| Breads & Pastries | Weird Animal Traits | Superstitions | May We Celebrate? | BBQ & Backyard Games |
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What is graham?
While the exact origins are debated, the earliest known published recipe is in the 1927 Girl Scout manual is often credited as the earliest formal s'more recipe.
S'mores are made with this type of cracker.
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What are roosters?
They crow at daybreak due to their internal clock to announce they made it through the night & to define their territory.
Farmers often wake up to these barnyard animals crowing.
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What is a ladder?
Originally, this superstition referenced only a leaning ladder. When a ladder leans against a structure, it forms a triangle, & 5000 years ago, the Egyptians felt walking through a triangle was an affront to their trinity of gods.
It's considered bad luck to walk under this.
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What is May Day?
May Day is the celebration of the return to spring & the halfway point between the spring equinox & summer solstice.
This holiday is celebrated on May 1 by dancing around the maypole.
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What is cornhole?
Cincinnati, Ohio, is the cornhole capital of the world. Cornhole has become so popular that there is even an American Cornhole Association. Their events have been featured on ESPN.
The name of the game where the players must toss a bean bag at a raised wooden platform with a hole in it.
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What are crepes?
Chocolate filled crepes are a sweet delight, & as for fans of savory foods, seafood filled crepes are popular.
These super thin pancakes are wrapped around sweet & savory fillings.
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What are raccoons?
Their babies, called kits, are born blind & deaf, but grown raccoons have excellent hearing. They are notorious for raiding garbage cans & can even open containers because they have hands with fingers like those of humans.
These mischievous critters' bodies kind of resemble cats, & their faces resemble those of bandits.
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What is wood?
This superstition has no definitive origin; however, there are 2 theories. One is that touching a crucifix was once the custom when taking an oath. The other explanation is that European peasants knocked loudly to guard against evil spirits.
Knock on or touch this for good luck.
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What is Memorial Day?
Americans first recognized Memorial Day in 1868, but it was not an established federal holiday until 1971.
This holiday honors fallen military personnel on the last Monday in May.
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What is ringer?
In 1926, the National Horseshoe Pitcher Association became the governing body for the game of horseshoes & holds national & world championship tournaments every year.
In horseshoes, what is it called when the horseshoe completely encircles the stake?
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What is lemon?
Substitute blackberries in a blueberry lemon muffin recipe for a tasty variation.
Blueberries pair well with this citrus in muffins.
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What is kiwi?
The fruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry, but later its name was changed to kiwifruit, after the New Zealand's national bird.
This fruit shares its name with a flightless bird.
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What is salt?
Throw it over your left shoulder. Salt has long been a prized commodity; the word salary is derived from the Latin word salarium, which means "salt money."
Throwing this over your shoulder is said to bring good luck.
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What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Derby is "the most exciting two minutes in sports."
This famous horse race runs on the first Saturday in May.
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What is marinade?
Although they have come a long way, originally marinades were nothing more than salt water used to preserve the meat or fish that was going to be served.
The name for the seasoned liquid used to soak meats prior to cooking.
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What are the Egyptians?
They baked simple bread over hot coals. The Romans & Greeks were the first to bake bread in enclosed ovens.
The earliest bakers have been traced back to this ancient civilization.
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What are reindeer?
Their blue eyes allow them to see better during winter, when their is little daylight.
These Arctic animals' gold eyes turn blue in the winter.
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What is cracked or broken?
It was once thought that only ill health would crack a mirror. The number seven was brought into play because it was believed that seven years was the time necessary to complete a sickness & healing cycle.
This kind of mirror is a bad omen that signals seven years of bad luck.
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What is carnation?
Pink carnations were chosen as the official symbol of Mother's Day in 1907.
The most popular flower for mothers on Mother's Day.
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Where is Alabama?
Bear Mountain Barbeque Company collectively calls these 7 regions (Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Kansas City & Memphis) the "Barbeque Belt." Each is known for its own unique style of BBQ.
This region has the highest percentage of BBQ restaurants in the nation.
a. Kansas City b. Alabama c. Memphis d. Texas |
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What are crumpets?
When you top hot crumpets with butter & marmalade, all that luscious goodness seeps into the holes.
This British teatime treat is crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside; you can identify it by its telltale holes on top.
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What are dolphins?
Dolphins whistle to call each other by name. When they whistle, they wait for a return whistle from the dolphin they called.
These marine animals call each other by name.
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What is three?
Scholars don't know the origin for sure, but they suspect it has something to do with people wanting certainty, a guaranteed number of bad things that will happen, & then the bad luck will end.
They say that bad luck comes in this number of occurrences.
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What is mariachi?
Mariachi bands emerged in western Mexico during the late 18th & early 19th centuries, evolving from rural, folk music into a globally recognized genre.
This type of music is played during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
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What is grilling?
There is a difference between grilling & barbecuing. Traditionally, barbecuing consists of cooking food over a low flame slowly for a longer amount of time.
The correct term to use when cooking food hot & fast over a fire.
a. barbecuing b. grilling c. smoking |
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