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May birthdays

100

Born on May 16th in Gary, Indiana, this American singer, songwriter and dancer is the youngest child in a family of musicians. She is the only singer in the history of Rock & Roll to score 5 back-to-back #1 studio albums, easily making her one of the bestselling artists of all-time. She won 5 Grammys, including best video for a duet with her brother.

Janet Jackson 

200

Born on May 13th, this American singer-songwriter is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of different genres, from R&B to soul to jazz. At age 13, he had a No.1 hit in 1963, making him the youngest artist ever to do that. He has won 25 Grammys, inducted into the RB and Rock n Roll HOF and was an activist, especially his campaign to make MLK's birthday a federal holiday. 

Stevie Wonder

300

Born on May 5th, this English singer is regarded as a British icon, known for her soprano vocals and sentimental lyrics. She was honored with a Gramm for best new artist after releasing her second studio album in 2011. She is considered one of the world's best-selling artists with sales over 120 million records worldwide. 

Adele 

400

Born on May 1st, this country singer and actor is known for his voice and ability to evoke emotions with different ballads and dance tunes. He has released 16 studio albums including his breakthrough album in 1994. He married another country star, landed some acting roles and known for his charity work. His recent role features him on Netflix in the world of bullriding. 

Tim McGraw 

500

Born on May 4th, this Canadian actor is known for his roles in Arrested development and his voice roles in Bojack Horseman and the Lego franchise. He earned an Emmy nomination for his role in 30 Rock and has a good share of movies under his belt. He was known for dating Amy Poehler in 2000 before their divorce in 2014. 

Will Arnett 

May History

100

On May 23rd, 1934 these legendary bank robbers were shot to death in a police ambush in Louisiana. Who was this?

Bonnie and Clyde 

200

On May 27th 1937, this famous bridge opens as over 200,000 people go across it on opening day.  

Golden Gate Bridge 

300

On May 21st, 1881, this nonprofit organization provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster education. They help, feed and provide comfort to individuals and supply emergency blood if needed. What organization is this?

American Red Cross 

400

On May 10th 1994, this famous individual becomes the first black president for South Africa. Who am I?

Nelson Mandela 

500

On May 14th, physician Edward Jenner developed a vaccine for this infectious disease in 1796. It usually begins with a high fever, headache, back pain and then a unique rash. The last case was diagnosed in 1977.

Smallpox 

Words that start with N

100

• This is a small instrument with a sharp point at one end, typically seen for medical purposes or sewing. Some people may be scared of these, especially pain through the skin.

Needle 

200

• Another name for a baby, the department of Pediatrics defines this as a child who is 28 days old or younger.

Newborn 

300

• This is a practice or act of granting an advantage or favoring relatives, friends or associates, especially by giving them jobs they may not have earned.

Nepotism 

400

• This is the failure to exercise appropriate care in certain circumstances. Typically seen in law, a person’s actions or omission of actions is not adhered to. Examples such as a driver failing to yield when making a turn or a building neglecting to repair something on their property.

Negligence 

500

• This is a person, thing or circumstance that causes inconvenience or annoyance. It can refers to the actions by someone or something within their control that interferes with the public or private setting.

Nuisance 

Food with N

100

• This is the sugary fluid that is secreted by plants especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals. Bees collect this to make into honey.

Nectar 

200

• Often mistaken as cinnamon, this spice is the complete opposite, offering a more pungent flavor. It’s commonly added to curries, stews, meat dishes and baked goods like pie. It has taste notes of clove and tobacco with a subtle citrus note.

Nutmeg 

300

• This breakfast bar by Kellogg is made from corn, oats and wheat. They became popular in the 90s, commonly as an “on-the-go” food option. They were marketed as kid-friendly but does contain more sugar than usual, making it questionable to add to a balance diet.

Nutri-grain bars 

400

This variety of oranges are seedless and offer a thicker skin, making them easier to peel. They are not meant to be juiced as other varieties are better for that. They are rich in potassium and are good for your cardiovascular system. 

Naval Oranges 

500

• This vegetable is commonly used in the cuisine of Eastern Asian countries, mostly in China. It has a mid, sweet taste that works well whether cooked or raw. It can be shredded for slaws or salads, stuffed into some dumplings or spring rolls or the leaves being used for soups or stir fry.

Napa Cabbage

Movies with N

100

• Roberto De Niro and Liza Minnelli star in this 1977 film, featuring an aspiring saxophone player and an established band singer who meet at a celebration at the end of World War II. The two end up becoming a musical act and fall in love. Despite getting married quickly and starting a family, their relationship decreases over time. Years later after successful careers, their paths cross once again.

New York New York 

200

• This 2006 family movie features an individual trying to figure out his life and accepts a job as a security guard. During his work hours, he discovers that the exhibit and animals spring to life after the building closes. He must now find a way to figure a way of this chaotic situation.

Night at the Musuem 

300

• This 2004 adventure film features a historian who has been searching his whole life for a specific item. He ends up joining an expedition with his friend where he finds an ice-locked ship in the Arctic circle that has clues for him. He ends up in a race against him to get the document after betraying his trust.

National Treasure 

400

This 2013 film features a group of talented individuals are known for performing in front of audiences. They use that as a ruse to drain the bank accounts of the corrupt and funnel the money to the audience members. A federal agent and Interpol detective get involved to try to bring in this group and avoid any more problems. 

Now you see me 

500

This 1999 film features a bookstore owner who gets a surprise visit from an American actress. One thing leads to another resulting in a full-blown affair. As the both of them draw closer together, they struggle to reconcile their different lifestyles in the name of love. 

Notting Hill