Universal Signs & Symbols
This is the universal color of stop signs.
What is red? Several non-English speaking countries use the familiar American and Canadian stop sign. In the United States, stop signs were yellow until 1954. The red pigment used before that time faded. Did you know there are no stop signs in Paris?
These are the four seasons of the year
What are winter, spring, summer, and fall? Some astronomers believe that billions of years ago, a Mars-sized celestial object knocked into Earth and caused the axial tilt responsible for the seasonal changes.
This is Frank Sinatra’s nickname, based on a facial part
What is Ol’ Blue Eyes? Did you know he was scarred for life on his left cheek, neck, and ear from the forceps used during his birth?
A rolling stone gathers none of this.
What is moss? Historically, this proverb implied that a person who does not settle in one place will not be able to accumulate wealth or be successful. However, in recent decades its meaning has changed to express a youthful sense of freedom and adventure.
Children like to help thread this snack food into garlands to decorate Christmas trees.
What is popcorn? You can also use cranberries or alternate the two.
This is the color of overhead signs on most federal roads in North America and most of Europe.
What is green? In some places, toll roads have different colored signs. In other places, black digital signs are used.
This is the season in Australia and New Zealand on New Year’s Day
What is summer? The seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere. In Australia and New Zealand, the summer months are December, January, and February.
In this Frank Sinatra signature tune, he sings about doing things the way he wants to do them.
What is “My Way”? Paul Anka wrote the lyrics, and Sinatra said that it had become a sort of national anthem.
Try not to go barking up the wrong one of these.
What is tree? It usually means you have misunderstood something or you are looking in the wrong direction.
This thinly sliced salad ingredient helps tighten skin around the eyes.
What is cucumber? Cucumbers have antioxidant properties, and they hydrate the area around the eyes.
Caution signs, such as the sign indicating “slippery when wet,” are this color.
What is yellow? On the road, caution signs indicate road conditions, deer crossings, road work, etc.
In the United States and Canada, the longest day of the year occurs in this month.
What is June? The longest day of the year is the official beginning of summer
This Sinatra tune about a city begins with the following: Start spreading the news I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it
What is “New York, New York”? Sinatra began performing the song in 1978 at Radio City Music Hall.
Beat around this.
What is bush? You are avoiding saying something when you beat around the bush
Bees make this food, and it’s an ancient wound healer
What is honey? It was one of the first substances used for healing wounds and dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
Railroad crossings across North America are indicated by this shape.
What is X? It stands for “crossings.”
In the United States and Canada, the shortest day of the year occurs in this month.
What is December? It marks the first day of winter.
Frank Sinatra was the leader of this group, which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford.
What is the Rat Pack? Lauren Bacall named the group.
It’s like looking for a needle in this.
What is haystack? We use this expression when something is difficult to find.
This part of the egg can be applied to the face to temporarily tighten pores.
What are whites? You can add apple cider vinegar and whip the whites and vinegar together. Then freeze the concoction before applying to the skin.
When you encounter a red circle with a diagonal slash dissecting the circle and a picture inside the circle, it means this.
What is prohibited? Prohibiting road signs use no words because the photo and the slash symbol are recognized throughout the world. Businesses also use these signs (for example, “no diving” signs around pools).
Seasons are caused by Earth’s relationship to this heavenly body.
What is the sun? The roughly 23.5-degree tilt of Earth’s axis exposes the northern and southern hemispheres to fluctuating amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year.
Frank Sinatra was at one time close friends with this U.S. president.
Who is President John F. Kennedy? Sinatra even had a helipad built at his home for when the president would visit, but their friendship fell apart sometime after Kennedy took office. At that time, Sinatra reportedly took a sledgehammer to the helipad.
Extend one of these when you’ve hurt someone.
What is olive branch? The expression is used when you want to make peace.
This acidic salad dressing ingredient can be used for cleaning.
What is vinegar? Be sure to use white vinegar. Heinz makes a vinegar formulated for cleaning.