Orange
What 2 primary colors mixed together to make orange?
Yellow and red
A vehicle that “drinks” a lot of gas is often called this.
Gas guzzler
A beach’s tiny grains
Sand. Sand is the byproduct of broken-down organic and inorganic things such as rocks, dead coral, and skeletal remains of marine life.
This lock has no spring and is often a secondary lock.
What is deadbolt? The lock forces a bolt into a hardened doorframe. It cannot be picked by using a credit card to force it open, and it requires tools and knowledge to open it without a key. Some models lock and unlock only from the inside
Born October 1, 1924, this former U.S. president was a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia.
President Jimmy Carter
In the 1700s, the invention of what type of indoor heated growing structure increased orange cultivation?
Greenhouse: because oranges grow best in a warm, tropical climate, the heated greenhouse made it possible for those in colder climates to grow this fruit.
This red wagon brand is the standard for kids
Radio Flyer (or Red Flyer). On the market for more than 100 years now, the wagon was designed by an Italian immigrant from a family of Venetian cabinet makers. The design of the wagon has withstood the test of time
Similar to a pushpin, but with a flat head
What is thumbtack? Pushpins are easier to handle, and especially to remove, given their design, while thumbtacks are a bit harder to lift.
This is the term for mail the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) cannot deliver
What is dead mail? In 2022, the USPS had around 270 million pieces of dead mail.
Pommes frites is French for these
French fries
Before the 16th century, what was the English word for orange?
Yellow-red (or geoluhread) English speakers had no word for this specific color until oranges (the fruit) were introduced to Europe.
This popular “sport” vehicle looks like a cross between a station wagon and a van
SUV, or sport utility vehicle. It‘s also known as a crossover vehicle.
The name for each little corn segment
What is kernel? In most countries, corn is called maize. Each ear of corn has approximately 800 kernels.
This national park spans Tennessee and North Carolina
What is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? It’s the most visited national park and welcomes more than 11 million visitors each year
A thin pancake used in sweet and savory dishes
Crepe. While Americans celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2, France celebrates crepes and devotes that day to eating them.
On which continent did oranges originate, traveling to Europe via Portuguese traders?
Asia. Oranges originated in the region encompassing northeast India, southern China, and Vietnam. Their name derives from the Sanskrit word naranga.
This lightweight boat was originally used for hunting, is human-powered by a single, double-ended paddle, and is used for sport or leisure.
Kayak
Tiny, bright red insects that leave red, inflamed areas around the bite
Chiggers. It’s hard to see them because of their size—1/150th of an inch. At most, you might see a tiny, red dot. Chiggers are related to arachnids (spiders), and adults have eight legs. They are known to climb up plants and wait to jump onto their prey.
This slip of the tongue is said to reveal a person’s secret thoughts.
What is a Freudian slip? Freud believed that these slips revealed a person’s repressed thoughts or unconscious desires.
Classic dessert featuring sliced bananas in a sauce and flambéed at the table
Bananas Foster. New Orleans was an import hub for bananas in the early
20th century, and the dish originated at Brennan’s in the French Quarter.
Whose experiments with light and optics defined orange as one of the seven colors of the visible spectrum?
Sir Isaac Newton. This spectrum is usually abbreviated as ROY G BIV. (The rainbow)
The presidential state car goes by this nickname
The Beast is also called Cadillac One.
The ant known to deliver the worst sting
The bullet ant? The blast of pain from a bullet ant’s sting lasts between 12 and 36 hours. Ouch!
This “therapy” involves shopping for the thrill of it, out of boredom, due to an addiction, or as a reward.
What is retail therapy? The term retail therapy is often used as an excuse for shopping.
Green sauce made of basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and salt
Pesto. It can be served on pasta, chicken, and fish.