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(Yes to Marcel Dalio, Barbara)Deborah Kerr
He was a British yachtsman, his businesses were located in the Far East, and his tea is known world-wide.
Thomas LiptonIt's known in some countries by its Italian name
It's known in other countries by its French name
It's long and green !
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This canine carried life-saving medicine to Nome, Alaska in 1923; is the subject of a movie; and inspired the Iditarod race.
BaltoOscar winning movie, 1-word title, adapted from novel.
RebeccaBritish actor, suave in his early roles, lost a leg in WWI.
Herbert MarshallThis author was
born and bred in Nottinghamshire, UK
3 of their novels were subject to censorship trials
eloped with their former professor's wife
signing off indefinitely - thanks for all the fun ;-)
D.H. LawrenceThis was collecting fad, had no use whatsoever, and could have been found in your yard.
Pet RockProfessional soccer player, played on last World Cup team, has advertised for Pepsi.
Lionel MessiHe was not a cowboy, has a museum, and a famous horse.
Will RogersThis can be found in many forms: including liquid, tablet, capsules, and gummy. It can be used in marinades, for cleaning, and has been found to be helpful for things such as lowering blood sugar and blood pressure.
No, Laura....................Roy Rogers.And I am really feeling stupid since I have no idea what your entry is. I thought it was vinegar but that doesn't fit all the details. Somebody else will know. :>)
it's apple cider vinegar .... hahahameant to type roy... whoops
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(Well, I'm not as dumb as I thought, Laura!)Padma Lakshmi
An all aluminum car, had a strange way to enter, and the designer got in trouble with the law.
The delorian?? Water quivers in my footprints, I have teeth longer than your hand and I have a tendency to save people at the end of the movie.
Godzilla?Expensive appliance, used by many TV cooking shows, comes in many colors.
(DeLorean is correct, Sarah)Stand mixer?
He passed himself off as an Indigenous American although he wasn't, played supporting roles in film/tv, and made the most famous and moving environmental ad on tv for which he became famous.
Iron Eyes Cody?Battle in Virginia during Civil War, heavy loss of black soldiers, great explosion preceded battle.
(Correct, Betsy)Battle of the Crater
He was a well known politician in the 1970s, was drunk, and drove into the Tidal Basin with his stripper "girlfriend".
Wilbur Mills (I still can't believe his wife stayed with him....and that he was in his 60s when all that idiotic drunken stripper behavior happened.)When becoming a US Citizen, this actress went all the way to court to have her former citizenship listed as the country of "Ireland," becoming the first person EVER, in US History, listed with the nationality of Irish.
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This person was the son of peasants; became president of Iraq; and was convicted of crimes against humanity.
Saddam HusseinHe was a star of the budget western film, wore all black, and used a whip rather than a gun.
Lash Larue?This studio celebrated 25 years, many stars present, Buster Keaton deadpanned.
(Yes, Betsy)MGM
He was a famous explorer, cartographer, and was killed by Hawai'in natives.
James CookFrench Nobel Prize winner, famous parents, ardent feminist.
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This is a favorite destination for honeymooners; is between two North American countries; and might get you very wet.
Niagara FallsHuge lake in Siberia, deepest fresh water lake, world's oldest lake.
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This man was an American professional baseball player; he was on the New York Yankees team; there's a disease named after him.
Lou GehrigThis performer started out as the female lead in many westerns, co starring with Rock Hudson, Gary Cooper, and Robert Taylor. In the 50s, her amazing voice was notice and she became known as a "torch singer." Her TV role as a head nurse on a medical drama is probably what she is most known for.
Julie LondonOscar winner, 4'9", TV performer injured in car crash.
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This is a symbolic Passover dish; it's a paste made of fruit and nuts; it symbolizes the mud bricks used by the Israelites in Egypt.
Haroset. (I love it.)City on a river, 13M pop., attacked two major times since 1800.
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This food is associated with France; is long and thin with a crispy crust; goes well with butter or cheese.
Baguette?Movie with a lion, tin man, and flying monkeys. There also might be an Emerald City.
Wizard of Oz5 landing beaches, 2 Mulberry devices, June 6 date.
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This person is a writer known for horror/supenatural stories; lives in Maine; has two sons who followed in his footsteps.
Stephen KingMovie about jury, takes place in NYC, Juror #8 is 'hero'.
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This is green, used to make guacamole, and the pit can be grown into a nice plant (if you're lucky).
Avocado300 the ideal, round ball with 3 fingerholes, special shoes necessary.
bowling.Celebration. Usually involves dragons, lions, and fireworks. Children are given red envelopes.
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These are installed in ceilings; go off if there's a fire; can save lives.
Fire sprinkler?City of 50,000 in Southwest, famous for 1947 incident, involved U.S Air Force.
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The first one of these opened in 1940; has served billions of its signature item; has a mascot called Ronald.
McDonald'sGreat piano player, made several movies, violinist brother named George
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Famous football player; went on trial in 1994; wife's name was Nicole.
O.J. Simpson50s show, takes place mostly in NYC, about zany woman, husband and friends.
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This a patriotic symbol; people sometimes display it in front of their home; you pledge allegiance to it.
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Red-haired actress, never won an Oscar, once starred in movie with only two main characters.