Thanks
We have Alexander Fleming's inability to completely clean his lab equipment to thank for the discovery of this life-saving tool in 1928
Penicillian
James Smithson left his entire estate to the fledgling United States to advance science and understanding in the world which lead to the creation of this institution
The Smithsonian
The modern state of Turkiye is credited to this man
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
This savory pie often doesn't have a bottom or side layer of pastry, but takes its name from the dish it is served in
Pot Pie
It is the duty of every Muslim to complete the Haj, the traditional pilgrimage to this holy city
Mecca
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been broadcast on this showboating network since 1953
NBC
Thanks to this man, millions of nerds have found community playing Dungeons and Dragons
Gary Gygax
Norway tried to gift Mount Halti to this neighbor as a gift for its 100th Birthday, which would then make it the highest point in the country
Finland
Members of the Turkish Mevlevi Order of Sufism put themselves into a trance by spinning rapidly earning them this nickname
Whirling Dervishes
Sweet and condensed milk, egg yolks, and the zest and juice of this Floridian Fruit makes this traditional summer pie
Key Limes
Hindus often make a pilgrimage to this holy river to bathe in its waters
The Ganges
High Winds caused a balloon of this popular 90s children show character to be torn to shreds on live television traumatizing many
Barney
Theodore Roosevelt
This Scottish Born Industrialist created a "gospel" about the duty of the wealthy to give back to places that gave them success including primarily through building libraries
Andrew Carnegie
DAILY DOUBLE
Located near current day Izmir in Turkiye, this ancient city-state famously fought Greek legends over the hand of the most beautiful woman in the world
Meat (often Lamb) braised with vegetables, gravy, and topped with mashed potatoes is known as this
Shepards Pie
Bernadette Soubirous claimed to have seen 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in this French town in 1858 leading to it becoming a popular pilgrimage site
Lourdes
First debuting in 1960, this cartoon beagle has appeared in more iterations than any other balloon. Including as an Astronaut, Ice Skater, and a WWI Flying Ace,
Snoopy
We have these two men to thank for the creation of Marvel Comics
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Mansa Musa
Mount Ararat in Turkiye is believed to be the final resting place of this famous boat of legend
Noah's Ark
Cake and custard mixed together and topped with chocolate sauce is this pie named for an American city
Boston Cream Pie
Literally meaning "The Road" in Spanish, this pilgrimage across Spain to the Church of Saint James has become a popular hiking route
El Camino
This high-kicking dance troupe makes an appearance every year as the launch to their busy holiday season
The Rockettes
We have this woman to thank for the creation of the first American Flag
Betsy Ross
Since her divorce from the founder of Microsoft this woman has pledged to give away all of her divorce settlement money away
Melinda Gates
This Turkish patron saint of prostitutes and lost children is also the inspiration for the most popular Christmas figure
St. Nicholas
This Pennsylvania Dutch classic made with molasses gets its name from what you have to do everytime you set it out
Shoofly Pie
The 1,243 miles pilgrimage that begins in Harran, Turkey follows the journey of this father of the monotheistic religions
Abraham
The last float of the parade every year features this Jolly Old Elf
Santa Clause