Famous Firsts
He made the first phone call on March 10, 1876.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell? He said to his assistant in the
next room, “Mr. Watson, come here.”
Fairy tale about pigs
What is “The Three Little Pigs”? The tale is a combination of stories that first appeared in print in the 1840 book The Nursery Rhymes of England.
“Stop in the Name of Love,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “My World Is Empty Without You” are all songs performed by this all-female group of singers.
Who are the Supremes? In 1967, the group was renamed Diana Ross and the Supremes and kept the name until Ross left to pursue a solo career in 1970.
These purple, white, yellow, and variegated flowers are among the first to bloom in spring.
What are crocuses? They are grown from corms, which are smaller and rounder than bulbs and layered like an onion. To everyone but horticulturists, crocuses are grown from bulbs.
Ribeye and skirt
What are steak cuts (or beef cuts)? Ribeyes are tender, marbled cuts, best panfried or grilled over dry heat, while skirt steaks are a tougher cut, best marinated in an acidic sauce and then flash-seared.
The first skyscraper was built in this American city.
What is Chicago? In 1884, the Home Insurance Building was erected. It stood 10 stories tall and was later expanded to 12 stories before being demolished in 1931.
Extremely low chance of likelihood: when pigs do this
What is fly? If you were to say, “I’m going to win the lottery,” the reply might be, “Yeah, when pigs fly!
Early hits from this blind singer include “For Once in My Life,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” and “My Cherie Amour.”
Who is Stevie Wonder? In the early days, he was billed as Little Stevie Wonder.
From the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” a “host” of these flowers are grown from bulbs. They are also the symbol for the Canadian Cancer Society.
What are golden daffodils? These large flowers with a central trumpet emerge in early spring.
Granny Smith and pink lady
What are apples? Granny Smith apples are eaten raw and often used for baking. Pink lady apples are crisp and tart with a hint of sweetness.
The first woman in space was from this country
What is the U.S.S.R./Russia? The cosmonaut (as Russian-trained astronauts are called) was Valentina Tereshkova, and she blasted off on June 16, 1963. She spent three days in space and orbited Earth 48 times.
A pig’s nose
What is a snout? Pigs have an excellent sense of smell that helps them find food in the ground.
“My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” are performed by this foursome.
Who are the Temptations? The Primes and the Distants, two Detroit bands, merged together to form the Temptations in 1961.
This Christmas favorite is grown from a giant bulb.
What is amaryllis? The amaryllis plant can live up to 75 years with proper care.
Tagliatelle and vermicelli
What is pasta? Tagliatelle comes from Northern Italy and dates to the 15th century. Vermicelli is used in soups and in seafood dishes.
They were reportedly the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Who are Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? They reached the summit on May 29, 1953.
One-word pig idiom that doubles as the word for pigpen and could be used to describe a hoarder’s environments
What is pigsty? It’s also used to mean “a dump” or “shambles.”
This man performs “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” and “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You.”
Who is Marvin Gaye? Sometimes the billing includes Tammi Terrell.
This tall, spring-blooming flower is named for a Greek goddess and is available in a huge array of colors. Its varieties include bearded, dwarf, and Dutch.
What is iris? It’s grown from a rhizome. Each bloom has three upright petals and three downward-facing petals.
Spring and egg
What are rolls? Spring rolls are thin pancake wraps from China, filled with vegetables and sometimes meat. Egg rolls are a similar, wider-Asian take on spring rolls, but they’re fried and crunchy.
The first heart transplant was performed by this doctor.
Who is Dr. Christiaan Barnard? It was performed in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 3, 1967. The patient survived for only 18 days, but this surgery laid the groundwork for future successful transplants.
Popular breed of pet pigs
What is pot-bellied? They are intelligent and demanding. Did you know the FAA used to allow them in the cabin as service animals? (Gives a whole new meaning to “When pigs fly!”) A 300-pound “support” hog went wild on a US Airways flight in 2000. Pigs, peacocks, or other exotic animals are no longer allowed in the passenger cabin. Service dogs are the only service animals allowed in the cabin free of charge.
This female artist performs “My Guy,” “The One Who Really Loves You,” and “Two Lovers.”
Who is Mary Wells? Wells performed with many of Motown’s artists without receiving billing.
This roselike spring flower is grown from a bulb.
What is ranunculus? They are also called buttercups but they bear no resemblance to daffodils. Pick a bunch of them, and they look just like a bouquet of roses.
Elephant and black
What is garlic? Elephant garlic has a milder flavor than the smaller varieties, and it is not a “true” garlic; it’s a member of the leek family. Black garlic is aged garlic with a higher nutrient concentration than common garlic.