May Facts
Celebrated on the second Sunday of May, we devote this day on these individuals, the reasons we are alive and families begin.
Mothers Day
Born on May 9th, this American singer and songwriter made his name for all of his performances in New York city. With a popular nickname, he is named one of the 100 greatest songwriters of all time. He played the first rock concert at Yankee stadium in 1990 and the final rock concert at Shea Stadium in 2008.
Billy Joel
A person responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers and beach-goers, often trained in CPR and first aid.
Lifeguard
This is known as a liquid asset used to facilitate transactions of value. In other terms, this is essential for meeting our basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing. Without this, it is impossible to obtain the things we need without this.
Money
A big part of the food world, this condiment is loved and hated by many. It's believed to be invented in 1756 by a French chef. It's typically made with oil, egg yolks and lemon juice.
Mayonaise
On May 1st, 1931, this historical landmark in NYC was officially opened to the public. This 102 story skyscraper lies in the middle of Manhattan.
Empire State Building
Born on May 16th, this American singer, actress and dancer has made a name for herself as an icon in the music industry, along with her family especially her brother. She has over 100 million records sold worldwide, but also has a career in acting with a dancing background.
Janet Jackson
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, fostering a sense of belonging support.
Community
This is a type of integrative medicine that helps reduce stress, lessen pain, and muscle tightness. Usually, a type of therapist would be there to help and work over all the major areas of your body.
Massage
One of the most common things to eat in Italy, this dish is known for the ingredients representing the Italian Flag, red, white and green. They say this dish was created in Naples as early as the 16th century.
Margherita pizza
On May 8th, 1945, this country unconditionally submitted to a defeat, resulting in the end of World War II. What country is this?
Germany
Born on May 6th, this American actor and filmmaker has a bumpy ride on his journey to stardom. Before landing his breakthrough role on the hit TV series ER, he dealt with rejections, small roles and odd jobs just to make ends meet. He has also been the face of the coffee company Nespresso since 2006.
George Clooney
This is the study of how food affects the body, promoting health and preventing disease.
Nutrition
This is a collection of musical tones that are group together as a single entity. This is one of the basic elements of music, using rhythm and notes to create a tune.
Melody
The industry for this food was started and developed in Hawaii, setting the standard for quality and taste for the rest of the world. Despite coming from a tree, they are not picked but harvested once they have fallen to the ground. The shell of this food is the hardest of all the nut shells.
Macadamia Nuts
In May 1804, these two explorers began their trip up the Missouri river. Their expedition was President Thomas Jefferson's visionary project to explore the American West.
Lewis and Clark
Born on May 30th, this American actress and singer is mostly recognized for her work in musicals. She was given the nickname Queen of Broadway, due to her roles in Rent, Wicked and her influence in Frozen.
Idina Menzel
A detailed plan for a journey, including dates, destinations, and activities, allowing for efficient and organized travel.
Itinerary
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, making distant objects appear to be shimmering or distorted, often seen in deserts.
Mirage
Pepperidge Farm introduced this cookie in 1956, an open-faced style with chocolate on top that eventually added a second layer. Additional varieties have been marketed across all grocery stores as they continue to grow in popularity.
Milano cookies
ALS awareness month
Amyotrophic Lateral Schlerosis
(water bucket challenge)
Born on May 6th, this Austrian neurologist is one of the founders of psychoanalysis, a theory of how the mind works and a method of helping people in mental distress. He brought uptake idea of the unconscious mind and element of personality.
Sigmund Freud
A person who takes dangerous risks, often for the thrill of it, demonstrating bravery and fearlessness.
Daredevil
This is known as a motivational chant, a word or sound that is repeated to aid in concentration. It can be a slogan or statement that is repeated frequently.
Mantra
Mochi