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Chicken eggs contain lutein, which helps prevent this eye condition
What are cataracts?
It can also help prevent macular degeneration
This everyday expression includes the color of Ireland and a word similar to Jealousy
What is "green with jealousy"
The Idiom may have begun with Shakespeare's writing. He wrote about jealousy in at least two of his plays: in "Othello", he refers to "the green-eyed monster," a phrase we still hear. In "Antony and Cleopatra," he uses "the green sickness"
Tie-dye fashions emerged on the scene in this decade
What is the 1960s?
At this time, it was a counterculture statement. It has reemerged as part of the 21st century "anything goes" fashion and crossed into home furnishings as well, sans the counterculture statement
This president declared Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
He decided it would be celebrated on the fourth Thursday instead of the last Thursday of November
This is the most western providence in Canada
What is British Columbia?
The Pacific Ocean is British Columbia's western border. Alberta is British Columbia's eastern border.
Pavochon, a turkey stuffed with plantains, is a traditional Thanksgiving dish in this country
What is Puerto Rico?
The name "pavochon" refers to a turkey cooked in the manner of a roasted pig.
In 1920, this Macy's competitor (now closed) was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia
What is Gimbel's?
The department store, founded in 1887, closed its doors in 1986
These were the big and bulky predecessor to women's slips
What are petticoats?
Petticoats were worn alone or over crinolines, a special type of stiffened petticoat, to provide structure and volume to the garment worn over them. Petticoats could be layered for more volume or warmth
This city has the busiest airport the week of Thanksgiving
Los Angeles | Atlanta | Chicago
What is Atlanta?
It is expected that over 1.3 million people will pass through Atlanta International Airport Thanksgiving week
He composed the music for the films "Easter Parade" and "This is the Army, Mr. Jones"
Who is Irving Berlin?
During his 60-year career, he wrote more than 1500 songs. "Alexander's Ragtime Band" was his first international hit
This meat ranks number one in terms of meats most consumed by Americans
What is Chicken?
Chicken consumption increases yearly and has been first since the 1960s
When translated, the Italian title of this 1960 Federico Fellini film starring Marcello Mastroianni means "The Sweet Life"
What is "La Dolce Vita"?
It was filmed in Italy, mostly in Rome and the surrounding area
Umbrellas used by women in the sun were called this
What are parasols?
Around 4,000 years ago, ancient Egypt, Assyria, and China brought us the parasol as we know it. They were made of non-waterproof material and not only shielded women from the sun but were decorative in nature.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is always the busiest air travel day of the year in the U.S.
True or False
True
According to TSA, the busiest travel days of the year are the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in Northeast Asia in 5 BC
This author known for the "Little House" series also found a groundbreaking way to get chicken eggs in the winter
Who is Laura Ingalls Wilder?
She observed how hens' production was tied to their diet, allowing her chickens to lay during the winter
A female merchant hawks marine carcass covering on the beach
What is "She sells seashells by the seashore"?
This popular tongue twister is often used to illustrate alliteration, or groups of words with a repeated initial consonant
You couldn't walk into a soda shop in the 1950s without seeing these trendy circle skirts on girls and young women.
What are poodle skirts?
The skirts were usually adorned with appliqued poodles, but sometimes they featured other themes
This soup company invented green bean casserole
What is Campbell's Soup Company?
The recipe was first published in 1955. It sharply increased sales of their cream of mushroom soup
This was Avon's catchy television advertising slogan in the 1950s and 1960s
What is "Ding Dong, Avon Calling!"?
Avon started as a small business in New York City, in 1886. The name of the company was officially changed to Avon in 1933. It is the fifth-largest beauty company in the world
This sweet and spicy Chinese takeout chicken dish was invented in the United States by Taiwanese immigrants
What is General Tso's Chicken?
The dish was invented in the 1970s and named for a general from the Qing dynasty
This type of light causes wrinkles and ages skin
According to the Cleveland Clinic, too much UV light exposure can cause wrinkles, freckles, skin discoloration, and even cancer
This straw hat for men was introduced in the 1920s and made in Ecuador
What is Panama hat?
The hat was made in bulk in Ecuador and sent to a port in Panama. There they were loaded on ships for distribution to Asia, the Americas, and Europe
People either love or hate this ingredient on sweet potatoes
What are Marshmallows?
Once considered very gourmet, marshmallows have since become commonplace. Their popularity varies by region
This fairy tale involves a pair of siblings, a witch, and a breadcrumb trail
What is "Hansel and Gretel"?
In the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel become lost when the breadcrumbs they used for a trail are eaten. A witch who lives in a house made of candy lures them inside. She tries to fatten Hansel up for better eating and makes Gretel her servant. In the end, the siblings trick the witch and end up putting her in her oven