Speech! Speech!
On January 28, 1986, he spoke of a national disaster when he said, “Nancy and I are pained to the core by the tragedy of the shuttle Challenger.”
Who is Ronald Reagan? Reagan had initially prepared a State of the Union address for the day but changed his speech in honor of the shuttle’s crew.
“Neither a borrower nor [this] be.”
What is a lender? The quote comes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The rest of the quote is: “For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.”
Circular innovation that dates to around 3500 BC
What is the wheel? It was invented in Mesopotamia and is still in use today on roads, in industry, and in everyday life.
The Pilgrims are said to have landed here.
What is Plymouth Rock? The Mayflower Compact was drafted and signed on the ship while it was anchored in Provincetown Harbor, and it was the first organized government framework written and put in place in the New World.
This Mexican street food consists of a large shell stuffed with meat, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheese, and/or guacamole.
What is taco? Mexican tacos originally used fish as the protein. Today, tacos have gone worldwide, with each region adding a local flair to the dish.
In an Emmy speech in 1987 for a role in this show, Rue McClanahan spoke of her mother’s advice: “Don’t you know every kick’s a boost?”
What is The Golden Girls? This was her first Emmy Award, which she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy.
When using verbs, there are two voices: active and this
What is passive? When the subject performs the action, the voice is active. “The people felt the earthquake” is active voice. When the subject receives the action, the voice is passive. “The earthquake was felt by the people” is passive voice.
Johannes Gutenberg’s world-changing 15th-century invention that marked the beginning of the Renaissance
What is the printing press? Gutenberg’s invention allowed greater communication among the masses.
Remember this place, which played an important role in the history of Texas
What is the Alamo? “Remember the Alamo” is the battle cry of remembrance of the battle that took place in the former Franciscan mission during Texas’ War of Independence from Mexico. The 200 Texan soldiers ultimately lost the battle after 13 days of a siege involving thousands of Mexicans.
This all-American popular sandwich is served on a bun rather than bread.
What is hamburger? Global hamburger consumption is highest in the United States.
This English actor’s 1995 speech for Best Actor in Four Weddings and a Funeral has been hailed as one of the funniest Golden Globe acceptance speeches of all time.
Who is Hugh Grant? Grant reportedly almost quit acting before this film.
One occurs at a temperature of 212ºF (100ºC) and the other at 32º F (0ºC).
What are boiling and freezing? Other factors may affect the actual temperature at which boiling and freezing occur, such as altitude or the presence of salt in the water.
Eli Whitney’s invention that modernized agriculture
What is the cotton gin? Whitney received a patent for it in 1794.
This huge expanse of diverse ecosystem is located in South Florida.
What are the Everglades? The freshwater wetlands cover 1.5 million acres, and they are the largest tropical wilderness in the world.
French in origin, this fluffy sweet or savory dish, with its foundation of custard and egg whites, is renowned for flopping.
What is soufflé? The word is derived from the French verb meaning “to puff up.” Overmixing the egg whites into the custard will prohibit the soufflé from rising properly. It begins to deflate as soon as you remove it from the oven, so it must be served immediately.
On June 6, 1984, President Reagan spoke at Pointe du Hoc, France, to commemorate the anniversary of this event.
What is D-Day? In his words, “Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their value [valor], and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died.”
In battle, there are two options: advance or this.
What is retreat? Advancing is an offensive action, while retreating is usually considered a defensive action. Retreating, particularly at work or in everyday life, is not necessarily a sign of weakness. It can be a time to regroup, to live to fight another day.
Alexander Fleming’s discovery that has saved millions of lives
What is penicillin? The Scottish bacteriologist’s 1928 discovery was the start of the antibiotic revolution.
After his assassination, Abraham Lincoln lay in state in this Philadelphia landmark.
What is Independence Hall? The Declaration of Independence was signed there, and the Continental Congress wrote the U.S. Constitution there as well.
This traditional Italian pizza features mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
What is Margherita? It was named in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy upon her visit to Naples in 1889, but the pizza was made as early as 1866.
In 1999, this author of Night addressed Congress in a speech called “The Perils of Indifference.”
Who is Elie Wiesel? Wiesel’s speech commemorated his own experiences as a Holocaust survivor and championed activism and caring.
These two opposite Chinese symbols represent perfect, harmonic balance
What are yin and yang? The yin-yang concept forms the foundation of much of Chinese philosophy.
World War II–era programmable digital computer
What is ENIAC? ENIAC was the first programmable digital computer. Your cell phone has greater computing power than the ENIAC had.
This famous landmark journeyed from across the pond to land in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
What is London Bridge? In the last century, the bridge began to sink into the Thames River in London due to heavy traffic, so officials in London looked for someone to purchase the bridge. In 1960, Robert P. McCulloch Sr. bought the bridge for $2.4 million. It was disassembled, shipped to Lake Havasu City, and reassembled.
This dish features sliced roasted duck served with a piece of skin and green onion wrapped in a crepe slathered with hoisin sauce.
What is Peking (or Beijing) duck? If that sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Preparing the duck before it’s roasted is half the process. You won’t find many home cooks preparing this exquisite dish.