Historical Dates
On December 23, 1888, this Dutch Painter cuts off his own ear
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
A toy that bounces OR Cinderella's dance
What is a Ball?
Fleeing a New York department store in February, this legendary escape artist suffered a ruptured appendix and died days later in a Detroit hospital.
Who is Harry Houdini?
Cabbage and vinegar are the two most important ingredients in this condiment popularly served with bratwurst in Germany.
What is sauerkraut?
Marc Jacobs spent 16 years as the creative director for this brand, elevating it from a traditional Parisian luggage maker to a global fashion powerhouse.
What is Louis Vuitton?
May 5, 1961 he is the first American in space.
Who is Alan Shepard?
A building where money is kept OR the sides of a river.
What is a bank?
In January, the world was introduced to this classic children's character in A.A. Milne's book
Who is Winnie The Pooh?
This oil is the most widely used and consumed in traditional Spanish cooking.
What is Olive Oil?
This Italian luxury house, celebrated for its Medusa logo, was founded in Milan in 1978 and is known for its glamorous, avant-garde evening wear.
What is Versace?
It comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Drafted by James Madison and ratified on December 15, 1791
What is the Bill Of Rights?
Smart OR describes something giving off a lot of light
What is bright?
Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming returned from a vacation to discover a contaminated petri dish, leading to his discovery of this life-saving antibiotic in 1928.
What is Penicillin?
A cluster of this popular tropical fruit ingredient is scientifically known as a "hand".
What are Bananas?
Known for his signature studs and romantic, red-bottomed silhouettes, this iconic French shoemaker also has a line of red nail polish.
Who is Christian Louboutin?
This pivotal political protest took place on the night of December 16, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
part of a branch that has fallen OR to cling to something
What is stick?
Published this year, Ernest Hemingway’s breakout novel about a group of American and British expatriates traveling to the Festival of San Fermin is titled this.
What is The Sun Also Rises?
New Yorkers claim their bagels are superior to all others because this local ingredient is the best in the state.
What is Water?
In 1947, this French designer's debut collection introduced the "New Look," revolutionizing women's fashion with nipped-in waists and voluminous skirts following the austerity of World War II.
July 27, 1940 this iconic cartoon character makes his debut
Who is Bugs Bunny?
A place for stray animals OR what you do with a hammer
What is pound?
Breaking the trans-Atlantic barrier, this Norwegian explorer made headlines in May 1926 by flying the airship Norge over the North Pole.
Who is Roald Amundsen?
By weight, this is the most expensive spice in the world, harvested from a specific type of crocus flower.
What is saffron?
He revolutionized modern menswear in the 1970s and 80s by unstructuring suit jackets, removing heavy padding, and introducing a softer, more fluid silhouette that completely changed how men dressed for the boardroom.