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What is Vassar?This Danish author wrote a wonderful story about an amazing French meal prepared for a small group of Danish villagers.
Who is Isak Dinesen?This woman's book, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," was published in 1792 and is seen as one of the foundational texts of modern feminism. Her daughter was the author of "Frankenstein."
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?This American singer was frequently known as "The Queen of Motown" and for such songs as 'My Guy.'
Who is Mary Wells?Who wrote the hit single My Guy?
Who is Smokey Robinson?On March 15, 1972, this film by Francis Ford Coppola premiered. It was the first in a trilogy.
What is "The Godfather"?In 1994 these two women figure skaters became embroiled in a legal case after one was attacked.
Who are Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan?Every St. Patrick's Day I remember the brutal assassination of this man, uncle to Prince Phillip, cousin to the Queen and godfather to Prince Charles. I attended his funeral in London.
Who is Lord Mountbatten?Pie and mash is traditionally served with this parsley flavoured sauce.
What is eel liquor or liquor sauce?This British duo won gold at the 1984 Olympics with their 'perfect' ice dancing number.
Who are Torvill & Dean?In that same Winter Olympics (1984), this American won the men's figure skating gold. When he turned pro, his signature move was the backflip.
Who is Scott Hamilton?This Canadian board game was released in 1981, reaching its peak of popularity in 1984. Since then many editionss have been added to the original, and it has become a member of the 'Games Hall of Fame.'
What is Trivial Pursuit? (love that game!!)On March 18, 1965, Cosmonaut Alexey Leonov becomes the first person to do this.
What is step out of a spacecraft and walk in space?On March 18, 1852, this well known shipping and banking company was began.
What is Wells Fargo?What Britain calls eggy bread is called this in North America.
What is French toast?This type of chocolate cake consists of chocolate cake layered with a filling of thickened coconut and pecans. The type of sweet chocolate used lends its name to that of the cake.
What is German chocolate cake?This is a thick, black Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives
What is Vegemite? This uniquely Wisconsin delicacy, are formed as a by-product of the cheese-making process. At least the ones made in Wisconsin are a cheddar cheese product.
What are cheese curds?To help a vision-challenged friend, a Japanese inventor developed this invention to cross streets more safely as well as on railway platforms. They are now used in many parts of the world.
What are the bright yellow, bumpy blocks/strips at intersections and railway platforms? (They probably have a proper name, but I don't know what it is!)This Irish playwright said "All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed."
(It's called a 'tenji block' in Japan.)Who is Sean O'Casey?
In March of 1882, the cornerstone of this basilica was laid in Barcelona.
What is Sagrada Familia?These are deep-fried balls or patties of mashed chickpea and most often served with tahini, hummus, vegetable salad, etc.
What are falafels?Today, March 20 2019, is the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere or this term.
What is the spring (Vernal) equinox?Currently in Japan with the Seattle Mariners to play the Oakland As, this Japanese baseball player attained his 3000th MLB hit in 2016, but actually has the most in baseball if his Japanese professional hits are counted as well.
Who is Ichiro Suzuki?He is a Japanese professional golfer. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.
Who is Iaso Aoki?This type of a flaky bread crumb is used in Japanese cuisine to give a crunchy coating to fried food. It is produced from a bread that does not have a crust due being baked by an electric current.
What is Panko?March 22 is the birthday of these two famous authors, one in 1908, the other in 1947.
Who are Louis L'Amour and James Patterson?On March 22, 1977, this woman resigned as the Prime Minister of India.
Who was Indira Gandhi?This woman was the last monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.
Who was Liliuokalani?The final season of this popular HBO series begins April 14.
What is Game of Thrones?0n March 24, 1989, this ship in Prince William Sound released a huge oil spill after a collision, causing an ecological catastrophe.
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