ANCIENT TIMES
The nomadic Scythians prized these; some found in burial mounds were 20 years old at death & interred in elaborate regalia
Horses
During glacial times, a large lake occupied this region home to the lowest elevation in the United States
In ecology this 5-letter word refers to an area such as a desert or forest with its unique variety of life
Biome
In 2004, LeBron James welcomed his son Bronny into the world; in 2024, Mr. J took his son to work as both hooped for this team
The Lakers
A 2014 mix tape:
"Hooked On A Feeling",
"Come And Get Your Love"
Guardians of the Galaxy
Numidia was a longtime ally of Rome & received many refugees from this rival place that was sacked in 146 B.C.
Carthage
King Christian II of Denmark signed this for Torben Oxe, accused of sending poisoned cherries to His Majesty's mistress
Death Warrant
This fibrous protein that makes up your hair & nails is also a major component of an animal's claws, hooves & feathers
Keratin
In 2019 Novak Djokovic & this Swiss mister couldn't get enough of Wimbledon, matching up for 4 hours & 57 minutes
Federer
1994:
"Son Of A Preacher Man",
"Surf Rider"
Pulp Fiction
To ancient Greek poli sci, it was rule by the few & not the best few; the Thirty Tyrants of Athens in 403 B.C. are an example
Oligarchy
Cannibal Corpse & Morbid Angel are standout bands in this genre
Death Metal
Fish, mammals & even spiders secrete these chemicals that allow them to communicate with members of their own species
Pheromone
For women, the playing area of this sport is roughly 27 yards x 22 yards & 6 feet deep
Water Polo
Animated in 2009:
"Down In New Orleans",
"When We're Human"
The Princess and the Frog
In the 700s & 600s B.C., these people of northern Mesopotamia ruled most of the Middle East, all the way to Egypt
This common forest fungi has a well-deserved name, due to its potentially fatal gastronomic effects
Death cap
A neuron is made up of 3 basic parts: a cell body, an axon & these treelike filaments
Dendrites
We get a kick out of this Argentinean who in 2012 became the first player to score 5 goals in a Champions League match
Messi
2022:
"Suspicious Minds",
"Can't Help Falling In Love"
Elvis
In the 2000s B.C. nephrite artifacts from Taiwan were marketed across a wide swath of Asia, an example of this rhyming exchange
Jade Trade
Careful, this common forest dweller has a well-deserved name, due to its potentially fatal gastronomic effects
DNA consists of these smaller units that bond together in long chains called poly-these
Nucleotide
In 2024 the only Jewish starting QB in college football was Jake Retzlaff of this Provo school, one of 3 members of the tribe on the whole campus
BYU
1968:
"Lux Aeterna" &
"Thus Spoke Zarathustra"
2001: A Space Odessey