Multiple Meanings
A very small quantity of liquid, or to allow to fall.
What is Drop
4/19/1865; Funeral services were held in the East Room of the White House for this man who was shot 4 days earlier.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
Earlier this week as I am typing this, Lionel Messi of Argentina became the world's leading scorer in this soccer tournament.
What is World Cup
"Roughing It" & "Life on the Mississippi."
Who is Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain
In this card game named after a suit, if you get stuck with the queen of spades, it's 13 penalty points.
What is Hearts
A machine for moving heavy objects, or an avian with long legs and neck.
What is Crane
4/25/1986; This disaster was caused by a poorly designed experiment at its reactor unit 4.
What is Chernobyl
MLB's Rookie of the Year awards are named for this man who broke the color barrier and won the award in 1947.
Who is Jackie Robinson
"Misery" & "The Green Mile."
Who is Stephen King
After a 1614 voyage along America's northeast coast, John Smith gave the area this name, which is still used.
What is New England
Saliva, or the rod stuck through meat to be broiled.
What is Spit
12/26/1620 (as is believed); The pilgrims set foot on this historic artifact.
What is Plymouth Rock
The Superdome, home of the Saints in this city, gave shelter for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina back in 2005.
What is New Orleans
"Catcher in the Rye" & "Seymour: An Introduction."
Who is J.D. Salinger
The Beatles sang "Come Together" on this, their last album recorded together, though not the last released.
What is Abbey Road
Cover with thin layers of metal, or a dish.
What is Plate
5/17/1954; The Supreme Court ruled on this case, unanimously outlawing public school segregation.
What is Brown Vs Board of Education
Types of jumps in this sport include the lutz, the salchow & the axel.
What is Figure skating
"The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe" & "Mere Christianity."
Who is C.S. Lewis
Denoting a nasalized pronunciation, the tilde mark is placed over this letter in Spanish.
What is N
Vulgar, or a dozen dozen.
What is Gross
2/23/1836; The Mexican Army under Santa Anna began a siege of this mission.
What is Alamo
Although first heard in the Family Stone's 1969 track "I Want to Take You Higher" the word "Boomshakalaka" is more commonly associated with this sport.
What is Basketball
"The Hunt for Red October" & "Patriot Games."
Who is Tom Clancy
This female cartoon character was based in part on the woman who introduced the song "I Wanna Be Loved By You".
Who is Betty Boop