Guess It

[Mansi]

origami

[Mansi]

The dot above i and j ,sounds like little

[Barbara]

tittle

This form of transformation carries many people; some school children ride it to school; in big cities, people often get around on it.

[Betsy]

Bus

Baseball player wore #4, held ''Iron Man' title until 1989, famous for retirement speech.

[Barbara]

Cal Ripken Jr.

This was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer; he was a test pilot; he was the first person to walk on the Moon.

[Mansi]

Neil Armstrong

This is an Indian snack triangular in shape ,very popular internationally ,is fried and stuffed with mashed potatoes vegetable and spices

[Betsy]

#257: The anxwer is Lou Gehrig who was the original 'Iron Man' and who only quit when he developed ALS.

Samosa

City in Europe, known for canals, also known for Basilica of St. Mark.

[Barbara]

Betsy wrote: "#257: The anxwer is Lou Gehrig who was the original 'Iron Man' and who only quit when he developed ALS.

Thanks Betsy.🙂

[Barbara]

Venice

This film was directed by Steven Spielberg; had a little alien who likes Reese's Pieces; a young Drew Barrymore was in the movie.

[Laura]

E.T. Extra Terrestrial.


This actor is spoke Greek as a child, served in the military, only being discharged after a serious car accident left him hospitalized for a year, was on a career path to go to medical school, but ended up acting when he went to an audition for a friend, and was cast. Best known for a deep voice, a lollipop and a bald head.

[Betsy]

Telly Savalas

French microbiologist, saved beer and wine industry in France, vaccines for anthrax and rabies.

[Barbara]

Louis Pasteur

This person was a notorious Chicago gangster during prohibition; sometimes known by nickname Scarface; went to jail for failing to file tax returns.

[Betsy]

Al Capone

'It's Not Easy Being Green' is his song, is loved by someone pink and with a 'moi' complex, got his start 'on the street'.

[Laura]

Kermit the Frog



This city is known for a famous bridge, a famous prison, and a famous Hitchcock movie.

[Barbara]

San Francisco

This person is an Amercian astrophysicist; is the director of the Hayden Planetarium; hosts TV shows about the Cosmos

[Betsy]

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Female filmmaker, made war prpaganda films such as 'Triumph of Will', made films of African Nuba tribe later in life

[Betsy]

Deftones?

February 1, 2003, space shuttle malfunction, 7 astronauts lost.

[Mansi]

The unfortunate crash of Columbia

[Mansi]

The first African woman to receive Nobel Peace Prize

[Barbara]

You're supposed to give three clues Mansi.

Nobel Prize winner - Wangari Maathai,

This woman was the widow of a U.S. President; she married a Greek billionaire; she was a fashion icon

[Betsy]

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Mountain in Switzerland, looks like jagged pyramid, first ascent in 1865.

[Mansi]

Matterhorn

psycho-thriller book ,husband guilty of murdering wife ,wife suddenly walks in alive .

[Laura]

The Guilty Husband?



She is the 2nd most charted female vocalist during the rock era (1955–1999). She has won 6 grammys. She was born in New Jersey

[Barbara]

Dionne Warwick

This ship was involved in a disaster at sea; there have been several movies made about it; an iceberg was involved

[Betsy]

Titanic

Food favorite of Quebec, french fries essential, many restaurants make their own versions.

[Mansi]

(No Laura ,it's the -Gone girl)

[Barbara]

Food favorite of Quebec, french fries essential, many restaurants make their own versions.

Answer: Poutine (I'll have to try that some day.)

[Barbara]

This was a famous American statesman, scientist, diplomat, and writer; he was the first president of a school that became The University of Pennsylvania; he's very famous for his quotes, one of which is "He that lies down with dogs, shall rise up with fleas."

[Laura]

I was always confused who Poor Richard was, but it was Ben Franklin who said it, as far as I know.



This performer started tap dancing at the age of ten, after being diagnosed with Hep A. She sold clothes in a stall/booth next to Freddie Mercury. Her best known role is probably in a cult film, involving "a transvestite scientist."

[Barbara]

Mary Austin?

This vegetable is rich in vitamin A; it's used to make delicious cake with cream cheese frosting; some people make juice out of it.

[Betsy]

Carrot

Movie from 1957, basically has two major actors plus extremely minor characters, directed by John Huston.

[Laura]

Barbara wrote: "Mary Austin?
Actually it is, Nell Campbell


Answer to Betsy: Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison



This genus of flowering trees and shrubs is in the rue family, Rutaceae. The incense trade route brought it to Europe and the Americas. It is native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia.

[Barbara]

citrus plant

This is usually kept in the car trunk; it's used to change tires; it lifts the vehicle off the ground.

[Betsy]

jack

Actor from Tasmania, many swashbuckling roles, My Wicked, Wicked Ways autography.

[shrinkiedinkie]

Errol Flynn

this gorgeous beautiful amazingly talented actress was born in Trafford and is known for her role in Bridgerton, and won a BAFTA this year

[Barbara]

Phoebe Dynevor

This game is popular in Las Vegas casinos; it involves a deck of cards; the number 21 is important.

[Laura]

blackjack


This TV series was from 1983 to 1991, It was a mystery horror anthology television series. Each episode is introduced and concluded by a mysterious wanderer.

[Barbara]

The Hitchhiker

This is usually considered a weed; it has a yellow flower that turns into a puffy white ball; some people eat the leaves.

[Betsy]

Dandelion

Controversial Silent movie, directed by D.W. Griffith, Civil War and Reconstruction plot.

[Barbara]

The Birth of a Nation

This store sells expensive jewelry; it's located in New York City; it's in the title of a movie starring Audrey Hepburn

[shrinkiedinkie]

Tiffany?

this guy played for Foo Fighters and Nirvana; was in the movie Studio 666; played for the Sound City Players

[Betsy]

Taylor Hawkins?

Famous British ballerina, frequently partnered Rudolph Nureyev, married Panamanian diplomat.

[Barbara]

Margot Fonteyn

This is a tourist attraction in NYC; it was given to the U.S. by France; it's a very tall lady.

[Betsy]

Statue of Liberty

Near 106th and Broadway in Manhattan is a memorial to these two people, victims of a tragic ship sinking, former co-owner of one of NYC's most famous stores.

[Laura]

Isidor and Ida Straus (Their love story is amazing!)


This bridge is named after a historic geologic feature. The bridge was completed by the Wauna Toll Bridge Company and opened in 1926. Was used in a concluding episode in tv show THE AMAZING RACE.

[Betsy]

Bridge of the Gods?

Battle in 1415 in France, famous in Shakespeare play, winners used longbow

[Barbara]

Battle of Agincourt

This author is known for writing horror novels; lots of his books have been made into movies; his sons Joe and Owen and his wife Tabitha are writers too.

[Betsy]

Stephen King

Dish popular at carnivals, can be topped with fruit/whipped cream, Pennsylvania Dutch treat.

[Barbara]

Funnel Cake?

This singing duo had a television show in the 1970s; the fellow went on to become mayor of Palm Springs; the gal won an Oscar for Moonstruck.

[Betsy]

Sonny & Cher

This actress has red hair, her answer to 'Shall we dance?' was 'Yes', she had a torrid love scene on a beach.