Wizard of OZ
This Kansas girl is swept away to the magical land of Oz.
Dorothy
Fun Fact: Dorothy was played by Judy Garland, who was just 16 years old at the time! Her heartfelt performance and famous pigtails made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
Opposite of right
Left
Switching to the nondominant hand for everyday tasks challenges the brain by building neural connections.
If you’re a fan of meat grilled over charcoal, you know this W charcoal grill’s brand name.
Weber
The original kettle grill was inspired by a marine buoy.
This nocturnal bird can rotate its head up to 270 degrees.
Owl
Fun Fact: Owls have extra neck vertebrae — 14 compared to our 7 — allowing them to turn their heads without moving their bodies. They're expert nighttime hunters, thanks to their silent flight and sharp vision.
This athlete, known as "The Greatest," was famous for his quick footwork and loud personality in the ring.
Muhammad Ali
Fun Fact: Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion but also a civil rights activist and cultural icon. His famous “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” quote is still remembered today as a symbol of his style in and out of the ring.
These magical words help Dorothy return home.
“There’s no place like home”?
Fun Fact: This iconic line is one of the most quoted in movie history. In the book by L. Frank Baum, Dorothy’s shoes were silver — but MGM made them ruby red to stand out in Technicolor.
You can easily measure servings of meat using this four-letter upper-body part.
Palm
One palm equals one three-ounce serving of meat, and a whole hand is equal to a serving of fish.
This flying creature’s name also describes a slab of meat sliced nearly in half and unfolded flat.
Butterfly
Butterflying is a technique used to grill a thick cut of meat so the inside cooks and stays moist without burning the outside to a crisp.
This massive animal is the largest land mammal.
Elephant
Fun Fact: African elephants can weigh over 13,000 pounds. They use their trunks for drinking, greeting each other, and even picking up tiny objects like peanuts!
This character wanted a brain.
Scarecrow
Fun Fact: Ray Bolger played the Scarecrow, originally slated to play the Tin Man. He traded roles because he admired the flexibility and dance of the Scarecrow character.
To breathe in short gasps
Pant
Dogs are notorious for panting (and slobbering) after vigorous exercise. Panting is their way of cooling down.
Manual ice-cream makers require this type of salt.
Rock
Manual ice-cream makers require rock salt, not table salt, to drop the temperature of the salt brine below freezing.
This small, masked mammal is known for “washing” its food.
Raccoon
Fun Fact: Raccoons have extremely sensitive paws and sometimes appear to wash their food, though in the wild, it’s more about feeling it carefully before eating.
Dorothy followed this colorful path to find the Wizard.
Yellow Brick Road
Fun Fact: The Yellow Brick Road symbolizes a journey toward self-discovery. In early versions of the film, the path was painted using industrial paint that sometimes stuck to the actors' shoes!
Data in the form of words, or to send an SMS
Text
Data in the form of words is qualitative, while data in the form of numbers is quantitative. Generically, data is information, regardless of how it is sent or received.
This four-letter word means brushing sauce over meat while it cooks to keep it juicy.
Baste
Fun Fact: Basting is an old-school cooking technique that helps meat stay moist and flavorful. Cooks use a spoon, brush, or even a bulb baster to drizzle juices or sauce over the meat — especially during roasting or grilling. It's the secret to that perfect holiday turkey or tender ribs!
This fast-running African animal holds the title for world’s fastest land animal.
Cheetah
Fun Fact: Cheetahs can run up to 70 mph in short bursts. But unlike other big cats, they don’t roar — they chirp!
This villain famously melts at the end of the film.
The Wicked Witch of the West
Fun Fact: Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch, suffered second-degree burns during a special effects mishap and refused to do further fire-related stunts!
B word for “sad” or “listless”
Blah
When repeated two more times, it means “and other words that mean very little,” according to Cambridge Dictionary.
Never apply barbecue sauce to meat at this stage of the grilling process. Early / Mid / End
Early (or anything close)
Barbecue sauce has sugar in it, which burns. Apply the sauce near the end of the grilling process—just long enough for it to caramelize without burning to a crisp.
This pink bird often stands on one leg in the water.
Flamingo
Fun Fact: Flamingos get their pink color from the food they eat, like shrimp and algae. They’re born gray and turn pink over time!
The Tin Man rusts up in the forest because he lacks this essential item.
An oil can
Fun Fact: The original Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen, had to leave the role after a severe allergic reaction to the silver makeup. He was replaced by Jack Haley, whose costume was redesigned for safety.
A musical sound that you sing or play — it can be high or low.
Note
Fun Fact: In music, a note is the building block of melodies. Each note represents a specific pitch and rhythm. Notes are written on a staff in sheet music, and together they create the songs we love — from lullabies to jazz standards to classic rock tunes!
Wooden planks are often used to hold this type of fish on the grill.
Salmon
Planks are soaked in water before use, which allows the grill to act as a smoker. Common types of planks include maple, applewood, and hickory.
This sea creature has no heart, no brain, and can live forever — in theory.
Jellyfish
Fun Fact: One species, Turritopsis dohrnii, is known as the “immortal jellyfish” because it can revert to its younger form repeatedly. Nature’s closest thing to a fountain of youth!