Opposites
“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.
What are the names of the meerkat and the warthog who sing "Hakuna Matata" in The Lion King?
Who were Timone and Pumbaa? Timone is the Meercat, and Pumbaa is the warthog.
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.
If you are visiting Washington state in September, you can attend a festival honoring this fruit.
What is apple? Many farms with apple orchards will allow you to pick your own apples.
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.
The phrase "To infinity and beyond!" is the catchphrase of this space ranger toy.
Who is Buzz Lightyear?
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.
In Warren, Wisconsin, you will find a festival at the end of September honoring this small tart fruit associated with the holidays.
What is cranberry? The festival draws 100,000 visitors from across the globe.
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.
Personal communication device generally credited to Alexander Graham Bell
What is the telephone? The original landline is all but extinct today, with home phones moving to mobile devices and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).
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.
This musical comedy about two star-crossed high schoolers featured John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
What is Grease?
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.”
Around 3 p.m. every weekday, you are likely to encounter stop-and-go traffic in the city, the suburbs, and on country roads due to this vehicle.
What is a school bus? In most states, you must stop when a school bus is stopped, even if you’re on the other side of the road, to allow students to cross the road safely.
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.
Eli Whitney’s invention that modernized agriculture
What is the cotton gin? Whitney received a patent for it in 1794.
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 1997 film, which was the highest-grossing film of its time, tells the story of a forbidden love affair on a sinking ship.
What is Titanic?
This Indian flatbread is made with dairy and is softer than pita bread.
What is naan?
On this September day in the northern hemisphere, Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.
What is the autumnal equinox? On the equinox, Earth’s axial tilt aligns so that the sun is directly over the equator, making day and night nearly equal in length.
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.
Invented by Guglielmo Marconi, this device is used to transmit and receive wireless messages.
What is the Radio?
The highest mountain peak in the United States is in this national park.
What is a National Park & Preserve? Located in Alaska, the park is home to Mount McKinley (also known as Denali). At 20,310, it is the country’s tallest peak.
In this 1977 movie, audiences were introduced to a galaxy far far away.
What is Star Wars?
An Italian delicacy consisting of layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, its name means "cheer me up".
What is Tiramisu?
On National Teddy Bear Day, September 9th, this bear is known for being the best-selling of all time.
Who is Winnie The Pooh?
In the context of music, “ebony and ivory” refers to these.
What are piano keys? “Ebony and Ivory” is the name of a tune sung by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
This invention, first marketed by Schick in 1931, is a device used for shaving.
What is an electric razor?
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 famous shark movie was directed by Steven Spielberg.
What is Jaws?
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.
Patriot Day falls on this day every year.
What is September 11? Patriot Day is a day of remembrance to commemorate those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks that occurred in 2001.