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This folksy greeting means “hi.”
What is howdy? The greeting is short for “How do you do?”
Avocado is the main ingredient in this Mexican dip.
What is guacamole? There are many versions, but the authentic recipe is mostly mashed avocado with lime juice, diced tomatoes, cumin, and other herbs and spices.
The first verse of this Beatles tune starts, “Little darling, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter.”
What is “Here Comes the Sun”? George Harrison wrote the song, which was on the Abbey Road album, after a visit with Eric Clapton.
This spread for toast is made from peels of citrus fruits, sugar, and water.
What is marmalade? While we associate marmalade with our British friends, the name comes from marmelo, a Portuguese quince paste.
This collie is the beloved star of the Martin family in the eponymous TV show.
Who is Lassie? The show originally ran for two decades, from 1954–1974.
This number equals a baker’s dozen.
What is 13? In medieval England, laws controlled the size of bread, and bakers would get in trouble for overpricing undersized baked goods. They would often toss in a bit of extra product to avoid the harsh consequences of the law.
This is a lord’s wife.
What is lady? Today, the word lady can refer to any adult woman, but lord is not used as often.
Churros, the sweet, fried-dough treats, are topped with sugar and/or this spice.
What is cinnamon? Churros originated in Spain, and they’re similar to a donut in the shape of a stick. They are perfect for dunking in coffee.
“Third rock from the sun” refers to this planet.
What is Earth? The planets, from closest to farthest from the sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
“Parlez-vous français?” means this.
What is “Do you speak French?” English and French are both official languages in Canada.
He is Wilbur Post’s talking horse.
Who is Mr. Ed? The star of the 1960s TV show, Mr. Ed talks only to Wilbur and on the telephone
Theatrical productions are often broken down into this number of acts.
What is three? Some plays are one act, and a few run five acts, but commonly, playwrights can tie up all the loose ends by the end of the third act.
This is a pleasing arrangement of sounds.
What is melody? A melody is defined by its pitch and rhythm, and the term is believed to have been first used in the 13th century.
Queso is a type of this.
What is cheese? Typically, queso is a soft, crumbly cheese similar to farmer’s cheese. The queso dip served with tortilla chips has jalapeño peppers in it.
This classic by Ernest Hemingway is set in Paris and Spain.
What is The Sun Also Rises? The novel helped establish Hemingway as a great writer of the 20th century
The final episode of the original Star Trek aired during this decade.
What are the 1960s? It aired on NBC on June 3, 1969, as the final installment of a three-part series.
This TV show featured the Ricks family and their beloved pet dolphin.
What is Flipper? Many of the actors on the show were experienced in working with marine animals.
This is slang for one pound in the U.K.
What is quid? It does not refer to the coin or note but to the value. If you have many coins that equal one pound, you have a quid.
Plants that are called this can stand up to the cold.
What is hardy? These plants can survive temperatures of –15ºF.
Tamales are wrapped in these.
What are corn husks? They are stuffed with chicken, beef, or pork and other ingredients
This is the land of the rising sun.
What is Japan? Nippon, which is what the Japanese call Japan, translates to “source of the sun.”
Add this ingredient to flour and water, and your bread dough multiplies by two.
What is yeast? After you punch down the dough, it loses the extra bulk before you let it rise again. Letting it rise again allows it to reach the desired texture.
This dog breed is featured in a Disney film and plays a secondary role to the Budweiser Clydesdales in some commercials.
What is Dalmatian? The stars of the film 101 Dalmatians, these spotted dogs also ride in carriages pulled by the Budweiser Clydesdales in some of the legendary commercials.
In the late 1940s, Dan Robbins envisioned this painting system that allows anyone to paint a masterpiece suitable for framing.
What is paint-by-numbers? He was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, who gave his apprentices numbered designs to be completed.
This term can be used to describe a musical composition, a state of ecstasy, or a portion of an epic poem.
What is rhapsody? When referring to the musical usage, it means an irregular form of composition that involves improvisation.
This is the main ingredient in carne asada.
What is steak? It’s a spicy, marinated steak served sliced against the grain.
People who do this get a jump on the day.
What is rise with the sun? Studies show those who rise early are happier than night owls.
The word paprika comes from this language.
What is Hungarian? The spice originated in what is now Budapest, and it made its way to the West in the 1900s.
This “spokes-cat” claims to have been called “the Clark Gable of cats.”
Who is Morris? The 1960s-era spokes-cat was adopted from the Humane Society and promoted pet adoption as well as cat food.
This latitude line (parallel) divides the United States from Canada.
What is the 49th? This boundary is the longest undefended boundary in the world.
Merriam-Webster defines this seven-letter word as “a very fine transparent muslin with a stiff finish.”
What is organdy? It’s often used as a curtain lining.
This type of salad that incorporates Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovies originated in Mexico.
What is Caesar salad? Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini owned a restaurant in Tijuana when he first created the dish.
This is the approximate amount of minutes it takes light to travel from the sun to Earth.
What is eight? The sun is approximately 93 million miles from Earth, and it takes just eight minutes and 20 seconds for light from the sun to reach us.
This number of people have been born in Antarctica
What is 11? In January 1979, Emilio Palma became the first person to be born in Antarctica.
This is the name of Martin Crane’s Jack Russell terrier on the TV sitcom Frasier
Who is Eddie? Eddie was played by a terrier named Moose for seven seasons of the show (1993–2000).
Alfred Hitchcock won this number of Academy Awards.
What is zero? He was nominated for Best Director five times but never won.