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What is sapphire? It was a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire, September’s birthstone. Some in the palace disagreed with this choice because it appeared in a Garrard catalog and was available to the public.
Princess Diana sported this birthstone in her engagement ring.
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What is mince? You might see “large chop” or “small chop” in recipes, instead of mince or dice.
The smaller of the two: dice or mince?
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What is New York City? The moniker dates to the 1920s when stable hands began calling the city the Big Apple, referring to big-time racetracks
The Big Apple
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Who is Julius Caesar? During his reign, the Roman Republic expanded into the Roman Empire.
Born July 12, 100 BC, he died on the Ides of March.
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What is Titanic? The wreckage was located in 1985, 73 years after it sank
On July 18, 1986, we got the first glimpse of the wreckage of this unsinkable ship.
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What is pearl? Today, pearls are often used to adorn clothing
June’s birthstone is a symbol of purity and often worn in a strand around the neck.
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What are oil and vinegar? The standard recipe is one part vinegar to three or four parts oil. Other ingredients can include mustard, herbs, etc.
These are the two main ingredients in vinaigrette
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What is Seoul? The capital was moved to Seoul in the 13th century
The capital city of South Korea
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Who is Janet Leigh? Her most famous scene is the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film Psycho.
Born July 6, 1927, and once married to Tony Curtis, this actress appeared with him in five films, including the 1853 film Houdini.
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Who is Edward “Ted” Kennedy? He escaped from the car after it was submerge
On July 18, 1969, Mary Jo Kopechne drowned when a car she shared with this U.S. senator plunged into the waters off Chappaquiddick Island
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What is amethyst? It is a quartz
This purplish stone is the birthstone for those born in February.
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What is fold? It keeps the batter light and airy.
This means to gently incorporate delicate ingredients, such as egg whites
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What is Pyongyang? A nighttime aerial view of the Koreas shows little electricity in North Korea.
The capital of North Korea
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Who is Monica Lewinski
Born July 23, 1973, this White House intern is blamed by many for President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, even though he was impeached for perjury and obstructing justice.
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Who are Thomas Jefferson and John Adams? According to biography.com, Adams’ finals words were, “Thomas Jefferson still survives.” He didn’t know Jefferson had died only hours before.
On July 4, 1826, these two Founding Fathers and signers of the Declaration of Independence died exactly 50 years after its adoption. Name one of them
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What is diamond? Diamonds can be found in multiple colors, including yellow and brown; the largest diamond in the Hope diamond is blue
Those born in April have this expensive birthstone.
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What is baste? For example, when pan frying or grilling a steak, instructions often call for basting with melted butter.
To moisten food during cooking and prevent it from drying out, do this
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What is Ottawa? The river separating the two capitals is the Quebec River.
This provincial capital city is just across the river from Quebec.
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Who is Sandra Bullock? She appeared in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) as part of an ensemble cast
Born July 26, 1964, this actress had leading roles in While You Were Sleeping (1995), The Net (1995), and Miss Congeniality (2000).
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Who is Buzz Aldrin? He was an honored guest at this year’s State of the Union address.
On July 20, 1969, he became the second man to walk on the moon
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What is turquoise? It varies between greenish-blue and sky-blue
December’s birthstone is opaque and brightly colored
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What is deglaze? It adds flavor to the dish
This means to add liquid to a pan to dislodge the brown bits at the bottom.
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What is Quito, Ecuador? Its altitude is 9,350 feet above sea level. La Paz, Bolivia, is the highest capital city.
This second-highest capital city is located in the Andes
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Who is Bob Dole? He served as both senate majority and minority leader. His wife was also a senator.
Born July 22, 1923, this World War II hero from Kansas ran as Gerald Ford’s running mate in 1976.
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What is Canada? Known at the time as the Dominion of Canada, it initially included Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
On July 1, 1867, this country gained its independence from Great Britain
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