Odds & Ends
This long form of the word perp is used by law enforcement.
What is perpetrator? The perpetrator is the culprit, or the one who commits a crime.
Run for cover
What is to seek shelter? If you’re outdoors during a thunderstorm, you should run for cover—inside, not under a tree.
This is the most-consumed fruit in Canada.
What is the banana? Apples follow close behind
Traditionally, the Broadway curtain rose at 8 p.m. unless you were seeing one of these afternoon performances.
What is a matinee? The word originally comes from the Latin matins, meaning “morning prayers.” Today, Broadway matinees start between 1 and 3 p.m.
Name one of the zodiac signs for April.
What are Aries and Taurus? People born from April 1–20 are born under the sign of Aries. Those born the rest of the month are under the sign of Taurus.
Robin Leach gave us a glimpse into the lives of these people on his TV show.
Who are the rich and famous? Before the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Leach worked for the Daily Mail as the youngest editor when he was 18 years old. He launched his TV career on AM Los Angeles with Regis Philbin and Sarah Purcell.
Cry over spilled milk
What is to cry over past events that cannot be undone? Rather than dwelling on past events that didn’t turn out as expected, learn from mistakes, if applicable, and concentrate on the present and the future.
Quebec is the world’s top producer of this sweet breakfast condiment.
What is maple syrup? The province makes about 73 per cent of the global supply.
In the afternoon, avoid a beverage containing this so you can get a good night’s sleep.
What is caffeine? Enjoy a decaffeinated version of your favorite beverage, or help yourself to a tall, refreshing glass of lemonade.
The birthstone for April has been sold to us as “a girl’s best friend” and as being “forever.”
What is a diamond? Marilyn Monroe performed the song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
An old-fashioned word for women’s hose that indicated the material used to make them, they were rationed during World War II.
What are nylons? Nylon and silk were both rationed. Back then, hose had a dark seam running up and down the back, so women drew that line on their painted legs, giving the look of hose.
Born with a silver spoon in the mouth
What is to be born into a wealthy family? The idiom reflects the advantages of having money from birth.
Canada has 2,860 of these, twice as many as the United States
What are hockey rinks? That’s more than any other country.
Late afternoon is the time for this formal British tradition served at a table with guests seated at high-backed chairs.
What is high tea? The earlier afternoon tea is served in a less formal setting, such as comfortable seating or in the garden. Food for both includes scones, sandwiches, and small fruits and cakes.
On April 2, 1513, Juan Ponce de León was looking for this when he landed in Florida.
What is the fountain of youth? Even though he didn’t find the waters that would bring eternal youth, he did claim Florida for Spain.
The Great Sphinx at Giza, the site of the Egyptian pyramids, is a combination of these two beings.
What are lion and human? The Great Sphinx has the head of a human on the body of a lion.
Gray matter
What is the brain? The brain is comprised of gray and white matter.
A Canadian pharmacist named Marcellus Gilmore Edson invented this spreadable.
What is Peanut Butter? He patented a method to turn roasted peanuts into peanut butter in 1884.
On a bicycle built for two, you are riding in this manner.
What is tandem? Couples who want to ride a tandem bike must be synchronized, which means that the back rider must put full trust in the front rider, who has control of the bike. The front rider is called the captain; the back rider is called the stoker.
This major league sport selects its newest players in April.
What is NFL football? The event consists of a seven-round draft.
This 20th-century pope had a rose named for him.
Who is Pope John Paul II? The rose is pure white, signifying his attire.
Nepo baby
What is a baby born to a famous person? Nepo is an abbreviated form of nepotism.
This Canadian city was named after a berry
What is Saskatoon? Saskatoon berries, also known as serviceberries or juneberries, are a native North American fruit, edible, and a popular ingredient in pies, jams, and other dishes, particularly in Western Canada.
This afternoon dance originated in the early 19th century as a way for the wealthy class to socialize.
What is the tea dance? The formal ballroom dance has evolved somewhat, but each event still enforces a dress code and etiquette.
On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith founded this church.
What is the Mormon church or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? The church was founded in Fayette, New York. People outside the church often shorten the church’s name to the Mormon church because of their sacred text, the Book of Mormon.