Lawn and Garden
This popular garden plant belongs to the mint family and is often used to make pesto.
What is basil?
When a writer uses another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to the original author, the writer can be accused of this infraction.
What is plagiarism? The concept is simple—don’t borrow words and ideas without giving proper credit. The application, however, is not that simple due to the “fair use” concept. Stanford University defines fair use as “any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and ‘transformative’ purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.” The fine line between fair use and plagiarism has never been defined clearly.
This was the worst economic downturn in U.S. history.
What is the Great Depression? It started in 1929 with the stock market crash and bank runs and lasted an entire decade. It was marked by 25 percent unemployment, soup kitchens, and shantytowns known as Hoovervilles.
We grew up on this snack, packaged in small boxes featuring circus characters.
What are animal crackers? Fun fact: In Nabisco’s Barnum’s Animal Crackers, the monkey is the only animal cracker that is wearing clothes.
This timeless film stars Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly and George Peppard as Paul Varjak in a cat-and-mouse romance.
What is Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Hepburn earned $750,000 for the film, making her the highest-paid actress for a movie at the time.
This plant is one of the fastest-growing plants with a woody stem.
What is bamboo? It can grow up to 35 inches in a single day.
This author wrote Pride and Prejudice.
Who is Jane Austen?
Memorial Day is a solemn holiday that commemorates these brave people.
Who are those who died in service to their country? Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day.
She is known for her marvelous talent and as Liza Minelli’s mother.
Who is Judy Garland? Garland will forever be remembered for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, a blast from the past that is a perennial must-watch movie.
Free-spirited Corie (Jane Fonda) and stuffed-shirt Paul (Robert Redford) are newlyweds in this 1967 film.
What is Barefoot in the Park? After a glorious honeymoon at the famed Plaza Hotel, they navigate the reality of New York City life in a tiny fifth-floor walk-up apartment with an array of eccentric neighbors.
This country suffered from “tulip mania” during the 1600s.
What is the Netherlands? During this speculative craze, tulip bulbs traded like today’s futures rather than physical commodities. People invested, often with vouchers (IOUs), while the bulbs were still in the ground, receiving only a promissory note in return. In 1637, the bubble burst.
In 1800, this library was established by an act of Congress to serve as its research arm.
What is the Library of Congress (LOC)? We the people think of the LOC as the national library, and in addition to funding it, we can tour the library in person or take a virtual tour on the internet and wander through the online collections.
This general served as a U.S. president in the latter half of the 20th century.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower? He was a commanding general during World War II in the European theater, and he warned against “the military-industrial complex.”
He recorded the 1966 hit “Strangers in the Night.”
Who is Frank Sinatra? When the song reached No. 1 on the charts, it knocked the Beatles’ “Paperback Writer” from its lofty position.
This romantic thriller starring Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert and Cary Grant as Peter Joshua is set in Paris and adds a who-dunnit aspect with an astounding twist ending.
What is Charade? The opening scene finds Regina vacationing in the French Alps, shortly before returning to the apartment in Paris she shares with her husband. Only, the apartment has been emptied of all its belongings—including her husband.
Grass is green because of this pigment.
What is chlorophyll? Chlorophyll absorbs mostly blue and red light while reflecting green light, which is why plants appear green.
The bookshelves in a library are sometimes known as this, though they’re not piled on top of each other.
What are the stacks? Stacks not only refers to the area where the bookshelves are located but also to the bookshelves themselves.
These two federal holidays salute our members of the armed forces.
What are Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day honors the sacrifices of the fallen. Veterans Day celebrates all who have served the country. It was originally called Armistice Day to honor the veterans of World War I.
This company popularized the disposable diaper on a mass scale, especially in the United States.
What is Pampers? One early brand of disposable diapers came from England in the 1930s. Called “Destroyable Babies Napkins,” they were used in hospitals but never marketed to the general public.
That Touch of [This] pairs Cary Grant as Philip Shayne with Doris Day as Cathy Timberlake.
What is Mink? The plot is the classic “young woman falls for a wealthy businessman” motif. It follows the predictable path of the man wanting an affair while the woman wants marriage.
This popular backyard fruit has about 200 seeds on the outside.
What is the strawberry? The strawberry belongs to the rose family, and it’s the only fruit with seeds on the outside. There is some evidence that strawberries can help prevent macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis, and with only about 55 calories per cup, they are the perfect guilt-free treat.
This founding father established the first lending library in the nation.
Who is Ben Franklin? In 1731, Franklin established America’s first lending library in Philadelphia, known as the Library Company of Philadelphia. His company was a subscription-based service with 50 founding shareholders who paid 40 shillings apiece. You can still purchase shares today.
Abe Lincoln was born in this state.
What is Kentucky? Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, was also born in Kentucky.
This classic toy, introduced in 1959, became one of the world’s most famous dolls.
What is Barbie?
Doris Day and James Garner play Beverly and Dr. Gerald Boyer in this wacky rom-com about a married couple whose life is turned upside down when she becomes a spokesperson for a soap company.
What is The Thrill of It All? Chaos almost rips their marriage apart until an unlikely intervention occurs.