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March birthdays

100

Born on March 25th, this English singer, songwriter and composer has had a big impact on the music industry over the past 6 decades. He was a child prodigy on the piano leading up to his first American album in 1970. By 1973, he was one of the world's bestselling pop performers, blending diverse pop and rock styles into popular hits. 

Elton John 

200

• Born on March 22nd, 1976, this American actress and producer is the recipient of various accolades, earning her a spot on the 100 most influential people in the world between 2006 and 2015. She began her career as a teenager, making her screen debut in “The Man in the Moon” in 1991. After her breakthrough came in 1999 in Cruel Intentions, she gained recognition in Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama. By 2021, Forbes named her the world’s highest earning actress.

Reese Witherspoon 

300

Born on March 28th, this American actress started acting at age 11 in a New York city theatre club. She's known for her roles in 10 things I hate about you, Save the last dance, the Bourne film series, and the showtime series Dexter. She also has works in theater, writing and being a director. 

Julia Stiles 

400

Born on March 17th, this American actor, director and author has been in the spotlight since his 1979 TV debut and 1980s membership in the Brat Pack. He was notable in roles in films like the Outsiders, The Hotel New Hampshire and St Elmo's Fire. His career saw a resurgence when he went back to TV making his breakthrough role in the political drama, the West Wing, receiving an Emmy and two Golden Globe awards. 

Rob Lowe 

500

Born on March 26th, this English actress is known for her roles in dramas, blockbusters and independent films. She was born into an acting family and by age 6, started working in commercials and TV films. Following a minor role in Star Wars the Phantom Menace, her breakthrough came in the film Bend it Like Beckham and costarring in Love actually. She went on to achieve global recognition for her role in Pirates of Caribbean franchise. 

Kiera Knightly 

10 letter words

100

This is a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language and gives their meaning. It can also provide information about pronunciation, origin and uses.  

Dictionary 

200

This is the act of thinking deeply and carefully about something, often leading to personal growth and self-awareness. It can also mean when you look yourself in the mirror, you see this. 

Reflection 

300

This is an instruction, command or duty given to a person or group of people. This can also mean a group of people charged with a particular function. In sales, this is a sum of money paid to an employee upon completion of a task, usually selling a certain amount of goods or services. 

Commission 

400

This is an individual who knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally gives assistance to another individual during a crime or wrongdoing. 

Accomplice 

500

This is a gesture or acknowledgement of another's arrival or departure. It's a standard formula of words used in a letter to address the person being written to. 

Salutation 

Facts about Ireland

100

• In Irish folklore, these mischievous fairies are known for having a secret stash of gold that they must reveal if you capture them. They say they tend to be hidden, living in remote places and make shoes.  

Leprechauns 

200

• Located on the East coast, this capital city of Ireland is home to the famous castle dating back to the 13th century and home to St Patrick’s cathedral, which was found in 1191. This city exemplifies the best of Irish culture and heritage, especially its love for literature and music. It boasts a welcoming atmosphere, fueled by pubs, modern tech hubs and street performances.

Dublin 

300

• When people think of St Patrick’s Day, it’s all about four leaf clovers, corned beef, cabbage and this unique dish. Some say it resembles more of a scone since it doesn’t contain any yeast. It was popularized due to its basic ingredients, rustic round shape and its Catholic tradition meanings.

Soda Bread

400

• It’s a bit of a stereotype that the Irish enjoy a drink or two. In Ireland, it represents their culture and you can see it at any pub you visit. The storehouse is where you can experience the history of beer culture and also the site of Ireland’s most famous beer. This is where it is brewed, stored and fermented, while also enjoying a sample.

Guiness Beer 

500

• Ireland is incredibly proud of its literary heritage, being home to some of the greatest writers in the English language. A lot of people have come through here but no one more notably than this playwright, known for his wit, flamboyance and innovative writing style. He was the leader of the Aesthetic movement, which focused on art for art’s sake. His most famous book was the Picture of Dorian Gray, a fictional story and gothic horror novel.

Oscar Wilde 

Women in History

100

• A big part of the Royal Family in the 80s, she was known for her engagement to Prince Charles. She was known for her beauty and shy demeanor, earning her a nickname that made her an instant sensation with media and the public. Her natural charm and charisma aided in numerous charities and her changing hairstyle and wardrobe made her a fashion trendsetter. Unfortunately, after her divorce, she spent most of her time avoiding the media, which then led to her death in an automobile accident in Paris in 1997.

Princess Diana 

200

• This woman was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a congregation of the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the poor, especially in India. She was known for devoting herself to caring for the sick, as she ended up moving into the slums she had observed while teaching. She ended up receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work in 1979.

Mother Theresa 

300

• This American singer defined the golden age of soul music in the 1960s. When she turned 18 years old, she moved to NY City, where Columbia records arranged her recording contract and supervised her first sessions. In the 70s, disco interrupted her style of music but by the 80s with the help of singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, she was back on top with a new label and new hits. In 1987, she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Aretha Franklin 

400

• This American woman joined NASA in 1978 and by 1983 became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space, also making her the youngest to do so at the age of 32. Her application into NASA was one out of 8,000 applicants and impressed doctors with her physical fitness and IQ. After her time as an astronaut, she became a professor pf Physics at the University of California, San Diego and director of the California Space Institute.

Sally Ride 

500

• This woman was a big part of the justice system of the US from 1993 to 2020, making her the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. After originally wanting to be a lawyer after attending both Harvard and Columbia, she struggled to find employment. One of her professors advocated for her earning her a clerkship and became a leading figure in the issues if gender-discrimination. It was not until 1993, that President Bill Clinton announced her nomination to the Supreme Court, which she was endorsed and supported unanimously.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg 

Inventions by Women

100

• Mary Anderson was an American real estate developer and credited for the invention of this cleaning device. She quickly applied for a patent after a visit to NYC, where she sat in a trolley car and observed that the driver struggled to see past the windows because of the falling sleep and precipitation. She hired a designer for a hand-operated device to keep the windows clean, thus creating this.

Windshield Wiper

200

• Theora Stephens was an entrepreneur in the 80s but widely recognized for a patent for a new and improved hair tool that revolutionized twirling-techniques. She sought to improve outdated practices, and her design has helped define the industry.

Curling Iron

300

• Katharine McCormick was a feminist and philanthropist, who after her husband’s death, became the heir to a part of the family fortune. With that fortune, she funded most of the research necessary to develop this, especially for women. It has a 99 percent effective rate at preventing pregnancy when taken consistently every day.

Birth Control Pill

400

• Catharine Deiner marketed this food utensil after receiving a patent a month before. According to Inventive Age, an 1891 magazine, it printed out news about this tool being available for sale. Her version included an adjustable sleeve, once placed on the hook, and gave the user four cake cutters, making it possible to cut up dough faster. It made flattening and shaping dough much easier.

Rolling Pin

500

• Marie Beasley from Philadelphia dreamed of creating an inflatable boat that was safe, compact, and fireproof and could be launched right away when needed. She eventually got her patent approved in 1880. These are now commonly used as emergency back-ups on small ships and are designed to float in the hardest of conditions to protect from drowning or other life threatening risks.

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