In Memoriam 2024
This former One Direction member died tragically at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires.
Liam Payne
A "troop" of these social primates often works together to find food and care for young.
monkeys
Grand Prismatic Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful
Yellowstone
On this Hindu festival, people throw colored powders at each other to celebrate the arrival of spring.
holi
NaHCO₃ is the formula for this kitchen staple.
baking soda
This former Cincinatti Reds and Philadelphia Phillies player reigns as the all-time hits leader in major league history.
Pete Rose
A "tower" of these animals are among those you might see while on safari.
giraffes
DAILY DOUBLE
Havasu Falls, Bright Angel Trail, South Rim
Grand Canyon
This Christian communion, celebrated primarily in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, commemorates the Last Supper with bread and wine.
Eucharist
H₂SO₄ is the chemical formula for this highly corrosive industrial acid.
sulfuric acid
This dame and career actress was more recently known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter series.
Maggie Smith
A "business" of these industrious semi-aquatic rodents might build a shelter in a nearby river.
beavers
Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome
Yosemite
In Islam, this pilgrimage to Mecca is a religious duty for those who are physically and financially able.
Hajj
Ammonia, a pungent-smelling gas commonly used in fertilizers.
NH₃
This Congolese former NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian spent 18 seasons on teams including the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
Dikembe Mutombo
After dark is the best time to spot a “parliament” of these birds.
owls
Old Rag Mountain, Hawksbill Summit, Skyline Drive
Shenandoah Valley
A Jewish wedding ceremony takes place under this canopy, which means “covering” in Hebrew.
Chuppah
DAILY DOUBLE
Methane, the primary component of natural gas.
CH₄
This 53-year-old actress known for starring roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed died after a public cancer recurrence.
Shannen Doherty
A "crash" of these large, horned herbivores sounds as powerful as they look.
rhinoceroses
Kolob Canyon, The Narrows, Angel’s Landing
Zion
A kachera is a ceremonial undergarment representing modesty and self-discipline worn by adherents of this religion founded in India.
Sikhism
The simple sugar C₆H₁₂O₆.
glucose