The Daily Quiz for February 17, 2025

In “Password,” contestants give one-word clues to get their partners to guess the password.

Mars, the planet of action and energy, governs Aries’ bold and pioneering spirit.

Pronouns were first classified by ancient Sanskrit grammarians around 500 BCE.

Shocking vegetables in ice water after blanching stops the cooking process, preserving color, texture, and nutrients.

Adam and Barbara Maitland are the names of the recently deceased couple, played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. They become ghosts haunting their former home.

Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  James Madison died 5 years later on July 4, 1831.

This phrase became a cultural phenomenon and was widely used in memes and merchandise.

Gyrate comes from Latin “gyratus,” meaning “to turn around.””

Fun fact: Trump sold the building in 2002 for $1.4 billion, making it the largest single-asset sale in New York City at the time.

The Spells of Astoroth is a fictional magical tome, but its name is likely inspired by Ashtoreth, a goddess in ancient Middle Eastern mythology.