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McDonald’s signature burger
What is the Big Mac? It was introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1967 and went nationwide in 1968.
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The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city
What is Chicago? It’s the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of 2.7 million people. It has 600 parks, so there’s plenty of open space.
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Tarzan’s female companion
Who is Jane? Gorillas raised Tarzan and spoke the language of animals, but he marries Jane. Theirs is a story of love transcending different backgrounds.
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S’mores are made with this type of cracker
What is graham? The other ingredients are toasted marshmallows and a chocolate bar.
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The United States, Canada, and Australia celebrate this on the second Sunday in May
What is Mother’s Day? Much of the world honors mothers on different days throughout the year.
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The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression
What is big band? Big band music was characterized by jazz orchestras and often a solo vocalist.
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The city is known for this type of pizza
What is deep dish? Other famous foods in town include Garrett popcorn, the rainbow cone, and Italian beef sandwiches.
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Actor who plays the wheelchair-bound character in the 1954 film Rear Window
Who is Jimmy Stewart? When the story opens, we find his character, L. B. “Jeff” Jeffries, in a wheelchair after being shot while attending an auto race. Jeffries believes he might have witnessed a murder
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These super-thin pancakes are wrapped around sweet and savory fillings.
What are crepes? Chocolate-filled crepes are a sweet delight, and for fans of savory foods, seafood-filled crepes are popular.
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Memorial Day is celebrated on this Monday in May
What is the last? The day commemorates those who died while serving their country in the military, whether at home or deployed, in war or peacetime. It was previously known as Decoration Day
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What State holds this place called "The Big Board”
What is the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE? Stocks with the world’s largest market capitalization are listed on this stock exchange.
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This section of Michigan Avenue is known for its opulence.
What is the Magnificent Mile? This is where you will find designer shops, high-end retailers, luxury dining, and boutique hotels.
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Lucy and Ricky’s landlord in I Love Lucy
Who is Fred (Mertz)? Fred (William Frawley) and Ethyl (Vivian Vance) were not friendly in real life. The actors hated each other.
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Blueberries pair well with this citrus in muffins.
What is lemon? Substitute blackberries in a blueberry-lemon muffin recipe for a tasty variation.
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This holiday on May 5 is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico.
What is Cinco de Mayo? In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, the day has become a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
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What state is called the “Big Sky Country”
What is Montana? The state is known for its big, open expanses and uninterrupted horizons
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The city’s tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.
What is Sears Tower? It takes up a two-block area. For 25 years, it was the tallest building in the world.
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Family that owns the Bonanza ranch
What is Cartwright? Bonanza originally ran from 1959 to 1973 and was a fixture during that era. It was an hour-long drama that invaded the sitcom space, and it caught on
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Phyllo pastry comes from this country.
What is Greece? You can buy phyllo at the grocery store, and when you use it in savory and sweet pastries, it’s important to work quickly and keep it from drying out before baking. Brush each sheet with butter and build layer upon layer of this flaky pastry. No amateur would dare to make it from scratch!
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May the Fourth, which coincidentally sounds like “May the Force,” celebrates this ever-popular film franchise, which debuted in 1977.
What is Star Wars? Conventions worldwide bring together Star Wars fans, and a big, global online event occurs every year on May 4.
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A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers
What is a whale? Casinos call their frequent, high-roller customers whales, and they are privy to perks that most only can dream of receiving.
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The older of the city’s two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams plays at this stadium.
What is Wrigley Field? Home to the Chicago Cubs, the stadium was built in 1914, and it’s the second-oldest MLB stadium, after Boston’s Fenway Park.
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Gilligan’s first name
What is Willie? There was no resolution for the stranded passengers on Gilligan’s Island because the fourth season was canceled at the last minute to accommodate Gunsmoke
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The earliest bakers have been traced back to this ancient civilization
What are the Egyptians? They baked simple bread over hot coals. The Romans and Greeks were the first to bake bread in enclosed ovens.
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May Day celebrates spring in the northern hemisphere, but it goes by this name in other parts of the world.
What is International Workers’ Day? The day has roots in an ancient Celtic celebration to mark the end of the dark days of fall and winter. In modern contexts, it has become a day to honor the contributions of workers and to commemorate the struggle for the eight-hour workday.