Famous Lefties
Known as "The Sultan of Swat" and with the nickname of "The Bambino", this slugger may be considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Who was George "Babe" Ruth Jr.?
(Red Sox, career record of 714 home runs)
It comes from this muscle that does virtually nothing.
What is the tenderloin?
(The filet comes from the ultra-tender tail end)
This colored liquid or paste is used for this writing.
What is ink?
The prosecco wine is made with the Glera grape variety from this country.
What is Italy?
(Prosecco originated in the Veneto region)
BWF has a long history of this.
What is "innovation and impact"?
At 19 months of age, she lost her sight and hearing. With the help of a special teacher, she grew up to earn a college degree from Radcliffe and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.
Who was Helen Keller?
(She was also friend with Mark Twain)
In French, this word means "cute" or "dainty".
What is "mignon"?
World Calligraphy Day is observed on this specific date of the year.
What is the 2nd Wednesday of August?
Prosecco is similar to this other wine.
What is "Champagne"?
(French sparkling wine from the region of Champagne in France, made in the traditional method of "methode champenoise")
In this year, the three founders Flessner, Bentz, and Whaley took action on their vision.
What is 1983?
He grew up poor and self-taught guitar at 16 by flipping the right-handed instrument and playing it upside down. His rise to fame included setting his guitar on fire onstage.
Who was Jimi Hendrix?
(Burned guitar twice: March 1967 at the Astoria Theatre in London, England and at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967)
This is the common thickness of the cut.
What is "1 inch to 2 inch" thick?
(Cooked in high heat by either grilling, pan-frying, broiling, or roasting)
The first ink was made by burning roots of a plant by the people of this country.
What is Egypt?
(Roots of the papyrus plant was mixed with gum derived from acacia or cherry, in 3rd Millennium B.C.)
This term indicates that the Prosecco is sparkling - it has bubbles and effervescence, which makes it a lively and refreshing drink.
What is "spumante" ?
BWF launched its first 1 billion dollar campaign in this year
What is 2000?
He dominated the tennis circuit in the 1970s and was the first male player to win over 100 single titles including 9 grand slams. He was also known for his rude and rebellious attitude, particularly for lashing out at line judges and even crowds when calls didn't go his way.
Who was Jimmy Connors?
(Played his last professional match in 1996 with final record of 1274 wins and 282 losses.)
The number of calories in an 8-oz grilled filet mignon.
What is 405?
The Italic script, characterized by its flowing and slanted letterforms, was popularized during this Italian era.
What is the (Italian) Renaissance?
(CTRL + I on your keyboard gets you the italic font)
This term describes a Prosecco that has a high level of sweetness.
What is "Demi-sec"?
(From French: "half-dry" or "medium-sweet". Prosecco has a noticeable level of sweetness that is less dry than the Brut, Extra Dry, or Dry varieties)
In 2004, this person joined BWF and launched the first analytics consulting practice in fundraising.
Who is Josh Birkholz?
This Dutch artist, born in 1898, frequently used geometrical symmetry in his art. His woodcarvings also prominently depicted insects, birds, and lizards interlocking like a puzzle. His most famous lithograph was called "Relativity".
Who was MC Escher
(Also famous work: "Ascending and Descending" staircase, which plays on perspective and gravity)
"Filet Mignon" was originally used by this American writer in this 1906 book "The Four Million".
Who was O. Henry?
(The name of the steak was used several times and represented the symbol of luxury dish and romance)
The Greek words "kalyos" and "graphein" describe the word calligraphy
What is "beautiful writing"?
This famous cocktail is often made with Prosecco.
What is "Bellini"?
(Classic Italian cocktail originated in Venice, typically made with Prosecco and peach puree)
Mark Marshall released this book in 2023 to provide an expansive look into fundraising.
What is "Modern Campaign Planning: Insights & Impact"?