Chinese History
In 1839 China destroyed more than 20,000 chests of this smuggled drug in Canton, leading to a 3-year war with Britain
What is opium?
In Exodus the angel of the Lord appeared & this "burned with fire, and" it "was not consumed"
What is the (burning) bush?
If I hadn't fled, I'd have lost one of my beloved wisdom teeth, also called third these
What is a molar?
This Is Not a Drill was the seventh concert tour (2022-2023) by this English songwriter and founding member of Pink Floyd
Who is Roger Waters?
This American Renaissance man (actor, director, auto racer, and charity food company founder) was born this day in 1925 (d. 2008)
Who was Paul Newman?
ENTERTAINMENT AWARD WINNERS: She won a Comedy Grammy in the 1980s, a Supporting Actress Oscar in the 1990s & a Daytime Emmy in the 2000s
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
When this alliterative ruler gained control in 1279, it was the first time that all of China had come under foreign rule
Who was Kublai Khan?
1st century scholar Shammai said all 8 candles should be lit on the first night of this, then decreasing one per night
What is Hanukkah?
OK , I'll rinse. I'll even swish, but for a person of my dignity to do this third step? I just couldn't
What is spit?
In 1982, he was the first to African-American actor to win a Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal of a drill sergeant in a popular military film
Who was Louis Gossett Jr.?
On this day in 1905 the world's largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan, is found in this country
What is South Africa?
INAUGURAL ADDRESSES: One of his addresses used the term "security shield" about international affairs as well as "golden years"
Who was President Ronald Reagan?
In 1955 the United States signed an agreement with this leader guaranteeing Taiwan's defense
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek?
"Oh, my god, he's gonna say it!... Avengers assem--!" No, Deadpool, Chris Evans is Johnny, not Cap, & says this catchphrase instead
What is "Flame On"?
I heard them whispering about this 3-session treatment for diseased pulp--no thank you
What is a root canal?
Drills, which are among Africa's most endangered mammals, are this kind of animal
What are monkeys (primates)?
On this day in 1790, "Cosi Fan Tutte" by this Austrian composer debuted -- it was only performed five times before death of the Emperor Joseph II required a lengthy mourning period
Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
SCIENCE & MATH VOCAB: These 2 words are just 1 letter different; one is a whirlpool & the other a geometry term for a meeting point
What are vertex & vortex?
In 210 B.C. Emperor Shi Huangdi was buried with an honor guard, thousands of clay soldiers known as this
What is the Terracotta Army?
The Food Network's recipe for this includes a pound of a certain fruit, vanilla ice cream & 1/3 cup of golden rum to fire up
What is cherries jubilee?
OK , I'll go back there--just don't send me to this specialist in gums & other supporting structures
What is a periodontist?
A clamping device at the end of a drill that securely holds drill bits, driver bits, and other rotary tools
What is a chuck (drill chuck)?
This American aviator and first African-American woman and Native American to hold a pilot license, was born this day in 1892 (d. 1926)
Who was Bessie Coleman?
MEN OF SCIENCE: The symbols for 6 chemical elements spell out his name, beginning with cobalt, phosphorus & erbium
Who was Copernicus?
After a massive demonstration in Beijing in 1999, China banned this spiritual movement, calling it a heretical cult
What is Falun Gong?
It's the title of a 1962 Nabokov novel as well as the 999-line poem within it
What is Pale Fire?
They said I had "dental" this Latin word: I bolted before I realized it just means tooth decay
What is caries?
The phrase "Drill, baby, drill" gained popularity in 2008 by this political pundit during a debate
Who is Sarah Palin?
On this day in 1924 American Charles Jewtraw claims the first ever Winter Olympic gold medal for winning this event
What is speed skating?
GEOGRAPHY & LANGUAGE: The world's busiest container port, its name is also an English verb with criminal overtones
What is Shanghai?