Continents
The Rocky Mountains run through these two North American countries.
Canada and United States
You can take scenic train rides through the mountains in both countries.
If you don’t get out in the sun or drink milk, the only known plant source for this vitamin that prevents rickets comes from mushrooms.
Vitamin D
Its tagline is “All the news that’s fit to print.”
The New York Times
BBC calls the NYT tagline “the most famous seven words in U.S. journalism.” The NYT also delights many subscribers with a popular but notoriously difficult crossword puzzle.
Some people wear their hearts on this
sleeve
It’s best to play poker with these types of people because you can read their hand through their emotions.
This is America’s favorite pie
Apple Pie.
It’s also America’s favorite baked good. We use the expression “American as apple pie,” but the pie originated in Europe.
These are the two largest continents by landmass and population.
Asia and Africa
Asia is the largest continent.
This steel cut or rolled breakfast food is rich in beta glucans.
oatmeal
Beta glucans turn into a gel in the digestive tract and absorb cholesterol before the body can absorb it. Sfgate.com reports, “Getting 3 grams of betaglucan a day may help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 8 percent.” A cup of cooked oatmeal provides two grams of beta glucans.
This weekly magazine designates a Person of the Year.
Time
The Person of the Year is not necessarily a popular person; it is the person who has had the most influence over the past year. In 1979 during the Iran hostage situation, the magazine selected Ayatollah Khomeini.
If you grew up with lots of siblings, you likely often wore these instead of getting new clothes.
hand-me-downs
Because children grow so fast, hand-me-downs are generally gently used.
According to a 2017 report, they are Canada’s most popular sweet baked goods.
cookies
Three-quarters of Canadians eat cookies.
This continent has no permanent residents.
Antarctica
Scientists rotate in and out of Antarctica, and there are no countries located on the continent. Tourists are allowed from November through March, and the only access is by ship. You can catch a flight from Australia for a flyover, but you can’t land by airplane.
Curcumin is an active ingredient in this spice often used in Indian cooking.
turmeric
It gives curry its yellow color. The spice contains anti-inflammatory properties and is an antioxidant.
This national women’s magazine is best known for its “Dos and Don’ts” section.
Glamour
Its “Dos and Don’ts” section dates to the magazine’s debut in 1939, and it is still wildly popular.
When money is tight, you can save money by tightening this
Belt
This favorite New York breakfast is often spread with cream cheese and/or lox.
bagel
Like bread, bagels come in many flavors—rye, whole wheat, sour dough, etc. Bakers in Poland were the first to make bagels, and bagel purists believe that if it’s not boiled, it’s not a bagel.
This continent has the most countries.
Africa
The continent is currently comprised of 54 sovereign states and several territories.
This bulbous plant, also known as allium, was routinely used in ancient times to treat various diseases.
garlic
A 2014 journal article entitled “Garlic: A Review of Potential Therapeutic Effects” suggests there may be a revival of the therapeutic values of garlic in the treatment of different diseases.
It is Canada’s top women’s magazine.
Chatelaine
It’s been in the No. 1 spot for its genre since its inception in 1928.
When you have a problem to solve, put on this head gear
thinking cap
This hard, twisted baked good is often topped with salt and found in abundance at state fairs.
pretzel
Dutch immigrants made Pennsylvania the pretzel capital of America. The Amish are known to bake terrific, homemade pretzels.
This country is the largest in the subcontinent of North America
Canada
The US is slightly smaller.
It’s better to get quercetin from food sources than from supplements. It can be found in several foods including these green, pea-sized flower buds that come from the Mediterranean region and are pickled and served as a garnish.
capers
A 2015 study found quercetin contains some antiviral properties. If you don’t like capers, you can get quercetin from berries, red onions, and apples.
This international financial and political magazine’s January issue is coveted for its cover, which illustrates trends and predictions for the coming year.
Economist
Of course, you would never be involved in a shady deal, but those who are line these clothing parts
their pockets
This French cream puff is similar to an éclair, but it is round instead of oblong.
profiterole
Bistros and bakeries across France serve both.