywood Squares but was best known for her role as writer Sally Rogers on The Dick Van Dyke Show. She rarely appeared without her signature black hair. |
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