Memorable Lines
Colorful Places
The Media
Florida Fun Facts
Our (Not So) Wonderful Weather
Spring Cleaning Tricks
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"We'll always have Paris" is from this film
What is Casablanca?
The line is spoken by Rick (Humphrey Bogart) to Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) in the film's climactic scene, as they are about to part ways, with Rick sacrificing his love for her for the greater good.
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The country's springtime array of tulips is legendary.
What is The Netherlands?
Holland, a region of the Netherlands, has been known for its tulips since the 17th-century tulip mania when tulips were traded as commodities. The Netherlands is the "Tulip capital of the world" growing 80% of the worlds tulips.
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This newspaper has the iconic slogan "All the news that's fit to print"
What is the New York Times?
The newspaper was established in 1851, and you could buy a copy for a penny. It's prestige as America's premier newspaper was locked into place with its extensive reporting on the Titanic disaster in 1912.
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This is Florida's official nickname.
What is The Sunshine State?
The sun shines in Florida approximately 230 days each year. In 1970, the state legislature adopted the nickname.
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We sometimes describe heavy rains by saying that it's raining "These two animals"
What are Cats and Dogs?
The expression's origin is unknown, but some suspect it is a reference to Jonathan Swift's satirical poem "A Description of a City Shower", published in 1710.
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These concentrated liquid plants extracts, including lemon, lavender, and peppermint, are used in natural cleaning solutions.
What are essential oils?
As far back as 3,500 BC, the Ancient Egyptians were using essential oils and plant extracts for medicinal purposes, as well as for cosmetics and religious rituals.
200
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" comes from this book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
It is from Chapter 1, verse 1 of the book of Genesis and depicts the very beginning of the universe.
200
Sometime between January 21st and February 21st, on the new moon, this country explodes with colorful floats and parades as the celebrations of its New Year begins.
What is China?
The celebration lasts from the new moon until the full moon.
200
This is England's broadcaster of state-owned TV and radio stations.
What is the BBC?
The British Broadcasting Corporation is paid for through licensing fees and other commercial ventures. Customers pay an annual fee to receive commercial-free broadcasts from various TV, radio, and internet channels.
200
Name one of the two states with a larger population than Florida.
What are California or Texas?
Several years ago New York had a higher population as well, but in 2020 Florida overtook NY as the third most populated state.
200
March leaves like a lamb, but it comes in like this animal.
What is a Lion?
Fall and Spring are transitional seasons with huge swings in temperatures.
200
If you have streaks when you clean windows or mirrors, use these common kitchen items instead of a paper towel.
What are Coffee Filters?
Cheap, white coffee filters are lint free, so there's a double benefit of no lint and no streaks.
300
"We the People of the United States, in order to form a perfect union" is the preamble to this document.
What is the United States Constitution?
The full preamble is "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
300
Similar to Mardi Gras in the United States, this country highlights their culture through dancing and parades during the pre-lent festival called Carnival.
What is Brazil?
The eye-poppingly colorful costumes are on display for all the world to see.
300
This is the most well-known supermarket tabloid in the United States.
What is The National Enquirer?
While not the best source for real news, it was founded in 1926 as The New York Evening Enquirer.
300
This is the sport played by the Orlando Magic.
What is Basketball?
The NBA team is currently in its 36th season.
300
Here in Colorado, among other places, you'll see or hear about these warnings during periods of drought, low humidity and/or high wind, indicating a very high risk for wildfires.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
The term "Red Flag Warning" has been used by the National Weather Service since the 1960s to alert fire managers and the public to critical fire weather conditions. The name "Red Flag Warning" is a direct reference to the red flags used to signal danger in other contexts, such as on beaches warning of dangerous water conditions or in auto racing to signal a race stoppage.
300
Put a container of this in you refrigerator to keep it smelling fresh.
What is Baking Soda?
Baking soda will absorb smells for up to three months before needing to be disposed of.
400
"Love means never having to say you're sorry" comes from this book, later adapted to a 1970 film.
