Through the Ages
Tom Brokaw called the people who contributed to this war effort “The Greatest Generation.”
What is World War II? According to Penguin Random House, publishers of Brokaw’s book The Greatest Generation, “From military heroes to community leaders to ordinary citizens, he profiles men and women who served their country with valor, then came home and transformed it.” The Greatest Generation was also called the GI Generation.
This Roman god of beginnings can see forward in time as well as back in time.
Who is Janus? January, the first month of the Gregorian calendar, takes its name from Janus.
No one wanted to hang out with someone who was this, a word meaning “boring” or a “buzzkill.”
What is a drag? A boring person might also be called a party pooper, wet blanket, stick in the mud, or killjoy.
Ribeye & skirt
What are steak cuts (or beef cuts)? Ribeyes are tender, marbled cuts, best panfried or grilled over dry heat, while skirt steaks are a tougher cut, best marinated in an acidic sauce and then flash-seared.
When you hear “Drop and give me 20,” it means you should do 20 of these.
What are push-ups? The push-up is a standard measure of fitness, and you’re most likely to hear the phrase shouted on the sports field or in a military physical training session.
It became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.
What is Alaska? On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state. An easy way to remember which state came first is to remember that they became states in alphabetical order.
Members of this generation were born roughly between 1965 and 1980.
What is Generation X (or Gen X)? They were called “latchkey kids” because many mothers entered the workforce, and the kids came home to an empty house after school.
This Greek god rules Mount Olympus.
Who is Zeus? He was married to Hera, the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
This group was known as the “Fab Four.”
Who are the Beatles? The “Fab Four” started in Liverpool, England, and became one of the most successful bands in history. When they arrived in America in 1964, more than 70 million people watched them on TV.
Granny Smith and pink lady
What are apples? Granny Smith apples are eaten raw and often used for baking. Pink lady apples are crisp and tart with a hint of sweetness.
In the gym, when your fitness routine consists of going from machine to machine at a fast pace, you are doing this type of training.
What is circuit? Circuit training combines strength and cardio exercises, allowing for shorter workouts that still build muscle and burn calories effectively.
This state is known as “America’s Dairyland.”
What is Wisconsin? The only U.S. Master Cheesemaker program is in Wisconsin. It takes more than 13 years in the program to become a master cheesemaker
This descriptor is given to people who reach 100 years of age.
What is a centenarian? Being active, even just a few hours a week, can help people live longer. Many people who live to 100 stay active through everyday activities like walking or gardening.
The Greek god Poseidon and his Roman counterpart Neptune are gods of this place.
What is the sea? That is how the 1977 film The Poseidon Adventure got its name.
When we stayed out past curfew, our parents did this to their lids, meaning “get upset.”
What is flip? Other ways to say a person is upset include saying they lost their temper, hit the roof, went ballistic, or blew up.
The type of vegetable broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are
What is cruciferous? Cruciferous comes from a Latin word meaning “crossbearing”; the vegetables are so named because their four-petaled flowers resemble a cross. Other, less-obvious cruciferous vegetables include horseradish, radish, kale, and watercress.
This is the term for a person who performs an intense amount of exercise on the weekends and does little-to-no exercise during the week; it also refers to military reserves who train on the weekends a few times each year.
What is weekend warrior? Exercising strenuously on the weekends followed by sedentary weekdays can lead to injuries.
Northwestern University is in this state
What is Illinois? Northwestern was founded in 1851 to serve the former Northwest Territory.
Generation Y follows Generation X and is often referred to by this name.
Who are Millennials? Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials entered adulthood during major economic downturns and faced far higher housing and education costs compared with previous generations.
The Roman god Pluto rules the underworld; his ancient Greek counterpart is this god.
Who is Hades? Hades was the Greek god of the underworld and brother to Zeus and Poseidon. He was guarded by Cerberus, a three-headed dog.
This is another name for the summertime footwear known as thongs.
What are flip-flops? Flip-flops have been worn for thousands of years; early versions were worn in ancient Egypt. The modern style became popular after World War II when soldiers brought home the design referred to as zori from Japan.
Spring and egg
What are rolls? Spring rolls are thin pancake wraps from China, filled with vegetables and sometimes meat. Egg rolls are a similar, wider-Asian take on spring rolls, but they’re fried and crunchy.
When exercisers hang from a bar and then lift themselves up, they are doing this exercise.
What is a pull-up? Even though it looks like an arm exercise, pull-ups also require strong core muscles to keep the body steady.
Field of Dreams is set in this state.
What is Iowa? The field is open to the public, and you can walk on the baseball diamond. A few years ago, an MLB baseball complex was added, which hosts various events.
The 50th wedding anniversary is often called this.
What is golden anniversary? Just six percent of couples in the United States make it to 50 years of marriage, making it a truly special milestone.
Aphrodite and Venus are the goddesses of this emotion.
What is love (or romance)? The word aphrodisiac comes from Aphrodite. They are also the goddesses of beauty.
They were known as “heat.”
What are police? The slang term heat has been used since at least the 1920s to describe police pressure or trouble; it later became popular in crime films and street slang.
Tagliatelle and vermicelli
What is pasta? Tagliatelle comes from Northern Italy and dates to the 15th century. Vermicelli is used in soups and in seafood dishes.
This exercise consists of work on a floor mat or a machine called a reformer.
What is Pilates? Pilates builds strong core muscles.
Arizona’s Saguaro National Park is named for this plant.
What is the saguaro cactus? Saguaro cacti are known as “the giants of the cactus world.” They grow their arms when they reach 50–70 years old. The tallest of these slow-growing cacti reached about 78 feet, and the oldest lived about 200 years.
This nickname refers to people in their 90s.
What is nonagenarian? People are living longer than ever. It is estimated that by 2030, about 1 in 6 people worldwide will be age 60 or older, and that number continues to grow.
Njord is the god of the wind and sea in this mythology.
What is Norse mythology? These stories come from ancient Scandinavia and were passed down through poems and songs before being written down later.
Teenage boys in their muscle cars did this, meaning leaving tire marks on the road from a fast start or stop.
What is “laid rubber”? As cars became more powerful in the 1950s and 1960s, drivers could spin their tires so fast that friction heated the rubber, causing smoking tires and dark marks on the road.
Elephant and black
What is garlic? Elephant garlic has a milder flavor than the smaller varieties, and it is not a “true” garlic; it’s a member of the leek family. Black garlic is aged garlic with a higher nutrient concentration than common garlic.
This trend began in the 1980s and combines jazz and aerobics.
What is Jazzercise? The trend began in the 1980s, but Jazzercise got its start in 1969.
Hell’s Canyon and Snake River primarily run through two states: Idaho and this.
What is Oregon? Both Hell’s Canyon and Snake River defy their names and are scenic tourist attractions.