We’re The Rhias
Other Famous Als
It’s Almost Memorial Day!
Put Your Feet In The “Sand”
In Honor Of Our Troops
A Boardwalk Snack
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WERE THE RHIAS
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On December 16, 1773, American colonists dumped 342 chests of this into Boston Harbor to protest British taxation.
TEA
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Academy Award Winning Actor
Al Pacino
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Memorial Day was originally called this day (that starts with a D) because people would adorn soldier’s graves with flags and flowers.
Decoration Day
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Teva and Chaco are two popular brands of this type of footwear.
Sandals
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“Anchors aweigh, my boys…”
The United States Navy
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In 2001 professional eater Joey Chestnut set a world record on the Atlantic City boardwalk by eating 76 of these in ten minutes.
Hot Dogs
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Term referring to a person who is legally entitled to receive another person’s money, property, title, or position after that person dies.
HEIR
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Notorious Crime Boss
Al Capone
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Memorial Day was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to honor soldiers who had died during this war.
Civil War
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You can find it, but you can’t spend it!
Sand Dollar
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“From the halls of Montezuma…”
The United States Marines
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This alliterative sticky sweet boardwalk favorite was invented in 1897 by John Wharton and was sold under the name “Fairy Floss”
Cotton Candy
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The digital (This 3 letter word) refers to the time when computers and the internet became central to life.
ERA
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TV Weatherman
Al Roker
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In 1971, this disgraced president made Memorial Day an official federal holiday, which also created the first three-day weekend in the U.S.
Richard Nixon
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Built by a team of 30 sculptors and standing 69 feet tall, the world’s largest one of these is located on Blokhus beach in Denmark.
Sandcastle
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“March along, sing our song…”
The United States Army
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As the oldest business on the Ocean City New Jersey boardwalk, Shriver’s is renowned for authentic, traditional recipes of this kind of taffy.
Saltwater
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Word that means to cut or clip something off, commonly used in reference to animal grooming.
SHEAR
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Famous for comedy songs and parodies
Weird Al Yankovic
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On Memorial Day, this National cemetery is the most visited cemetery in the country, where over 260,000 flags are placed each year.
Arlington
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This natural phenomenon is defined as a waterlogged mixture of sand, clay, or silt that behaves like a thick liquid, losing its ability to support weight when agitated.
Quicksand
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“into the wild blue yonder…”
The United States Air Force
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On the Santa Monica boardwalk, this top selling fried desert is often dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fruit, chocolate, or whipped cream.
Funnel Cake
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It’s the commonly used name for a conducted electrical device used by law enforcement.
TASER
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Hall of Fame sports broadcaster
Al Michaels
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On Memorial Day in the U.S., there is a National Moment of Remembrance at this time (1500 hours in military time)when Americans are encouraged to pause and reflect.
3:00 P. M.
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In 1954 the female singing group The Chordettes had a #1 hit that asked this person (The title of the song) to “bring them a dream, make him the cutest that I’ve ever seen.”
Mr. Sandman
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“We’re always ready for the call…”
The United States Coast Guard
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On the boardwalk at Old Orchard Beach Maine, these snacks are the top sellers. Most people eat theirs with lots of salt and vinegar, seagulls like them too!
French Fries