Thanks Giving
He wrote: "Dear Amy, I must write a special letter and thank you for the dream in the bottle. You are the first person in the world who has sent me one of these and it intrigued me very much.", in response to an fan's letter about the BFG.
Who is Roald Dahl?
Monterey was once the capital of Alta California under Mexican rule from 1822 to 1846. The capital was then moved to this city, considered the first capital of the State of California.
What is San Jose?
This colorful, tropical fruit often associated with "tropical islands" is loved for its sweet, juicy taste and iconic shape.
What is a Cantaloupe?
This term refers to something that is illegal or forbidden by law, often used to describe activities like smuggling, trafficking, or other criminal behaviors.
What is ilicit?
This animated Disney classic featuring a young lion and his journey to kingship is merged with a 1933 film about a giant ape's rampage in New York City.
What is the Lion King Kong?
He wrote: "[The Emu] turned out to be one of the most widely photographed spacecraft in history. To all of you who made it all that it was, I send a quarter century's worth of thanks and congratulations."
Who is Neil Armstrong?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium showcases this exact species of otter, once endangered with less than 3000 individuals left in the wild.
What is a southern sea otter?
This legal term, often used to signal a warning or a condition, is typically seen in contracts or agreements to indicate that certain stipulations must be met or considered.
What is a caveat?
his entertainment company, known for its role in creating animated films like Despicable Me, shares its name with a type of lighting that brightens spaces.
What is Illumination?
"International" cocoa concoction for the unmarried Clue character
What is Swiss Miss Scarlett?
This famous writer thanked her teacher, Anne Sullivan, for teaching her to communicate and navigate life as a deaf-blind person, calling her a "miracle worker."
Who is Hellen Keller?
This cardinal actor and director, known for The Man with No Name and Dirty Harry, once served as the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Who is Clint Eastwood?
This ancient city was once home to the famous library and was a center of learning in Egypt, attracting scholars like Euclid and Archimedes.
What is Cairo?
This epic poem prominently features Hector, Patroclus, and Helen of Troy, retelling the story of the Trojan War?
What is the Iliad?
A long-running crime drama about the criminal justice system combines with the title of the fifth book in a popular series about a young wizard.
What is Law and Order of the Phoenix?
This first lady both worked at and thanked workers of the Red Cross home front during World War II, rallying citizens to volunteer in her speech.
Monterey bay aquarium is the first aquarium in the world to exhibit this type of ecosystem, which provides food and shelter for one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.
What is a kelp forest?
This olympic sport involves navigating through a series of gates while maneuvering downstream in rapid-moving water.
What is Canoe Slalom?
This potentially real society was founded in Bavaria, Germany on May 1, 1776 by Adam Weishaupt
What is the Illuminati?
This 1965 movie musical features a singing nun, and it's paired with a 1960s Broadway show about a smooth-talking salesman.
What is the Sound of Music Man?
During the first thanksgiving feast, the Pilgrims thanked this Tribe of Native Americans who taught them the basics of Agriculture in the New World.
What is the Wampanoag?
Cannery Row inspired multiple novels written by this naturalist, Monterey resident, and Grapes of Wrath author.
Who is John Steinbeck?
This famous British explorer is best known for his expedition to the Antarctic, where he reached the South Pole in 1911, though he tragically died on the return journey.
Who is Captain Scott?
This American rugby player is a key member of the U.S. Women’s National Rugby Team and has become a recent social media personality.
Who is Ilona Maher?
This epic 1939 film about the American South during the Civil War is combined with a classic British children's novel featuring a mole, rat, and a toad.
What is Gone with the Wind and the Willows?