LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Sometimes called a yam in the Western world, it’s really one of these.
What is sweet potato?
The root vegetables look similar, but you have probably never tasted a yam. Ninety-five percent of yams are grown in West Africa, and they can grow to 45 inches in length.
These two words are exchanged at the altar during a wedding ceremony.
What is “I do”?
While many couple write their own vows, they still say their “I do’s.”
A four-letter word beginning with N that describes an alcove or small, recessed section of a room, usually devoted to one activity
What is nook?
Examples include a breakfast nook in the kitchen or a corner of a living room.
Clocks go this way at the end of daylight saving time in November, granting a precious extra hour of sleep.
What is back?
In the United States and Canada, we turn our clocks back an hour when we change from daylight saving time to standard time on November 2.
This famous game was invented in Scotland in the 15th century.
What is golf?
This planet is known for its prominent rings.
What is Saturn?
A simple, yet decadent, dessert is this whole fruit dipped in chocolate.
What is a strawberry?
The concept of dipping strawberries is a fairly recent introduction, originating in the 1960s at the gourmet food store Stop & Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
A common health warning: don’t do this too often if you want to avoid heartburn.
What is eat spicy foods?
A burglar, robber, extortionist, etc.
What is crook?
Crook is not a legal term; rather, it is a generic name we give to perpetrators who commit a crime.
This federal holiday honoring the military is held in November.
What is Veterans Day?
It is observed every November 11. The day honors all military members who have served honorably, living or deceased.
This mythical marine creature is believed to live in a freshwater lake in Scotland.
What is the Loch Ness Monster?
This 1980s communication device allowed people to send short messages before cell phones became common.
What is a pager/beeper?
This shellfish is often served raw on the half shell with lemon; it’s a French Quarter favorite.
What are oysters?
This 1937 song by the Andrews Sisters warns the listener: Don’t do this with “anyone else but me.”
What is “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree”?
One who is not an accountant but tracks inflows and outflows
What is bookkeeper?
The bookkeeper records transactions, though there can be some overlap with the accountant’s work. The accountant also analyzes data and performs audits, and some are tax preparers. Bookkeepers and bookkeeping are the only two English words with three sets of double letters.
These U.S. national political “contests” are held in November.
What are (federal) elections?
State and local elections are sometimes held in conjunction with federal elections, but there are no federal statutes or constitutional requirements that mandate them to be held at the same time.
This city serves as the capital of Scotland.
What is Edinburgh?
This famous canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is the Panama Canal?
Known for its rich flavor and mood-enhancing qualities, this sweet treat contains phenylethylamine, the “love molecule.”
What is chocolate?
That would explain why it is so popular as a Valentine’s gift. It must be real chocolate to contain the “love chemical.”
To show respect at a formal dinner, you should do this with your napkin when you are finished eating.
What is place it on your plate?
The “Wi” in Wi-Fi is assumed to stand for this.
What is wireless?
Wi-Fi doesn’t really stand for anything, but the organization that thought up the term as part of a marketing campaign used the tag line “The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.” Wi-Fi uses a radio spectrum to send signals through the ether via a network without the use of cables.
November is the only month this classic British playwright never mentioned in his plays or sonnets.
Who is William Shakespeare?
No one knows if it was an oversight or intentional.
This term refers to the traditional Scottish garment that looks like a plaid, wraparound, knee-length skirt.
What is kilt?
This historic ship transported the Pilgrims to North America in 1620.
What is the Mayflower?
A favorite treat for teens in the 1950s, often shared at soda fountains and enjoyed with a friend or sweetheart.
What is a milkshake?
Men wear this color and type of jacket at white-tie affairs.
What is black (evening) tailcoat?
The dress code for a white-tie event is strict. For example, the shirt must be wing-collared, and a white vest coat is required.
The double-S word astronauts experience in space due to microgravity
What is weightlessness?
Extended periods of weightlessness cause many physiological changes. In June 2024, two astronauts who were originally scheduled for an eight-day trip were stranded on the space station for more than eight months. After that length of time, they could have lost up to 20 percent of lean muscle mass and one to two percent of bone density.
The full moon that occurs in November is often called this, referencing hunting and nature.
What is the Beaver Moon?
This alcoholic beverage is one of Scotland’s most famous exports.
What is whiskey?
This baseball legend, known as “The Iron Horse,” played 2,130 consecutive games.
Who is Lou Gehrig?
This custard-like dessert is baked until set and often has a caramelized sugar topping, commonly found in French cuisine.
What is crème brûlée?
Old-fashioned Southern etiquette requires you to do this when an elder enters the room.
What is get up?
Southern etiquette is a little more involved than standard etiquette. If someone drops by, you must offer them something to eat and drink. It doesn’t have to be much, but it must be something. And you must act as if it’s nothing: “I just picked up some fresh strawberries. May I offer you some?”
Refers to the entire head of hair, usually in a positive manner
What are tresses?
The plural is used to describe a head of hair, while the singular tress is used to describe a lock of hair.
November is derived from the Latin novem, which is this number.
What is nine?
November is now the 11th month of the year, but it wasn’t always. Under the original Roman calendar, there was no January or February, which made November the ninth month.
This Scottish-born inventor is credited with creating the first practical telephone.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This world organization replaced the League of Nations in 1945 and now includes nearly every country.
What is the United Nations?