CINCO DE MAYO
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to serve margaritas & this classic avocado dip.
guacamole
As its name suggests "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket was the first book that began "A Series of" these title happenings.
Unfortunate Events
The U.N. has designated May 20 a World Day named for these insects whose population decline has alarmed many.
bees
Perhaps to ward off vampires or other evil spirits, bulbs of this have been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians.
garlic
As slang, it sounds a lot less serious than "shoplifting" -- though your arresting officer might not agree.
five-finger discount
The first robbery of one of these occurred May 5, 1865; first the crooks derailed it.
train
This bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks is the basis for a movie and musical about the enduring love of Noah & Allie.
The Notebook
Partly to expand U.S. territory, Congress declared war on this country May 13, 1846.
Mexico
With some living more than 150 years, these slow-movers have the longest lifespan among reptiles.
tortoises
"Formula" this "cleans up after grease, grime & gusto."
409
Cinco de Mayo favorites include guacamole & this Mexican dish whose name translates to "stuffed peppers."
chiles rellenos
He wrote Dracula.
Bram Stoker
On May 21, 1934 these partners in crime attended a party at Black Lake, Louisiana; 2 days later, they were killed by the law.
Bonnie & Clyde
More than 4,500 ex-players have sued the NFL for not disclosing the long-term dangers of these brain injuries.
concussions
It's the lot number of Levi's "Original Jeans."
501
I'll be unreachable on Cinco de Mayo while celebrating Mexico's victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla against this country's army.
France
To pass the time on a rainy day in Geneva, she & her husband & friends were telling each other ghost stories; she came up with "Frankenstein"--not bad for starting your first novel at age 18.
Mary Shelley
Oliver Lewis rode Aristides to victory in the inaugural running of this horse race on May 17, 1875.
the Kentucky Derby
First hitting the streets in 2010, this company completed its 10 billionth ride in 2018.
Uber
You don't need perfect vision to ask this trucker-inspired version of the question "Where are you?"
What's your 20?
Cinco de Mayo is sometimes confused with Mexican Independence Day, which actually falls on this month.
September
HBO's "Game of Thrones" is based on a bestselling series of books by this author.
George R.R. Martin
On May 15, 1972 this largest of the Ryukyu islands was returned to Japanese control.
Okinawa
In 1881 a famous gunfight took place at the O.K. Corral in this Arizona city with a "grave" name.
Tombstone
Useful in information theory, a binary numbering system uses only these 2 digits.
1 and 0