A Night at the Opera
This horrific practice was exceedingly common between the 16th, and 18th century. It was done so male singers could continue singing in the high soprano voice range for many years after it's normal to be able to do so.
Castration
With several varieties weighing less than a coin, this bird is the smallest in the world.
Hummingbird
Canada has two official national sports. One for winter (hockey), and one for summer (this sport).
Lacrosse
"Now this is the story all about how my flipped, turned upside down"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
They are generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
Orville and Wilbur Wright
This famous opera house is located in Milan, Italy.
Teatro alla Scala
This bird is often considered a symbol for peace. It is also associated with the story of Noah's Ark.
Dove
The 1971 boxing match between Muhammed Ali, and this boxer, was one for the history books because it marked the first time Muhammed Ali lost.
Joe Frazier
"They're creepy and they're kooky."
The Addams Family
In the biblical Book of Genesis, these two are the first two sons of Adam and Eve.
Cain and Abel
When tenor Jonas Kaufmann sang Verdi's Otello at the Royal Opera House in 2017, he was NOT wearing this offensive item.
Blackface
This bird, the largest bird of prey in the world, is usually found in North America
Bald Eagle
In 1924, this European capital city became the first city to host the Summer Olympics twice.
Paris
"So no one told you life was gonna be this way *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap*"
Friends
From this family of athlete's, both Peyton and Eli went on to successful careers in the NFL.
The Mannings
A composer is the one responsible for the music. This other, very important person, is responsible for the words. In contemporary music, they're known as lyricists. In opera, they're known as this.
Librettist
According to a very brief (and admittedly not very thorough) internet search, it would take approximately 2 hours to hard boil one of these.
Ostrich Egg
In 1934, this first baseman for the New York Yankees became the first baseball player to appear on a Wheaties box.
Lou Gehrig
"Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Many of this filmmaking duo's works (including Fargo, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and No Country for Old Men) are distinctly American, often examining the culture of the American South and American West in both modern and historical contexts.
Joel and Ethan Coen
Actors have "break a leg!", dancers have "merde!", and opera singers have either "toi toi toi!" which is said to ward off spells, or this Italian phrase which roughly translates to "In the mouth of the wolf."
In bocca al lupo
The dictionary definition for this word is: "an assembly of the representatives of a political nation or people, often the supreme legislative authority." The word is also the name for a group of owls
Parliament
This sporting event is traditionally held every year over Memorial Day weekend.
Indianapolis 500
"Hey baby, I hear the blues a-callin'. Tossed salads and scrambled eggs."
Frasier
After getting their start in the entertainment industry working on shows like Arrested Development, and Community, these two would go on to direct Avengers: Endgame, which is the 5th highest-grossing film in history when adjusted for inflation.
Joe and Anthony Russo