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This serious allergic reaction causes swelling, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure, and requires immediate treatment with epinephrine.
What is anaphylaxis?
The U.S. postal service began in 1775, with this historical figure as its first Postmaster General.
Who is Ben Franklin?
This figure, considered the first pope of the Catholic Church, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is often depicted holding the keys to heaven.
Who is Saint Peter?
This holiday, celebrated in midwinter by many African American communities, involves lighting candles on a kinara and honoring principles like unity and self-determination.
What is Kwanzaa?
Why was the math book sad?
Because it had too many problems.
This condition occurs when someone’s blood sugar level drops too low, leading to symptoms like dizziness, sweating, and confusion.
What is hypoglycemia?
This service, often used for legal or official documents, ensures that the recipient is aware of the delivery by requiring a signed receipt.
What is certified mail?
This religion, the largest in the world, is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
What is Buddhism?
This horned, half-goat, half-demon figure from European folklore is said to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season, often appearing alongside Saint Nicholas.
Who is Krampus?
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field.
This is the medical term for a bruise, where blood vessels under the skin are broken but the skin remains intact.
What is a contusion?
This courier company, which is known for its international shipping services, operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide.
What is DHL?
This ancient symbol was used in Ancient Egyptian religion and represents life and immortality.
What is the ankh?
This is the Hebrew word for the festival of Hanukkah, meaning "dedication," which refers to the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Chanukah/Chanukkah?
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.
When performing CPR on an adult, this technique involves pushing hard and fast at a rate of at least this many compressions per minute.
What is 100-120 compressions per minute?
This ancient civilization is credited with developing one of the first known mailing systems, using runners to deliver messages across their vast empire.
What is the Inca Empire?
In Jainism, this concept refers to the practice of non-violence in thought, speech, and action toward all living beings.
What is Ahimsa?
This ancient Roman festival, celebrated around the winter solstice, included feasting and the exchange of gifts.
What is Saturnalia?
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
What is an alligator joke?
This type of pain or discomfort, typically experienced in the chest, can sometimes radiate to the arm, neck, jaw, or back and may signal a heart attack.
What is angina?
In 1847, the first postage stamps were issued by this country, marking a significant milestone in the history of mail delivery.
What is the United Kingdom?
This religious text, associated with the ancient Zoroastrian religion, contains teachings and hymns attributed to the prophet Zoroaster.
What is the Avesta?
The ancient Celtic holiday of this name celebrates the winter solstice, when the Oak King triumphs over the Holly King and the days begin to lengthen again.
What is Yuletide?
Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work.