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What is Speck
This "peasant food" made from fat drippings on bread and vegetables is known as Szalonna (or "dirty bread") in Hungary
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What is Buckeye Road
Named after the state tree of Ohio, this road was the main thoroughfare of the "old neighborhood" where Grandma and Grandpa grew up.
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Who is Homer
Presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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What is the Korean War
Not a war, but a UN authorized military engagement, Grandpa refers to this as "the big one".
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What is 'N Sync
Chris Kirkpatrick said bye, bye, bye to his pals in this boy band when they went on hiatus after their thrid album in 2002
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What is Sauerkraut Juice
You're unlikely to enjoy this hard to find ingredient for Sour Soup as a breakfast beverage.
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What is Toothpick Acres
Affectionate name bestowed by a friend of G&G for 12524 Harold Drive based on the very young pine trees bordering the property.
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Who is Ashlee Simpson
Artist who danced an awkward jig to her hit "Pieces of Me" when the backing track revealed her to be lip syncing on Saturday Night Live.
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Who is Rosie the Riveter
Grandma Rose was the literal embodiment of this cultural icon the was a precursor to the modern women's movement
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Who are The Ogres
You could be forgiven for assuming that Shrek is a member of this band that counts Rick as a member.
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What is El Farolito
You won't need a "lantern" to find this taqueria favorite for giant burritos
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What is the Terminal Tower
For many years, the tallest building in Cleveland and the "end of the line" for Cleveland's Rapid Transit system.
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Who is Bart Simpson
Canadian Director/Producer of documentary and fiction films, most famous for producing "The Corporation."
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What is a Law Office
Grandma was the operational heart of this type of business, and consulted informally with people there long after her retirement.
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Who are The Osmonds
This Mormon boy band's number one hit, "One Bad Apple", was rumored to have been orignally composed for the Jackson 5.
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What is Master Pizza.
There was a time when Guido's was not the family-favorite pizza. You did not need an advanced degree to order a pizza from this establishment.
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What is Connecticut
Chesterland was originally part of the "Western Reserve", a territory claimed by this eastern colony, later nicknamed the "Nutmeg State".
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Who is Milhous (That spelling is correct for this person!)
Middle name of the only person to resign from the office of president of the USA.
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What is the Audi Garden
Grandpa has a notoriously hard time with his plants, however, this German automotive graveyard proved to be particularly fertile.
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Who is Sammy Davis Jr.
Rick has had a keen appreciation for this "rat pack" artist ever since his only #1 hit charted in 1972.
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What is Helen Hutchley's (or whatever)
Long-gone ice-cream parlor chain in Cleveland that Grandpa is still likely to suggest as a destination for a treat.
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What is Franklins
Grandma and Grandpa had a tendency to live near an ice cream store like the Valley Villa Freeze. This Ice cream store with a name similar to a founding father and printer was at the end of their prior address on East Minor
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Who is Ralph Simpson
Not to be confused with the UVA and Houston Rocket basketball phenom, this man played for the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets in the 1970s.
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What is a Prepper
Rob, Rick and Jim's high school mascot sounds like someone stockpiling food and ammunition, but its not
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What is Laura by Smokey 007
Grandma's favorite song to dance to in the Bahamas had nothing to do with Jim's high school girlfriend or fire or James Bond for that matter.
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