Bird's Eye View
Looking down from above, foam, mist, and water define this natural boundary between Canada and the United States.
Niagara Falls.
To ripen hard peaches in 24 to 48 hours, store them in the refrigerator in one of these.
Brown paper bag.
Peaches give off the gas ethylene in the bag, which helps them ripen quickly.
This was the revolt against King George III.
American Revolution/American War of Independence.
This entrée is just a giant, oven-baked, rectangular hamburger on steriods. It's made with breadcrumbs and/or eggs to bind the ingredients.
Meatloaf.
You can elevate meatloaf by adding ingredients such as bacon to the ground beef and/or baking it with a sauce on top.
This is the official sport of Texas.
Rodeo.
In 1883, Pecos, Texas, held two of the earliest rodeos on record. In 1997, rodeo was designated as the official state sport.
Dolly Parton's hit tune that is also the title of her 1980 hit film.
"9 to 5."
Parton starred with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman.
This long, rectangular strip of green land bisects much of Manhattan.
Central Park.
The park runs for 2.5 miles and is a half-mile. It's larger than Monaco and Vatican City.
To ripen bananas right now, do this for 30 seconds.
Microwave them. Be sure to poke a few holes in all sides of the banana before microwaving. If 30 seconds in the microwave isn't enough, put them in for an additional 30 seconds. This is a lifesaver if the urge to make banana bread strikes and you have green bananas on hand.
This was the revolt against King King Louis XVI
The French Revolution.
King Louis and his wife Marie Antoinette met their end by the blade of the guillotine.
This bake-and-serve holdover from the mid-century can be a side dish or a one-dish meal, depending on its ingredients.
Casserole.
Two examples of classic casseroles are the Thanksgiving green bean casserole and the chicken and rice casserole. You can add artichoke hearts to the chicken casserole to make it a meal.
This popular soft drink was invented in Texas.
Dr Pepper. Waco, Texas, pharmacist Charles Alderton created this popular drink in 1885. Its blend of 23 flavors has delighted many generations of soda pop drinkers.
This butterfly-shaped gland resides in the neck area.
Thyroid.
It regulates metabolism.
Viewed from the air, this body of water snakes through Egypt and 10 other countries in Africa.
The Nile River.
Its two tributaries are the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
Squeeze a little of this over cut fruit to keep it from browning.
Lemon juice.
This peaceful 18th- and 19th-century revolution followed the Agricultural Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution. The railroad played a large role in industrializing nations and in moving rural residents to urban centers. The widespread availability of electricity changed everything about life.
This classic French soup topped with cheese warms you on cold winter days.
The secret to this soup is a rich broth and caramelized onions. The rich broth originated in ancient Rome.
This Texas law enforcement agency is the oldest in North America.
Texas Rangers.
The rangers were founded in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin. It started out with a force of 10 men to protect the new settlers to the area.
This is the largest arachnid in the world.
Tarantula.
It's native to South America and can grow up to one foot, or the size of a dinner plate.
The wide boulevards of Paris appear as spokes on a bicycle and dead end into a traffic circle surrounding this monument.
The Arc de Triomphe.
The most prominent "spoke" is the Champs Élysées.
Add a slice of this fruit to brown sugar to keep it from hardening.
Apple.
Store the brown sugar and apple slice in an air-tight container. The next time you use the brown sugar, you will be able to scoop it with ease.
In November 1917, the October Revolution in Russia was also known as this revolution.
The Bolshevik Revolution.
Russia saw two 20th-century revolutions. The first one took place in 1905 when the Romanovs were overthrown. The second revolution led to the Soviet Union and Lenin's rule.
This classic winter dish features beans, tomato sauce, ground beef, and spices, and often plays a star role in cook-offs.
Chili.
Texas hosts many cook-offs and festivals featuring chili cook-offs.
This Texas city is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World."
Austin.
Austin reportedly has more music venues per capita in the nation and some of the largest music events in the world.
This is how walking speeds differ in cities with large populations.
They are faster.
According to Aspen Times, "A much quoted Borstein and Borstein study from 1976 showed that the walking speed of pedestrians is positively correlated with the size and density of the city. They interpreted that the higher walking speed of people in larger cities is a psychological response to stimulatory overload.
These burial places of three kings just outside the city of Giza and not far from Cairo, Egypt, can be seen in satellite photos.
The pyramids.
The Great Sphinx is also visible.
If you're unsure whether an egg is still good, submerge it in a cup of water. If it does this, it's still good.
Sinks.
If it floats, discard it because it's bad.
This revolution is in progress worldwide, with automation and artificial intelligence at the center of it.
The Technological Revolution.
The biggest fear is the loss of jobs by replacing humans with automation.
This dessert has a chocolate cake-like texture on the outside and molten fudge on the inside.
Lava cake.
This state motto of Texas is a welcoming kind of word.
"Friendship."
Adopted in 1930, it was chosen as the state motto because the name Texas originates from a Native American word meaning "friends" or "allies."
Rabbits are born defenseless. Name one way they are challenged.
They are born naked/born blind.
Hares can see when they're born, and they are born with fur. Hares are fully independent within an hour of birth. Baby rabbits are called kittens.
This is the highest mountain in the continental United States and peaks high above the clouds.
Mount Rainier.
To make semi-soft cheeses easier to grate, do this to them before grating.
Freeze them.
During the 17th century, the Glorious Revolution, also known as the Orange Revolution, overthrew this house in England and replaced it with William of Orange.
Stuart.
The Glorious Revolution was a bloodless revolution.
Healthy winter chips made from this group of vegetables includes parsnips, sweet potatoes, beets, etc.
The healthiest chips are oven baked.
The King Ranch located in South Texas is bigger than this U.S. state.
Rhode Island.
The King Ranch was founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King. It covers more than 825,000 acres and is a thriving agribusiness.
Two nails grow the fastest. Name one of them.
The middle and index.
The nails on the dominant hand also grow faster than the nails on the other hand. Toenails grow slower than fingernails.