Famous Firsts
This U.S. state was the first to join the Union after the original 13 colonies.
Delaware
This country is famous for its crêpes, a thin pancake often served with sweet or savory fillings.
France
This New York landmark was a gift from France in 1886.
The Statue of Liberty
This boy wizard received his Hogwarts acceptance letter on his 11th birthday.
Harry Potter
This half-horse, half-human creature appears in Greek mythology.
Centaur
This company introduced the first mass-produced automobile in 1908.
The national dish of Spain, this saffron-infused rice dish is often cooked with seafood or chicken.
Paella
This iconic structure in Rome once hosted gladiator battles and public spectacles.
The Colosseum
This grouchy character in Dr. Seuss's classic tale had a heart "two sizes too small."
The Grinch
This fire-breathing dragon guarded a golden treasure in The Hobbit.
Smaug
She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Amelia Earhart
This Korean side dish is made from fermented vegetables, most commonly cabbage.
Kimchi
This Egyptian structure is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
This detective is famous for saying, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
Sherlock Holmes
This winged horse sprung from the blood of Medusa in Greek mythology.
Pegasus
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication in the 15th century.
The printing press
The traditional Greek salad features this salty, crumbly cheese.
Feta
This Great Wall stretches across much of northern China.
The Great Wall of China
This adventurous young girl falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world in Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
Alice
This legendary creature, often associated with Scotland, is rumored to live in a deep freshwater lake.
The Loch Ness Monster
This is the first country to grant women the right to vote.
New Zealand
This Ethiopian dish is a sourdough flatbread made from teff flour.
Injera
This Indian mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
The Taj Mahal
This tragic Shakespearean prince struggles with "to be or not to be."
Hamlet
This bird from ancient Arabian and Greek mythology is said to cyclically regenerate by rising from its own ashes.
The Phoenix