Winter Comfort Foods
This is every kid's favorite boxed dish made with elbow pasta.
What is macaroni and cheese?
Pawns, Bishops, and Rooks are some of the pieces on this game's board.
What is chess?
This event sparked the United States' formal entry into World War II.
What is the bombing (of the USS Arizona) at Pearl Harbor?
When you're hopelessly infatuated with someone, you are said to fall head over these in love with them.
What are heels?
We still have no idea what happened to this teamster boss who went missing in 1975.
Who is Jimmy Hoffa?
He was declared legally dead in 1982.
When February has 29 days, the year is known as this.
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
What is Salisbury?
During the Civil War, the military encouraged the consumption of this dish because Dr. Salisbury, who experimented with foods, deemed it a cure for intestinal discomfort.
Origami is the art of this.
What is folding paper?
Color TV shows debuted during this decade.
What are the 1950s?
CBS released the first color TV program in 1951 to an audience without color TVs. RCA released the first color TV in 1954. It measured 12in. and cost $1000.
This is a first-time romantic get-together with someone you haven't met.
What is a blind date?
Most people do not believe The Warren Report that determined that this single assassin killed President JFK.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald?
According to a Gallup poll 61% don't believe the single-assassin theory.
Shrove Tuesday falls this number of days before Easter.
What is 40?
This bread-shaped hamburger is covered in a ketchup and brown sugar sauce.
What is meatloaf?
You can brew this alcoholic drink at home from hops.
What is beer?
"Aquarius" was part of the soundtrack of this 1968 Broadway production.
What is Hair?
Make love, not this.
What is war?
Flight 19, composed of five military aircraft, went missing in this triangle on December 5, 1945.
What is Bermuda?
This monarch came to the throne on February 6, 1952.
Who is Queen Elizabeth?
This glazed entree makes an appearance during the holidays, and frozen leftovers sometimes last through the winter.
What is ham?
Numismatic refers to these items.
What are coins?
This ring was invented during the 1970s and reflected what you were feeling.
What is the mood ring?
This describes when you can see no faults with your significant other.
What is love is blind?
In 1888, London police were looking for this serial killer who attacked prostitutes.
Who is Jack the Ripper?
On the first day of Lent, Catholics receive these in church.
What are ashes (on the forehead)?
This hearty Italian rice dish hits the spot during the colder months, sometimes as an entree.
What is risotto?
This is the name for a 3-D miniature scene with a painted background.
What is diorama?
Babe Ruth hit his last home run on May 25, 1935, for a total of this many home runs in his career.
What is 714?
This record stood as the most career home runs until April 1974 when Hank Aaron hit 715, he finished his career with a record of 755 home runs.
This type of affection is said to be expressed by strict parents, sometimes to promote responsible behavior.
What is tough love?
We don't know where - or even if - this Ancient Wonder of the World existed.
What are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
You might encounter these bushes with delicate, rose-style blooms in February.
What are camellias?
This one-meal dish consists of protein, vegetables, soup, and spices and is topped with a pie or biscuit crust.
What is (chicken) pot pie?
It's become popular to take aerial photos and record videos from these devices.
What are drones?
The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949 under this Communist leader.
Who is Mao Zedong?
When you still have feelings for a person even though the relationship ended a long time ago, you are said to carry this.
What is a torch?
While we celebrate his birthday around the world, we don't know his exact date of birth.
Who is Jesus?
This ancient festival falls on February 2 and used to be considered the midpoint of winter.
What is Candlemas Day?