Love at First Bite
Sometimes called a yam in the Western world, it's really one of these.
What is a Sweet Potato? The root vegetables look similar, but you have probably never tasted a yam. Ninety-five percent of yams are grown in West Africa, and they can grow to 45 inches in length.
These two words are exchanged at the altar during a wedding ceremony
What is "I Do"? While many couple write their own vows, they still say I Do
Clocks go this way at the end of daylight savings time in November, granting a precious extra hour of sleep.
What is back? In the U tied States and Canada, we turn our clocks back and hour when we change from daylight savings time to standard time on November 2nd.
The first man to set foot on the moon
Who is Neil Armstrong? On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to descend in the Lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon. "A giant leap for mankind", in his words. He was part of a three-man team on NASA's Apollo mission. He was accompanied in the Lunar module by Buzz Aldrin, who joined him in planting the American flag on the moon. Michael Collins remained behind in the command module Columbia.
It's not only a bog fruit associated with the holidays but also a shade of red
What is cranberry? It comes from the German word Kraneberrie, which means "Crane berry". It earned this name because the flower of the cranberry plant looks like a crane's head and neck
A simple, yet decadent, dessert is this whole fruit dipped in chocolate.
What is a strawberry? The concept of dipping strawberries is fairly recent introduction, originating in the 1960's at the gourmet food store Stop & Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
This epic double do is from JFK inaugural address
What is "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country"? An equally poignant passage from the same speech that is rarely quoted is "My fellow Americans ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man"
This federal Holiday honoring the military is held in November.
What is Veterans Day? It is observed every November 11. The day honors all military members who have served honorably, living or deceased.
The century during which the first U.S transcontinental railroad was finished
What is the 19th century? in 1869, the inauguration of the railroad led to the country's westward expansion.
This shade of tan is named for an animal that has a hump for storing fat and that you can ride at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt
What is Camel? The name for this hue of tan comes from the color of Camel hair.
This shellfish is often served raw on the half shell with lemon; it's a French Quarter favorite.
What are oysters?
This 1937 song by the Andrews Sisters warns the listener Don't do this with anyone but me.
What is "Don't sit under the Apple Tree"
These U.S. national political "contests" are held in November.
What are (federal) elections? State and local elections are sometimes held in conjunction with federal elections, but there are no federal statutes or constitutional requirements that mandate them to be held at the same time.
The first American self-made businesswoman to become a millionaire
Who is Sarah Breedlove (Or Madam C. J Walker)? Breedlove had a problem with hair loss, so she started a hair-care company for Black women that focused on healthy hair. Madam C J Walker was her business name and the name of the hair line products
Chartreuse is a hue of this secondary color
What is green? It derives its name from the herbal liqueur Chartreuse, first created by the Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps
Known for its rich flavor and mood-enhancing qualities, this sweet treat contains phenylethyamine, the "love molecule"
What is chocolate? That would explain why it is so popular as a Valentine's gift. It must be real chocolate to contain the "love chemical"
Neither under-dressed nor overdress, but it is important to do this
What is dress for the occasion? When you're under-dressed or overdressed, you can feel conspicuous, and that ruins the joy of the occasion.
November is known as this type of meteorological month
What is transitional? It's a transition between fall and winter. In many areas of the United States, October brings many warm days. With November's arrival, you can count on cold snaps. December is traditionally cold in most of the country.
First woman to win a Nobel Prize, did her work in the field of radioactivity and then again for her work in chemistry.
Who is Marie Curie? In 1903, the Nobel committee awarded the prize to Curie, her husband Pierre, and physicist Becquerel, "In recognition of the extraordinary services they have rendered by their joint research on the radiation phenomena discovered by Becquerel.
A shade of this color is associated with Tiffany & Co
What is blue? Tiffany has used the distinctive hue, also known as Robin egg blue, since 1845. Tiffany Blue received a trademark in 1998, and it is now Pantone standard color "1837 blue", in the commemoration of the year Tiffany's was founded. Pantone colors are used by designers around the globe to ensure standardization and accuracy.
This Creamy Italian dessert is a popular romantic treat, and it's name means "cooked cream"
What is Panna Cotta? It's not a custard, and it doesn't taste like or resemble gelatin, though it's made with gelatin. It's more like a cross between a firm mousse and a custard without eggs. It's sinfully rich and silky and often topped with fruit
Old-fashioned Southern etiquette requires you to do this when an elder enters the room
What is get up? Southern etiquette is a little more involved than standard etiquette. If someone drops by, you must offer them something to eat and drink. It doesn't have to be much, but it must be something. And you must act as if it's nothing "I just picked up some fresh strawberries. May I offer you some?"
November is derived from the Latin word Novem, which means this number.
What is nine? November is now the 11th month of the year but it wasn't always. Under the original Roman calendar. There was no January or February. Which made November the 9th month.
Origin country of the first woman in space.
What is Soviet Union (not Russia?) In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova orbited Earth for three days.
THis shade of pink is also the name of a plant with exquisite, delicate petals
What is Fuchsia? It's a very bright purplish pink color used in home furnishings as well as in fashion. It dates to the 16th century, when the fuchsia plant was discovered in Central America