Gold. The TV show "The Golden Girls" featured Blanche (Rue McClanahan), Sophia (Estelle Getty), Dorothy (Bea Arthur), and Rose (Betty White). In Greek mythology, hero Jason and his crew of argonauts sailed in search of the golden fleece.
2. Death
Answer: Hole
Black. A black hole is a place in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. The Black Death is the name of an pandemic that killed about 1/3 of Europe's population in the 14th century.
3. William and Mary
Answer: Julius
Orange. William and Mary were co-regents of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1694. Mary was the daughter of King James and married William, the Duke of Orange. Orange Julius is an orange-flavored drink. It was originally sold in a chain of snack shops with that name. The chain was bought by Dairy Queen in 1987.
4. Elvis's shoes
Answer: Bobby Vinton's velvet
Blue. "Blue Suede Shoes" was first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955 and sold more than one million copies. Today, it is more commonly associated with Elvis Presley, who recorded it a year later. The song "Blue Velvet" was originally recorded by Tony Bennett in 1951 and became a top 20 hit in the US. Bobby Vinton's 1963 version reached number one.
It has been covered by many other artists, including a duet by kd Lang and Bennett on the 2011 "Duets II" album.
5. Harold & Kumar
Answer: Seven dwarfs
White. "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" is a comedy about the adventures the title characters experience when they try to visit the fast food restaurant while stoned. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is a very different type of Disney movie, based on the fairy tale.
6. People eater
Answer: Rose of Cairo
Purple. "The Purple People Eater" is a novelty song recorded by Sheb Wooley in 1958. "The Purple Rose of Cairo" is a 1985 movie written and directed by Woody Allen.
7. Granny smith apples
Answer: Berets
Green. Granny Smith apples originated in Australia in the 1800s. According to Wikipedia, they were named after Maria Ann Smith, who first cultivated them. The Green Berets are a special operations force in the US army. "The Ballad of the Green Berets" was written and recorded by Special Forces Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler in 1966. It became the number-one single of that year in the US.
8. Cowardice
Answer: Jaundice
Yellow. It's not clear how the terms "yellow" or "yellow-bellied" became associated with cowardice, but examples can be found as early as the 1800s in the United States. Jaundice is a medical condition where the skin and "whites" of the eyes take on a yellowish color. It can be caused by problems with the liver of bile ducts.
9. Skelton and Grange
Answer: Ralphie's BB gun
Red. Red Skelton was a comedian who hosted a top-rated variety show in the US for 20 years (1951 to 1971). Red Grange was a football player in the 1920s, playing for University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears. In 2008, ESPN named him the best college football player of all time. In "A Christmas Story" Ralphie tried to convince his parents to get him a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
10. Maxwell's hammer
Answer: Pancakes
Silver. In 1969, the Beatles released the song "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," a cheerful tune about someone who bashes anyone who crosses him. Silver dollar pancakes are small pancakes, about two inches in diameter...or about the size of old-time silver dollar.
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