Crossword Clues "F"
The Union Jack or Stars & Stripes; (4)
What is Flag
5/21/1881; This American organization was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad.
What is Red Cross
The largest nest ever made by birds was built by this American icon & weighed over 6,700 lbs.
What is Bald Eagle
People, Time, National Geographic.
What is Magazines
When this U.S. landmark was first proposed it was planned to depict Western figures like Sacagawea, Red Cloud & Buffalo Bill.
What is Mount Rushmore
Comp gift or giveaway; (7)
What is Freebie
5/30/1922; The Memorial to this man in Washington, DC, was dedicated. The Memorial was designed by architect Henry Bacon and features a statue of the man by sculptor Daniel Chester French.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
Creme Puff, one of these from Austin, Texas, is the oldest to ever verifiably live. Born on August 3, 1967, she lived for 38 years and 3 days.
What is Cat
Mars, Ferrero, Nestle.
What is Chocolate Companies
George M. Cohan's original title for this patriotic song was "You're a Grand Old Rag"; he didn't mean it as an insult.
What is You're a Grand Old Flag
Senate talkathon; (10)
What is Filibuster
5/6/1937; This German aircraft burst into flames at 7:20 p.m. as it neared the mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey, following a trans-Atlantic voyage, killing 36 onboard.
What is Hindenburg
Some of these arthropods have as many as 750 legs, not a thousand as their name implies.
What is Millipede
Amigo, Musketeer, Stooge.
What is Three
This flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day.
What is Carnations
2 weeks; (9)
What is Fortnight
5/22/1907; This actor, best known for The Entertainer, Pride and Prejudice, The Boys from Brazil, Marathon Man and Wuthering Heights is born in Dorking England.
Who is Lawrence Olivier
The Gaboon viper has the longest of any snake, nearly 2".
What is Fangs
Pride, School, Swarm.
What is Animal Groups
It's the only chess piece that always stays on squares of the same color.
What is Bishop
Arrow maker; (8)
What is Fletcher
5/13/1846; At the request of President James K. Polk, Congress declared war on this place. The controversial struggle eventually resulted in the annexation of lands that became parts of Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada, California, and more.
What is Mexico
The largest species of this African animal is named for 19th c. French president Francois Paul Jules Grevy.
What is Zebra
Jazz, Heat, Thunder.
What is NBA Teams
It's believed that the inner core of the Earth is as hot as 9,000º F. & made up of iron & this metal.
What is Nickel