Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Pardon me boys, is that the ________
Chattanooga Choo Choo
This supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and sank on April 15th, 1912
The Titanic
Don't count your chickens
before they hatch!
This popular red-breasted bird comes bob bob bobbin along in the Spring
Robin
The _____ brothers are regarded as the early inventors of the modern airplane, with their famous first glider flight taking place at Kitty Hawk
Wright Brothers
The most famous playwright in history, also called "The Bard," was born April 23rd 1564
Shakespeare
A bird in the hand
This tiny elusive bird can almost be mistaken for a bug, and is drawn to tubular shaped flowers where it's long beak can reach the nectar
Hummingbird
This company produced the first affordable car in America, the Model T
Ford
Although we take it for granted today, this dictionary was copyrighted April 14th 1828 and was met with backlash as being "radical." It is now owned by the Merriam company, and is called "the Merriam-_____ Dictionary."
Webster
Strike while the iron
is hot
This bird is famous for its drumming sound as it beats its long beak against trees in search of insects
Woodpeckers
This is the name of the airplane used by the president
Air Force One
The Civil War ended April 9th 1865 as Robert E Lee surrendered to this Union general, who later became president
I got out by the skin
of my teeth
This delightfully pink tropical bird can sometimes be spotted in Florida, and seems to have decent balance standing on one leg
Flamingo
This famous, or possibly notorious company produces the most sought-after electric car in the United States today
Tesla
This famous fairy tale author was born in 1805 on April 2nd, famous for works such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess And The Pea
Hans Christian Anderson
Early to bed early to rise
Makes a man healthy wealthy and wise
This bird is famous for its forked tail and fast speed, look for them when they return to Capistrano
Swallow