Historical Oops
This major tragedy was at first mis-reported by a number of newspapers, claiming that all passengers were rescued and were on their way to New York or Halifax.
What is the sinking of the Titanic?
This phrase, is followed by the words "baking powder" in the charming phraseology of Wayne Campbell.
What is "exsqueeze me"?
Daisy Buchanan, a major character in this book, was based on Chicago socialite Ginevra King.
What is the Great Gatsby?
In Matthew's Gospel, this is how many times Jesus tells Peter that he must forgive "a brother or sister who sins against him"
Depending on the translation: What is
Seventy times seven
or seventy-seven
This author's father was imprisoned in Marshalsea debtor's prison, which is featured in one of his novels.
Who is Charles Dickens?
The so-called "Wicked Bible" (mis)printed in 1631 instructed that "thou shall commit..."
What is adultery
Known for his iconic catchphrase "Well, excuse me!", he rose to fame in the 1970s as one of the most popular stand-up comedians of his era.
Who is Steve Martin.
Princess Daisy in the Mario Bros gaming universe, is considered to be more outgoing and athletic than this first princess of the franchise.
Who is Princess Peach?
This book of the Bible has scenes set in the Wilderness of Sin (a place name, not a moral failing).
What is Exodus?
The 1526 Tyndale Bible is the likely source of this word, used by some in place of the word "debt" in a popular Christian practice.
What is trespass?
Famously, the only British Prime Minister in history to receive a head of state while naked.
Who is Winston Churchill? (encountered FDR)
This phrase's popularity has been attributed to both the movie Clueless and to basketball player and humanitarian, Manute Bol.
What is "my bad"?
A type of daisy with fiery yellow petals and a deep brown center, the Rudbeckia, is also known as this.
What is the black-eyed Susan?
The hymn "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" is often set to tunes from this tradition, designed to facilitate congregational and social singing.
What is shape note?
He wrote "Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."
Who is Paul of Tarsus?
Helped by his wife to avoid a major oops--she forbade him to go--this famous American had hoped to travel with the Donner Party.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This artist released the song "Scuse Me" on her debut album in 2016, an empowering anthem that celebrates self-love, confidence, and personal growth.
Who is Lizzo?
High in vitamin C, the leaves of a daisy are actually very closely related to this vegetable.
What is the artichoke?
According to the prophet, the sin of Sodom was that, "‘She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.
Who is Ezekiel?
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization tracks this numerical measure.
This US President instituted new uniforms for the White House police. These uniforms, ridiculed as gaudy, were eventually donated to a college marching band.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This actor delivers the line "Excuse me, brah" to Ben Stiller's character, initiating a fight that has to be settled through a "Walk-off".
Who is Owen Wilson?
This author of Daisy Jones and the Six is also known for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, a book enjoyed by the Ark and Dove book club.
Who is Taylor Jenkins Reid?
This Greek word for sin can mean to miss the mark--it is a term in archery.
What is hamartia
In a state-by-state analysis of credit card debt, residents from this state led the pack with $8,026 per person.
What is Alaska?