Portmanteaus
The crossbreed of dog that combines a poodle and a cocker spaniel, and my childhood dog Nemo
What is a Cockapoo
From an ancient greek word meaning wood, this percussion instrument is popular with babies and infants
What is xylophone
Written in 1949 this George Orwell novel centers around themes of totalitarianism and mass surveillance
What is 1984
It's when a fruit or grain is ready to be harvested and consumed
What is ripe
Who is Ronald Reagan
This official document allows citizens to travel the world, originating from 2 french words meaning to travel and gate/harbor
What is a passport
"Dazzle camouflage" is used by this African animal to confuse predators by making it difficult to detect an individual from within the heard
What is zebra
This classic novel written by Emily Bronte, was her only work, and has been recently adapted into a movie starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
What is Wuthering Heights
This type of red wine has its origins in Burgundy France, known for its high acidity and silky tannins
What is pinot
Most well known for his contributions in silent film, he received the longest standing ovation at the Oscar's in 1972 for his over 75 years of experience in Hollywood
Who is Charlie Chaplin
The fictitous cross between a mallard and crocodile that was proposed by young-earth creationists based on their misconceptions around the theory of evolution
What is a Crocoduck
Originally a German dialect, this language is now most commonly spoken in the United States and Israel
What is Yiddish
What is The Dark Night Rises
Atomic element 29, this metal is most commonly used in plumbing electrical wiring and within renewable energy sources
What is copper
This Italian astronomer and physicist made great strides forward by inventing his own telescope, and discovering the 4 largest moons of Jupiter
Who is Galileo Galilei
These pants were brought on by the resurgence of skinny jeans in the late 2000s, typically being made out of a cotton/spandex blend
What are Jeggings
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the most common strand of this this eukaryotic organism, used to make wine and bread
What is yeast
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This type of examiner is licensed to declare someone dead is cases of sudden, violent and unattended deaths
What is a coroner
This controversial American rock musician is known by his stage name, which is a combination of an actor and cult leader
Who is Marilyn Mason
A roadside hotel where each room typically has direct access to the parking area
What is a motel
First discovered in 1789, this transition metal element is most commonly used in nuclear fuel rods, with an isotope of this elements being a strong indicator of an imminent nuclear meltdown
What is Zirconium
Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death, is a science-fiction, anti-war film by this author, who was inspired to write after his experience as prisoner during the firebombing of Dresden in World War II
Who is Kurt Vonnegut
This small African island off the coast in the Atlantic ocean was where Einstein's theory of General Relativity was corroborated during a total solar eclipse; Along with being the Spanish word for prince
What is principe
Known as America's first serial killer, he committed most of his kills in his "Murder House" during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
Who is H. H. Holmes