Animals
It gets its name because it looks like it's praying when it's actually preying.
What is a praying mantis?
Encyclopedia Americana calls him "World War II's most colorful U.S. general".
Who is Patton?
Slang for 25¢.
What is two bits?
12 year old Jesus, missing for 3 days, was found conferring with the elders in this Jerusalem building.
What is the temple?
New Orleans' NFL team took its name from this favorite of Al Hirt, 1 of team's co-owners.
What is "When the Saints Go Marching In"?
Unlike most animals, most mules can't have these.
What are offspring?
Broadcasting network established in 1926 whose founder went on to become a general.
What is NBC?
It can precede "race" or "stool".
What is three-legged?
This cousin of Jesus was born about 6 months before he was.
Who is John the Baptist?
1981 #1 hit for Hall & Oates, subtitled "No Can Do".
What is "I Can't Go For That"?
Desert "trader" renowned for habit of often leaving something "in exchange" for what it takes.
What is a pack rat?
His U.S. citizenship was posthumously restored to him by a 1975 act of Congress.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
The only number mentioned in the Pledge of Allegiance.
What is one?
He wanted the wise men to tell him where the infant Jesus was, "That I may come & worship him also".
Who is King Herod?
In "West Side Story", Tony expresses his anticipation with this song.
What is "Something's Coming"?
A peacock's lady.
What is a peahen?
Gen. Eisenhower said, "I studied dramatics under him for 5 years in Washington & 4 years in the Philippines".
Who is Douglas MacArthur?
Mary MacGregor's dilemma in 1977.
What is "Torn Between Two Lovers"?
While Jesus, not a citizen, was crucified, it is believed this apostle, a Roman, was beheaded.
Who is St. Paul?
1 of 2 songs by the Supremes that fit the category, both reaching #1 in 1964.
What are "Where Did Our Love Go?" (or "Come See About Me")?
A group of these is called a clowder.
What are cats?
While in the infantry, this foreign general was nicknamed "Asparagus" & "Big Charles".
Who is Charles de Gaulle?
It's a left jab followed at once by a hard punch with the right hand.
What is a one-two combination?
1 of the 3 Roman emperors specifically mentioned by name in the New Testament.
Who are Augustus, Tiberius or Claudius?
A classic Fleetwood Mac heartbreak anthem between Lindsey & Stevie.
What is “Go Your Own Way”?