What is Love Story?
The film stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal who play characters from vastly different backgrounds who fall in love and have their love stories tragically shortened by cancer.
400
This desert in Arizona is known for its vibrant, earth-toned colors.
What is The Painted Desert?
When you take a scenic drive through the Painted Desert, you will pass through the Petrified Forest. It is believe that some of the fossils in the forest date to 220 million years ago.
400
This major broadcast network was home to Walter Cronkite, the most trusted man in America, for many years.
What is CBS?
CBS has the nickname "The Tiffany Network" due to the high quality of its "crown jewel", its news division.
400
This fruit is Florida's most famous cash crop.
What are Oranges?
Florida is known for its oranges, the state fruit, and the orange juice industry, with oranges typically in season from October to June. Florida oranges are sweet, juicy, and a good source of Vitamin C
400
This type of precipitation falls in the form of ice pellets or balls during thunderstorms. Oh no, my car!!!
What is Hail?
The largest hailstone ever recovered in the U.S. weighed almost 2 pounds and was 8 inches in diameter found in Vivian, South Dakota, in July 2010
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Place slices of this citrus fruit in your garbage disposal for a quick way to freshen it up.
What are Lemons?
Run the disposal for a few seconds and your entire kitchen will smell fresh.
500
This president famously said "we have nothing to fear but fear itself."
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The full quote is "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” This was said in his 1933 inauguration speech.
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This Unesco World Heritage site off the coast of Australia is known for it's vibrant coral and colorful schools of fish.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
It's the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 1,430 miles or 2,300 kilometers. It's home to over 1,500 species of fish, 415 species of birds, 30 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and 600 species of coral.
500
This now-respected news anchor was an unknown reporter who happened to be in Dallas when President Kennedy was assassinated and broke the news to CBS radio.
Who is Dan Rather?
A lifelong Texan, Rather had close sources who confirmed to news to him, which he relayed to CBS. CBS radio then broadcast on Rather's word while awaiting official confirmation.
500
Formerly known as Cape Kennedy, this is where NASA spacecraft are launched in Florida.
What is Cape Canaveral?
Most people think NASA owns Cape Canaveral, but its actually under the purview of the U.S. Air Force. Its full name is Cap Canaveral Space Force Station.
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This is the name for a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground, often causing significant damage
What is a Tornado?
Tornadoes can happen anywhere in the world, although they are by far most common in the United States. The United States sees an average of 1,200 tornadoes each year, while China is the next highest on the list with about 100 each year.
500
Use this to easily remove dust from a lampshade.
What is a lint roller. It's much faster than going over the lampshade multiple times with dust cloth.
600
"Marley was dead to begin with" comes from this book by Charles Dickens
What is A Christmas Carol?
Few people remember that Marley is the fourth ghost who is condemned to travel across the earth because of his life of greed. His mission is to warn others before it is too late for them.
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Lavender fields in this country provide an endless landscape of majestic purple.
What is France?
The countryside of Provence, France is where you'll see the famous lavender fields.
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This journalist, most known for his time at NBC, was co-anchor of the today show from from 1976-1981, and was anchor of NBC Nightly News from 1982-2004.
Who is Tom Brokaw?
He got his start as a morning news editor for a television station in Omaha, Nebraska. He went on to be the only person to have hosted all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, briefly, Meet the Press.
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This city, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, is located in Florida about 40 miles south of Jacksonville.
What is St. Augustine?
Settled by Spaniards in 1565, the city is home to a 17th-century fortress. For over two centuries, it served as the capital of Spanish Florida.
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When lightening strikes, it allows this gas to combine with oxygen to help plants grow.
What is Nitrogen?
The heat of the lightning interacts with nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere. As a result, nitrates are formed. When diluted with the rain, they fall to the ground as a natural fertilizer. That's why you typically see greener and fuller grass a few days after a thunderstorm.
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To clean dirty, washable toys, you can run them through this.
What is the dishwasher?
Run them on the gentle cycle and skip the heated dry cycle.