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Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic
What are Oceans?
The worlds oceans covers 71% of the Earth's surface and holds 96.5% of Earth's water.
This national park is located primarily in Wyoming.
What is Yellowstone?
It was the first national park in the world, and its top attraction is the Old Faithful geyser.
These are Canada's equivalent to U.S. states.
What are provinces?
Canada is comprised of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The provinces are: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The territories are: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
This is the title of the people who go over pre-flight instructions and provide meal service on an airplane.
What is a flight attendant or steward/stewardess?
Flight attendants are more than just beverage servers – they're highly trained professionals responsible for passenger safety and comfort, often handling a wide range of situations. They undergo rigorous training in first aid, emergency procedures, and even childbirth assistance.
This is the language they speak in Ireland
What is English?
English is an official language in 67 countries.
On July 30th, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law this act that provides health insurance to Americans aged 65 or older.
What is Medicare?
The act amended the Social Security Act, which became law in 1935.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz
What is Red Wine?
Italy, Spain and France are the three largest wine-producing nations globally.
This is a colorful way to refer to U.S. dollar bills
What is a greenback?
Greenbacks, the first national currency of the United States, were initially printed with green ink on the back and were a key part of the Union's Civil War financing strategy. Today, the term greenback is an anecdotal term used by money lenders/traders for the U.S. dollar.
In the film Flipper, and its subsequent TV series, Flipper is this kind of animal
What is a dolphin?
The TV show "Flipper" featured multiple dolphins playing the titular role, with five different female dolphins primarily used, and a male dolphin for the tail-walk shots
Thousands of hours of training, including hundreds in simulators, are required to get a license as a commercial one of these
What is a pilot?
As a food poisoning prevention measure, pilots are forbidden from eating shellfish while on duty and aren’t allowed to share food with each other. Pilots order and eat different crew meals while on flight.
While there 7-10 different dialects of Chinese, this one is the most spoken
What is Mandarin?
Mandarin is the most widely spoken form of Chinese, with over a billion native speakers, and is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore
The hottest days of summer in the northern hemisphere occur between July 3rd and August 11, and are colloquially known as this.
What are the dog days of summer?
In addition to the heat, these days can bring high humidity.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, Harper Lee, Toni Morrison
What are 20th Century Authors?
Toni Morrison didn't start writing until her mid-thirties, joining a writing group and eventually developing her first novel, The Bluest Eye, which was published when she was 39.
This bridge connects the city of San Francisco with Marin County, California
What is the golden gate bridge?
It's known for its vibrant "International Orange" color and is the most photographed bridge in the world. The bridge, completed in 1937, was once the longest and tallest suspension bridge, and is now the 9th longest.
He wrote our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner
Who is Francis Scott Key?
It was inspired by the defense of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, with the words written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the British bombardment. The melody is actually borrowed from an old English drinking song.
This is the national airline of France
What is Air France?
The airline was fully state-owned until 2003, when all but 18% of the company became privately owned.
This is the language spoken in Mexico
What is spanish?
It's the second most spoken native language worldwide, with over 500 million speakers, and is the official language of 20 countries.
July's birthstone is known for its vibrant red color and are considered a precious gemstone, often associated with love, passion, and vitality.
What are Rubies?
While all rubies are stunning, those with a deep red color, known as "pigeon's blood," are particularly rare and valuable. In the past, rubies were believed to have mystical powers, including the ability to protect against evil and foretell bad luck.
Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Fort Sumpter.
What are Civil War battles?
A staggering 2% of the U.S. population died in the Civil War, and disease accounted for two-thirds of those casualties.
This is the NFL team that plays in Cleveland
What are the Cleveland Browns?
Running back Jim Brown, considered one of the greatest football players of all time, played for the Browns and had a profound impact on the team and the sport.
In Greek mythology, she is the woman with snakes for hair, and it was said that anyone that would look at her would turn to stone.
Who is Medusa?
