"D" IN SCIENCE
This "feel-good" chemical is the most affected neurotransmitter in Parkinson’s Disease.
What is dopamine?
A campfire treat made with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
What is s'mores?
Office workers often press “Start,” “Copy,” or “Scan” on this machine.
What is a printer?
The day after Thanksgiving that traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season.
What is Black Friday?
Walking under this is believed to cause misfortune.
What is a ladder?
This measurement of an object determines whether it floats or sinks.
What is density?
This prime-time show starring David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson featured a lot of sand, sun and bikinis.
What is Baywatch?
Introduced to living rooms in the 1950s, this handheld device saves viewers from getting up to change the channel or adjust the volume.
What is a remote control?
A region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
What is a black hole?
If you break this you are said to damage your soul.
What is a mirror?
He is most famous for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Who is Darwin?
John Adams suggested that this national holiday should be celebrated with " bonfires and illuminations".
What is the Fourth of July?
This kitchen appliance often includes shortcut buttons like “Popcorn” and “30 Seconds”.
What is a microwave?
This formal dress code usually means tuxedos for men and elegant evening gowns for women.
What is black tie?
The cautionary rhyme warns that if you do this you will ‘break your mother’s back’.
What is step on a crack?
It’s the double-helix shaped molecule that carries genetic instructions for functioning of all known organisms.
What is DNA?
UV-protective clothing helps protect skin from this type of harmful radiation.
What is ultra-violet?
First made practical in the 1850s thanks to Elisha Otis’ safety brake, this invention lets people travel from lobby to penthouse with the push of a numbered button.
What is an elevator?
Ozzy Osbourne’s showmanship and distinctive voice was at the forefront of this music group.
What is Black Sabbath?
Knocking on this after a positive statement is said to prevent bad luck.
What is knock on wood?
Hiccups are triggered when the nerve controlling this muscle below the lungs becomes irritated.
What is the diaphragm?
June 21, also known as this, marks the first day of summer and the longest day of sunlight.
What is the summer solstice?
This simple 1970s arcade game simulated table tennis with two paddles and a bouncing square ball.
What is Pong?
A person who is considered an outcast or the odd one out in a family or group.
What is a black sheep?
This amulet carried on a chain is believed to bring good luck.
What is a rabbit's foot?