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This comes from the Latin "exempli gratia" literally "for example".
What is e.g?
Name the "Big 5" religions.
What is Christianity, Judaism, Islam Hinduism and Buddhism?
This bestseller by Daniel James Brown was recently Tranquility's book club selection.
What is "Boys in the Boat"?
Many hands make light ________.
Work.
This is Michigan's favorite vacation island.
What is Mackinc Island?
Latin phrase et certera.
What is "etc"?
In the year 2023, this is the largest religion in the world.
What is Christianity? It has 2.32 billion people.
This bestselling book was recently viewed as a mini series by our residents and took place during WWII.
What is "All the Light We Cannot See"?
Knowledge is _________
Power.
This pristine island is practically untouched by human life and is located in the far northern reaches of Michigan. It is also the largest island in Lake Superior.
What is Isle Royale? In 1946 it was given the designation of National Park.
This abbreviation comes from the Latin phrase "id est" meaning "that is."
What is "i.e."?
This religious group (according to experts) will grow faster than Christianity by 2050
What is Islam?
This bestseller from 2023 was a staggering 736 pages. It was the story of a family cursed by the water that surrounds them.
What is "The Covenant of Water?"
Quote from Einstein: "Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must ______ _______. " 2 words
Keep mooving.
This is the largest island in Lake Michigan and has a year round population of about 600.
What is Beaver Island?
When texting this abbreviation, "ICYMI", this is what you mean.
What is "In Case You Missed It"?
This is the world's oldest religion in the world.
What is Hinduism? Most scholars say it started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C.
The most popular novel of all time was released in 1612, written by Miguel De Cervantes.
What is "Don Quixote?"
Teddy Roosevelt is quoted as saying "Believe you can and your'e halfway ______.
What is "there"?
This Michigan island is located in the St. Mary's River, which connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron at the easternmost point of Michigan's upper penninsula.
What is Neebish Island?
Fun fact: The ferry that takes you to Neebish Island is run by the family of your director!
This abbreviation means "get here fast as you can".
What is ASAP?
This religion holds that humans and animals should live in balance with the universe and is attributed to the philosopher Lao Tzu.
What is Taoism? Pronounced Daoism.
This bestseller was often required reading in high school classes. It was this author's most famous novel and a narrative set during the French Revolution.
What is "A Tale of Two Cities?" It is also the 2nd most popular seller with 200 million copies sold.
Buddha once said "What you think, you ________
Become.
This island located in the Detroit River was a popular destination in the 1950's and 1960's with it's many ride attractions and a boat ride with the Captain that bears the same name as the island.
What is Boblo Island?