Birthstones
Natural or cultured, it's the organic traditional birthstone for June
What is a pearl?
Let's be kind & rewind to 2002, when this video chain was at nearly $30; in 2026, the just-as-defunct penny would almost buy a share
What is Blockbuster?
This woman, by the numbers: she stood 6'2", joined the pre-CIA O.S.S. in 1942 & hosted "The French Chef" from 1963 to 1973
Who is Julia Child?
This South American nation is the only country to have qualified and played in every single FIFA World Cup.
What is Brazil?
"You've Got A Friend In Me" (the original & the sequels)
What is Toy Story?
In Native American lore, this December birthstone was believed to be pieces that fell from the sky
What is turquoise?
A 2009 headline--"Obama Gets to Keep His" smartphone from this company, which had hit nearly $150 a share; in 2025, it was around $4
What is Blackberry?
Showdowns in Kitchen Stadium featuring a secret ingredient were part of this Japanese import
What is Iron Chef?
This legendary American track-and-field star famously won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin
Who is Jesse Owens?
"Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo"
What is Cinderella?
Due to its golden color, this November gem was associated with the sun god Ra in ancient Egypt
What is topaz?
In 2023 the stock price plummeted along with confidence in SVB, this bank with big depositors from tech & crypto
What is Silicon Valley Bank?
In 2026, this show that comes at you in "3D" celebrated 20 years of going from Flavortown to Flavortown
What is Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives?
In a Christmas Day 2020 masterclass, this New Orleans Saints running back tied the NFL record by scoring 6 rushing touchdowns in a single game
Who is Alvin Kamara?
It features "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins
What is Tarzan?
The Kashmir variety is among the most valuable of these September gems
What is sapphire?
In the late '90s this tech retailer peaked around $75 but by 2014, it had lost its frequency & it was a penny stock
What is Radio Shack?
"ATK" for short, this long-running show on PBS shares helpful tips while cooking up some amazing dishes
What is America's Test Kitchen?
This club holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles in soccer history
What is Real Madrid?
Performed by Baloo in the original & in the remake: "The Bare Necessities"
What is the Jungle Book?
January rings in the new year with this red stone, an official color at Florida State
What is garnet?
In 2019 this company co-founded by Adam Neumann was valued at $47 billion; by 2023, shares were near zero, which is less
What is WeWork?
Hooray for this host of "The Great British Baking Show"; a handshake from him, like Tom got for some iced biscuits, is prized
Who is Paul Hollywood?
Behind the United States, this defunct political entity holds the record for the second-most gold medals in Summer Olympic history.
What is the Soviet Union (USSR)?
"Listen With Your Heart" & "Colors Of The Wind"
What is Pocahontas?