1 Opt for the major laughs: EXAGGERATE IT

The term “ham” is a shortened form of “hamfatter,” which dates back to the late 1800s and describes a performer who overacts. The word “ham” comes from a song in old minstrel shows called “The Man-Fat Ham,” which was made up in blackface by a minstrel performer. It seems that the term “ham” was deemed to have qualities of “acting” poorly when referring to an actor.

8 Sacred Pilgrimage: HAJJ

“Haj”, “hajj” or “hadj” are all names used to refer to the journey a person takes to Mecca for pilgrimage. Sometimes, it is also used as a form of address for someone who has made this pilgrimage, known as “Hadji” or “Hajji” or “Haji”.

12 Types of Dough in Mexico: MASA

For instance, tortillas and tamales are produced utilizing masa. “Masa de maíz” is frequently employed as a shortened version of the phrase, with “masa” being the Spanish term for “dough”.

13 Cream of the Crop: Best Banana Varieties

The phrase “top banana” used to denote “the main man” or “the main woman”. Allegedly, it was Vaudeville performer Harry Steppe who first coined the term in 1927, referring to the leading comic in the lineup. The expression originated from a comedy act where three comedians competed to divide two bananas.

14 Guest appearance? : ELLIPTICAL

Nowadays, the term “cameo” is used for any oval-shaped piece of jewelry that contains an image carved in relief (or intaglio, where the image is engraved into the background), with the image usually being a profile head, often of a person, and the background proudly sits in relief. The method of carving a piece of jewelry or gemstone, often with an oval shape, is called cameo carving.

16 Strike, in a biblical manner: SMITE

To smite is to strike with a strong blow. The term “smite” can also mean “strike down and kill”.

17 Urban area serviced by the DFW Airport: PLANO

Plano is the Spanish reference for “flat,” pertaining to the terrain in the area. Settlers in the 1840s chose the name “Plano” for this region. Plano is situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area of Texas.

That makes Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport the second-largest airport in the United States, only second to Denver, with an area of 27 square miles. In terms of aircraft takeoffs and landings, O’Hare in Chicago is the busiest airport in the world, followed by Atlanta. DFW is the largest hub for American Airlines, while Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport serves as the largest hub for Dallas/Fort Worth.

18 Majestic Occasion: PROM

“Promenade” is the designated title for a genre of dance or ball. The phrase “prom” is an abbreviation for “promenade”. A prom is an elegant dance organized to celebrate high school graduation (referred to as “formals” in Ireland).

26 Conveyed visually, in a manner: SIGNED

It’s truly unfortunate that someone who has mastered American Sign Language (ASL) cannot comprehend someone who has learned British Sign Language (BSL), as they are vastly distinct.

28 City referred to as the “birthplace of Italian freedom”: TURIN

Turin, the major city in the north of Italy, was chosen as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy back in 1861. Turin, known as “Torino” in Italian, is situated on the River Po.

33 Setting portrayed in three artworks by Pieter Bruegel the Elder: BABEL

The construction of the Tower of Babel in the city of Babylon was plagued by a multitude of languages, causing the builders, who came from diverse backgrounds, to curse the project. Consequently, the term “babel” is now employed to depict a situation characterized by confusion.

40 Label creator: AVERY

The initial producers of self-adhesive labels were Kum Kleen Products. R. Stanton Avery established Kum Kleen Products in 1935, which later became Avery Dennison Corporation.

41 Truck Units: METRIC TONS

The tonne, also known as a metric ton, is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or 2,205 pounds. It is not the official unit of mass in the system metric but it is used frequently.

The term “lorry” likely originates from the English dialectal verb “to lurry,” which conveys the action of dragging or tugging. Conversely, across the Atlantic, a truck is referred to as a.

42 “Foolery, sir, does walk about the world like the sun, it shines every where”: Shak. : ORB

The play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare features the dialogue “Foolery, sir, does stroll around the globe like the sun. It radiates in all places.” These lines can be condensed to convey the idea that “foolishness pervades everywhere.”

