Stargazing
This is the star closest to Earth.
What is the sun? The sun is classified as a dwarf star. All the other stars we see in the sky are larger than the sun.
This dangerous activity, as we know it, dates back to France in the late 18th century and involves jumping from a very great height.
What is skydiving? André-Jacques Garnerin became famous in late 18th-century France when he jumped from hot-air balloons with a parachute for show.
His tune “I Walk the Line” landed him in the No. 1 position on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.
Who is Johnny Cash? His other hits include “A Boy Named Sue,” “Ring of Fire,” and “If I Were a Carpenter.”
This was the first form of mass communication after the newspaper.
What is radio? Cell phones and Bluetooth would not have been possible without the discovery that radio waves travel through space.
As flat as this
What is a pancake?
Example: "My hair is as flat as a pancake today?"
This is the study of the stars and other heavenly bodies beyond Earth.
What is astronomy? Many people confuse astronomy with astrology, which is the belief that astronomical phenomena, like the stars overhead when you were born, have an ongoing influence on one’s daily life and personality.
Some people want to travel to all seven of these major areas across the globe.
What are continents? Some wealthy travelers might also register for space travel on SpaceX, Blue Origin, or Virgin Galactic.
In addition to her singing prowess, she is known for her starring role as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5.
Who is Dolly Parton? Her costars in the film include Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. Parton has won 10 Grammy Awards. She’s also known for her theme park, children’s literacy program, and impressive wig collection.
This appliance can be found in most kitchens in North America. It causes the water molecules in food to vibrate, heating them up quickly.
What is the microwave? In 1947, the first microwave oven cost $5,000. In today’s money, that’s roughly $69,500.
A mineral that is "of the earth," and you can "take it with a grain"
What is salt? "Salt of the earth" refers to kind, decent people, while "take with a grain of salt" is to be skeptical
This galaxy includes our own solar system.
What is the Milky Way? It is believed that the Milky Way has approximately 100 billion stars.
You can soar high above the ground in the “bucket” of one of these.
What is a hot-air balloon? If you like to view hot-air balloons, you can visit the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held every fall.
This crossover musician is best known for performing his tune “The Gambler” and Lionel Richie’s “Lady.”
Who is Kenny Rogers? Rogers also performed many duets throughout his career, including with Dolly Parton and Dottie West.
Western Union used to be in the business of sending telegrams. Today its business is this.
What is money transfer? In 1867, Western Union helped broker the sale of Alaska to the United States via its telegram services. It has been transferring money since 1871.
A car that requires endless repairs
What is lemon? Do you remember the Ford Pinto and all its fires? Pinto & lemon were once synonymous.
This determines the color of a star.
What is its temperature? Blue stars are the hottest, and red stars are the coolest. To put this into perspective, the coolest red stars are around 2,500 Kelvin (4,000ºF/2,200ºC).
If you run a 26.2-mile race, you are participating in this.
What is a marathon? If running isn’t for you, try a walkathon. Some charities, such as the March of Dimes, hold walkathons all over the country.
This country legend died in a plane crash on her way to Nashville in 1963. One of her most enduring hits is “Crazy.”
Who is Patsy Cline? Willie Nelson wrote “Crazy.” A week before her fatal trip, Cline said, “I’ve had two bad [accidents]. The third one will either be a charm or it’ll kill me.”
A popular recent addition to cars for winter driving, these keep you cozy and can also relieve back pain.
What are heated seats? The seats also increase circulation and are invaluable if you are stranded in winter and need to stay warm until help arrives.
What you're in when you're in a tight space
What is pickle? If your check is deposited late, you might be in a pickle.
The sun is the source of these two common forms of energy.
What are light and heat? According to National Geographic, the sun also influences weather, ocean currents, seasons, and climate. Without the sun, there would be no plants, since they require sunlight for photosynthesis.
To expand your ability to communicate, you might study one of these.
What is a foreign language? There are many free language courses available online.
She is known as “The Queen of Country” and covers Bobbie Gentry’s 1969 song “Fancy” on her 1990 album Rumor Has It. She also stars in an eponymous sitcom that aired from 2001–2007.
Who is Reba McEntire? Fun fact: Reba learned how to drive at the age of five.
Before we had bleach, we used this blue product, which is still widely available, to whiten laundry.
What is Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing? The product has been around since 1883. It’s a concentrated, bright-blue liquid that must be diluted before adding to the wash.
A thing or person that can be won, obtained, or persuaded with little effort.
What is low-hanging fruit? It's often used when talking about getting new voters. The candidates go after low-hanging fruit.