Birds of a Feather
A plastic version of this majestic pink bird is sometimes found in people’s yards.
What is a flamingo? Flamingo juveniles are not pink at all; the pink coloring comes about later and is due to their diet.
This is a term for a minor crime.
What is a misdemeanor (or petty)? Examples include shoplifting and disorderly conduct. Penalties can include jail (not prison) time of up to one year.
The most famous of the Jackson Five, he released songs like “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” and “Beat It” in his solo career.
Who is Michael Jackson? In 1984, he won the Album of the Year Grammy Award for his Thriller album.
You are eating these creatures if you enjoy escargots (ehs-car-GO) in France.
What are snails? They are technically mollusks, so despite living on land, they are classified as seafood.
When a sale item is sold out, shoppers can ask the store for one of these.
What is a rain check? If the store still issues rain checks, be sure to check the expiration date.
This type of bird is known for hammering its beak against a tree.
What is a woodpecker? A woodpecker’s tongue is wrapped around its brain for protection from the hammering, which is at a g-force that is 14 times more than what would give a human a concussion!
This is the name for deer meat.
What is venison? The term is commonly applied to deer meat, but it also applies to all game meat, including elk, moose, caribou, antelope, and pronghorn.
This Tennessean was the seventh president of the United States.
Who is Andrew Jackson? He is known for shutting down the Second Bank of the United States and returning the funds to the states.
These meatballs are covered in a cream sauce that includes heavy cream, beef broth, and flour.
What are Swedish? Some recipes incorporate brown sugar or allspice and nutmeg.
When it’s pouring rain, we often use this expression, a nod to these popular pets.
What is raining cats and dogs? The expression dates to the Victorian era, when street drainage was so poor that cats and dogs sometimes drowned in the flooded streets.
This poet’s most famous poem is about a raven.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe? Poe originally considered having the repetitive bird be a parrot but settled on a raven to match the mood of the poem.
This actress was Ronald Reagan’s first wife.
Who is Jane Wyman? Reagan was her third husband. Wyman was an award winning actress.
She stars as Sabrina Duncan in Charlie’s Angels.
Who is Kate Jackson? Jackson made her TV debut on the daytime soap opera Dark Shadows.
Walking down the street in this country, you’ll find macarons in the sidewalk patisseries.
What is France? Macarons are often confused with macaroons. The basic recipe is the same except macarons are made with finely ground almonds, while macaroons are made with sweetened coconut flakes.
Rain, rain, go away. Come again on this day.
What is another? “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day” is from a nursery rhyme that dates to the 17th century.
This type of bird can turn its head 270 degrees in both directions.
What is an owl? Owls move their head to change their view because their eyes are fixed in their eye sockets, which means they can only look straight ahead.
This country awards the Nobel Peace Prize.
What is Norway? The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards Alfred Nobel’s Peace Prize, while the Swedish Nobel Committee awards the rest of the prizes, as instructed by Alfred Nobel’s will. No one knows the exact reason Nobel singled out Norway to award the most coveted Nobel Prize.
He is an American civil rights activist and pastor.
Who is the Reverend Jesse Jackson? He founded the organizations that became the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
When you order fish and chips in England, you’ll find it served with this instead of lemon.
What is vinegar? Like lemon juice, vinegar “brightens” the dish.
Debbie Reynolds dances with Gene Kelly in this movie.
What is Singin’ in the Rain? It’s reported that Gene Kelly was very tough on Debbie Reynolds while they worked together, and Kelly was surprised she still spoke to him afterward.
This is the name of the Laysan albatross, which is famous for being the world’s oldest banded bird in the wild. She breeds exclusively on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
What is Wisdom? She is believed to be over 72 years old.
Hint: Her name is a synonym for intelligence.
There are bumps on these two keys on computer keyboards.
What are F and J? The reason is so that users can feel where to place their index fingers. This is especially helpful for touch typists who change keyboards or use multiple keyboards throughout the day. Each keyboard has different spacing, and you can tell by touch that your hands are correctly positioned.
Every August, a global economic symposium takes place in this city in Wyoming.
What is Jackson Hole? Every year since 1981, central bankers, representatives from the media, major corporations, and financial institutions, as well as academic and government representatives from around the world have planned global economic matters in Jackson Hole.
Raclette is a dish popular in this country.
What is Switzerland? It’s a melted cheese dish served with potatoes, pickles, and sometimes vegetables and charcuterie meats. Instead of dipping into the cheese as you would with fondue, the cheese is served on a plate, and you spread it on the foods served with it.
This continent receives the lowest annual precipitation.
What is Antarctica? It receives a combined total of 6.5 inches of rain and snow each year.