For Dummies...
No one here would need to buy this guide book, which begs readers to join the titular leaders "as they recruit the Corps of Discovery, meet Sacagawea, and set off along the Missouri River on a thrilling, perilous journey."
Lewis and Clark for Dummies
In what is believed to be the "most perfect" ancient Egyptian method of mummification, an iron hook was inserted into this orifice in order to remove the deceased person's brain.
Nostril (nose)
The Incan Empire ruled in this modern day country.
Peru
Although Louisa loved this rotation, her disdain for children (and ardent distrust of babies) prevents her from considering this medical specialty as a viable career option.
Pediatrics
This show is the longest running musical in West End history, and is currently in its 28th year of production.
Les Miserables
Anna Kendrick and George Clooney starred in this 2009 film about planes (or something), which was famously filmed at boring old Lambert International Airport.
Up in the Air
This guide book is intended for those interested in the titular "ancient fraternal order" and promises readers a "peek behind the door of a lodge"; it unfortunately does not come with a fez.
Freemasons for Dummies
This Greek historian is still credited with what is thought to be one of the most accurate descriptions of mummification in Ancient Egypt.
Herodotus
This navigable sea route in southern Chile separates the mainland country in the north from Tierra del Fuego in the south.
Strait of Magellan
During her psychiatry rotation, Louisa learned diagnostic criteria for psychiatric conditions as defined by this edition of the eponymous reference book.
DSM-5
While the US has the Tony’s, Brits celebrate West End performers with this annual awards show.
The Olivier Awards
This classic Christmas tune was written for 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis, although it originally had more sinister lyrics.
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Prolific For Dummies author Andy Rathbone served as inspiration for the character of Mark Ratner in this Amy Heckerling coming of age movie when he befriended a then-undercover Cameron Crowe at Clairemont High School.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The oldest human mummy was discovered within Spirit Cave, located in this US state; it's estimated to be ~9400 years old.
Nevada
The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert in the world and is located west of the Andes in this South American country.
Chile
While on her internal medicine rotation, Louisa got to perform this procedure which drained the ascitic fluid collecting around abdomen of a patient with cirrhosis.
Paracentisis
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 Brits have seen this juke box musical at least once during its 25 year run in the West End.
Mama Mia
A young Joaquin is credited as "Leaf" Phoenix in this 1989 Dramady, which is set in St. Louis.
Parenthood
This guidebook begs dummies to ponder the phrase "God is dead" and explores "Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard's favorite philosophy."
Existentialism for Dummies
It is thought that this feature of bogs, which involves the accumulation of decayed vegetation and organic matter, is what leads to the preservation of internal organs in mummified "Bog People."
Peat
The 2015 discovery of crude oil in this South American country has led to significant economic transformation, with experts estimating that the nation will become one of the largest oil producers in the world by 2025.
Guyana
Diabetics and patients with heart failure were frequently prescribed this medication while Louisa was on her family med rotation, which is advertised on hulu with a flash mob in a grocery store and works by causing patients to literally pee out blood sugar.
This gothic author worked as the business manager of the Lyceum Theater between 1878 and 1898, and staged a dramatic reading of his classic sanguine novel there 8 days before it was published.
Bram Stoker
This comedy classic follows protagonist Navin Johnson's unsuccessful journey to St. Louis as he endeavors to find the origin of a radio broadcast.
The Jerk
In this book, you'll "learn how to argue points effectively, analyze information, and make sound judgements."
Critical Thinking for Dummies
Jeremy Bentham, the founder of this ethical philosophy which encourages actions that "lead to the greatest good for the greatest number," requested his body be publicly dissected and subsequently mummified after his death; you can still see him on display at University College London.
Utilitarianism
Situated slightly north of the equator, this South American country boasts the highest proportion of forest cover in the world with nearly 90% of the nation covered by rainforests.
Suriname
It was somewhat off-putting how much Louisa enjoyed watching the surgical removal of this benign ovarian growth during her OBGYN rotation, which exploded with fat, hair, and teeth when lanced.
Ovarian Teratoma
This Love Island UK Season 3 winner has starred in West End productions of 9 to 5, Bring it On, Back to the Future, and Pretty Woman since appearing on the TV show in 2017.
Amber Davies
Believe it or not, this 2023 horror flick directed by Elizabeth Banks implicates a St. Louis drug king pin in it's tasteful retelling of a real-life 1985 disaster.
Cocaine Bear