France
This is the famous structure, located in Paris, that was built to be one of the main attractions of the Paris World's Fair in 1889.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
Created by Gustave Eiffel, the tower quickly gained global notoriety because it was the tallest structure in the world at the time it was built. It welcomes over seven million visitors each year
1941. He was the president when Japan bombed the U.S. Naval station at Pearl Harbor
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
FDR was related to 11 U.S. presidents, including his fifth cousin, Theodore Roosevelt. His wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, was also his fifth cousin once removed. In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt's maiden name is Roosevelt.
Christmas falls on this date every year.
What is December 25th?
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th in many Eastern Orthodox traditions—such as Russian and Serbian.
This liquid metal was traditionally used in thermometers to help us gauge temperature.
What is Mercury?
Due to its toxicity, mercury has largely been replaced with either colored alcohol or digital thermometers
4 letters: Clean
What is Tidy?
Slang for the word tidy, especially in British slang, tidy can also mean a large amount(as in 'he made a tidy profit')
January 3, 1959 - This state was admitted as the 49th U.S. state with a land mass almost one-fifth the size of the other 48 states together.
What is Alaska?
Often called "Seward's Folly" due to skepticism, the deal secured 586,000 square miles (twice the size of Texas) at less than two cents per acre, ultimately proving to be a highly profitable, strategic acquisition.
Bordeaux, Merlot, and Pinot Noir are all types of this beverage that France is renowned for.
What is Wine?
France accounts for 16 percent of the worlds total wine production, producing over 3,000 different wines across two million acres of vineyards. The country produces between seven and eight billion bottles of wine a year
1945. He was the president when the united states dropped the atomic bombs on Japan
Who is Harry S. Truman?
Truman was a skilled pianist who once considered a career in music.
Mother's Day occurs during this month.
What is May?
It's the busiest day for restaurants and among the top days for flower purchases, with about a quarter of all annual flowers sold for it.
The song "Tomorrow" was featured in this musical about a red headed orphan girl.
What is Annie?
Annie opened on Broadway in 1977. The story takes place in New York City in 1933.
4 letters: Opposite of short
What is Tall?
Tallness in literature often signifies power, dominance, or being "impressive".
On January 17th, 1942 this former heavy weight boxer, with the birth name of Cassius Clay, was born.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
By 22, Ali was the world heavyweight champion, defeating the reigning champion Sonny Liston. It was in this fight that Clay famously promised to “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee”.
This is the name for the very thin, pancake-style food that is typically served in a sweet or savory style.
What are Crepes?
Legend says the first crepe was made by a housewife in 13th century Brittany who dropped porridge on a hot cooking stone, transforming it into a thin pancake.
1973. He was the president during the 1973 OPEC oil embargo.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
In 1952, then-Lieutenant Carter helped disassemble a damaged nuclear reactor in Canada after a partial meltdown, working under high radiation levels.
This is usually a very important occasion to celebrate for married couples.
What is an Anniversary?
The tradition of celebrating wedding anniversaries originated in the Holy Roman Empire, where wives received silver wreaths on their 25th anniversary and gold on their 50th.
if a Spanish dish is served "con queso", it means this.
What is With cheese or cheese has been added?
The most popular cheeses in Mexican food are Queso Fresco (a mild, crumbly fresh cheese for toppings), Queso Oaxaca (a stringy, Mozzarella-like melting cheese), and Queso Cotija (a dry, salty, Parmesan-like topping)
5 letters: Strong and durable
What is Tough?
It describes resilient materials (tough fabric), difficult tasks (tough exam), strong people (tough cop), or even something hard to chew (tough meat).
On January 28th, 1986, this space shuttle tragically exploded just 73 seconds after lift off.
What is the Space Shuttle Challenger?
Engineers warned that the cold morning temperatures were too cold for the rubber O-rings, but NASA management proceeded with the launch anyway.
This is the name of the famous bicycle race that occurs primarily in France every July.
What is the Tour de France?
