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This media maven and celebrity, who starred in The Color Purple (1985), once had a wildly popular daytime show
Who is Oprah Winfrey? She established the OWN network, publishes a magazine, and is a billionaire. Early in her career, Oprah was fired from a television reporting job and told she was “unfit for TV.”
These two common household pets aren’t colorblind, but they do see color in a reduced range compared to humans.
What are dogs and cats? Each has limited color perception because they have two types of color receptors (cones). Humans have three types of cones, so they see more colors.
This term applies to the science of growing plants.
What is horticulture? Horticulturists study the processes of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers for eating and for ornamental purposes.
Memorial Day is a solemn holiday that commemorates these brave people.
Who are those who died in service to their country? Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day.
This was the worst economic downturn in U.S. history.
What is the Great Depression? It started in 1929 with the stock market crash and bank runs and lasted an entire decade. It was marked by 25 percent unemployment, soup kitchens, and shantytowns known as Hoovervilles.
Teachers told this creator of the first practical incandescent lightbulb that he was “too stupid to learn anything.”
Who is Thomas Edison? His first patented invention was the electric vote recorder in 1869, and the inventions kept on coming. Edison received 1,093 patents for his inventions.
This tallest animal in the world sleeps only a few minutes at a time, with its neck arched and its head on its hindquarters or on the ground.
What is the giraffe? The giraffe’s unique sleep position and duration allow it to stay vigilant for predators.
This plant is one of the fastest-growing plants with a woody stem.
What is bamboo? It can grow up to 35 inches in a single day.
This general served as a U.S. president in the latter half of the 20th century.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower? He was a commanding general during World War II in the European theater, and he warned against “the military-industrial complex.”
The Betsy Ross flag has the stars assembled in this geometric shape.
What is a circle? It features 13 stars arranged in a circle in the corner of the flag where the 50 stars now reside.
This amusement park and media mogul lost his newspaper job because his editor felt he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.”
Who is Walt Disney? He created Mickey Mouse in 1928, and the franchise is still going strong. Disney won 47 Academy Awards and seven Emmys during his lifetime.
These highly intelligent garbage-digging bandits have human-like fingers.
What are raccoons? They are more closely related to bears than they are to cats.
This country suffered from “tulip mania” during the 1600s.
What is the Netherlands? During this speculative craze, tulip bulbs traded like today’s futures rather than physical commodities. People invested, often with vouchers (IOUs), while the bulbs were still in the ground, receiving only a promissory note in return. In 1637, the bubble burst.
These two military academies are football rivals.
What are the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy? The annual Army–Navy game is required viewing for hardcore college football fans.
This is the highest Federal Reserve Note (dollar) in circulation.
What is $100? The last $500 note was printed in 1945. The last $2 note was printed in 2017, and approximately 1.7 billion remain in circulation.
This famous sitcom actress’ agent “’splained” to her that she should look for a new career. Later, she and her husband had a hit sitcom that’s still popular today in syndication.
Who is Lucille Ball? I Love Lucy first aired in 1951, and today it’s enjoyed on cable TV.
This deadliest animal on Earth kills by carrying malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and other diseases.
What is the mosquito? Their lifespans range from one week to one month.
Grass is green because of this pigment.
What is chlorophyll? Chlorophyll absorbs mostly blue and red light while reflecting green light, which is why plants appear green.
This day recognizes the end of World War I.
What is Armistice Day? While Armistice Day will always signify the end of World War I, it has been folded into Veterans Day for purposes of a federal holiday. In 1971, when the U.S. moved most federal holidays to a Monday to give people a three-day weekend, there was a lot of confusion, because November 11 used to be Armistice Day. The new holiday was moved to the fourth Monday in October, which wasn’t even in the same month as Armistice Day. Veterans Day was moved back to November 11 beginning with the 1978 holiday.
If you need a little breathing room, maybe this least populous state is the place for you.
What is Wyoming? Around 600,000 people call Wyoming home. Most states have cities with at least that many residents.
When this beloved rhyming children’s author submitted his first manuscript, 27 publishers rejected it.
Who is Dr. Seuss? His real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, and he added “Dr.” to his name as a joke—his father had wanted him to pursue a PhD and become a professor. Dr. Seuss authored more than 40 books. He had no children of his own, and in fact, it was said that he wasn’t fond of children. Among his most popular books are The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
These large mammals can identify bones of their type, and they pay their respects to the dead.
What are elephants? They pay their respects not only to family members but also to other elephants by picking up and caressing the bones.
This popular backyard fruit has about 200 seeds on the outside.
What is the strawberry? The strawberry belongs to the rose family, and it’s the only fruit with seeds on the outside. There is some evidence that strawberries can help prevent macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis, and with only about 55 calories per cup, they are the perfect guilt-free treat.
This military academy turns out U.S. Marine Corps commissioned officers.
What is the U.S. Naval Academy? The U.S. Marine Corps is closely integrated administratively and operationally with the Navy, so the Naval Academy educates future members of the U.S. Marine Corps as well as the U.S. Navy.
Abe Lincoln was born in this state.
What is Kentucky? Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, was also born in Kentucky.