We're On a Safari
Brand Names
Egyptian Mythology
Percussion Instruments
"I Love Rock(s)"
And "Roll"
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Look over there! It's a pride of these animals. Aren't their cubs adorable!
What are Lions?
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They're the snack that smiles back! Even in 2024 when they changed their name to Chilean Sea Bass for a short while as a marketing ploy
What are Goldfish?
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The jackal headed god of mummification goes by this name that rhymes with hubris
Who is Anubis?
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All you need to make this percussion instrument is a jar and some beans to put inside of it. From there, all you do is shake! Although traditionally, these instruments are shaped like a bulb on a stick
What are Maracas?
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Igneous rocks originate from these landforms after an eruption. It's said that Vesuvius produced over 14 tons of these rocks during its 79 AD eruption
What are Volcanoes?
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When you repeatedly bounce sticks off of the head of a snare drum, you're doing this drum rudiment. Perhaps this clue should have been in our percussion category!
What is a Drumroll?
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Sometimes called Upside-down trees, they're the kind of tree seen here:
What are Baobabs?
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This type of credit card from American Express is the absolute highest level of financial status you can achieve. See it here:
What is a Centurion Card?
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According to a popular myth, this god of death was killed by his own brother at a house party in a fit of jealousy. It wasn't until his wife Isis found his body in a tree trunk that he was revived and made the god of the Underworld
Who is Osiris?
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Of snare, tenor, and bass drums; these are the smallest and make the most static sound when you strike their head. Drumroll please!
What are Snare Drums?
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Good things come in threes as they say, like the three types of rocks! Can you name them for us though?
What are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks?
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Rise and shine cadets! It's time for one of these, perhaps accompanied by the blaring of a bugle. Now, I want names private!
What is a Roll call?
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The main way to tell these huge mammals apart from their Asian counterparts is to look at their trunks! Typically, they'll have more bands and wrinkles wrapped around them
What are African Elephants?
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Wensleydale factory (known for manufacturing this popular food) was on the verge of bankruptcy in 1989. Then came the release of the new Wallace and Gromit movie, and all it took was one line from Wallace to save the brand from going under
What is Cheese?
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In Ancient Egypt, these kinds of jars were used to preserve the organs of a mummified body once they were removed. You can see them here:
What are Canopic Jars?
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The African instruments are the largest members of the mallet percussion family, and you may recognize some famous tunes like the iPhone ringtone come from them
What are Marimbas?
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It's the pretty blue precious gemstone shown here:
What is Sapphire?
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The photo below shows a hulking one of these mythical beasts. They're not ogres!:
What are Trolls?
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If you crossed a giraffe and a zebra, you'd get this peculiar animal pictured here:
What is an Okapi?
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Their slogan: "A nose in need deserves Puffs indeed"!
Note that the answer is not Puffs, but rather their parent company
What is Kleenex?
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Written on a series of papyrus scrolls, these guides detail how to make it to the afterlife in Egyptian mythology. Inside, you'll find maps, ancient spells, and even detailed reports of monster you may encounter in the Underworld
What is The Book of the Dead?
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While the photo shows these large types of drums in a set of 5, they are typically played in sets of 4:
What are Timpanis?
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Until the 1930's, this November birthstone and topaz were thought to be indistinguishable from each other. It wasn't until 1932 when a group of jewelers looked at it more closely, and found that it was slightly more orange than topaz was
What is Citrine?
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Funny war story ahead! During the Korean War, a military officer mistakenly ordered for a shipment of these candies to soldiers on the front lines instead of mortar rounds. Mortar rounds went by the nickname of the candy mailed to them, and they actually ended up sustaining the soldiers for weeks!
What are Tootsie Rolls?
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While water may be scarce in the savannah, these burly reptiles inhabit the largest river going through it. See them in a while once you're on a safari!
What are Nile Crocodiles?
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To check if one of their polo shirts is authentic or not, look at the horse on the shirt! If it has anything more or less than 4 legs, it's a phony
What is Ralph Lauren?
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The two gods of Egyptian warfare were Montu and Sobek. Sobek had the head of a crocodile, while Montu has the head of this bird
What is a Falcon?
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Originating from India, these bamboo instruments have a peculiar name, and an even more peculiar sound. You turn the bamboo rods upside down to make sound, and they produce a sort of gurgling noise
What is an Angklung?
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Oyster pearls are largely composed of this naturally produced mineral found inside of the oyster. It's also what their shells are made of!
What is Calcium Carbonate/Aragonite?
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The Oxford Dictionary defines this old English word as: "The natural consequences following a reckless event"
What is Corollary?