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What is koala? A marsupial is a mammal with a pouch. Koalas spend most of their time in eucalyptus trees. They drink little water because they get most of it from the eucalyptus leaves.
This Australian “bear” is really a marsupial.
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What is Mary Poppins
“A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and “The Perfect Nanny”
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What is lemonade? You can add fruit and/or mint to lemonade for enhanced flavor.
Refreshing drink made with water, lemon, and sugar
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Who is Colonel (Harland) Sanders? He said, “There’s no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can’t do any business from there.”
Born September 9, 1890, this honorary Kentucky colonel started Kentucky Fried Chicken
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What is 93? It is believed the intended target for Flight 93 was the White House, but passengers rushed the cockpit, and the crew decided it was better to crash into an empty field rather than into a high-profile target
During an attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, airplanes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan; another plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and this United flight crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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What is peanut? They are used as nuts rather than legumes. Peanuts are high in fat and fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals
This popular “nut” is really a legume.
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What is My Fair Lady?
“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time”
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What are beans? They’re all green beans.
Snap, string, or green
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Who is Lily Tomlin? Her big-screen break came in 1975 in Robert Altman’s Nashville, for which she received an Academy Award nomination.
Born September 1, 1939, she was a hit in the role of Ernestine on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.
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Who is Princess Grace (of Monaco)? She met Prince Rainier III during a photo shoot in 1955, and they married in 1956
On September 14, 1982, this Philadelphia-born princess died in an automobile accident on the Riviera.
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What is nerve? The nerve is the ulnar nerve. “Funny” is also a misnomer. There is nothing funny about hitting your funny bone. One explanation for the misnomer is that the nerve runs along the humerus, the bone that runs the length of the upper arm.
When you hit your funny bone, you’re really hitting one of these
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What is The Sound of Music?
“My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” and “Edelweiss”
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What are lobsters?
Maine, Canadian, and rock
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Who is Barbara Walters? Do you remember Gilda Radner’s parody of her as Baba Wawa on Saturday Night Live?
Born September 25, 1929, she became a household name during her 11 years on NBC’s Today show. Most recently, she co-hosted and co-produced The View
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What is Poland? Early in the morning, 1.5 million German troops invaded along the length of the border between Germany and Poland.
On September 1, 1939, World War II began when Hitler invaded this country
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What is Belgium?
French fries come from this European country.
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What is Fiddler on the Roof?
“If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” and “Sabbath Prayer”
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What is oregano? Mexican oregano has a hint of citrus and is often served in dishes with chili and paprika.
This herb starting with an “O” most commonly comes from Mexico or Greece
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Who is Patsy Cline? Another hit tune, “Sweet Dreams,” was released after her death
Born September 8, 1932, this country music and crossover sensation and Grand Ole Opry cast member was known for her hits “Crazy” and “Walking After Midnight.” She met a tragic death in 1964 in a plane crash in Camden, Tennessee.
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What is Spain? Mexico became a constitutional monarchy on August 24, 1821, when the Treaty of Córdoba was signed
On September 16, 1810, Mexico began a war of independence against this country.
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What are beetles? Their average lifespan is two months
Fireflies are not really flies; they are this.
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What is Oklahoma!?
“Oh! What a Beautiful Morning, “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” and “Kansas City
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What is microwave?
To get the most juice from a lemon or lime, do this to them for up to 30 seconds.
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Who is James Gandolfini? He appeared in the 1992 Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire with Alec Baldwin and Jessica Lange.
Born September 18, 1961, he is best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano on HBO’s The Sopranos.
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What is American Revolutionary War? The United States, Great Britain, Spain, and France were all signatories to the treaty.
On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, signaling an end to this war.
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