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Opened on October 1, 1971, this resort comprises four theme parks (consisting of Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center.
Walt Disney World
Canada’s only MLB team is named for this bird.
What is blue jay? The team is the Toronto Blue Jays.
The U.S. Marine Corps falls under this military department.
What is U.S. Navy?
It is its own branch, but it does not have a separate department under the Department of Defense. Marine officers train at the Naval Academy. During World War I, the Marines fell under the authority of the U.S. Army.
April Showers bring..
May Flowers
This job includes the oversight of Certified staff to pass medications and provide care in our buildings. One must have a state license and usually 4years of school.
DON- Director of Nursing (NURSE)
Impolite way to tell someone to be quiet
Shut UP
What is the term for a group of bees found outside their hive?
A swarm. Typically, a swarm is looking for a new hive. A group of bees that live together in one hive is referred to as a bee colony. However, only some—not all—of them would be outside their home at a given time.
This landmark, also known as the Gateway to the West, opened in St. Louis.
What is the arch (or Gateway Arch)? The Gateway Arch opened in 1965. The top is 630 feet from the ground.
This is a major North American health insurance company.
What is Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or BCBS?
True or false? Only U.S. citizens can enlist in the Marines.
What is false? Foreign-born non-U.S. citizens with green cards may enlist. Officers must be U.S. citizens.
Every April 1, we celebrate this unofficial holiday.
APRIL FOOLS-According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, “The term ‘All Fools’ was probably meant as a deliberate stab at All Saints Day and All Souls Day.”
This is the lead on-camera person on the six o’clock news.
What is anchor? They are typically current or former reporters. Sometimes, they present live interviews for an important story.
Heinz condiment
What is ketchup?
What ship was hailed as “unsinkable” but sunk on its maiden voyage?
Titanic-In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner sunk after hitting an iceberg around 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada.
In 1962, Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center opened at this airport.
What is JFK? The terminal opened in 1962, but Saarinen died in 1961, so he never saw his completed masterpiece. The edifice depicts a stylized bird with its wings spread.
This is the title of the 1962 movie starring Elvis Presley that’s set in a tropical paradise.
What is Blue Hawaii? Angela Lansbury plays Elvis’ mother.
Early U.S. Marine enlistments took place in this public place.
What is a bar, pub, or tavern? The first enlistments are said to have taken place in 1775 in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated in this city.
What is New York City? Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Subsequent presidential inaugurations have occurred in various locations.
A university faculty member who achieves the highest-ranking teaching position with tenure holds this title
What is professor? Most faculty members start as assistant professors and ascend to associate professor before they become professors and are granted tenure.
Right around dusk
What is sunDOWN?
Dusk comes immediately after sundown, after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
What does the acronym AWOL stand for?
Absent without leave. The term AWOL originated in the U.S. military during World War I.
In the last major war of the 20th century, the United States and its allies invaded this country in the Middle East.
What is Iraq? This operation started in 1990 with Operation Desert Shield and was declared a war in 1991 with Operation Desert Storm. It countered Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait.
These elite U.S Navy and Marine aviators showcase the excellence of naval aviators through demonstration flights and community outreach, and serve as a recruiting tool.
Who are the Blue Angels? They are based in Pensacola, Florida, and they train in El Centro, California. They spend most of their time touring.
U.S. Marines train at one of these two places.
What is Parris Island, California, or San Diego, California?
On April 5, 1992, this once-richest man in the world and founder of Walmart died.
Who is Sam Walton? The first Walmart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. By 2010, it was the largest company in the world. President George W. Bush honored Walton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Today, Walmart’s online distribution competes with Amazon and offers two-day delivery
This kind of lawyer handles wills and trusts.
What is estate attorney? Wills and trusts are legal documents relating to estate planning.
Fabric softener brand
DOWNy
De Beers is credited with having come up with a diamond classification system. What are the four Cs of that system?
Carat, cut, clarity, and color. These classifiers are used to determine a diamond’s worth.
“The Miracle on Ice,” the hockey match between the United States and the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics, took place in this New York state location.
What is Lake Placid? It was assumed that the mostly college-aged, amateur U.S. team would be no match for the Soviet team. History.com calls the Soviet team “a murderer’s row of seasoned professionals and stars in the making.” The ragtag U.S. team beat the Soviets 4–3.
Look up Canadian and American used car values in this book.
What is (Kelley) Blue Book? The Blue Book, as most people call it, was originally published in 1926.
Semper Fidelis means this
What is “always faithful” (or “always loyal”)? It’s the Marine Corps motto and is used as a greeting and a parting word. It’s also a final send-off for a fallen Marine.
On April 3, 1995, she became the first woman to preside over the U.S. Supreme Court, filling in for Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor? She was also the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
This person writes the code for computing software.
What is programmer (or software engineer)? A software engineer is the next step up from programmer and is responsible for overseeing the software for the duration of its lifecycle as well as managing the entire team.
The North American nickname for Australia
What is Down Under? According to The Times of India, Australia was known as Terra Australis Incognita, “the unknown southern land,” before it was discovered. Australians rarely refer to their country as the land down under.
What five countries are considered permanent members of the U.N. Security Council?
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The other 10 members are elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.