Truman Capote said this actress threatened to have him killed if he gossiped about her & Arthur Miller.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
Term for both the disease, rabies, & the fear of water.
What is hydrophobia?
Kenny Rogers & The 1st Edition beseeched this rarest of gems, "don't take your love to town".
What is Ruby?
"America" or "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee" is sung to the same tune as this European country's anthem.
What is England?
Most parents answer to "I found this snake; can I keep it?".
What is no?
In 1940, this future queen played one of three kings in an English nativity play.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of this, can account for the loss of an entire floor in a high rise.
What is the number 13?
In the 80s the U.S.S.R. surpassed South Africa in production of these, a capitalist's "best friend".
What are diamonds?
According to Julia Ward- Howe, "Mine eyes have seen the glory of" this.
What is the coming of the Lord?
It's paired with "behold" to mean "look & see".
What is lo?
Last name of Jana, who like her older sister, defected for a tennis career.
What is Navratilova?
In his first inaugural speech, FDR might have been referring to phobophobia or this.
What is fear or fear itself?
This precious stone can be a cut, a gem, and a color.
What is emerald?
1st written for the Army-Navy football game of 1906, it's the "theme song" of the U.S. Navy.
What is “Anchor’s Away”?
Interjection used by sailors about to haul on a rope, or Rocky trying to get Adrian's attention.
What is Yo!
It's said this South African runner's switch to British nationality helped break up her parents' marriage.
Who is Zola Budd?
Astrophobia is not a fear of astronauts, but of these.
What are stars?
Elliptical with pointed ends, it's a type of gem cut that sounds like a movie theater's sign.
What is a marquise?
This food item was slang for "a dandy" when "Yankee Doodle" was written.
What is macaroni?
How a Scot might address his "little woman", or one of Alcott's "Little Women".
What is Jo?
She started at the bottom as a Harlem call girl that rose to the top as the "First Lady of Jazz".
Who is Billie Holiday?
Some might say people who can’t get a job have a fear of ergophobia, or a fear of this.
What is work?
The Lightning Ridge deposit in Australia has largest source of this iridescent "black" stone.
What is the opal?
It's said the view from Pike's Peak inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write this.
What is “America the Beautiful”?
An ancient Chinese game, or an NBC game show that got old fast.
What is Go?