May History
May birthdays
10 letter words
Words that start with a D
Facts about Turtles
100

On May 3rd, 1494, this European explorer discovered the island of Jamaica on his voyage to try to find New World. Who was this?

Christopher Columbus 

100

Born on May 17th, he would be celebrating his 67th birthday on this day. He was an American stand-up comedian, actor and TV host, mostly known for being a dad on a popular TV show and the host of America's funniest home videos. 

Bob Saget 

100

This is a type of device that converts sound waves into electrical signals. In simpler terms, it allows an individual to capture audio and transmit it to other devices like computers and amplifiers. 

Microphone 

100

This is a type of documented given by an educational institution once an individual graduates. You may earn a degree but this paper proves it. 

Diploma 

100

Turtles have been around for so long that they have witnessed the rise and fall of many other species, especially these extinct animals that dominated the land for over 140 million years. 

Dinosaurs 

200

On May 2nd, 2011, under the orders of President Obama, a special operations unit raided a compound and killed this individual, ending the 10 year manhunt.  

Osama Bin Laden 

200

Born on May 13th, this American singer and songwriter was credited as a pioneer and big influence by musicians across a range of genres including R&B, pop, soul, jazz and funk. Due to being born prematurely, doctors believed he was blinded when he was given too much oxygen. 

Stevie Wonder 
200

This is a type of establishment, known for being self-service, where individuals can go and get their clothes washed and dried. 

Laundromat

200

This is the process where a state or private citizen lawfully holds a person by removing their freedom or liberty. In simpler terms, it's a punishment typically made in schools.               

Detention 

200

This part of a turtle is made of bones and cartilage that are integral to its body. This means that a turtle can never leave this as it is part of their skeleton. 

Their shell 

300

On May 18th, 1980, the volcano at Mount Saint Helens in this US state, underwent a  a catastrophic eruption, triggering the biggest landslide ever recorded. It remains the deadliest volcanic event in US history. Where did this take place 

Washington 

300

Born on May 25th, this Canadian-British American actor and filmmaker was a long-time cast member on Saturday night live in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was better known for his character roles in Wayne's world, Austin powers and Shrek. 

Mike Myers 

300

This is a type of hormone in the body that makes your heart beat go faster and your lungs to breathe more efficiently. During times of stress and danger, your body releases this, resulting in a feeling of rush. 

Adrenaline 

300

This is a system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population. This provides an environment that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms. 

Democracy 

300

When it comes to eating, turtles use their beaks to break up their food before swallowing. That means that turtles don't have this body part that human have when eating food. 

Teeth 

400

On May 21st, 1881, Clara Barton, an honored woman in US history, founded this organization and led it for over 20 years. This organization shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to those affected by disasters. They also hold 40 percent of the nation's blood supply. 

American Red Cross 

400

Born on May 30th, this American actress and singer is mostly recognized for her work in musicals. She was given the nickname "Queen of Broadway", due to her roles in Rent, Wicked and the movie Frozen. 

Idina Menzel 

400

This is a type of acrobatic exercise where your body rotates a full 360 degrees with the feet passing over your head. It can be performed frontwards, backwards, in the air and on the ground. 

Somersault 
400

This is a positive emotional feeling that promotes perseverance towards a difficult goal in spite of obstacles. This occurs prior to obtaining a goal and serves to motivate behavior. 

Determination 

400

Most turtles are what they are eat, mostly eating seagrass and algae. This diet gives their cartilage and fat a greenish color. In the science world, it means turtles mostly feeds on plants, identifying them in this animal group. What group is this? 

Herbivores 

500

On May 14th, 1796, Edward Jenner administered the first ever vaccine against this deadly disease. He ended up saving over 500 million lives. What disease did the vaccine cure? 

Smallpox 

500

Born May 4th, this British actress was recognized as a film and fashion icon. She is best known for her roles in films, especially this popular one in 1961 (Breakfast at Tiffanys). She was big on humanitarian work and received the the Presidential medal of freedom in 1992 before passing away in 1993 

Audrey Hepburn 

500

In the world of law, this is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. At this time, the grand jury has found enough evidence to formally charge an individual. 

Indictment 

500

If an individual is described as this, they tend to be different or develop in different directions compared to the normal. Something that is this means moving away from what is expected, or unlike anything else. 

Divergent 

500

On land, turtles seem as slow as most species. In the sea, this specific type of turtles, whose shape allows them to slip through the water with ease, makes t hem the world's fastest moving reptiles in water at 35km per hour. 

Leatherback Turtles