Summer Destinations
Mythical Creatures
U.S. Presidents
Alphabet by NATO
Everyday Inventions
Words by letters
Exotic Foods
Science and Stuff
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This is a favorite for many families who want to take a few hours to cool off and catch some rays, but wait at least an hour after eating and don't forget the sunscreen.

The Pool

100

This is an imaginary imp jokingly said to be responsible for malfunctions in machinery

Gremlin

100

This 26th president's name was used for a children's toy.

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt

100

The letter A

Alfa

100

Gideon Sundback perfected this device that included teeth and a slider working together to keep two sides of something closed

The Zipper
100

This is the ability to perceive the things around you through one of your five senses.

See

100

This is a thick, dark brown, salty Australian food spread made from leftover brewer's yeast extract with vegetable and spice additives, rich in B vitamins, and is a national icon.

Vegemite

100

This is the powerhouse of the cell

The Mitochondria

200

This destination has a lot of fun things to do, but my favorite is building castles, collecting shells, and crashing through the waves.

The Beach

200

This is a monster with nine heads, each of which, when struck off, was replaced by two new ones

Hydra

200

He was the first president to be the son of a former president.

John Quincy Adams

200

The letter D

Delta

200

This personal device first invented by Peter Henlein was developed by inventors and engineers from the 16th century to the mid-20th century as a mechanical device, powered by winding a mainspring which turned gears and then moved the hands

The Watch

200

This is a little creature that makes something sweet, but can also cause some pain.

Bee

200

Many Scots would have you believe this dish is a small animal that runs around in circles and is native to the Scottish Highlands. In reality, it is a savory dish containing sheep heart, liver, and lungs.

Haggis

200

This is the chemical symbol for sodium.

Na
300

A favorite summer experience is going shopping, and there is no better place than this t 5.6 million sq. ft. shopping destination located in the United States.

The Mall of America

300

This is one of a race of creatures with the head, arms, and torso of a man, and the lower body and legs of a horse

Centaur

300

This president fathered 15 children—the most of any president. His youngest child was born when he was 70 years old.

John Tyler

300

The letter E

Echo

300

Laszlo Bíró noticed how quickly newspaper ink dried, which led to his 1938 patent for this writing utensil adopted by Britain’s Royal Air Force during World War II. Today, it is the world’s most common writing tool.

Ballpoint Pen

300

This is a body of water that can be located all over the globe.

Sea

300

This is a pungent, fermented street food snack, known for its strong odor and savory flavor, often deep-fried and served with pickled vegetables and a sauce.

Stinky Tofu

300

This is the chemical symbol for gold.

Au

400

Summer is a great time for roller coasters and fun rides, and you can enjoy many of these at the amusement park featuring Bugs Bunny and Batman-themed rides.

Six Flags

400

This is a large legendary manlike or apelike creature, alleged to inhabit the Himalayan Mountains

Yeti

400

He was the first president to be elected to two non-consecutive terms.

Grover Cleveland

400

The letter H

Hotel

400

American Robert Noyce and California’s culture of bold entrepreneurship led to this integrated device, shrinking room-sized computers. Today, this breakthrough powers daily life, from smartphones and cars to kitchen appliances.

Microchip

400

This is the term for a mathematical graph that visually represents cumulative data—such as costs, labor hours, or progress—plotted against time

"S" (graph)

400

These edible worms are found in the rainforests of Guyana and are highly sought after for their protein-rich content.

Tacoma Worm

400
This is the second planet from the sun.

Venus

500

Fishing is a favorite summer pastime; you can enjoy fishing on one of the few glacier-created lakes in the world right here in Iowa at this largest natural lake, located at this summer destination.

(Big) Spirit Lake

500

This is a fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent

Chimera

500

He was the only bachelor (never married) to be president and had his niece perform the role of the First Lady.

James Buchanan

500

The letter N

November

500

In 1903, after a sowy streetcar ride, Mary Anderson patented this manual device, yet car makers dismissed it as unnecessary. Her invention eventually became standard on every vehicle worldwide, yet Anderson never earned a profit from her practical idea.

The Windshield Wiper

500

This is a line or sequence of people, vehicles, or items waiting their turn. It can also refer to a digital list of tasks waiting to be processed by a computer.

Queue

500

Ghanaian cuisine is a treasure trove of unique flavors, and one highly prized delicacy, consisting of lean, tender meat with a flavor reminiscent of pork, is this large, rodent-like creature.

Grasscutter (Cane Rat)

500
This is the speed of light.

3 x 108 m/s or 300,000,000 m/s

186,000 miles per second

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