Created in 1903, the Tour de France is the worlds most prestigious cycling event. Teams of cyclists from all over the world travel roughly 3,500 kilometers over three weeks every July for the race.
1970. He was president during the first observance of Earth Day
Who is Richard Nixon?
This observance led to the creation of the EPA and OSHA, as well as the Clean Air and Water Acts.
Labor Day, Memorial Day and MLK day always falls on this day of the week.
What is Monday?
MLK Day, Labor Day, and Memorial Day are held on Mondays to create 3-day weekends for federal employees and the public, enacted through the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 (effective 1971). This legislation aimed to minimize midweek disruptions, promote travel, and standardize observances.
This Looney Tunes cartoon character is the archenemy of Bugs Bunny
Who is Elmer Fudd?
The character is a hunter whose goal is to hunt Bugs Bunny. He has a slight speech impediment and always pronounces his Rs as Ws.
8 Letters: a long sled with a curved-up front
What is a Toboggan?
The word toboggan comes from Algonquian languages for a flat, runnerless sled, and was adopted by French-Canadians. Later the English adopted the word from the French.
January 27th, 1973, The Paris Peace Accords marked the ending of U.S. involvement in this war.
What is The Vietnam War?
The U.S. agreed to remove all remaining troops within 60 days thus ending the longest war in American history.
This is the name of the famous French designer known for the iconic interlocking "LV" monogram that can be seen on his company's luxury handbags.
Who is Louis Vuitton?
Vuitton started his career as a skilled craftsman making travel trunks for the wife of Napoleon III. He opened his first shop at 33.
2001. He was president during the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington DC
Who is George W. Bush?
He owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before becoming president.
This is the most celebrated holiday in the world
What is New Years Eve/New Years Day?
The New years holiday is marked globally by unique superstitions like eating 12 grapes in Spain, wearing red underwear in Italy, and the iconic Times Square ball drop.
This is the main function of red blood cells
What is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Red blood cells travel through arteries to deliver this oxygen to every tissue and organ. Tissues release carbon dioxide as a byproduct, which the red blood cells then pick up. Then, the red blood cells carry the carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be breathed out
8 Letters: Calm or peaceful
What is Tranquil?
It stems from the Latin tranquillus, meaning "calm, quiet, still," linking it to stillness and the absence of disturbance.
January 8, 1982, this telecommunications giant was broken up as the result of an antitrust suit.
What is AT&T(Or Bell System)?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit in 1974 under the Sherman Antitrust Act, leading to a 1982 settlement that mandated the breakup. It resulted in markets opening to rivals like MCI and Sprint, significantly lowering long-distance costs.
Located in Paris, this is the name of the museum where Mona Lisa is housed.
What is the Louvre?
Known as the worlds most-visited museum, the Louvre opened its gallery doors in August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings. Today, the museum houses an estimated 380,000 objects and 35,000 works of art.
1929. He was the president during the Black Tuesday stock market crash and took a lot of blame for the great depression
Who is Herbert Hoover?
Hoover was orphaned at age 9, he was raised by relatives and became a world-traveling mining engineer before entering politics.
St. Patricks Day is always celebrated on this date in March.
What is March 17th?
Before green became associated with Irish independence in the late 18th century, "St. Patrick's Blue" was the color of the day. Until 1970, St. Patrick's Day was a religious, non-drinking holiday in Ireland, and pubs were closed.
This is the main ingredient in hummus
What are Chickpeas?
The word hummus is Arabic in origin and means “chickpeas.”
11 letters: Clear or see-through
What is Transparent?
The Latin prefix trans- means "across," "beyond," or "through," appearing in words like transport (carry across) and transparent (light shining through).
On January 1st, 1892, this immigration processing station opened in New York Harbor
What is Ellis Island?
Over 20 million people would enter the United States through Ellis Island before it was closed in 1954. An estimated 40% of current U.S. citizens can trace at least one ancestor who passed through Ellis Island.