Culinary Curiosity
This breakfast favorite is made from ground oats and is often served hot with milk or water.
What is oatmeal?
This Calcutta-based nun was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work in India, and she was canonized in 2016.
Who is Mother Teresa?
In her biography, she writes about not feeling the presence of God in her soul for the last 50 years of her life.
Clocks go this way at the end of daylight saving time in November, granting a precious extra hour of sleep.
What is back?
In the United States and Canada, we turn our clocks back an hour when we change from daylight saving time to standard time on November 2.
What is the wrestling term for holding an opponent’s shoulders down on a mat, resulting in a victory?
Pinning. Both shoulders must be held down on the mat for a total of three seconds.
Citrus fruit with a bright yellow rind, pink interior, pulp, and seeds
What is grapefruit? Grapefruit can interfere with some prescription drugs. If you’re unsure about interactions, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
This yellow tropical fruit contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps with digestion. (Hint:a spiky exterior and sweet, juicy interior)
What is pineapple?
This 1960s-era pop artist known for his Marilyn Monroe painting is responsible for the phrase “15 minutes of fame.”
Who is Andy Warhol?
He said, “In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes.” Little did he know his thought would work its way into the lexicon in the form of a pithy, memorable phrase.
In November, many Canadians start preparing for this traditional winter sport, which involves sliding down snowy hills on boards or skis.
What is skiing or snowboarding? Winter sports often begin as the snow falls in November.
What is the highest position that can be held by an elected official in Canada?
Prime minister. The prime minister is the head of government for Canada. The governor general of Canada appoints the prime minister on behalf of the queen.
What are Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions.
What are parts of speech? At a minimum, most sentences have a noun and a verb. Some sentences are one-word sentences comprised of only an interjection, such as Yes! No! and Ouch!
Often called the “king of spices,” this red-orange thread-like ingredient is extremely expensive and adds a floral aroma to dishes.
What is saffron?
This Swedish band released eight hit albums from 1973 to 1981. You may know their hit single “Dancing Queen.”
What is ABBA? In 2021, after a 40-year absence, they returned to the studio and released their new album Voyage.
Every November, this Canadian natural event can be seen in the northern territories, featuring brilliant colored lights in the night sky.
What is the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights? Many Canadians travel north to view this spectacular natural phenomenon.
What is the most western province in Canada?
British Columbia. The Pacific Ocean is British Columbia’s western border. Alberta is British Columbia‘s eastern border.
Individual stars that form a shape within a defined boundary
What is a constellation? NASA recognizes 88 constellations, 48 of which were named by the ancient Greeks. Each constellation is often named for its brightest star, and most have a backstory.
This leafy green has a slightly bitter taste and is commonly used in Mediterranean salads; it’s rich in iron and vitamins A and K.
What is arugula?
He was the 35th president of the United States and was assassinated in Dallas in 1963.
Who is John F. Kennedy? His charisma and vision left a lasting mark on American history.
November is the only month this classic British playwright never mentioned in his plays or sonnets.
Who is William Shakespeare? No one knows if it was an oversight or intentional.
What religion is predominantly practiced in Tibet and China?
Buddhism. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in Northeast Asia in 5 BC.
Has a needle, bobbin winder, hand wheel, and foot pedal
What is a sewing machine? Even though sewing machines today are computerized and can do much more than their predecessors, their essential parts remain the same.
Known for its earthy flavor, this edible fungus is often used in French and Italian cuisine and can be found both cultivated and wild.
What is a porcini mushroom?
She became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 and was a champion for gender equality and civil rights.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor? Her appointment paved the way for women in the highest levels of the judiciary.
November is derived from the Latin novem, which is this number.
What is nine? November is now the 11th month of the year, but it wasn’t always. Under the original Roman calendar, there was no January or February, which made November the ninth month.
What is the term for an animal that eats only plants?
Herbivore. An omnivore eats both meat and plants. A carnivore eats only meat.
Type of boat with a mast, jib, stern, and bow
What is a sailboat? Every sailboat has a mainsail and a jib sail. Some sailboats have more specialty sails as well. The mast is a vertical pole that holds the sails. The stern is the back of the sailboat, and the bow is the front.