Words that start with 'O'
A dish made from beaten eggs fried in butter or oil until set and typically folded in half
Omelette
At the end of the race, a garland made up of this flower is draped over the winning horse
Roses
(Fun Fact: That's why the race is called the run for the roses. 400 roses are used)
After retiring from acting at 22 in 1950, this famous actress became a US Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia
Shirley Temple
This state is nicknamed 'The Sunshine State'
Florida
Chocolate Chip cookies were invented in this US State
The official and primary workspace of the US President, located in the West Wing of the White House
Oval Office
The Kentucky Derby is always held on this day of the week
Saturday
(Fun Fact: Specifically the First Saturday in May)
On October 2, 1950, the Peanuts comic debuted; However, this beloved character was not in the first comic strip
Snoopy
This state is nicknamed "Mother of Presidents" since 8 presidents have been born there
Virginia
Tiramisu is a coffee flavored dessert from this European Country
Italy
These birds are so heavy they cannot fly, however, they can run up to 45 mph
Ostrich
(Fun Fact: They can cover up to 16 feet in a single stride)
This drink made with bourbon is the traditional and official drink of the Kentucky Derby
Mint Julep
(Fun Fact: The mint julep became the official drink of the derby in 1938)
The Wham-O company debuted this large circular toy in 1958 - within 4 months, 25 million were sold
Hula Hoop
The license plates from this state all have the phrase "Vacationland" on them
Maine
This popular dessert made over a campfire was originally invented by the Girl Scouts in 1927
S'mores
The official birthstone of October is this gem
Opal
A horse must be this many years old to compete in the derby
3
(Fun Fact: A horse must be 3 to compete, meaning they only ever have one shot to win the Derby)
In 1951, the Topps company first released this collectible sports memorabilia
Baseball Cards
Both Alaska and Maine have this large animal as their official state animal
Moose
From the 1920s-1960s, molded desserts made from this were extremely popular in the United States
Jell-O/Gelatin
An area within a desert that has many green plants, sustained by a small body of water
Oasis
This song always plays as the horses approach the starting gate - it is also Kentucky's official state song
My Old Kentucky Home
Throughout the 50s, this author published several famous children's books, like The Cat in the Hat, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Seuss
This Midwestern state's official beverage is tomato juice
Ohio
While now associated with France, the croissant was originally from this other European country.
Austria
(Fun Fact: They were invented in the 13th century and brought to France in 19th century by an Austrain Baker)