Legend, Legion, Legendary
His USO Christmas shows for troops in war zones are legendary.
Who is Bob Hope? He entertained legions of troops for 40 years, starting with World War II and culminating with Desert Shield.
This long form of the word perp is used by law enforcement.
What is perpetrator? The perpetrator is the culprit, or the one who commits a crime.
This race took place from the 1950s to the 1970s between the United States and Russia.
What is the space race?
The Cold War competition was fierce and led to advances that might not otherwise have occurred so quickly. The first launch was the Soviets’ artificial satellite, Sputnik.
This sea is named after the Caribs, the Indigenous people who lived there when Europeans landed in the 15th century
What is the Caribbean Sea?
The Caribbean Sea consists of more than 7,000 islands, and temperatures stay right around 81ºF (27ºC) year-round
This singing duo is known for performing “The Beat Goes On” on their TV variety shows.
Who are Sonny and Cher?
Their first TV show was The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. They also performed the song on The Carol Burnett Show and American Bandstand, among others.
This civilian organization advocates for American veterans.
What is the American Legion? It was founded after World War II by an Act of Congress. Many veterans belong to the organization.
Robin Leach gave us a glimpse into the lifestyles of these people on his TV show
Who are the rich and famous? Before the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Leach worked for the Daily Mail as the youngest editor when he was 18 years old. He launched his TV career on AM Los Angeles with Regis Philbin and Sarah Purcell.
n the 1970s, she was “king” of the tennis courts
Who is Billie Jean King? She won 31 Grand Slam titles, including 20 Wimbledon titles. In 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Nine times saltier than the Mediterranean, this is the world’s saltiest sea
What is the Dead Sea? It’s so salty that it’s difficult to swim in. Don’t shave before dipping into it because irritated areas of the body are in for a serious sting.
This state is still on our minds, thanks to Ray Charles
What is Georgia? Charles’ rendition of “Georgia on My Mind” is considered the definitive version and is the state song of Georgia.
Her orchid-colored eyes are as legendary as she is.
(She married Richard Burton twice.)
Who is Elizabeth Taylor? Taylor could change the color of her eyes by changing the color of her accessories and eye makeup. She also had a rare eye disease that contributed to her changing eye color. Taylor was married to a “legion” of men; she had eight marriages and seven husbands.
The Great Sphinx at Giza, the site of the Egyptian pyramids, is a combination of these two beings.
What are lion and human? The Great Sphinx has the head of a human on the body of a lion.
On November 4, 1979, the American embassy in this city was overtaken.
What is Tehran, Iran? The occupants of the embassy were held hostage for 444 days until finally being released the day of President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in 1981.
The Bering Strait separates Russia from North America and connects the Bering Sea to this body of water
What is the Arctic Ocean? At their closest point, only 55 miles separate Russia and Alaska.
“Somewhere over the Rainbow” is forever etched in our minds as sung by this singer and actress when she was a young girl
Who is Judy Garland? It is part of the soundtrack for The Wizard of Oz
An eight-letter word, beginning with F, for legends or tales that often have a moral and are handed down from generation to generation.
What is folklore?
Many of the fairy tales you remember are still told to children today. Examples include “Little Red Riding Hood,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
An old-fashioned word for women’s hose that indicated the material used to make them, they were rationed during World War II.
What are nylons?
Nylon and silk were both rationed. Back then, hose had a dark seam running up and down the back, so women drew that line on their painted legs, giving the look of hose.
California’s Proposition 13 tax revolt was in response to these taxes.
What are property (or house) taxes? Some local property taxes had risen around 300 percent. The proposition passed, making it more difficult for communities to raise those taxes
This sea in the northern hemisphere touches more countries than any other sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea? It washes up on the shores of more than 20 countries.
The world said “Hello, Dolly” to this iconic actress when she originated the role of Dolly Gallagher Levi on Broadway in 1964.
Who is Carol Channing? Channing won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance.
According to Greek legend, Artemis was the daughter of this mythological figure.
Who is Zeus? Artemis was the goddess of wild animals. Zeus was the supreme deity of ancient Greece.
This 20th-century pope had a rose named for him
Who is Pope John Paul II? The rose is pure white, signifying his attire.
When it opened in 1942, the presidential getaway now known as Camp David was originally known as this
What is Shangri-La?
President Eisenhower changed the name to Camp David because he felt Shangri-La was a bit too fancy for what was then a rustic retreat.
This sea near the Arctic Ocean is known for its semiprecious amber
What is the Baltic Sea?
Its amber is also called Baltic gold. It comes from the resin of ancient trees that are now covered by the water of the Baltic Sea and is used for jewelry and interior design of palaces and other buildings.
This celebratory song was tied up in court with copyright issues until a U.S. federal judge ruled in 2015 that all copyright claims were invalid and the song is in the public domain.
What is “Happy Birthday to You”?
The copyright covers only specific arrangements, leaving you free to sing “Happy Birthday” at private or public gatherings without worrying about copyright infringement.