LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Sometimes called a yam in the Western world, it’s really one of these.
What is sweet potato? The root vegetables look similar, but you have probably never tasted a yam. Ninety-five percent of yams are grown in West Africa, and they can grow to 45 inches in length.
In I Love Lucy, the Ricardos live in this borough of New York City.
What is Manhattan? Fun fact: In reality, their address—623 East 68th Street on the Upper East Side—would be in the middle of the East River between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.
A four-letter word beginning with N that describes an alcove or small, recessed section of a room, usually devoted to one activity
What is nook? Examples include a breakfast nook in the kitchen or a corner of a living room.
This Calcutta-based nun was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work in India, and she was canonized in 2016.
Who is Mother Teresa? In her biography, she writes about not feeling the presence of God in her soul for the last 50 years of her life.
Rumours have it that Lindsey Buckingham played lead guitar for this iconic ’70s band.
Who is Fleetwood Mac? Buckingham is known for his unique style of fingerpicking.
A simple, yet decadent, dessert is this whole fruit dipped in chocolate.
What is a strawberry? The concept of dipping strawberries is a fairly recent introduction, originating in the 1960s at the gourmet food store Stop & Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
Green Acres and Petticoat Junction are both set in this small rural community.
What is Hooterville? Though both series are set in the mythical town of Hooterville, the town appears differently in each series.
A burglar, robber, extortionist, etc.
What is crook? Crook is not a legal term; rather, it is a generic name we give to perpetrators who commit a crime.
This 1960s-era pop artist known for his Marilyn Monroe painting is responsible for the phrase “15 minutes of fame.”
Who is Andy Warhol? He said, “In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes.” Little did he know his thought would work its way into the lexicon in the form of a pithy, memorable phrase.
Billy Gibbons is the lead guitarist of this 1980s end-of the-alphabet group.
Who is ZZ Top? Gibbons also sings lead vocals on many of the band’s blues-influenced tunes.
This shellfish is often served raw on the half shell with lemon; it’s a French Quarter favorite.
What are oysters? They are thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. Medical News Today website writes, “Oysters contain compounds that may improve sexual performance or desire, but science has not proven their effects.”
Andy, Aunt Bee, Opie, Barney, Goober, and Gomer live here.
What is Mayberry? The Andy Griffith Show is emblematic of small towns in the 1960s.
One who is not an accountant but tracks inflows and outflows
What is bookkeeper? The bookkeeper records transactions, though there can be some overlap with the accountant’s work. The accountant also analyzes data and performs audits, and some are tax preparers. Bookkeepers and bookkeeping are the only two English words with three sets of double letters.
He’s the man who went by this double-B nickname and provided endless moments of levity for everyone except Iraqis during Operation Desert Storm.
Who is Baghdad Bob? Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf served as information minister under Saddam Hussein while providing comic relief around the world. He is also known as Comical Ali.
At the height of his popularity in the ’60s and ’70s, this guitarist played for the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith.
Who is Eric Clapton? Clapton has also had a successful solo career and many hit songs.
Known for its rich flavor and mood-enhancing qualities, this sweet treat contains phenylethylamine, the “love molecule.”
What is chocolate? That would explain why it is so popular as a Valentine’s gift. It must be real chocolate to contain the “love chemical.
The 1960s spy sitcom Get Smart is set in this city.
What is Washington, D.C.? In the show, CONTROL’s assignment is to neutralize KAOS, a malevolent international organization. The audience doesn’t ever learn what CONTROL and KAOS stand for, but we learn in Episode 38 that KAOS was founded in Bucharest.
The “Wi” in Wi-Fi is assumed to stand for this.
What is wireless? Wi-Fi doesn’t really stand for anything, but the organization that thought up the term as part of a marketing campaign used the tag line “The Standard for Wireless Fidelity.” Wi-Fi uses a radio spectrum to send signals through the ether via a network without the use of cables.
This award-winning broadcaster once cohosted The Today Show (now Today), and her husband created Doonesbury.
Who is Jane Pauley? She now hosts Sunday Morning on CBS. Garry Trudeau is her husband.
This Queen guitarist is known for hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and for a 1980s collaboration with Eddie Van Halen.
Who is Brian May? May has a degree in physics and a doctorate in astrophysics, making him a genius of both music and science.
This multicourse Japanese dining style is often reserved for special occasions.
What is kaiseki? This meal of love can have between seven and 14 courses and focuses on presentation and seasonal foods.
Batman and Robin were headquartered in this city.
What is Gotham City? The Batman franchise has been filmed in several large cities, including London, New York, and Chicago.
The double-S word astronauts experience in space due to microgravity
What is weightlessness? Extended periods of weightlessness cause many physiological changes. In June 2024, two astronauts who were originally scheduled for an eight-day trip were stranded on the space station for more than eight months. After that length of time, they could have lost up to 20 percent of lean muscle mass and one to two percent of bone density.
She’s Mrs. Alan Greenspan
Who is Andrea Mitchell? She has been with NBC News since 1978, and Alan Greenspan served as Federal Reserve chairman from 1987 to 2006. They were once a high-profile power couple.
This incredible, unconventional guitarist is often remembered for his iconic rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock.
Who is Jimi Hendrix? Hendrix played a right-handed guitar but held it upside-down.