Manly Movies
A series of “manly” movies from the 1980s features this Stallone character, with his trademark mullet and black tank.
Who is Rambo? Rambo is a Green Beret veteran who became a pop culture sensation.
You’ll trade your bagels for freshly baked giant croissants when you visit this country.
What is France? Visitors delight in the wide variety of French pastries: gougères, bite-sized pastry puffs filled with cheese, eclairs, and many more.
This is the French word for “thank you.”
What is merci? “No thank you” is non, merci.
You can catch reruns of this drama starring Jack Klugman, playing the role of a medical examiner.
What is Quincy, M.E.? In the show, Quincy’s results rarely match police assumptions about the cause of death.
In the northern hemisphere, this meteorological season begins September 1.
What is autumn (or fall)? Meteorological fall is based on the calendar. Astronomical fall, or what we might call the season of fall, begins on the fall equinox, when day and night are equal in length.
He plays the title character in 1982’s Conan the Barbarian.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger? A planned sequel is in the works and will feature an older Conan, who has been king for years.
Stonehenge is located in this country.
What is England? This group of massive ancient stones, known as a megalith, is arranged in a circle. It likely served as a ceremonial, ritual, and astronomical site for the ancient people who constructed it.
Gracias means “thank you” in this language.
What is Spanish? If you visit Barcelona, you will occasionally hear people saying merci instead of gracias.
When exposed to a highly contagious disease that poses a threat to the community, people are isolated under this order, which restricts their movement.
What is quarantine? Isolation refers to separating the infected person from others. In severe outbreaks, it can include shutting down ports of entry.
September is the month the playoffs begin and lead to this sport’s grand finale.
What is baseball? The championship series in Major League Baseball is the World Series.
He stars in 1971’s cop thriller Dirty Harry.
Who is Clint Eastwood? The role is one of Eastwood’s most iconic characters and helped define the crime thriller genre.
Pack your bags for Peru to visit this place, the ruins of the Inca Empire.
What is Machu Picchu? High in the Andes Mountains, it is believed that this agricultural civilization housed between 300 and 1,000 people 600 years ago.
You can say mahalo to thank someone on these islands.
What are the Hawaiian Islands? Mahalo is also used to show gratitude or respect.
You never want to stumble across this type of sand.
What is quicksand? Quicksand is common sand that has been saturated with water. If you struggle, you will sink into it. Quicksand is denser than your body, so the best strategy is to relax and let your body float to the top.
On September 21, 1967, taping began for this famous children’s TV program, in which every episode begins with the host singing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
What is Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood? The iconic show features host Fred Rogers and his many friends, including Mr. McFeely, Lady Elaine Fairchilde, and a red trolley.
1974’s The Longest Yard centers around a high-stakes game of this sport.
What is football? Star Burt Reynolds plays a former pro quarterback organizing a football team of inmates.
In Verona, Italy, visitors gather at a medieval house linked by legend to this Shakespearean heroine, leaving notes near the balcony and wall that now bear her name.
Who is Juliet? If you post a note to Juliet at Verona’s Casa di Giulietta, volunteers will reply to you in her name.
Danke means “thank you” in this language.
What is German? In addition to Germany, the language is often spoken in Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, as well as portions of Italy and Poland.
Women’s AAAA shoes are known as this width, a term that also refers to skates with two front rollers and two back rollers.
What is quad? Also known as 4A, it’s the narrowest shoe width, and styles are limited.
On September 18, 1970, the world lost a visionary: this guitarist and singer, famous for songs including “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries, Mary.”
Who is Jimi Hendrix? Hendrix said “Purple Haze” was inspired by a dream in which he was walking under the sea.
1989’s Glory centers around a volunteer fighting company during this war.
What is the American Civil War? The film is based on the true story of Robert Gould Shaw and the first all-Black volunteer regiment.
In the ancient abandoned city of Petra in this country, you will find buildings carved exquisitely into rose-colored sandstone.
What is Jordan? The most breathtaking edifice is the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), and nearby is the massive Petra Amphitheater. Visiting the site requires hiking on steep terrain. For the fit, this is a site not to be missed.
Use this hand to say thank you in American Sign Language.
What is your dominant hand? With a flat hand, touch your mouth with your fingertips and move your hand slightly forward and down, away from your face
This is the word for a dilemma or a state of uncertainty.
What is quandary? A common ethical quandary is whether to tell the truth or tell a little white lie.
These medium-hot, protein-on-a-platter snacks make their way into many a Sunday football gathering.
What are (buffalo) chicken wings? The traditional version of the chicken wing platter is served with blue cheese dipping sauce to tame the heat and add another layer of flavor.