THE U.S. CABINET
The IRS and U.S. Mint fall under this department.
What is Treasury? The U.S. Department of the Treasury also supports investigations of financial crimes. In 2003, the Secret Service was moved from the Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security.
PBS
What is Public Broadcasting Service? On Super Bowl Sunday in 2016, PBS came in second place in the ratings, with Downton Abbey going head-to-head with football.
This is outerwear or an application of paint.
What is coat?
) One of the tourist attractions in Hawaii is swimming with these mammals.
What are dolphins? Dolphins are known for their gentle demeanor
Born May 18, 1920, this pope was the first to use the Popemobile.
Who is Pope John Paul II? He was the first non-Italian pope in 400 years. The Popemobile protects the pope while allowing the crowds to see him
On May 1, 1931, this New York City building, which was the tallest at the time, was dedicated by President Herbert Hoover.
What is the Empire State Building? President Hoover didn’t go to New York to dedicate the skyscraper. He appeared to press a button in the White House to turn on the lights, but someone in the building turned them on. Hoover’s role was strictly ceremonial.
The person who heads the Department of Justice is not called a secretary. The position goes by this name
What is attorney general? The attorney general is the country’s top law enforcement officer. States also have an attorney general
NBC
What is National Broadcasting Company? The peacock logo was not the original logo. It was introduced in 1956 with 11 colors. Today’s stylized peacock has only six colors and was introduced in 1986.
This is one of two offspring born at the same birth.
What is twin? There are two main types of twins: fraternal and identical. New research shows twins can begin interacting with each other as early as 14 weeks gestation.
This tiny bird is the only bird that can fly backward.
What is hummingbird? After gathering nectar from flowers, they often fly backward, away from the flowers.
Born May 4, 1929, her signature role is Holly Golightly.
Who is Audrey Hepburn? Holly Golightly is the female lead in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The male lead in the film is Paul Varjak and is portrayed by George Peppard.
On May 27, 1937, this 4,200-foot-long San Francisco suspension bridge opened to the public after five years of construction
What is Golden Gate Bridge? The bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait and connects San Francisco and Marin County
This department deals with those who served in the active military and were honorably discharged. It administers medical benefits through a network of hospitals and other benefits such as the G.I. Bill
What is Veterans’ Affairs or VA? It also maintains 135 cemeteries for veterans
ABC
What is American Broadcasting Company? Fred Silverman ushered in the network’s golden era in 1975. Today, it is a division of the Disney Company.
One of Hemingway’s classics is For Whom the [this] Tolls.
What is bell? The 1940 novel’s title comes from John Donne’s sermon that begins “No man is an island.”
Wool comes from these animals.
What are sheep? Australia produces a quarter of the world’s wool
Born May 6, 1953, this Labor Party leader succeeded John Major and preceded Gordon Brown
Who is Tony Blair? Today he heads the nonprofit Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss received a patent for this clothing.
What are blue jeans? Jeans are sometimes called Levis after their inventor.
All of the U.S. diplomats to foreign countries fall under this department.
What is State Department? The State Department was created in 1789.
BBC
What is British Broadcasting Corporation? It’s the official British network, and it rehearses coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s death, known as “Operation London Bridge,” at least once a year. Black ties are kept on hand for the announcement
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had this to resolve a dispute.
What is duel? Hamilton was shot, and he died the next day.
The domestic dog evolved from this animal.
What is wolf? One study suggests that dogs may have evolved from wolves more than once. One theory suggests that ancient humans found wolf pups in the wild and raised them as pets
Born May 31, 1819, he is best-known for writing a collection of poems called Leaves of Grass
Who is Walt Whitman? Whitman self-published Leaves of Grass in 1855. At the time of its publication, it was considered a highly controversial body of work
On May 7, 1960, Leonid Brezhnev became the first president of this country, which was formerly known as Russia.
What is the Soviet Union or USSR? The president was largely a figurehead; Nikita Khrushchev, first secretary of the Communist Party, held the real power
This department was established after 9/11.
What is Department of Homeland Security? This department was created in 2001 as an agency before becoming a full-fledged department in 2003. Many of the agencies that deal with safety and security have been consolidated under Homeland Security.
CBC
What is Canadian Broadcasting Corporation? The public network includes AM and FM radio, TV, and shortwave. All stations are broadcast in English and French
This is the title of past rulers of Russia before the revolution; for example, Nicolas II.
What is tsar (czar)? Tsar Nicolas II was the last tsar of Russia.
The largest North American rodent has orange teeth and builds dams.
What is beaver? Their teeth are orange because they contain iron. It takes sturdy teeth to gnaw through tree trunks. Did you know that during the Ice Age beavers grew up to eight feet in length?
Born May 7, 1919, she was wife of Juan, who became president of Argentina in 1945.
Who is Eva (or Evita) Perón? She was an active first lady, fighting for causes such as a woman’s right to vote. Before marrying Juan Perón, she was an actress
On May 6, 1994, the tunnel between France and this country opened
What is England? The English Channel Tunnel, known as the Chunnel, runs for 31 miles. The trip takes around 35 minutes
This department usually goes by the acronym USDA.
What is Agriculture? USDA stands for U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among other things, it helps protect the food supply chain in the United States.
CBS
What is Columbia Broadcasting System? When it expanded from radio into TV, it unveiled the moniker “The Tiffany Network” to represent its high-quality and sophisticated programming.
Cities often finance projects by funds received from this kind of sale
What is bond? Municipal bonds are tax-exempt bonds. Their yields are not taxable at the federal, state, or local level for those who buy bonds in their state of residence
This is another name for reindeer.
What is caribou? They are members of the deer family. Both male and female caribou grow antlers, which fall off each year and grow back.
Born May 28, 1908, this suspense-fiction novelist penned a series of best-selling books based on the character of James Bond
Who is Ian Fleming? His job in British intelligence and journalism in Russia likely provided the background information for his novels. One thing that set apart his novels was his use of commercial products, otherwise known as product placement.
On May 6, 1937, this German airship began its doomed flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Lakehurst, New Jersey.
What is Hindenburg? It made only 11 flights before it burst into flames and plunged to the ground at the U.S. naval air station in Lakehurst. An explosion of a gas cell is blamed for the disaster.
In a bingo game, “two little ducks” represents this number.
What is 22? Each number has a nickname. For example, “unlucky for some” is 13, “gateway to heaven” is 27, and “life begins” is 40