Hey little boy, want some candy?
Originally for adult smokers, this three letter word for a dispensable candy actually comes from the german word for peppermint – pfefferminz.
PEZ
He vehemently opposed apartheid, spent decades in prison, and later became South Africa's leader.
MANDELA
Before Jimmy Neutron, there was a program about this genius and his ambitious projects.
DEXTER
Its a wonder this is one of the more common fears, since there are 35,000 different types of them, and only a dozen or so pose a real threat to humans.
ARACHNOPHOBIA
Combine the movie titles using this 1984 american war film depicting a Soviet-led US invasion and this George Romero classic. (both were later remade)
RED DAWN OF THE DEAD
You know him as an analyst on ESPN or the NHL network, but he was a pretty decent coach too, taking the Kings to the Cup in 1993, eh.
MELROSE
These fruit chews are almost 50% vitamin C, though it isn't recommended to eat them for breakfast.
STARBURST
While running for office in 2016, U.S. Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson seemed to have never heard of the capital city of this news-worthy country.
SYRIA
It is the full name of the place the Powerpuff Girls call home
THE CITY OF TOWNSVILLE
If you are botanophobic, you are leary of plants -- especially this variation, so named as that's where they're kept.
INDOOR
After winning a huge bet, a happy person might do this before using this scoring technique often used in basketball or billiards.
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK SHOT
He was the first president of the NHL, and has an award in his name, given to the NHLs top rookie each season.
CALDER
In the last row of this U.S. political Chamber, there is a desk that is always stocked with candy.
SENATE
Hancock was the first to sign, but this man is credited as the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
JEFFERSON
Many shows featured on the channel in the early days were classic cartoons by this company/legendary duo.
HANNA BARBERA
Hitchcock mastered the horror film genre, but he himself suffered from ovophobia. The mere sound of these cracking could make him gag.
EGGS
Beatles lead guitarist meets actor who starred in the Fugitive.
GEORGE HARRISON FORD
Gordie Howe may have the most regular season games ever played. But this former NY Ranger has the most total games played all time, thanks to his playoff frequency.
MESSIER
During World War II, American soldiers were given these small individually wrapped treats in their rations because of the candy’s ability to withstand all weather conditions.
TOOTSIE ROLL
A President is essentially the Head of State, though other countries use this title for their elected leader.
PRIME MINISTER
Created in 1966 and luckily for us revamped in the 90's, he might have been the first superhero with a talk show.
SPACE GHOST
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is actually a fear of these. So whoever came up with that term wasn't very considerate.
LONG WORDS
Mash up these two 1984 songs, one by Don Henley, the other by Bryan Adams.
BOYS OF SUMMER OF 69
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS & CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
A chocolate-covered nut roll, given this supper-like name, was introduced during the Great Depression.
CHICKEN DINNER BAR
He was both the 22nd and 24th U.S. President, the only man to have been elected to non-consecutive terms.
GROVER CLEVELAND
Danny Antonucci, previously known for his adult-oriented, highly disturbing animated shorts, created this series on a dare as a show that kids could watch. It ran from 1999-2008
ED EDD & EDDY
It is the fear of dirt and germs, causing severe anxiety and excessive hand-washing.
MYSOPHOBIA
1998 Farrelly brothers comedy, if they recast Cameron Diaz role using the author of The Bride of Frankenstien.
THERES SOMETHING ABOUT MARY SHELLEY
The Islanders won from 1980-83, the rest of the decade belonged to Canada. Edmonton won four times, from 84-85, and 87-88, with Montreal winning in 86, and this team taking it all in 1989.
FLAMES