The 11th Century
Around 1080, Chinese scientist Shen Kuo made the first scientific mention of one of these magnetic devices with a needle (directional)
the compass
At the 9/11 Memorial Museum, you can see part of a retaining wall and a column now covered with mementos from this complex
the World Trade Center
In an Irish tale, clever Tom captures this title magical creature who promises to bring him wealth, but deceives him instead; Lucky from Lucky Charms
a Leprechaun
In 1949, this toy company produced its first plastic brick
Lego's
ALL SAD,
Texas
Dallas
In 1040, Scottish King Duncan I was slain in battle by this man known to readers of Shakespeare and he succeeded him
Macbeth
A National Museum of Immigration at this site is housed in the original main building restored to its 1918-1924 appearance
Ellis Island
Childe Rowland, youngest son of this legendary monarch of Britain, saves his sisters & brothers from an elk king; Think "Knights of the Round Table"
(King) Arthur
debated to this day if he was a real person or not. History claims he led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries
This toy brand said, "throw it around indoors; you can't damage lamps...you can't hurt babies or old people"; comes in football, ball, and gun versions
Nerf
ROD LOAN,
Florida
Orlando
The Arabic-language "Canon of Medicine" recommends willow oil for head pain (willow, genus Salix) as in this common medicine of today; Think Bayer
aspirin
Fun house mirrors & vintage bumper cars are part of the collection celebrating this iconic amusement area in Brooklyn
Coney Island (Amusement Park)
Made famous by Walt Disney, this student uses magic while his teacher is away, leading to loads of trouble; Mickey Mouse portrayed for Disney movie Fantasia
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
This brand of toy trucks began in Minnesota in the late 1940s
Tonka
Made in Mound, Minnesota right by Lake Minnetonka, hence the name
SALVAGES,
Nevada
Las Vegas
This fortress and prison complex was begun around 1078 by William the Conqueror; located in London on the River Thames, houses the Royal Jewels
The Tower of London
Frank Lloyd Wright was in his 90s when he supervised construction of his final masterpiece, this museum in New York City
the Guggenheim
In this Folk tale, the titled barnyard trio faces off against a troll under a bridge;
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
In the 1970s you paid a $40 "adoption" for Little People dolls, the precursor to these dolls that come with birth certificates in the 1980s
Cabbage Patch Kids
DOSING CORPORALS,
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Around 1071, construction was completed on this Venetian basilica said to house the remains of a Gospel write; also the name of a Dallas College-Preparatory Day School for Boys
St. Mark's
This last name is paired with Cooper in the name of a national design museum and falls under the wing of the Smithsonian Institute
Hewitt (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)
Founded in 1896; Named for Peter Cooper & Granddaughters (Hewitt's). Only museum in U.S. devoted to historical and contemporary design. Explores 240 years of design. Located in the Andrew Carnegie Mansion (Carnegie Hall)
The opera "Rusalka" , about a water nymph who longs to be human, is partly based on this fairy tale by H.C. Andersen; also a Disney animated movie
The Little Mermaid
This wooden toy dates from 18th Century Japan; it's a versions of our classic cup-and-ball game
Kendama
Japanese version of our classic cup-and-ball game
LABOR TIME,
Maryland
Baltimore