BIGger Than Life
Speak softly and carry a big one of these
What is a stick? This adage means one shouldn't make threats but should be prepared to act strongly. It's often used in war or military context.
This is Fred Flintstone's wife.
Who is Wilma? Their daughter is Pebbles.
This is Grandma's soup remedy for a cold.
What is chicken noodle soup. This remedy dates to the 12th century, and its proven to flush mucus from the body.
This country owns every panda in the world.
What is China? Pandas in other countries are on loan from China. Pandas born outside of China are still the property of China.
April showers do this, according to a well-known phrase.
What is bring May flowers? The original poem from 1157 AD begins, "Sweet April showers / Do spring May flowers"
If you've got more important things to do, you can say, "I've got bigger [missing word] to fry."
What are fish? This saying is often used in an office setting as a response to someone asking for a trivial task to be done.
While a common pet today, this animal was considered sacred in ancient Egypt.
What is the cat? Cats bore a connection with gods and goddesses. They were also revered for hunting creatures that endangered the Egyptians' grains and other food supplies.
This nut often appears in green bean recipes
What is almond? Almonds are best grown in Mediterranean climates.
What is doctor of philosophy? All PhDs hold doctorates, but not all people holding doctorates are PhDs. For example, EdD stands for doctor of education/
This is the first month after April that has 30 days.
What is June? September and November also have 30 days. The only month with fewer days is February.
This is a slang name for prison - the big [missing word].
What is a house? "The big house" is mainly used to refer to prisons, not jails. Going to prison is a much "bigger" deal than going to jail - it usually follows a felony conviction.
Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed this ancient Roman city.
what is Pompeii? Mount Vesuvius has a 20-year eruption cycle. The last major eruption was in 1944.
This soup is topped with toast or croutons and cheese.
What is French onion? At French weddings, French onion soup is sometimes served after dessert.
This nut is used to make marzipan.
What is the almond? Marzipan is a baking ingredient similar to almond paste, but marzipan includes egg whites, making it smoother and more pliable than the paste.
This most precious gem is the April birthstone.
What is a diamond? It's the hardest natural substance on the planet and was once used as an engraving tool.
This expression is used when referring to the omnipresent government.
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to his war.
What is World War I? Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed on June 28, 1914, and the war started precisely one month later.
What are sunflower seeds? Sunflowers can help remediate radioactive soil .
Brie and Roquefort cheese come from this country.
What is France? France makes somewhere between 400 and 1000 different types of cheese, depending on whether you count sub-types of cheese. It takes 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese.
Born April 21, 1926, she was once the constitutional monarch of more than 30 countries.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? The longest-reigning monarch was also the supreme governor of the Church of England. Today, 15 countries fall under the monarchy, plus Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. King Charles also oversees three Crown Dependencies and 14 British Overseas Territories.
This theory speculates how the universe expanded.
What is big bang? The theory of the big bang is that the universe began as just a single, dense, hot point. After the big bang, it began expanding, and it continues to do so today.
During the 1940's, this top-secret US military project was designed to build an atomic bomb before Germany or Japan could build one.
What is the Manhattan Project? The engineering and production took place in three centers, including Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Los Alamos, New Mexico.
This soup is more like a stew. It's made with beef and beef broth, garlic, onions, herbs, a host of vegetables, and a heavy dose of paprika. It's garnished with a dollop of sour cream.
What is (Hungarian) goulash? It dates to the 9th century and was originally a shepherd's simple meal.
what is good or fair? The saying is generally true because the red you see at sunset reflects dust particles, which indicate high pressure and stable conditions.
He was the first of three U.S. presidents to have been inaugurated in April.
Who is George Washington?
Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789. Congress had initially scheduled it for March 4, but they were unable to count the electoral ballots fast enough. Andrew Jackson and Harry Truman were also inaugurated in April.