IDIOMS
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
WORD ORIGINS
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
VEGETABLES THAT ARE ACTUALLY FRUITS
100
This idiom means to initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.
"Break the ice."
100
In 1937, this aviator vanished while attempting to fly around the world. Despite extensive searches, neither her plane nor her remains have ever been found.
Amelia Earhart
100
This word for a small, cozy restaurant comes from French and originally referred to coffee.
Café.
100
The last line of this classic novel is, 'After all, tomorrow is another day.'
Gone with the Wind.
100
This fruit belongs to the legume family, and is known for its long, slender shape.
Green Bean.
200
This idiom means to give up or quit, especially after trying for a while.
"Throw in the towel."
200
For centuries, there have been alleged sightings of a large creature in this Scottish lake. Despite many attempts to find conclusive evidence, the existence of this creature has never been proven.
The Loch Ness Monster
200
Originally meaning 'good news' in Greek, this word is now associated with religious texts.
Gospel.
200
'Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship,' are the last words of this iconic 1942 film.
Casablanca.
200
This fruit is a type of winter squash, but they're especially rich in Vitamin A.
Pumpkin.
300
This idiom means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept private.
"Let the cat out of the bag."
300
Numerous ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in area of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Bermuda Triangle
300
Derived from Old Norse, this word described someone who works on a farm but is now used to describe a country bumpkin.
Yokel.
300
In this 1999 sci-fi thriller, the last line is, 'Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you.'
The Matrix.
300
The Aztecs are credited with cultivating this fruit over 7,000 years ago.
Avocado.
400
This idiom means to do something difficult or unpleasant that you've been avoiding.
"Bit the bullet."
400
This prehistoric megalithic structure in England is mysterious not only for how it was built, but why.
Stonehenge
400
This word for a large social gathering comes from a Latin word meaning 'to break bread.'
Banquet.
400
In this Shakespearean tragedy, the title character says, 'The rest is silence.'
Hamlet.
400
Aubergine is the name for this common fruit in British English.
Eggplant.
500
This idiom means to work late into the night.
"Burn the midnight oil."
500
When this man hijacked a Boeing 727 along with $200,000, he proceeded to jump out of the plane with a parachute. He was never found, however, and this remains the only unsolved case in US aviation history.
D.B. Cooper
500
Coming from the Greek word for 'without blood,' this term now means a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
Anemic.
500
The last line of this iconic American novel is, 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.'
The Great Gatsby.
500
Lycopene is an antioxidant, responsible for giving this fruit its red color, is believed to have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease.
Tomato.