Idioms and Sayings
What does it mean to spill the beans?
To reveal a secret
This US president led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
Thomas Jefferson
Which Disney princess is known for her love of books and an enchanted rose?
Belle
What is the fastest land animal on Earth?
Cheetah
What does it mean to "be in hot water"?
To be in trouble
This famous speech, delivered by Martin Luther King Jr., inspired the Civil Rights Movement.
"I Have a Dream" speech
"To be or not to be, that is the question."
Hamlet (Shakespeare)
Which Disney film features a fox named Tod and a Bloodhound named Copper, who become best friends?
The Fox and the Hound
What is the national bird of the United States?
Bald Eagle
What does it mean to be "bite the bullet"?
To face a difficult situation bravely
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who is the villain in the Disney film "Hercules"?
Hades
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
What does it mean to "be on pins and needles"?
To be anxious or nervous
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian Sun God?
Ra
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Which Disney characters are known for their catchphrase "Hakuna Matata"?
Timon and Pumba, from The Lion King
What is the name of the carnivorous plant that traps insects in its leaves?
Venus Flytrap
What does it mean to "turn a blind eye"?
To ignore something
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
"Let them eat cake."
Marie Antoinette
In what Disney movie do the toys come to life when their owner is asleep or not in the same room?
Toy Story
This phenomena is caused by an interaction of the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field, creating a geomagnetic storm. Which in turn creates this beautiful display in the sky.
Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights