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Sometimes called a yam in the Western world, it’s really one of these.
What is sweet potato? The root vegetables look similar, but you have probably never tasted a yam. Ninety-five percent of yams are grown in West Africa, and they can grow to 45 inches in length.
In I Love Lucy, the Ricardos live in this borough of New York City.
What is Manhattan? Fun fact: In reality, their address—623 East 68th Street on the Upper East Side—would be in the middle of the East River between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.
A four-letter word beginning with N that describes an alcove or small, recessed section of a room, usually devoted to one activity
What is nook? Examples include a breakfast nook in the kitchen or a corner of a living room.
This Calcutta-based nun was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work in India, and she was canonized in 2016.
Who is Mother Teresa? In her biography, she writes about not feeling the presence of God in her soul for the last 50 years of her life.
Clocks go this way at the end of daylight saving time in November, granting a precious extra hour of sleep.
What is back? In the United States and Canada, we turn our clocks back an hour when we change from daylight saving time to standard time on November 2
A simple, yet decadent, dessert is this whole fruit dipped in chocolate.
What is a strawberry? The concept of dipping strawberries is a fairly recent introduction, originating in the 1960s at the gourmet food store Stop & Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
Green Acres and Petticoat Junction are both set in this small rural community.
hat is Hooterville? Though both series are set in the mythical town of Hooterville, the town appears differently in each series.
A burglar, robber, extortionist, etc.
What is crook? Crook is not a legal term; rather, it is is a generic name we give to perpetrators who commit a crime
This 1960s-era pop artist known for his Marilyn Monroe painting is responsible for the phrase “15 minutes of fame.
Who is Andy Warhol? He said, “In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes.” Little did he know his thought would work its way into the lexicon in the form of a pithy, memorable phrase.
This federal holiday is held in November
What is Veterans Day? It is observed every November 11. The day honors all military members who have served honorably, living or deceased.
This shellfish is often served raw on the half shell with lemon; it’s a French Quarter favorite
What are oysters? They are thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. Medical News Today website writes, “Oysters contain compounds that may improve sexual performance or desire, but science has not proven their effects.”
Andy, Aunt Bee, Opie, Barney, Goober, and Gomer live here.
What is Mayberry? The Andy Griffith Show is emblematic of small towns in the 1960s
One who is not an accountant but tracks inflows and outflows
What is bookkeeper? The bookkeeper records transactions, though there can be some overlap with the accountant’s work. The accountant also analyzes data and performs audits, and some are tax preparers. Bookkeepers and bookkeeping are the only two English words with three sets of double letters
He’s the man who went by this double-B nickname and provided endless moments of levity for everyone except Iraqis during Operation Desert Storm.
Who is Baghdad Bob? Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf served as information minister under Saddam Hussein while providing comic relief around the world. He is also known as Comical Ali.
November is the only month this classic British playwright never mentioned in his plays or sonnets.
Who is William Shakespeare? No one knows if it was an oversight or intentional.
This creamy Italian dessert is a popular romantic treat, and its name means “cooked cream.”
What is panna cotta? It’s not a custard, and it doesn’t taste like or resemble gelatin, though it’s made with gelatin. It’s more like a cross between a firm mousse and a custard without eggs. It’s sinfully rich and silky and often topped with fruit
he 1960s spy sitcom Get Smart is set in this city
What is Washington, D.C.? In the show, CONTROL’s assignment is to neutralize KAOS, a malevolent international organization. The audience doesn’t ever learn what CONTROL and KAOS stand for, but we learn in Episode 38 that KAOS was founded in Bucharest.
The “Wi” in Wi-Fi is assumed to stand for this.
What is wireless? Wi-Fi doesn’t really stand for anything, but the organization that thought up the term as part of a marketing campaign used the tag line “The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.” Wi-Fi uses a radio spectrum to send signals through the ether via a network without the use of cables.
This award-winning broadcaster once cohosted The Today Show (now Today), and her husband created Doonesbury.
Who is Jane Pauley? She now hosts Sunday Morning on CBS. Garry Trudeau is her husband
November is known as this type of meteorological month.
What is transitional? It’s a transition between fall and winter. In many areas of the United States, October brings many warm days. With November’s arrival, you can count on cold snaps. December is traditionally cold in most of the country
This multicourse Japanese dining style is often reserved for special occasions.
What is kaiseki? This meal of love can have between seven and 14 courses and focuses on presentation and seasonal foods.
Batman and Robin were headquartered in this city
What is Gotham City? The Batman franchise has been filmed in several large cities, including London, New York, and Chicago.
The double-S word astronauts experience in space due to microgravity
What is weightlessness? Extended periods of weightlessness cause many physiological changes. In June 2024, two astronauts who were originally scheduled for an eight-day trip were stranded on the space station for more than eight months. After that length of time, they could have lost up to 20 percent of lean muscle mass and one to two percent of bone density.
This Swedish band released eight hit albums from 1973 to 1981. You may know their hit single “Dancing Queen.”
What is ABBA? In 2021, after a 40-year absence, they returned to the studio and released their new album Voyage.
November is derived from the Latin novem, which is this number
What is nine? November is now the 11th month of the year, but it wasn’t always. Under the original Roman calendar, there was no January or February, which made November the ninth month