Continents
The Rocky Mountains run through these two North American countries.
What are the United States and Canada? You can take scenic train rides through the mountains in both countries.
If you don’t get out in the sun or drink milk, the only known plant source for this vitamin that prevents rickets comes from mushrooms.
What is vitamin D?
Its tagline is “All the news that’s fit to print.”
What is The New York Times? BBC calls the NYT tagline “the most famous seven words in U.S. journalism.” The NYT also delights many subscribers with a popular but notoriously difficult crossword puzzle.
Some people wear their hearts on this.
What is their sleeve? It’s best to play poker with these types of people because you can read their hand through their emotions.
Born September 2, 1951, he plays the role of a plastic surgeon on St. Elsewhere, but you’ve seen him more recently in the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS.
Who is Mark Harmon? In 2002, he had a recurring role of Agent Simon Donovan on The West Wing.
On September 7, 1969, the Official Languages Act was implemented in Canada, making these two languages the official languages of the country.
What are French and English? The federal government was required to conduct business in either language upon request. The act has been replaced with an updated act, which now covers linguistic minorities.
This is America’s oldest clothing retailer.
What is Brooks Brothers? Its first store opened in New York in 1818. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooks Brothers manufactured 150,000 masks per day. It is also producing protective gowns for medical workers.
These are the two largest continents by landmass and population.
What are Asia and Africa? Asia is the largest continent.
This steel cut or rolled breakfast food is rich in beta glucans.
What is oatmeal? Beta glucans turn into a gel in the digestive tract and absorb cholesterol before the body can absorb it. Sfgate.com reports, “Getting 3 grams of beta-glucan a day may help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 8 percent.” A cup of cooked oatmeal provides two grams of beta glucans.
This weekly magazine designates a Person of the Year.
What is Time? The Person of the Year is not necessarily a popular person; it is the person who has had the most influence over the past year. In 1979 during the Iran hostage situation, the magazine selected Ayatollah Khomeini.
If you grew up with lots of siblings, you likely often wore these instead of getting new clothes.
What are hand-me-downs? Because children grow so fast, hand-me-downs are generally gently used.
Born September 4, 1930, this Broadway, TV, and film actress and dancer has appeared with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Gene Kelly. She starred in My Blue Heaven, Anything Goes, The Joker Is Wild, and Les Girls.
Who is Mitzi Gaynor? Among other Broadway shows, she starred in There’s No Business Like Show Business and The Birds and the Bees.
On September 1, 1972, he won the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Who is Bobby Fischer? The match became known as the “Match of the Century,” and he was the first American to win it.
This continent has no permanent residents.
What is Antarctica? Scientists rotate in and out of Antarctica, and there are no countries located on the continent. Tourists are allowed from November through March, and the only access is by ship. You can catch a flight from Australia for a flyover, but you can’t land by airplane.
Curcumin is an active ingredient in this spice often used in Indian cooking.
What is turmeric? It gives curry its yellow color. The spice contains anti-inflammatory properties and is an antioxidant.
This national women’s magazine is best known for its “Dos and Don’ts” section.
What is Glamour? Its “Dos and Don’ts” section dates to the magazine’s debut in 1939, and it is still wildly popular.
When money is tight, you can save money by tightening this.
What is your belt?
Born September 9, 1960, this British actor gained international popularity from his starring role in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones’s Diary. He played opposite Julia Roberts in Notting Hill.
Who is Hugh Grant? More recently, he starred as the British prime minister in Love Actually.
On September 17, 1996, this celebrity talk-show hostess launched her book club.
Who is Oprah Winfrey? Her book club put books on the bestseller lists, with many selling more than one million copies. A Million Little Pieces by James Frey sold two million copies. When Oprah found out he was selling fiction as nonfiction, she invited him on the show to expose his lies.
This continent has the most countries.
What is Africa? The continent is currently comprised of 54 sovereign states and several territories.
This bulbous plant, also known as allium, was routinely used in ancient times to treat various diseases.
What is garlic? A 2014 journal article entitled “Garlic: A Review of Potential Therapeutic Effects” suggests there may be a revival of the therapeutic values of garlic in the treatment of different diseases.
This teen fashion magazine shuttered its print operation and moved to an online-only format in 2018.
What is Seventeen? Other popular magazines have gone to the online-only format, including Cooking Light and Coastal Living.
When you have a problem to solve, put on this head gear.
What is thinking cap?
Born September 13, 1969, he created the character of Madea, an eccentric, grandma, and cast himself in the role. A few Madea films include Madea’s Family Reunion, Madea Goes to Jail, and A Madea Christmas.
Who is Tyler Perry? He retired the Madea character in 2019. Critics hated the films, but audiences loved them. The films grossed more than $500 million.
On September 26, 1960, these two contenders were the first to debate live on TV.
Who are John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon? The first debate took place in Chicago. Four televised presidential debates were held that year.
This country is the largest in the subcontinent of North America.
What is Canada? The US is slightly smaller.
It’s better to get quercetin from food sources than from supplements. It can be found in several foods including these green, pea-sized flower buds that come from the Mediterranean region and are pickled and served as a garnish.
What are capers? A 2015 study found quercetin contains some antiviral properties. If you don’t like capers, you can get quercetin from berries, red onions, and apples.
It is Canada’s top women’s magazine.
What is Chatelaine? It’s been in the No. 1 spot for its genre since its inception in 1928.
Of course, you would never be involved in a shady deal, but those who are line these clothing parts.
What are their pockets?
Born September 5, 1951, his career took off with his leading role in Mr. Mom, and he’s best known for playing Batman.
Who is Michael Keaton? In his Batman films, Danny DeVito plays the Penguin, and Jack Nicholson plays the Joker.
On September 10, 1939, Canada declared war on this country.
What is Germany? When England declared war on Germany in both world wars, Canada was not automatically included in either declaration.
Sometimes Australia is called a continent, but the continent is sometimes called this when it includes New Zealand, New Guinea, Micronesia, and other small island groups.
What is Oceania or Australasia? It’s really a continental grouping that includes 14 countries and encompasses much of the South Pacific Ocean. Some call New Zealand a submerged continent.
ECGC comes from the tannins in tea of this color.
What is green? ECGC is a powerful antioxidant, and it might protect against cancer, although the positive studies catalogued by the National Cancer Institute have been conducted in test tubes and on animals—not on humans. So far, tests on humans are inconclusive. It also helps with cognition, and it has been suggested that it can help with weight control.
This international financial and political magazine’s January issue is coveted for its cover, which illustrates trends and predictions for the coming year.
What is the Economist?
When someone says something untrue, we say that this person has no clothes.
Who is the emperor? The expression originated with Hans Christian Andersen.
Born September 2, 1964, in Lebanon and raised in Canada, he is best known for his role of Neo in The Matrix.
Who is Keanu Reeves? Today, he’s a director. While costarring with Winona Ryder in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a Romanian priest conducted a full wedding ceremony, so it’s possible that the couple are actually married.
On September 6, 1901, this American president was assassinated.
Who is William McKinley? He was attending the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York. An anarchist fired two shots to the chest. Right after being shot, his first words were: “Be careful how you tell my wife.” While he initially survived his wounds, he died a short time later from infection.