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What type of dance is practiced on a barre?
Ballet
The theatrical dance dates back to the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century. In the earliest forms of ballet, most dancers were men. Female ballet dancers first appeared in 1681.
What was the traditional material used to make chalkboards?
Slate
Chalkboards were traditionally made using a large, smooth piece of dark-gray slate. Prior to the introduction of the chalkboard, teachers had no way to visually depict their lessons.
This was the first form of mass communication after the newspaper.
Radio
Cell phones and Bluetooth would not have been possible without the discovery that radio waves travel through space.
For the busy person who flies to destinations for work trips, this mode of commercial transportation hearkens back to a slower time.
Train travel
It’s the perfect example of “the destination is the journey.” Both Canada and the United States have transcontinental train travel.
This is the number of years in an eon.
One billion
Between millennia and eons, we have eras and periods, both of which are undefined in duration but are defined by events.
Which is a fast-paced dance that begins with a "T"
The tango.
The tango is a fast-paced ballroom dance that originated in 1880 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The main educational philosophy of the “three Rs” was emphasized in 19th-century schools. What did the three Rs stand for?
Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic.
The 3 Rs philosophy is traditionally credited to Sir William Curtis, an English politician and philanthropist. Curtis believed reading, writing, and arithmetic were the basis of education and that before moving on to more advanced subjects like history, one had to master the three Rs.
This appliance can be found in most kitchens in North America. It causes the water molecules in food to vibrate, heating them up quickly.
Microwave
In 1947, the first microwave oven cost $5,000. In today’s money, that’s roughly $69,500.
Some people want to travel to all seven of these major areas across the globe.
Continents
Some wealthy travelers might also register for space travel on SpaceX, Blue Origin, or Virgin Galactic.
What clothing is worn on your legs during dance practice?
Leotards
The first leotards were created for men. They were created by Jules Léotard, a French circus acrobat, in the 19th century.
What is the term for the document issued at the end of a grading period that details a student’s performance in their classes?
Report card
The earliest report cards can be traced back to the 1830s and ’40s as a way for teachers to control unruly students. These early report cards often detailed a student’s behavior, attendance, and academic performance.
Western Union used to be in the business of sending telegrams. Today its business is this.
Money transfer
In 1867, Western Union helped broker the sale of Alaska to the United States via its telegram services. It has been transferring money since 1871.
You can soar high above the ground in the “bucket” of one of these.
Hot-air balloon
If you like to view hot-air balloons, you can visit the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held every fall.
What type of dance would you find at a harvest festival or barn dance?
Line dancing
Line dancing. Line dancing was brought to America by European immigrants in the 1800s.
What is the name of the organization comprising parents, teachers, and school staff that is designed to promote parental participation in schools? Known as PTA
Parent-Teacher Association (aka the PTA). The Parent-Teacher Association was founded in 1897 by two mothers
A popular recent addition to cars for winter driving, these keep you cozy and can also relieve back pain.
Heated seats
The seats also increase circulation and are invaluable if you are stranded in winter and need to stay warm until help arrives.
If you run a 26.2-mile race, you are participating in this.
Marathon
If running isn’t for you, try a walkathon. Some charities, such as the March of Dimes, hold walkathons all over the country.
Which of the following is a famous ballet with a bird?
Swan Lake
Swan Lake premiered in 1877 in Moscow. Tchaikovsky was commissioned to compose the ballet in 1875.
What is the term for a list of all the subjects and topics covered in a course?
Syllabus
The purpose of a class syllabus is for teachers to communicate with their students prior to the first class. It typically includes a teacher’s expectations, what will be covered throughout the course, and deadlines for assignments.
Before we had bleach, we used this blue product, which is still widely available, to whiten laundry.
Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing
The product has been around since 1883. It’s a concentrated, bright-blue liquid that must be diluted before adding to the wash.
To expand your ability to communicate, you might study one of these.
Foreign language
There are many free language courses available online.
What dance "hop" was named for a famous aviator?
The Lindy Hop.
It was named after aviator Charles Lindbergh following his famous transatlantic flight in 1927 and became popular in the late 1920s. The dance is characterized by its lively, energetic movements.
What school subject involves the study of numbers and equations?
Mathematics
In the 1950s, the term new math was introduced by Max Beberman, who encouraged students to use the principles of mathematics to think about problems and draw conclusions. Previous generations were primarily taught mathematics by using memorization.
These ubiquitous square codes store information and are often “decoded” with a smartphone.
QR codes
They can be used to sign in to accounts or hold transcript information. They even appear on tombstones in Japan.
This dangerous activity, as we know it, dates back to France in the late 18th century and involves jumping from a very great height.
Skydiving
André-Jacques Garnerin became famous in late 18th-century France when he jumped from hot-air balloons with a parachute for show.