Opposites
“Neither a borrower nor [this] be.”
What is a lender?
The quote comes from
Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The rest of the quote is:
“For loan oft loses both itself and friend,
And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.
Circular innovation that dates to around 3500 BC
What is the wheel?
It was invented in Mesopotamia and is still in use today on roads, in industry, and in everyday life.
The Pilgrims are said to have landed here.
What is Plymouth Rock?
The Mayflower Compact was drafted and signed on the ship while it was anchored in Provincetown Harbor, and it was the first organized government framework written and put in place in the New World.
This Mexican street food consists of a large shell stuffed with meat, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheese, and/or guacamole.
What is taco?
Mexican tacos originally used fish as the protein. Today, tacos have gone worldwide, with each region adding a local flair to the dish.
If you are visiting Washington state in September, you can attend a festival honoring this fruit.
What is apple?
Many farms with apple orchards will allow you to pick your own apples.
When using verbs, there are two voices: active and this.
What is passive?
When the subject performs the action, the voice is active. “The people felt the earthquake” is active voice. When the subject receives the action, the voice is passive. “The earthquake was felt by the people” is passive voice.
Personal communication device generally credited to Alexander Graham Bell
What is the telephone?
The original landline is all but extinct today, with home phones moving to mobile devices and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).
Remember this place, which played an important role in the history of Texas.
“Remember the _______”
What is the Alamo? “Remember the Alamo” is the battle cry of remembrance of the battle that took place in the former Franciscan mission during Texas’ War of Independence from Mexico. The 200 Texan soldiers ultimately lost the battle after 13 days of a siege involving thousands of Mexicans.
This all-American popular sandwich is served on a bun rather than bread.
What is hamburger? Global hamburger consumption is highest in the United States.
Around 3 p.m. every weekday, you are likely to encounter stop-and-go traffic in the city, the suburbs, and on country roads due to this vehicle.
What is a school bus? In most states, you must stop when a school bus is stopped, even if you’re on the other side of the road, to allow students to cross the road safely.
One occurs at a temperature of 212ºF (100ºC) and the other at 32º F (0ºC).
What are boiling and freezing?
Other factors may affect the actual temperature at which boiling and freezing occur, such as altitude or the presence of salt in the water.
Eli Whitney’s invention that modernized agriculture
What is the cotton gin?
Whitney received a patent for it in 1794.
This huge expanse of diverse ecosystem is located in South Florida.
What are the Everglades?
The freshwater wetlands cover 1.5 million acres, and they are the largest tropical wilderness in the world.
French in origin, this fluffy sweet or savory dish, with its foundation of custard and egg whites, is renowned for flopping.
What is soufflé? The word is derived from the French verb meaning “to puff up.” Overmixing the egg whites into the custard will prohibit the soufflé from rising properly. It begins to deflate as soon as you remove it from the oven, so it must be served immediately.
Patriot Day falls on this day every year.
What is September 11? Patriot Day is a day of remembrance to commemorate those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks that occurred in 2001.
In battle, there are two options: advance or this.
What is retreat?
Advancing is an offensive action, while retreating is usually considered a defensive action. Retreating, particularly at work or in everyday life, is not necessarily a sign of weakness. It can be a time to regroup, to live to fight another day.
Alexander Fleming’s discovery that has saved millions of lives. Medicine
What is penicillin?
The Scottish bacteriologist’s 1928 discovery was the start of the antibiotic revolution.
After his assassination, Abraham Lincoln lay in state in this Philadelphia landmark.
What is Independence Hall?
The Declaration of Independence was signed there, and the Continental Congress wrote the U.S. Constitution there as well.
Which Middle Eastern dip is made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic
Hummus.
Name 1 September full moons
Depending on the timing relative to the equinox, September's full moon is known as the "Corn Moon" or the "Harvest Moon".
These two opposite Chinese symbols represent perfect, harmonic balance.
What are yin and yang?
The yin-yang concept forms the foundation of much of Chinese philosophy.
This invention from 1920 helped people treat minor cuts and scrapes at home.
The Band-Aid
a Depiction, Located in South Dakota
Mount Rushmore
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
This traditional Italian pizza features mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
What is Margherita? It was named in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy upon her visit to Naples in 1889, but the pizza was made as early as 1866.
On September 1, 1985, oceanographer Robert Ballard and his team discovered this Wreck
The Titanic.