EPONYMOUS FOOD
In 1859 David Jack, a big landowner in this California town, began selling its white cheese under his name
Monterey Jack
If you're going against popular opinion, you're "swimming against" this; be careful!
The tide
War costs money, so in July 1862 what's now this federal government service came into being
IRS
The "Land of the Pharaohs
Egypt
eta-blockers are used to prevent stimulation of certain receptors & to control rhythms in this body part
Heart
John Montagu, 11th Earl of this, has opened restaurants in the U.S. bearing his yummy hereditary title
Sanbdwich
Wind causes them at the beach, but when you're "making" these, tumult follows
Waves
On July 8, 2014 in a semifinal game at the men's World Cup, Germany eliminated this host country, 7-1
Brazil
The "Land of the Inca"
Peru
To unstuff my nasal passages, please get me this type of drug (a word that's right on the non-drowsy Sudafed box)
Decongestant
These Purim pastries are named for Haman, the bad guy of the holiday
Hamantashen
Didn't use sunscreen? You could be described this way, a phrase using a color & a crustacean
Red as a lobster
Apollo 11 safely reached the Moon in July 1969, landing in this peaceful spo
Sea of Tranquility
Translated from a Maori name, the "Land of the Long White Cloud"
New Zealand
The active ingredient in products like Lotrimin for athlete's foot is an "anti-" this
Fungal
A variety of this fruit was named for Ah Bing, a Chinese orchard foreman in Oregon
Cherry
WHen news is happening now It is -------
Current
Upon reaching this valley in July 1847, Brigham Young reportedly said, "This is the right place"
Salt Lake Valley
The "Land of Genghis Khan"
Mongolia
Central nervous system depressants include tranquilizers for anxiety & these sleep inducers, from Latin for "calm"
Sedative
Salad named for Roman Emporer
Caesar
Didn't use sunscreen? You could be described this way, a phrase using a color & a crustacean
The coast is clear
On July 26, 1529, this Castile-born conquistador was appointed governor of Peru
Pizzaro
$100026
The "Land of the Khmer"
Cambodia
The track & field movie "Personal Best" includes a song about dianabol, an anabolic one of these
Steroid