Military History
This future president was the general in charge of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
George Washington
What are clouds made of?
What is water and dust particles
The most common juices in the U.S. are orange and _____
Apple DD**
This author of The Jungle Book, said that " Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet"
Who is Rudyard Kipling?
What by-product of an ingredient of guacamole can be used to produce a red dye?
Avocado pits DD**
The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" took place in this battle in the American Revolution
The Battle of Lexington [and Concord]
This type of climate is close to the equator
Tropical
This soft drink is made using roots and barks of trees native to the Americas
Root Beer DD**
This character coined the phrase "I'll be your huckleberry"
Who is Doc Holiday?
Often interpreted as " I'll be your huckle bearer", actually refers to the handles on a coffin.
When the only oil in your homemade soap is olive oil, what kind of soap are you making?
Castile DD**
World War 1 flying ace Manfred von Richthofen is known by what nickname?
The Red Baron
What type of cloud appears as a blanket covering the sky?
What is Stratus?
In this US city, public drinking is not just legal, but encouraged
Las Vegas
John Denver sang about a place he had never been.
What is West Virginia DD**
Neither John Denver nor his co-writers had ever been to West Virginia when they wrote the song " Take me home, country roads" in 1971.
What is stumpwork?
A raised form of embroidery
The Trojan War occurred between 1200-1100 BC. Who was the famous "Hero" of this war, who had every part of his body invulnerable but his heel?
Achilles DD**
These creatures wriggle up from underground when a flood is coming.
What is worms?
A typical garnish for hot chocolate.
What is a marshmallow?
Oscar Wilde died of this ailment.
What is meningitis?
This traditional crafting medium includes techniques such as fused, stained, and cast.
What is glass?
Which color flag did the Mexican Army raise on the first day of the siege at the Alamo?
Red
Santa Anna flew the blood-red flag to indicate that there would be no quarter and insurrectionist would be butchered even if they surrendered.
This state is the windiest state in the continental U.S.
South Dakota
The state experiences an average wind speed of 21.3 mph.
This material that wine is often stored in before placed in the bottle imparts a woody flavor to the wine, often with vanilla notes
What is Oak
Lou Reed wants you to take a walk here.
What is "on the wild side"?
In 1965, Tonight visited a luthier's studio. What does a luthier make?
String Instruments
Which empire became the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe?
The Mongol Empire
The hottest temperature ever recorded was 134 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley, which is located in which U.S state?
What is California
This type of beverage is served before a meal
What is an aperitif?
Inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, the story is set in the mid-1950's, Manhatten.
What is "West Side Story"
When people get together to scrapbook all in one place, it is commonly called what?
What is "a crop"