A Bridge Too Far
The longest bridges in the world are located on this continent.
Asia.
The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is 102.4 miles and connects Nanjing and Shanghai by train. It took 10,000 contractors to construct the bridge.
The first president from Tennessee was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his willingness to fight "rough and tough" alongside the men in his militia.
Andrew Jackson.
Three presidents have come from Tennessee; the other two were James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson.
A dog and a Canadian province share this word.
Labrador.
The dog is the Labrador retriever, and the province is Newfoundland and Labrador.
This is an all-American pie.
Apple.
The expression is "as American as apple pie."
Born June 15, 1953, this comedian and actor starred in the 1990s TV sitcom Home Improvement.
Tim Allen.
He played the role of Tim Taylor.
On June 1, 1967, this British band released the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The Beatles.
It was the band's eight album, and many believed it was the best in the history of rock 'n' roll. Bob Dylan's reaction was, "Oh I get it. You don't want to be cute anymore."
The longest bridge in the United States is located in this state.
Louisiana.
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge is 24 miles long.
This president, nicknamed "Ike," warned against the military-industrial complex.
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
He made the famous statement in a speech in 1961.
These two words are spelled differently, but they are pronounced the same way. One means "on the run from the law," and the other is a baby sheep.
Lam and Lamb.
This volcanic dessert oozes hot chocolate when you cut into it.
Lava cake.
Born June 3, 1931, he succeeded Fidel Castro to rule Cuba.
Raul Castro.
He officially succeeded his brother in 2008, though he temporarily assumed power when Fidel underwent surgery in 2006.
On June 3, 1937 he married an American and gave up the throne.
Duke of Windsor.
Formerly King Edward VIII, he abdicated the British throne in December 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
"The Bridge to Nowhere" that would have been constructed in this state died in Congress.
Alaska.
The bridge would've connected Ketchikan to the nearest airport on Gravina Island at a cost of $400 million. Instead, the state built an access road for $223 million.
The sixth U.S. president gained the nicknames "Old Man Eloquent" and "The Madman of Massachusetts."
John Quincy Adams.
He was John Adams' son.
This "L" is a surgical instrument, an arch, and the name of a prestigious U.K. medical journal.
Lancet.
The Lancet is a leading medical journal throughout the world.
This is a favorite upside-down cake.
Pineapple.
Born June 1, 1934, this singer's daughter Debby sang "You Light Up My Life."
Pat Boone.
On June 11, 1979, the American actor known as "The Duke" died.
His nickname came from his childhood pet dog, and in his early films, he was credited under the name Duke Morrison.
This bridge, located in New York City and completed in 1883, was the world's first steel suspension bridge.
Brooklyn Bridge.
The bridge is still in use.
"Poppy" is the nickname of this president who was also the father of the 43rd president.
George Herbert Walker Bush (George H.W. Bush).
This word means "small" and is also the last name of Stuart the mouse in E.B. White's children's book.
Little.
These flakes come from palm trees and are often sprinkled on desserts, are the flavoring in a cream pie, and can be a prominent ingredient in macaroons.
Coconut.
Liquid from a young coconut has more hydrating properties than regular water. The flesh of a coconut is used to make coconut milk.
Born June 1, 1937, this actor starred in Driving Miss Daisy and The Shawshank Redemption, and he starred as God in Bruce Almighty.
Morgan Freeman.
He served in the Air Force before becoming an actor.
On June 16, 1858, this American president warned against a "house divided." At the time, he was a senatorial candidate addressing the Illinois Republican Convention.
Abraham Lincoln.
The Rialto Bridge spans the Grand Canal in this Italian city.
Venice.
Four bridges cross the canal.
The 42nd president was dubbed "Slick Willie."
Bill Clinton.
These two words are spelled differently, but they are pronounced the same way. One means "young boy," and the other one is the last name of the actress who played one of Charlie's early Angels.
Lad and Ladd.
These little white fluffs are roasted over a fire on the end of a stick.
Marshmallows.
Born June 7, 1940, one of this Welsh singer's most popular hits was "It's Not Unusual."
Tom Jones.
He won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966.
On June 19, 1953, this Julius and Ethel were executed at Sing Sing Prison for espionage.
The Rosenbergs.
They were found guilty as part of a conspiracy to pass atomic secrets to the U.S.S.R.
The A. Murray MacKay Bridge, known to the locals as "The New Bridge," links the Halifax Peninsula with Dartmouth in this province.
Nova Scotia.
This president had an oceanfront home in San Clemente nicknamed "The Winter Whitehouse."
Richard Nixon.
This word means to "make fun of in a satirical manner," and it followed "National" in the title of a print humor magazine published from 1970 through 1998.
Lampoon.
The magazine was National Lampoon. Today, the magazine is an Internet publication.
This dessert is similar to pudding but is made with eggs.
Custard.
Born June 27, 1930, this businessman ran an unsuccessful independent campaign for U.S. president in 1992. Bill Clinton won the presidency, but this man won 19 percent of the vote.
Ross Perot.
During one of the debates, he claimed that due to the North American Free Trade Agreement, "There will be a giant sucking sound going south."
On June 24, 1966, the U.S. Congress passed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which mandated the first safety standards for cars. It was signed into law by this president.