Medusa, is renowned for her terrifying appearance and ability to turn people to stone with a glance. She was one of the Gorgons, monstrous sisters with snakes for hair. However, she wasn't always a monster; some myths portray her as a beautiful woman who was cursed by the goddess Athena.
"Fly the friendly skies" was this airlines famous slogan
What is United Airlines?
The slogan was first introduced by United in 1965
This is the official language in 22 countries, primarily located in the Middle East and North Africa
What is Arabic?
Arabic, the 5th most spoken language globally, boasts fascinating features like its right-to-left writing direction, unique sounds, and a rich history of borrowing and lending words with other languages.
The month of July is named after this man
Who is Julius Caesar?
When he was young, Caesar was captured by pirates while crossing the Aegean Sea. He joked with them that the ransom they demanded was too low and that he would return to crucify them, which he later did
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt
Who are presidents on Mount Rushmore?
The idea of creating a sculpture in the Black Hills was dreamed up in 1923 by South Dakota historian Doane Robinson. He wanted to find a way to attract tourists to the state. It worked. Mount Rushmore is now visited by nearly 3 million people annually.
This state park and amphitheater, located just up the road in Morrison, Colorado, boasts gorgeous rock formations that are renowned for their exceptional natural acoustics
What is Red Rocks?
The site was originally called the "Garden of the Angels" and later "Garden of the Titans" before becoming Red Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the only naturally occurring, acoustically sound amphitheater in the world.
This fictional character, located at 221B Baker Street, London, England, has been played by more actors than any other character.
What is Sherlock Holmes?
Dr. Joseph Bell, a medical school professor, heavily influenced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creation of Holmes due to his exceptional observational and deductive skills.
This airport is consistently ranked as the busiest airport in the United States.
What is Atlanta or Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)?
Atlanta's airport handles over 108 million passengers annually and has held the title of the busiest airport in the US since 1998
This is the official language of Brazil
What is Portuguese?
Portuguese, spoken by over 250 million people, is the official language of nine countries and a major language in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a Romance language with roots in Latin and significant influence from Arabic.
Born on July 3rd, 1963, This actor starred in films such as Top Gun, Born on the 4th of July, Risky Business and All the Right Moves,
Who is Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and has spoken openly about the challenges it presented, especially with reading scripts. He's famous for performing his own stunts, including hanging from a plane, climbing the Burj Khalifa, and jumping from buildings.
Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair Lady, and Sabrina
What are Audrey Hepburn movies?
Audrey Hepburn was a multilingual star, fluent in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. Beyond her acting career, she was a dedicated UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, working to help children in need.
The Kremlin, which serves as the official residence of the Russian president and the seat of the Russian government, is located in Moscow at this square.
What is Red Square?
Red Square in Moscow is a historical and symbolic city center. It's known for its beautiful architecture, including St. Basil's Cathedral, and its role in Russian history, serving as a marketplace, a place for public ceremonies, and a site for military parades.
This is the last name of the business tycoon behind the “No. 5” perfume
What is Chanel?
Coco Chanel considered five her lucky number, and she launched her collections on the fifth day of the fifth month (May 5th), which is also when Chanel No. 5 was initially sold.
After 9/11, this government agency took over airport security in every airport in the United States.
What is TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?
While widely known for airport security, the TSA also plays a crucial role in protecting pipelines, mass transit, and freight transportation.
With over 600 million native speakers, this language is the 3rd most spoken in the world, primarily in India
What is Hindi?
While primarily spoken in India, Hindi has a significant presence in other countries like Nepal, Fiji, and parts of the Caribbean
There are two astrological signs that celebrate their birthdays in July, one is represented by a lion, and the other a crab. Name one.
What is cancer or leo?
Leo, known for their confidence and passion, are born between July 23 and August 22, while Cancer, a sensitive and caring sign, is born between June 21 and July 22. Leos, ruled by the Sun, are energetic and natural leaders, while Cancers, ruled by the Moon, are known for their emotional depth and intuition.