Phobias
What is Aquaphobia?
Fear of water
Someone with aquaphobia may have extreme fear or anxiety when thinking about or seeing water. They may avoid going places near water, such as swimming pools or lakes. In severe cases, people may stop showering, bathing or using water from the sink to wash their face or brush their teeth.
_____'s Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, widely beloved British children’s book by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. With its fantastical tales and riddles, it became one of the most popular works of English-language fiction. It was notably illustrated by British artist John Tenniel. By the end of the 19th century, Alice (taking the two volumes together) had become the most popular children’s book in England, and within two more decades it was among the most popular storybooks in the world. It inspired numerous films, theatrical performances, and ballets as well as countless works of scholarly analysis.
With four strings, a peg-box, finger-board, chin rest, and a bridge, this string instrument is will often take center stage in an orchestra
Violin
The violin, while being a well loved and impressive instrument, dates back to the 1500s and has a fascinating history. The Violin has a long history, but its elegant shape and design is credited to Andrea Amati, who is thought to be the founding father of violin luthiers. His work dates back to the 1500’s and defined violin craftsmanship, and went on to influence the designs of celebrated luthier, Antonio Stradivari. The word ‘violin’ originates from the Latin word, ‘vitula’, which translates into ‘calf’ or cow. This may have referred to the fact that it was dried animal guts (sheep and cow) that were used to create the strings of the instrument.
This fruit was mistakenly labelled as a vegetable in the 1890s for taxation purposes.
Tomato
Fruits and vegetables differ in one major botanical way. A fruit is technically the seed-bearing structure of a plant — and a vegetable can be virtually any part of the plant we eat. At the time of the court case in question, Nix v. Hedden, fruits and vegetables differed in another big way, as well: Imported vegetables were slapped with a 10-percent tariff upon their arrival in the United States, and imported fruits were not.
Famous for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and a sprawling metropolis of Classical architecture. But the city is known for more than its ancient history: it is home to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, incredible food, gardens and art, and a world famous film industry.
Rome, Italy
What is Vaccinophobia?
Fear of vaccines
Someone suffering from vaccinophobia may find themselves avoiding that which they fear. They may take this to the extreme by ensuring that they cannot be exposed to vaccinations in any way. For example, someone with this condition may refuse to get a vaccination, regardless of how beneficial it would be for them to do so. Such excessive worry and irrational thinking is likely to be one of the main causes of their mental anguish.
____-the-Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie The Pooh is a famous and much-loved character that Disney has showcased for over 50 years. The character has appeared in books and movies alongside his famous friends, such as Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, and Christopher Robin. The books, originally written by A. A. Milne, tell of the bear’s adventures. The character of Winnie The Pooh was based on a real-life bear. The bear was called Winnie as it came from Winnipeg in Canada after being donated by a Canadian soldier who was drafted for service in Europe during World War I.
This musical instrument is played by pressing it against the side of your face and blowing into the main hole. The other smaller holes on its body can be pressed down on with your fingers to achieve different notes. What is it?
Flute
When many people think of flutes, they think of a transverse flute, which is typically used in bands and orchestras. The flute has been a part of history for thousands of years and has evolved over that time into the instrument that is often seen today. A musician who plays the flute can be referred to as a flute player, a flautist, a flutist, or, less commonly, a fluter. Flutes have been made out of lots of different materials throughout history including: bone, wood, glass, ivory, plastic, resin, brass, nickel silver, silver, gold and platinum.
What vegetable can occasionally be used for its hallucinogenic and psychedelic properties?
Mushrooms
Psilocybin, which is the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, has been in use for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples of the Americas; in fact, the Aztec called these mushrooms teonanacatl, or “flesh of the gods”. Nowadays, researchers and doctors have renewed their interest in psychedelic substances such as psilocybin because these substances have been found to be effective in the treatment of several challenging behavioral and mental issues like repressed memories, depression or severe headaches.
This Swiss capital lies on the Aare River. It is the fourth largest city in Switzerland. It is located in the western part of Switzerland.
Bern, Switzerland
What is Ornithophobia?
Fear of birds
People who have ornithophobia have an extreme fear of birds. They may worry that birds will attack them and feel as though they’re in danger when they see birds. The number of people with ornithophobia may have increased in the 1960s after the release of the Alfred Hitchcock movie, "The Birds." In the movie, flocks of vicious birds (mostly crows and seagulls) attack the residents of a small beach town. The Edgar Allen Poe poem, "The Raven," also portrays crows as scary. Crows are often made out to be bad or frightening. In fact, a group of crows is called a murder.
To Kill a ________
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird, novel by American author Harper Lee, published in 1960. Enormously popular, it was translated into some 40 languages, sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, and is one of the most-assigned novels in American schools. In 1961 it won a Pulitzer Prize. The novel was praised for its sensitive treatment of a child’s awakening to racism and prejudice in the American South.
