European Capitals
What is the capital of England?
London
London exerts strong influence on its arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, health care, media, tourism, and communications, and has sometimes been called the capital of the world. The city is also home to the most 5-star hotels of any city in the world.
What does it mean if you call someone a Carrot top?
They are a redhead
Lucille Ball is a famous redhead, but she was actually a natural brunette
Once you get past the rind, the meat of this fruit is a little more than 90 percent water.
What is watermelon?
Eating watermelon is a great way for people who do not like water to rehydrate after exercise. Ripe watermelons are bursting with nutrients.
I was born during the day, but I wasn’t born on this day.
Yesterday
It’s also said, “I was born at night but not last night.” The expression is used to show that someone is not naïve. It originated around the 18th century
What is the term for the white ball on a billiard table
Cue ball.
The cue ball is struck with the cue stick to knock the other balls into the pockets on the table. In the early days of billiards, the balls were shoved rather than hit with wooden sticks called maces.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
While Madrid possesses modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace of Madrid; the Royal Theatre with its restored 1850 Opera House; the Buen Retiro Park, founded in 1631 and the 19th-century National Library building (founded in 1712) containing some of Spain's historical archives; and many national museums.
To use your noodle is to use what body part?
Your Brain
It means to think logically or rationally.
This type of grapefruit is named for a precious stone.
What is ruby (red)?
Pink and red grapefruits are sweeter than white and yellow grapefruits.
Athletes who are no longer able to compete are said to be past their what?
their prime?
Most athletes and models “age out” at a relatively young age.
How many sides does a Hexagon have?
6
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks: the Louvre received 2.8 million visitors in 2021, despite the long museum closings caused by the COVID-19 virus. Other popular tourist sites include the Gothic royal chapel of Sainte-Chapelle, the Eiffel Tower, constructed for the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889, and the Arc de Triomphe.
What does "cream of the crop" mean?
The Best
This is the fruit most often used in shortcake
What is strawberry?
The average strawberry has about 200 seeds
Age goes before this.
Beauty
Although “age before beauty” is mostly used humorously today, many still follow the time-honored tradition of allowing their elders to go ahead of them
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
It cost $5,000 per pound.
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it a major human settlement for almost three millennia and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe. In 2019, Rome was the 14th most visited city in the world, with 8.6 million tourists, the third most visited in the European Union, and the most popular tourist destination in Italy.
When the work is easy and the pay is exceptional, you’re riding the (blank) train. Also used when someone makes a killing in the stock market. Easy money.
Gravy
Those who bought Microsoft stock in the beginning and held on to it rode the gravy train to wealth.
This type of cherry and an orange slice garnish a whiskey sour.
What is maraschino?
The cherries are soaked in an Italian liquor called maraschino. It’s dyed bright red, and you can find them dyed other colors.
A senior who feels young and acts young is said to be young at (blank)
heart
Young at Heart is the title of a 1954 film and a song from its soundtrack.
In 1965, this first domed stadium that featured a new type of turfgrass—AstroTurf—opened in Houston.
What is the Astrodome?
It was also the first time a venue of this size was air-conditioned.
What is the capital of Poland?
Warsaw
The city of Warsaw hosts the Polish Academy of Sciences, National Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Warsaw, the Warsaw University of Technology, the National Museum, Zachęta Art Gallery and the Warsaw Grand Theatre, the largest of its kind in the world. The reconstructed Old Town, which represents examples of nearly every European architectural style and historical period, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
Someone who exhibits grace under pressure is said to be cool as a (blank)
What is cucumber?
This seafood with the green-black shell turns bright red after cooking.
What is lobster?
The change in color is caused by a biochemical reaction that allows the true color of the shell to appear.
There’s a saying that life begins at this age.
40
The expression comes from the book Life Begins at 40 by Walter B. Pitkin
In what organ of the body will you find the aorta?
The heart.
The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The left ventricle of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the body through the aorta.