World Disasters
On April 26, 1986, a power surge during a systems test destroyed Unit 4 of this Nuclear Power Plant. The accident released a large amount of radioactive material into the environment. Emergency crews responded, and a temporary concrete structure, the "sarcophagus," was built to contain the damaged reactor.
What is Chernobyl?
The American Cancer Society says, "Stay away from" this, "quitting... is not easy but it can be done"
What is smoking?
He says, "Some people are worth melting for"
Who is Olaf?
It's still around online:
Bed Bath & _____
What is Beyond?
You might offer someone one of these figurative pharmaceutical remedies to help them relax.
What is a chill pill?
This wiped out nearly 1/3 of Europe's population in the 14th century. It initially spread through ships on trade routes that housed diseased fleas on rats.
What is the Black Death (bubonic plague?)
In the 5 stages of grief, it comes last
What is acceptance?
A pampered and glamorous London heiress and fashion designer, she appears in Walt Disney Productions' animated feature film One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Who is Cruella de Vil?
Crimefighting sisters: Blossom, Bubbles, and _____
Who is Buttercup?
This 2-word demand isn't calming, so save it for the kitchen, like if you want the volume of a sauce reduced via gentle boiling
What is simmer down?
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit the Yucatan peninsula, creating the Chicxulub crater. The impact site of the asteroid is near this large body of water.
What is the Gulf of Mexico?
To accumulate or grow over time. Most commonly used in reference to money or legal rights.
What is accrue?
Flynn Rider is his alias, though Rapunzel much rather prefers his real name.
Who is Eugene Fitzgerald?
Bones of the ear:
malleus, incus & ____
What is stapes?
A very informal way of telling someone to calm down. The combination of "chill" and "relax"
What is chillax?
In Egypt, the burning of this structure is considered one of the greatest losses of knowledge in history. An estimated 40,000-400,000 scrolls were destroyed.
What is the Library of Alexandria?
In medicine it's the complete or partial obstruction of a blood vessel, especially an artery
What is occlusion?
This step-sister undergoes her own redemption arc to eventually become an ally and friend of Cinderlla.
Who is Anastasia?
A triathlon consists of: running, cycling, and _____
What is swimming?
You might think we're on a farm with this 4-word directive meaning "relax" feels udderly outdated, man
What is don't have a cow?
The 2010 earthquake in this island country led to it becoming one of the top 5 deadliest disasters in death count
What is Haiti?
This is an espresso-based coffee drink traditionally prepared with steamed milk, including a layer of milk foam.
What is a cappuccino?
Aladdin's furry, mischievous, and kleptomaniacal partner-in-crime.
Who is Abu?
Tennis umpire's traditional concluding announcement:
"game, set, ____"
What is match?
This 3 word idiom means to calm down, slow down, or stop being so excited, angry, or agitated. It is used to advise someone to become less intense, similar to how a plane engine needs cooling after use.
What is cool your jets?