Animal Kingdom
Perhaps due to its similar biological makeup, this species of primate is the among the only animals that can catch human colds and other illnesses.
Gorilla
All three of these A-list actors have portrayed characters in Marvel films.
Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt
This tourist not-spot turned hot-spot opened on August 11, 1934, when its first inhabitants were brought there by boat over 1.5 miles of cold, choppy water.
Alcatraz
P_______: in a respectful and considerate manner
Politely
To participate in this acronym-named hobby, you must wear a costume and physically portray a character of choice.
LARPing
When this bird isn’t using its freakishly long tongue, it’s curled around the back of the head between the skull and skin.
Woodpecker
Both of these Canadian actors have starred in a mix of critically acclaimed action films and rom-coms, ranging from “Definitely, Maybe” to “First Man”.
Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling
On August 6, 1945, the historic attack codenamed “Little Boy” killed and wounded an estimated 225,000 people in these cities.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A___________: not planned; happening by chance
Accidentally
In the muggle version of Quidditch, this ball doesn’t fly on its own, but it’s still used by beaters to defend against their opponents.
Bludger
This animal uses its tail for balance, meaning it can’t move forward or backward if its tail isn’t touching the ground.
Kangaroo
Besides their names, these two women — a politician and a comedian — couldn’t have less in common.
Sarah Palin, Sarah Silverman
On August 24, 79 A.D., this volcano erupted in southern Italy, destroying the cities of Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum.
Mount Vesuvius
E______: in a keenly expectant or interested manner
Eagerly
This extreme sport takes household chores to outdoor locations like the side of a cliff, atop a whitewater raft or in mid-air with a parachute attached.
Extreme Ironing
Most species of this animal can’t run and breathe at the same time due to its sprawling gate, meaning it has to stop and catch its breath frequently — which is good news for the insects it chases!
Lizard
These musicians both went solo after starting their careers as boy band members, and both have brothers that followed in their footsteps.
Nick Carter, Nick Jonas
This British film director, who created several pioneering films in the horror genre, was born on August 13, 1899.
Alfred Hitchcock
V__________: in a lively, animated and spirited manner
Vivaciously
Some people take the art of rock stacking to new heights, building these balanced rock piles atop the world’s highest mountains.
Cairns
This Central American animal, closely related to sloths, can be up to 6 feet long, but its mouth is only an inch wide — perfect for its tiny prey.
Anteater
Both of these comedy actors have been married to Amy Poehler — one in real life, and one in “The House”.
Will Arnett, Will Ferrell
On August 11, 1942, Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil received a patent for the “frequency hopping, spread-spectrum communication system” now known as this.
Wifi
D_____: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement
Deftly
This scientific-sounding noun describes the practice of escaping from restraints or other traps in a Houdini-like manner.
Escapology