THINK N DRINK
What is the main LIQUOR in a margarita?
Tequila-Tequila, typically blanco or silver, forms the base of a classic margarita, along with lime juice and orange liqueur (triple sec). While traditionally 2:1:1 ratio of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice is used, some recipes include agave for sweetness.
What is the nearest planet to the sun?
Mercury the closest planet to the Sun, is the smallest in our solar system and orbits with the fastest speed. It's a rocky planet, similar to Earth, Venus, and Mars, and possesses a heavily cratered surface like the Moon.
The start of the Persian Gulf War in January 1991 was known as Operation this
What is Desert Storm?
American troops were sent overseas to Kuwait to expel Iraqi forces that had invaded their neighbor months earlier. Coalition forces drove the Iraqis back, but Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein remained in power.
In “Sing a Song of Sixpence”, what was baked in the pie?
BLACKBIRDS-The "blackbirds" were pirates who work for Blackbeard and their being "Baked in a pie" is the pirates setting up a ruse to raid a nearby ship and capture it. The pie opening and the birds singing refers to the end of the ruse and the start of the raid on the nearby ship.
What is the name of the treaty that officially ended World War II?
The Treaty of Versailles-The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 to end World War I. It was the primary treaty created by the Paris Peace Conference. The treaty required Germany to pay reparations, disarm, and give up land and colonies.
Which beer is known as “The King of Beers”?
Budweiser-1860 BUILDING AN AMERICAN ICON
Eberhard Anheuser purchases the Bavarian Brewery. In 1864, Eberhard’s son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, joins the business and the two set about building what would become Anheuser-Busch.
What is the largest known land animal?
Elephant The largest living land animal is the African bush elephant. Adult males can weigh up to 6 tons (13,200 lb) and stand up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall at the shoulder.
What was the name of the series of programs and projects President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted during the Great Depression?
Answer: The New Deal-The New Deal was a series of domestic programs, public work projects, and financial reforms and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1938, with the aim of addressing the Great Depression, which began in 1929.
In the rhyme “All Around the Mulberry Bush”, who chased the weasel?
THE MONKEY-The meaning of the song are much debated with one theory linking the origins of 'Here we go round the mulberry bush' to HMP Wakefield, where female prisoners exercised around a mulberry tree in the moonlight. Another theory is it refers to Britain's attempts to produce silk in the 18th and 19th centuries
The blonde preferred in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Who is Marilyn Monroe? In the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell play showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, respectively, as they travel to France on a transatlantic cruise, encountering various adventures and mishaps, while Lorelei seeks a wealthy husband and Dorothy courts the attention of the Olympic swim team.
Dark/Black-Guinness is a famous Irish dry stout known for its dark, ruby-red color, rich flavor, and creamy texture, a characteristic achieved through the use of nitrogen in its brewing process.
Guinness originated at the St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, in the 18TH century
What disease stems from the medieval term that means ‘bad air’?
MALARIA-Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito. Symptoms. Malaria symptoms range from very mild to severe disease and even death. Prevention. Avoiding mosquito bites and taking appropriate medications is the best way to prevent malaria.
Finish the line President Franklin D. Roosevelt said during his speech addressing the attack on Pearl Harbor: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941…”
“A date which will live in infamy”-On December 7th, also remembered as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy carried out a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet and its defending Army and Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In the nursery rhyme “Little Boy Blue”, where are the cows?
the cow's in the corn-"Little Boy Blue" is a poem by Eugene Field about the death of a child, a sentimental but beloved theme in 19th-century poetry. Contrary to popular belief, the poem is not about the death of Field's son, who died several years after its publication.
This city was destroyed in 79 CE because of Mount Vesuvius.
What is Pompeii? Pompeii, a thriving Roman city near Mount Vesuvius, was tragically destroyed in 79 CE when the volcano erupted, covering the city in ash and other volcanic debris, effectively preserving it for centuries.
In which country is Heineken beer brewed?
Netherlands-Heineken N.V., branded as The Heineken Company is a Dutch multinational brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2019, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries.
Mycology is the scientific study of what?
Fungi-Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their taxonomy, genetics, biochemical properties, and use by humans. Fungi can be a source of tinder, food, traditional medicine, as well as entheogens, poison, and infection.
What was the name of the landmark Supreme Court case that ruled the racial segregation of schools unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
What's the darkest nursery rhyme about the bubonic plague?
A Norse explorer thought to set foot on America before Christopher Columbus.
Who is Leif Erikson? Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky, was a Norse explorer who is believed to have been the first European to reach continental America, about 500 years before Christopher Columbus. He is known for discovering Vinland, a region on the eastern shores of North America. Some say he landed there after going off course while sailing back to Greenland.
What alcohol is used to make a Moscow Mule?
Vodka-The Moscow Mule is a popular cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, and is famously served in a copper mug.
The smallest bones in the body are located where?
The ear-The smallest bones in the human body are the three tiny bones in the middle ear: the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup). The stapes is the smallest of the three, and is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.
Who was the first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
Theodore Roosevelt
When the ants were marching one by one, what did the little one stop to do?
SUCK HIS THUMB-The song is said to be inspired by Gilmore's sister Annie, who longed for her fiancé, Union solider John O'Rourke, to return home safely.
It's the only continent with no active volcanoes.
What is Australia? They are rare in Australia because there are no plate boundaries on this continent. However, there are two active volcanoes located 4000 kilometres southwest of Perth in the Australian Antarctic Territory