Scientific Breakthroughs
This English physicist formulated the three laws of motion and universal gravitation in the 17th century.
Isaac Newton
This ancient Egyptian queen, known for her intelligence and political skill, ruled alongside Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
Cleopatra
This bird is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner in the United States
Turkey
Despite popular belief, this vitamin is not actually found in oranges in high amounts; it’s present in many other fruits too
Vitamin C
In 1609, this Italian scientist used a telescope to observe the moons of Jupiter, supporting the heliocentric model.
Galileo Galilei
Completed in 1648, this massive fortification stretches over 13,000 miles and was built to protect China from northern invasions.
The Great Wall of China
Every year, the President of the United States traditionally performs this action with a turkey before Thanksgiving.
Pardon the Turkey
The “lead” in pencils is actually not lead; it’s made from this substance.
Graphite
In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen accidentally discovered these electromagnetic waves while experimenting with cathode rays
X-Ray
This 15th-century invention by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication by making books easier to produce
The Printing Press
This famous parade, held annually in New York City since 1924, features giant balloons, floats, and performances.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This “king of fruits” is notorious for its strong smell, which some love and others find unbearable
Durain
In 1921, this scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
Albert Einstein
This European event from 1789 to 1799 began with the storming of the Bastille and led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The French Revolution
his popular side dish, often made with marshmallows, sweet potatoes, or yams, is a staple at many Thanksgiving tables
Sweet Potato Casserole.
This country is called the Netherlands, but most people call it by the name of its famous region.
Holland
his type of cell division produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.
What is meiosis
his trade route, connecting East Asia to Europe for over a thousand years, was named after a valuable Chinese textile
The Silk Road
The first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 was shared between the Pilgrims and this Native American tribe.
Wampanoag
his “Sleeping Giant” in Hawaii is actually the eroded remnant of a volcano, not a literal giant
Koʻolau Range