DECADES OF DISCOVERY
In 1969, an estimated 600 million people watched this man take "one small step for man" on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
This "secret" ingredient is often added to chocolate cake to make it extra moist—some say it’s better than milk.
Buttermilk (or sour cream)
In this 1939 masterpiece, Dorothy Gale reminds us all that "there's no place like home."
The Wizard of Oz
This "unpredictable" feeling is often described as coming in "waves"—sometimes calm, sometimes overwhelming.
Grief
This cheerful red bird is a frequent visitor to winter feeders and is the state bird for seven different U.S. states.
The Northern Cardinal
This 1970s "disco" invention allowed people to record TV shows on a tape to watch later.
The VCR
This "secret" ingredient is often added to chocolate cake to make it extra moist—some say it’s better than milk.
Shortening (or lard)
This "blonde bombshell" and icon of the 1950s famously stood over a subway grate in a white dress
Marilyn Monroe
The common name for a date, like a birthday or wedding anniversary, that feels more difficult than others.
An Anniversary/milestone
The gardening term for removing "spent" or dead flowers from a plant to encourage it to bloom again.
Deadheading
In 1981, this "Royal Wedding" was watched by 750 million people worldwide.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana
This classic "one-pot" comfort meal usually features beef, carrots, and potatoes, slowly simmered in a heavy pot.
Pat roast
Known as the "Duke," this legendary actor starred in over 140 Westerns throughout his career.
John Wayne
This "cloudy" phenomenon makes it hard to remember where you put your keys or focus on a book.
Grief Brain or brain fog
These tall, bright flowers "track" the sun across the sky and can produce up to 2,000 seeds in one head.
Sunflowers
This 1960s "Peace Corps" founder famously said, "Ask not what your country can do for you..."
John F Kennedy
When making a roux for gravy or sauce, you whisk together equal parts of fat and this pantry staple.
Flour
In 1965, Julie Andrews sang about "My Favorite Things" while overlooking the Austrian Alps.
The Sound of Music
This "gentle" practice involves writing down three things at the end of the day that you felt peaceful or glad about.
A Gratitude Journal
This "miracle" garden amendment is often called "Black Gold" and is made from decomposed kitchen scraps and leaves.
Compost
Before the internet, this "Yellow Pages" for the home was delivered to every doorstep annually.
The Phone Book.
This "colorful" 1950s salad involves shredded carrots, pineapple, and often lime-flavored gelatin.
Jell-O-Salad
This 1952 musical featured Gene Kelly dancing with an umbrella during a literal downpour.
Singin' In The Rain
The term for finding a "new" way to live that honors your spouse while also allowing for your own growth.
The New Normal
n the 1600s, these flower bulbs were so highly valued in Holland that they were actually worth more than gold.
Tulips