Associated with bluegrass, folk, and country music, this instrument is typically fitted with four or five strings, but there are other models that use as many as six.
Banjo
The four-, five-, six- stringed instrument that we call a “banjo” today has a fascinating history tracing back to as early as the 1600s, while precursors to the banjo appeared in West Africa long before it was in use in America. The first definitive description of an early banjo is from a 1687 journal entry by Sir Hans Sloane, an English physician visiting Jamaica, who called this Afro-Caribbean instrument a “strum strump”.
What is the most produced and consumed vegetable in the United States?
Potatoes
Potatoes are the most produced vegetable in the United States followed by tomatoes, onions, sweet corn and lettuce. The United States produced more than 42 billion pounds of potatoes in 2020.
This East Asian city of 10 million hosted the 1988 summer Olympics.
Seoul, South Korea
What is Entomophobia?
Fear of bugs and insects
People with entomophobia have a fear of insects. Someone with entomophobia may have extreme anxiety or fear when seeing or thinking about insects. They may avoid walking or exercising outside and may stay away from outdoor events. Some people may stop leaving their house to reduce their chances of seeing insects. Entomophobia is also known by other names. You might hear this phobia called: Acarophobia, Insectophobia.
Of ___ and Men
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men, novella by John Steinbeck, published in 1937. The tragic story, given poignancy by its objective narrative, is about the complex bond between two migrant labourers. The book was adapted by Steinbeck into a three-act play (produced 1937). It was adapted for television three times, including a Turkish-language version, and for motion pictures twice (1939 and 1992).
Typically used for jazz music, this instrument will rarely find its way onto the symphonic stage.
Saxophone
The saxophone is the only instrument in wide use today that was invented by a single individual — a musical instrument designer named Adolphe Sax, hence the name saxophone. Sax was born in Belgium in 1814. He was a versatile musician who could play many wind instruments and he set out to create one that would not only embody the soloistic and lyrical nature of a woodwind but also be better heard among brass instruments. In 1846, his invention, the saxophone, was patented in Paris.
What vegetable has more Vitamin C than oranges?
Bell peppers
Green, red and yellow bell peppers, also known as capsicum, are loaded with health benefits and are richer in vitamin C as compared to oranges. The yellow and red ones have more vitamin C than the green bell peppers.
We Doff our caps to this metropolis, the oldest of Morocco's 4 imperial cities. It is famous for being home to the world's oldest university. It was an ancient walled city, which many compare to the walled city of Jerusalem.
Fez or Fes, Morocco.
What is Phasmophobia?
Fear of ghosts
Phasmophobia is an intense fear of ghosts. For people with a ghost phobia, the mere mention of supernatural things — ghosts, witches, vampires — can be enough to evoke the irrational fear. People with a phobia of ghosts frequently report sensing a presence when they’re alone. Tiny noises turn into proof positive that their fears are founded. They may even get the distinct impression that they’re being watched or are moments away from a confrontation with a supernatural being.
Lord of the ____
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies, novel by William Golding, published in 1954. The book explores the dark side of human nature and stresses the importance of reason and intelligence as tools for dealing with the chaos of existence. In the novel, children are evacuated from Britain because of a nuclear war. One airplane, with adults and prep-school boys as passengers, crashes on an uninhabited island, and all the adults are killed. As the boys fashion their own society, their attempts at establishing a social order gradually devolve into savagery. Finally abandoning all moral constraints, the boys commit murder before they are rescued and returned to civilization.
This large wind instrument is used for cultural music by the indigenous people of Australia
Didgeridoo
One of the most fascinating instruments out there, the didgeridoo can quickly grab the attention of an entire room. It looks pretty much like a big, long, wooden pipe, and it’s played by vibrating your lips against it to make a droning sound. The first thing to know about the didgeridoo is that it was first played by the aboriginal peoples of northern Australia. What’s even more intriguing is that this instrument dates back 40,000 years ago. Back then, the people stumbled upon large eucalyptus branches that had fallen and been naturally hollowed out by termites.
Which vegetable has been known to be preventative to colon cancer? (Hint: it appears to be a distant relative to broccoli)
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C which is good for skin, healing, and gum health. It is a cruciferous vegetable which helps prevent colon cancer.
Cauliflower is high in fiber and water. Both are important for preventing constipation, maintaining a healthy digestive tract, and lowering the risk of colon cancer. Studies have shown that dietary fiber may also help regulate the immune system and inflammation. As a result, it could help decrease the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.
This beautiful city in the South of France has been a popular tourist destinations accredited to its picturesque architecture and beaches. It has also been reported to have around 330 days of sunshine.
Nice, France