Night Moves
This nocturnal hunter is known for its near-silent flight.
What is the owl? The shape of owl wings and feathers significantly reduce the sound made when they fly.
This herb sometimes tops butter and/or sour cream on a baked potato.
What are chives? Onion and garlic varieties are easy to grow and adapt to most soils. They produce small bulbs below the surface, and both their stalks and leaves are edible and used for seasoning. They’re best served fresh as a raw garnish.
This is the term for a prolonged dry period in nature.
What is drought? The drought that caused the Great Plains Dust Bowl lasted nearly a decade, and it couldn’t have happened at a worse time—during the Great Depression
The book of Genesis speaks to the original sin in this garden.
What is Eden? Based on the description of the garden, it is believed it was located in the Middle East close to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Beatles landed in New York City in this decade.
What is the 1960s? On February 7, 1964, the Beatles phenomenon crossed the Atlantic Ocean. They were greeted by 100 police officers, 200 members of the press, and 4,000 screaming fans.
John Travolta plays a hardware store worker by day and a disco king by night in this 1970s film.
What is Saturday Night Fever? Disco music and dancing were all the rage in the 1970s, especially in New York when Studio 54 reigned supreme.
The Genovese variety of this herb is used to make pesto.
What is basil? It’s a member of the mint family and comes in many varieties, from lemon to licorice to cinnamon. It takes its name from the Greek basileus, meaning “king or royal.”
This is the term for decomposing plants and animals that are used as an energy source.
What is fossil fuels? Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels. Sun and wind are renewable sources.
This is the Garden State.
What is New Jersey? The state’s moniker was first used in an 1876 political speech. The state issued its first Garden State license plates in 1954.
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a plane crash while on tour during this decade.
What is the 1950s? On February 3, 1959, the plane crashed in Clear Lake, Iowa. The pilot was not instrument qualified, but he took off in inclement weather. There were no survivors.
This is the proper name of the North Star.
What is Polaris? Did you know that, while Polaris is the current North Star, it hasn’t always been? The title is given to a bright star that is closest to Earth’s celestial pole. Vega was the North Star 14,000 years ago
This herb from a woody plant goes well with lamb dishes. It’s a member of the mint family and comes from Latin, meaning “dew of the sea.”
What is rosemary? The plant is a perennial, and its leaves are used abundantly in Mediterranean cooking.
These wild, cat-like creatures have the highest incidence of rabies.
What are raccoons? Skunks, bats, and foxes are other species of wildlife that often become infected.
This plant was once more valuable than gold.
What is a tulip? During the 17th-century era of Tulipmania in Holland, the highest-priced tulip bulb was around the same cost as a home.
This decade brought us the first televised presidential debate.
What is the 1960s? The debate was between Kennedy and Nixon, and it was broadcast in 1960 on CBS.
This U.S. state has the highest number of night-shift workers.
What is Nevada? This is due to the high percentage of third-shift workers in Las Vegas.
This herb is often used with fish and in pickling.
What is dill? It’s a member of the carrot family, and it resembles carrot tops.
This is the most prevalent blood type in the world.
What is O positive? O negative is considered the universal blood donor type, and while not ideal, it can be used on anyone in a medical emergency.
This is the fastest-growing woody plant.
What is bamboo? It can grow three feet in a day.
Prince William married Kate Middleton in this decade.
What is the 2010s? The wedding was televised live on April 29, 2011, and it was the most-viewed event of the year.
This is the proper name for the northern lights.
What is aurora borealis? The phenomenon is caused by protons and electrons from the sun hitting Earth’s atmosphere.
It’s difficult to find a savory Greek dish without this herb.
What is oregano? It’s one of the top herbs used in the Mediterranean, and it has medicinal and culinary uses worldwide.
This thick dairy ingredient is used in French food to thicken sauces and soups and as a dessert topping.
What is crème fraîche? Crème fraîche has a 30 percent fat content, while sour cream has a 20 percent fat content. The higher fat content makes crème fraîche richer and creamier, and it’s also less tangy than sour cream.
This country is the location of Butchart Gardens.
What is Canada? The 118-year-old botanical gardens are near Victoria, British Columbia, and are open year-round. It is a total of 55 acres.
This entire decade was focused on the possibility of a Y2K bug.
What is the 1990s? People feared that, because early computer code expressed years in two numerals, omitting the “19” before the year would cause power, communications, and access to electronic funds to be lost. In the end, nothing happened. Life went on without a hiccup.