Gone but Not Forgotten
The original version of this popular real estate game sold for $146,500 in 2011
What is Monopoly.
in the new millennial version, players collect experiences instead of money. The millennials are furious because this version includes every imaginable stereotype of their generation.
It is a Spanish dish made with rice and a combination of any of the following: chicken, shrimp, mussels, chorizo, etc.
What is Paella?
It is cooked with a special paella pan that allows the rice on the bottom to cook to a browned crunchy texture.
This former Iraqi leader was sentenced to death by hanging.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
He lives in Paris in exile for a while
This swimmer was the first to win seven gold medals at a single Olympics.
Who is Mark Spitz?
He won them in 1972 in Munich. Michael Phelps, another swimmer, has won 28 Olympic medals over several Olympic Games and holds the record for the most cumulative medals
When the cats away the mic will do this.
What is Play?
Before pantyhose, women held up hose with one of these undergarments.
what is a girdle or garter belt?
in the 1960s, teens preferred garter belts over gridles.
This Italian dish is made primarily with veal scallops and lemon.
What Veal Piccata?
He was the first U.S. president to be impeached, but he was never removed from office.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
It was an 11-count impeachment, most of them relating to his removal of the secretary of war, which was against the Tenure of Office Act. The act prevented the president from removing senate-confirmed appointees without senate confirmation to remove them. He was not convicted by the senate.
He was the first astronaut to become a senator and the first astronaut to return to space as a senior citizen.
Who is John Glenn
John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth on February 20, 1962, completing three orbits during the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.
The pen is mightier than this?
What is a sword
this proverb dates back to 1839
Not as uncomfortable as rollers, these were used to keep curls in place after washing your hair at night.
What are bobby pins?
The French dish coq au vin is made with this protein.
What is chicken?
The vin is red wine.
According to History.com, this Mongol leader conquered more than twice as much land as any other person in history, bringing eastern and western civilizations into contact in the process
Who is Genghis Khan?
At its peak, the Mongol Empire spanned over 11 million square miles, making it the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from Korea to Europe.
The first transcontinental flight didn't carry passengers, it carried this.
What is Mail?
It occured in 1920, and it wasn't a nonstop flight. The first nonstop flight was a military flight in 1923. it took 23 hours and 50 mins to fly nonstop from Long Island NY to Sandiego CA.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a person these three things.
What are healthy, wealthy, and wise?
Before the modern respirator replaced it, this tank respirator used to help treat polio victims, was known by this common name.
What is an Iron Lung?
Many polio patients were unable to breath on their own due to paralysis and relied on the iron lung to breath. in 1959, there were 1200 people in iron lungs. by 2004 the number dropped to 39.
Poutine is a classic French-Canadian dish made with this primary ingredient.
it's made with potatoes, cheese curds, and gravy.
Francois Duvalier, otherwise, known as this, reigned over Haiti for 14 years after appointing himself president for life. His regime was almost completely politically isolated.
Who is "Papa Doc"?
His son "Baby Doc" assumed power after his death
He is credited for being the billionaire.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
His investment in Standard Oil created his vast wealth. He left is estate to various foundations and gave his children first dibs on purchasing his properties.
Don't judge a person till you have done this.
What is walk in their shoes?
If you have a 1923 penny made from this metal, it could be worth as much as $4.50
What is Zinc?
The penny was made with zinc only during 1943. The war effort required a lot of copper, so the substituted with zinc.
Curry is a popular blend of spices used in Indian cooking; this is another common Indian spice blend.
What is masala?
This blend is comprised of some of the following: peppercorns, nutmeg, cumin, star anise, cardamom, cloves, and coriander. it can be used alone or with other spices, such as curry. Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish in North America
After Enron (American Energy Company) imploded, this CEO and Jefery Skilling were convicted of fraud and conspiracy.
Who is Kenneth Lay?
He died before receiving his prison sentence. Time Magazine lists Lay and Skilling (together) as the "No. 1 Crooked CEO."
It was Jane Austins First Book.
What is Sense and Sensibility.
Pride and Prejudice was published 2 years later
Fortune favors these people.
Who are the bold?