U.S. Presidents
He was the first President of the United States and is often called the “Father of His Country.”
Who is George Washington?
“This word means to have a strong desire for something, like food or adventure.”
Spell the word: Appetite
They’re the famous cartoon cat and mouse who’ve been chasing each other since the 1940s.
Who are Tom and Jerry?
This planet in our solar system rotates on its side, making its seasons last over 20 years each.
What is Uranus?
This golden-arched chain serves billions of burgers each year and introduced the Big Mac in 1967.
What is McDonald’s?
This President issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
“Meaning ‘beautiful handwriting,’ this word comes from Greek roots.”
Spell the word: Calligraphy
This detective duo includes a brilliant sleuth and his loyal friend Dr. Watson.
Who are Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
This rare natural phenomenon can make animals or objects appear to float in midair due to light bending in the atmosphere.
What is a mirage?
This fried chicken franchise’s secret recipe is said to include 11 herbs and spices.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
He was the only U.S. President to resign from office.
Who is Richard Nixon?
“A word for something that happens by chance, often by good luck.”
Spell the word: Coincidence
These two comedic brothers from the 1990s “Wayne’s World” sketches were known for saying, “Party on!”
Who are Wayne and Garth?
This deep-sea fish has a built-in “fishing pole” on its head that glows to lure prey in the dark ocean depths.
What is an anglerfish?
This Tex-Mex chain is known for its late-night “Fourth Meal” and menu items like the Crunchwrap Supreme.
What is Taco Bell?
Before becoming President, this man was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
“Meaning ‘able to burn or catch fire easily.’”
Spell the word: Flammable
This country music couple, famous for their song “Islands in the Stream,” were also successful solo artists.
Who are Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers?
This gas, often called “laughing gas,” is used by dentists to calm patients before procedures.
What is nitrous oxide?
Founded in Seattle, this chain became famous for serving coffee in cups with a green siren logo.
What is Starbucks?
This President’s “Fourteen Points” outlined his plan for peace after World War I.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
“This word describes the study of word origins and how meanings have changed.”
Spell the word: Etymology
These video game plumbers first appeared together in the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros.
Who are Mario and Luigi?
This liquid metal is so heavy that you could float a steel ball on it — and it’s found in old thermometers.
What is mercury?
This burger chain’s name refers to the fact that each restaurant gets its meat delivered fresh, never frozen—a policy famously mentioned in their slogan.
What is Wendy’s?