August Birthdays
Born on Aug 15, 1972 this American actor, producer, director, screenwriter, and philanthropist. He first gained recognition for co-writing Good Will Hunting (1997) with Matt Damon, winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe. As an actor, he's known for his roles as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
Ben Affleck
What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?
This artist is famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo
This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream.Comes from mexican cuisine.
tres leches cake
These two identical cuties wore fake teeth while on the set of Full House
Marky kate and ashley olsen
born on Aug 19 1946 this American politician and lawyer who was the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the attorney general of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979 and as the governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, and again from 1983 to 1992
Bill Clinton
How long does a watermelon take to grow?
~90 days
This artist is known for his Cubist paintings, including “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon.”
Pablo Picasso
It's a type of deep-fried pastry, traditionally of French origin. In New Orleans, where they're particularly popular, beignets are typically made from a yeast-risen dough, fried until golden brown, and then generously covered in powdered sugar. They are known for being light and airy inside with a slightly crispy exterior. While the classic version is plain, some variations may include fillings or sauces.
biegnet
With his famous line being, “We were on a break!”, this Friends cast member was one of the central characters in the series.
ross
Born on Aug 19, 1883 this French fashion designer and businesswoman revolutionized women's fashion in the 1920s. Her trademarks include the little black dress, collarless tweed suits, gold buttons, and long pearl necklaces.
Coco Chanel
What popular drink was originally invented as an ice cream topping?
hawaiian punch
This painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most recognized pieces of art in the world.
Mona Lisa
also known as a vanilla slice, is a popular dessert particularly in New Zealand and Australia. It's typically described as two layers of crisp, flaky pastry (often puff pastry) sandwiching a thick, creamy vanilla type of cream
Custard square
What was Beaver Cleaver’s real first name on Leave It to Beaver?
theodore
born aug 28 1969, this American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for roles in family and comedy films, in addition to his voice work in animated films. His awards include a Children's and Family Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards.
Jack Black
How many popsicles are sold annually
~2 billion
This artist is known for his series of paintings of water lilies.
Claude Monet
a rich, sweet dessert made of thin, flaky layers of phyllo dough, a filling of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pistachios), and a coating of sweet honey or syrup. It is a staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines,
baklava
This famous American sitcom featured a Superman reference in every episode.
Seinfeld
born aug 28 1961, this American actress and comedian who has worked in Hollywood for decades. She's known for her roles in American Pie and Legally Blonde, and has also appeared in A Cinderella Story, Click, and Promising Young Woman.
Jen Coolidge
What month is National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
July
This famous painting by Edvard Munch depicts a figure with an agonized expression against a tumultuous sky.
the scream
is a rich, dense English Christmas dessert made with flour, suet, dried fruit (like raisins and currants, not always plums), spices, and usually brandy or rum, then steamed or boiled and often served with a sauce. It's also known as Christmas pudding
plum pudding
Esther Rolle starred as Florida Evans on which two classic TV series?
Good times n Maude