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What is Star Wars?
In spite of its later success, creator George Lucas was so sure the 1977 film would flop that he went on vacation in Hawaii in lieu of attending the film's premiere.
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..."
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What is Mother, Ma I?
The game is intended to teach manners and self-restraint.
This is the name of a children's game where kids ask permission from a parental figure.
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What is honey?
Sipping on a hot cup of honey lemon water has been promoted as a healing elixir in the health and wellness world. There are claims that this drink can help melt fat, clear up acne and flush out toxins from the body.
Add this bee product and lemon juice to tea as a common cough suppressant.
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What is false?
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican's army's victory over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
True or false? Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's independence, just like the 4th of July is for the U.S.
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Who is Lucille Ball?
It was the first time an actress who was actually pregnant openly portrayed her condition on T.V. They even timed the birth of the fictional child with her real one. Approximately 44 million people tuned in to watch the "Lucy goes to the hospital" episode.
The star of the I Love Lucy show, who famously depicted her pregnancy on the show over the course of 7 episodes.
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What is Rocky?
Rocky was the highest-grossing film in 1976, and it is considered Stallone's breakout role.
Sylvester Stallone starred in a movie with this tagline: "His whole life was a million-to-one-shot."
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What is Memorial Day?
It falls on the last Monday of May. Many Americans observe this day by visiting cemeteries/memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.
This May holiday is considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the U.S.
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What is aloe?
Cut one of its leaves and split it open. Then apply the gel to the burn. Aloe has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
This houseplant can calm minor burns. It is often used on sunburn.
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What is false?
While Cinco de Mayo was declared a national holiday by President Benito Juarez on May 9, 1862, it's no longer celebrated as a national holiday in Mexico.
True and false? Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico.
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Who is Carol Brady?
In the show, she is the mother of 3 daughters when she marries widower Mike Brady, who has 3 sons.
The name of the matriarch on The Brady Bunch T.V. show.
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What is Gremlins?
Gremlins was released on the same day in 1984 as another iconic '80s film, Ghostbusters.
Some pet care advice from this film: "Don't get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight."
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What is Mother's Day?
Lilies, orchids and tulips are some of the most popular flowers.
Around one-quarter of all flower and plant sales are made in conjunction with this May holiday.
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What is lavender?
It relieves stress and anxiety, and works as a sedative. The flower personifies healing, innocence, purity of heart, faithfulness, serenity, virtue, grace and peace of mind.
This essential oil comes from a spring and summer flower and helps induce sleep.
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What is avocado?
May 5 is the biggest day for guacamole sales. More than 2 billion pounds of avocados are sold for Cinco de Mayo.
This is the most popular fruit (usually called a vegetable) on Cinco de Mayo.
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Who is Old Mother Hubbard?
The poem is speculated to have been written as a mockery of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, whose refusal to grant an annulment to King Henry VIII so that he could marry Anne Boleyn, led to his political downfall.
This mother went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone.
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What is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?
Did you know that, in the film, most of the chocolate bars were actually made of wood?
Based on the book by Roald Dahl: "It's scrumdiddlyumptious!"
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What is emerald?
The stone represents love and success.
This is May's birthstone.
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What is calamine?
Other uses include applying it to chicken pox, shingles, and poisonous plant rashes.
This pink lotion is used on insect bites and stings.
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What is mariachi?
These bands consist of violins, guitars, trumpets, and sometimes a Mexican folk harp.
This music is associated with Cinco de May.
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Who is Maya Angelou?
She has also received the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
This author, poet, civil rights activist and mother wrote the famous autobiographical novel I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The movie was so popular when it was released that it had a theatrical run of over one year.
"He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light-years from home."
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What is the flower moon?
The name signifies that wildflowers are in full bloom in May in the norther hemisphere.
This is the name of the May full moon.
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What is witch hazel?
Astringents tighten facial skin. It produces bright yellow, ribbony flowers in late fall.
This flowering shrub native to eastern North America can be used as a facial astringent.
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What is the U.S.?
These celebrations started in California in 1863 and spread throughout the U.S. in the 1980s. In 2005, Congress and President Bush declared it an official U.S. holiday and proclaimed that Americans should observe the day with celebrations of Mexican American culture.
This country has the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Who is Morticia Addams?
She is the wife of Gomez Addams and mother of Wednesday and Pugsley. The family first appeared in 1938 in a comic strip in The New Yorker magazine.
The name of the matriarch from The Addams Family.
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