Aesop's Fables
This animal won the race in “The Tortoise and the Hare.”
What is the tortoise? The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
I’m dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
What is Hawaii? It is the only U.S. state to commercially grow coffee, though the University of Florida is now experimenting with growing it
This is New York City’s island borough.
What is Staten Island? The residents attempted to secede from New York City in 1993.
This party is typically held after a wedding.
What is a reception? The modern wedding reception emerged after World War II. Previously, the grand balls were reserved for the wealthy, while those of modest means enjoyed a celebratory tea
A daytime performance, typically in the afternoon, is called this.
What is a matinee?
These birds were used to carry messages over long distances.
What are pigeons?
It laid the golden egg.
What is a goose? The fable is “The Goose and the Golden Egg.” It’s a story about greed.
I’m dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
What is Rome (or Italy)? Rome is known as the Eternal City.
This fruit is often stuck on a wooden stick and dipped in hot caramel sauce.
What is an apple?
This party finds guests digging through lights and ornaments and stringing popcorn.
What is tree trimming? The tradition dates to the 16th century, when men would help each other carry trees to their homes.
Humans and animals who sleep during the day are called this
What is nocturnal? Owls, bats, and raccoons are examples of animals that are active at night.
This wading bird is revered for its striking pink color.
What is the flamingo? Although they are wading birds, they can fly. When they fly, you can see their black flight feathers.
This person cried wolf.
Who is the boy? The fable is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
I’m dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizzas.
What is Chicago?
In 1914, this automaker set wages at five dollars for an eight-hour day.
What is Ford? The money was not to be used for “riotous living,” as defined by Henry Ford.
This party christens a new domicile.
What is housewarming? This celebration dates to medieval times, when guests came calling with firewood to keep the house warm.
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s this time in London.
What is 5:00 p.m.? London is usually five hours ahead of New York.
The increase in this is what signals to birds that it’s time to migrate north.
What is daylight? Certain hormones are triggered by increased light in the spring
The ant worked all summer to store food, while this insect sang, danced, and played his violin instead of gathering his winter sustenance.
What is the grasshopper? The tale is “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and the moral is to get work done before playing.
I’m dreaming of snorkeling off the coast of this, the smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is St. John? The island is full of pirate lore. Locals often cite tales of Bluebeard and Captain Kidd’s hidden treasures.
In the popular 1960s tune “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel, the lyrics ask this person, “Where have you gone?”
Who is Joe DiMaggio? The song is featured in the 1967 film The Graduate with Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman.
This party is held after a betrothal.
What is an engagement party?
Depending on this natural satellite’s cycle, it can be visible from Earth in the morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
What is the moon?
This flightless bird is found in New Zealand.
What is a kiwi? They are an endangered species, with only five percent of chicks surviving to adulthood.
These animals wanted a king.
What are frogs? “The Frogs Asking for a King” is a tale about a leaderless group of frogs who wanted a king, and the moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for.
I’m dreaming of visiting this world-famous Spanish party island
What is Ibiza? It’s known as the party capital of Europe thanks to its abundance of nightlife—music and dance galore, and the largest nightclub in the world.
“The Commodore” refers to this early industrialist.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
Unidentifiable people attend this party.
What is a masquerade?
This invention is linked to a sharp rise in people reporting that they dream in color.
What is color television? In earlier studies before color television debuted, more people reported dreaming in black and white.
Some of the population of this five-letter bird doesn’t migrate; they remain in North America due to their ability to handle colder temperatures.
What is the robin? The urge to migrate is based on winter temperatures and food availability.
The fable about a fox and this animal addresses the idea that familiarity breeds contempt.
What is the lion? “The Fox and the Lion” is a story that contrasts bashfulness and impudence.
I’m dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
What is Geneva? In summer, the city hosts sunrise music concerts starting at 6:00 a.m. and an open-air cinema at night. As a visitor, you can ride public transport free of charge for the duration of your trip.
Morganite is a rose-colored gemstone, first discovered in Madagascar and later named for the American financier.
Who is J. P. Morgan? He was a gem aficionado in addition to being a banker
This party to celebrate a baby comes months before the shower.
What is a gender reveal?
If you live in this area, you will experience equal days and nights throughout the year.
What is the equator? The closer you are to the equator, the closer you are to 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime.
The emperor and king varieties of this bird lay only one egg during each breeding season.
What is the penguin? Other penguins lay two eggs each breeding season.