Famous Birthdays
an iconic American actor and filmmaker best known for his everyman film roles in Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, and Toy Story.
Tom Hanks
The Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
4th of July / Independence Day
Grab a slice on July 12 and celebrate National ___ Pie Day! Classic recipes mix up ingredients using primarily corn syrup, pecan nuts, salt, and vanilla, though some variations swap in sugar syrup, molasses, or maple syrup.
Pecan
___ is the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.
Drug Overdose
Which country gifted the US the Statue of Liberty?
France
famous American actor and film producer known for movies like Top Gun, the Mission: Impossible series, and Jerry Maguire.
Tom Cruise
July 17, 1955: This theme park officially opened in Anaheim, California.
Disneyland
National ____ Day on July 17 recognizes the history, culture, and artists dedicated to etching ink permanently on the skin.
Tattoo
Post Acute W___ Syndrome is a predominantly negative affective state that begins in early abstinence and can persist for 4–6 months or potentially longer. Typical symptoms include anxiety, dysphoria, anhedonia, sleep disturbance, cravings, cognitive impairment, and irritability.
Withdrawal
Which ear did Vincent Van Gogh cut off?
left
British author best known for writing the Harry Potter series.
J.K. Rowling
On, July 6th, 2016, this game was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, creating a global phenomenon that had people walking into traffic while hunting virtual creatures.
Pokémon GO
National ____ Day on July 5th recognizes the 50th state to be granted statehood in the U.S. This National Day celebrates the wonderful heritage, achievements, and beauty of the islands.
Hawaii
SSRIs are a common type of prescription medicine known as Selective _____ Reuptake Inhibitors. They are most often used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by helping to balance natural chemicals in the brain. Common examples include fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft).
Serotonin
What is the most frequently occurring blood type?
O+
an American football star, actor, and broadcaster who became one of the most notorious figures in modern American history. He is famous both for his legendary athletic career and for his 1995 acquittal in a highly publicized double-murder trial.
O.J. Simpson
On, July 20th, 1969, this man became the first human to walk on the Moon, fulfilling Kennedy’s promise to land there before the decade ended.
Neil Armstrong
On July 11, we honor National ____ Day alongside the famous convenience store chain! Conveniently scheduled on 7-11 of each year, the day often features one of their signature items, the Slurpee. Some people call today National Slurpee Day, but we want to stick to the original name.
7-Eleven
extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult
agoraphobia
The art of tie dye comes from what continent?
Asia
a South African anti-apartheid leader, revolutionary, and philanthropist who served as the first Black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He fought for racial equality, human rights, and the total dismantling of apartheid
Nelson Mandela
July 18, 1947 - President Harry Truman signed an Executive Order determining the line of succession if the president becomes incapacitated or dies in office. Following the ______ ______, the speaker of the house and president of the Senate are next in succession.
vice president
On July 9 we admire those who have an adorable natural indentation(s) on their faces known as ____.The identations are often associated with cute babies and good looking adults. Only 20-30% of the entire world population has them. Although most people possess two, a rare few produce only one when smiling.
dimples
a fast-acting medical treatment used for severe or treatment-resistant depression. Blocks glutamate signals to help nerve cells regrow and form new, healthy connections (synapses). It is administered via IV in a clinical setting.
Ketamine
What is the word for a person that can write with both hands?
Ambidextrous