Bird’s Eye View
Looking down from above, foam, mist, and water define this natural boundary between Canada and the United States
What is Niagara Falls?
To ripen hard peaches in 24 to 48 hours, store them in the refrigerator in one of these.
What is brown paper bag? Peaches give off the gas ethylene in the bag, which helps them ripen quickly
This was the revolt against King George III.
What is the American Revolution or the American War of Independence?
This is the official sport of Texas.
What is the rodeo? In 1883, Pecos, Texas, held two of the earliest rodeos on record. In 1997, rodeo was designated as the official state sport.
This is Dolly Parton’s hit tune that is also the title of her 1980 hit film
What is “9 to 5”? Parton starred with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman.
This long, rectangular strip of green land bisects much of Manhattan.
What is Central Park? The park runs for 2.5 miles and is a half-mile wide. It’s larger than Monaco and Vatican City
To ripen bananas right now, do this for 30 seconds.
What is microwave them? Be sure to poke a few holes in all sides of the banana before microwaving. If 30 seconds in the microwave isn’t enough, nuke them for an additional 30 seconds. This is a lifesaver if the urge to make banana bread strikes and you have green bananas on hand.
This was the revolt against King Louis XVI
What is the French Revolution? King Louis and his wife Marie Antoinette met their end by the blade of the guillotine
This popular soft drink was invented in Texas.
What is Dr Pepper? Waco, Texas, pharmacist Charles Alderton created this popular drink in 1885. Its blend of 23 flavors has delighted many generations of soda pop drinkers.
This butterfly-shaped gland resides in the neck area.
What is thyroid? It regulates metabolism.
Viewed from the air, this body of water snakes through Egypt and 10 other countries in Africa.
What is the Nile River? Its two tributaries are the White Nile and the Blue Nile
Squeeze a little of this over cut fruit to keep it from browning.
What is lemon juice?
This peaceful 18th- and 19th-century revolution followed the Agricultural Revolution.
What is the Industrial Revolution? The railroad played a large role in industrializing nations and in moving rural residents to urban centers. The widespread availability of electricity changed everything about life.
This Texas law enforcement agency is the oldest in North America
What is the Texas Rangers? The rangers were founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin. It started out with a force of 10 men to protect the new settlers to the area.
This is the largest arachnid in the world.
What is tarantula? It’s native to South America and can grow to up to one foot.
The wide boulevards of Paris appear as spokes on a bicycle and dead end into a traffic circle surrounding this monument
What is the Arc de Triomphe? The most prominent “spoke” is the Champs Élysées.
Add a slice of this fruit to brown sugar to keep it from hardening.
What is apple? Store the brown sugar and apple slice in an air-tight container. The next time you use the brown sugar, you will be able to scoop it with ease.
This revolution is in progress worldwide, with automation and artificial intelligence at the center of it.
What is the Technological Revolution? The biggest fear is the loss of jobs by replacing humans with automation.
This Texas city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
What is Austin? Austin reportedly has more music venues per capita in the nation and some of the largest music events in the world.
This is how walking speeds differ in cities with large populations
What is they are faster? According to Aspen Times, “A much quoted Borstein and Borstein study from 1976 showed that the walking speed of pedestrians is positively correlated with the size and density of the city. They interpreted that the higher walking speed of people in larger cities is a psychological response to stimulatory overload.”
These burial places of three kings just outside the city of Giza and not far from Cairo, Egypt, can be seen in satellite photos.
What are the pyramids? The Great Sphinx is also visible.
If you’re unsure whether an egg is still good, submerge it in a cup of water. If it does this, it’s still good.
What is sinks? If it floats, discard it because it’s bad.
During the 17th century, the Glorious Revolution, also known as the Orange Revolution, overthrew this house in England and replaced it with William of Orange.
What is Stuart? The Glorious Revolution was a bloodless revolution.
This state motto of Texas is a welcoming kind of word.
What is “Friendship”? Adopted in 1930, it was chosen as the state motto because the name Texas originates from a Native American word meaning “friends” or “allies.”
Rabbits are born defenseless. Name one way they are challenged.
What is born naked or born blind? Hares can see when they’re born, and they are born with their fur. Hares are fully independent within an hour of birth. Baby rabbits are called kittens.