William Shakespeare wrote his comedy “Twelfth Night” as a Christmas entertainment, with the plot involving Viola, a young woman who disguises herself as a eunuch named Cesario and falls in love with both Orsino and Olivia, causing hilarity to ensue.

50 They’re adept at managing sensitive situations: KID GLOVES

The concept of handling delicately and cautiously evolved into the idea of using kid gloves when the term “kid gloves” arrived in America from across the Atlantic. Wearing kid gloves was seen as showy, thus they became linked to the newly wealthy and were costly. Kid gloves were crafted from the hide of a young goat, known as a kid, during the late 1600s.

54 Company formerly recognized as Quantum Computer Services: AOL

The company’s success during AOL’s heady days could not keep up with the growing number of subscribers, as users often encountered busy signals when trying to connect. The initialism AOL was used to shake off the “America-centric” sound of the name. The company was founded in 1989 as Quantum Computer Services and later changed its name to America Online.

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2 Outfits for Fathers: ALBS

The term “alb” comes from the Latin word “albus”, meaning white. An alb is typically a white vestment worn by priests, covering the body from toe to neck and secured with a cord or rope around the waist.

3 Cities with the greatest abundance of Art Deco architecture worldwide: MIAMI

The coastal city of Miami Beach is home to the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world, which is located in the Historic Art Deco District. Miami Beach is situated on a string of islands off the coast of Florida, separated from the city of Miami by the Miami Beach.

6 Eric, the Founder of UTNE Magazine

Utne Reader, founded in 1984 by Eric Utne and managed by his wife Nina Rothschild, is known for republishing and aggregating articles on the environment, culture, and politics from various media sources.

7 No-cost locations, in brief: Public Service Announcement

Public service announcement (PSA).

9 Seated Yoga Poses: ASANAS

The most famous pose called “Padmasana” is the cross-legged position, also known as the lotus pose. The asanas are the poses that a yoga practitioner assumes. The word “Asana” literally translates to “sitting down” in Sanskrit.

10 Pile: Clunker

The Xalapa scrap yards supposedly received numerous abandoned American vehicles, with one plausible theory suggesting that the term originates from Xalapa, Mexico. However, the exact origins of the word “jalopy,” which signifies a run-down and ancient automobile, appear to have faded into obscurity since the 1920s.

12 Fiery Stream: Molten Magma

Lava originates from the volcano and its temperature can reach up to 2,200 degrees Celsius (1,200 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on the type of lava. Lava is a phenomenon that occurs as a result of the eruption of magma from a volcano. It is hot enough to melt steel.

15 Brief Introductions to Start-up Launches: Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

The period of time after the IPO, typically 90 to 180 days, is a time when insiders of the company are not allowed to sell their shares on the open market, potentially driving down the price of the stock. This period, known as the lock-up period, serves the purpose of preventing a flood of shares from hitting the market. An IPO (initial public offering) is a significant event for a company, as it marks the first time it becomes a publicly traded stock.

21 Montana athlete: CYRUS

She was always smiling, like a cute baby. Miley’s time to be shortened has come and she is always smiling.

30 Traffic Organizations: Drug Enforcement Administration

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

32 Assorted Bakery Delights: Tortes

A torte is a kind of cake created mainly with eggs, sugar, and crushed nuts (but without any flour).

35 Location for IPOS: Abbr. : NYSE [IPOS Start-up launches, in brief : NYSE]

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the world’s largest stock exchange, with a market capitalization of over 230 years. It was the first company to be listed on the NYSE when it opened for trading alongside four other securities.

36 Fellini’s “La ___” : Road

“La Strada” is a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Federico Fellini and featuring Anthony Quinn in the lead role. Quinn portrays an itinerant strongman who earns his livelihood by performing while traveling. The English translation of “La Strada” is “the road”.

Federico Fellini, a film scriptwriter and director from Rimini, Italy, won more Academy Awards for foreign language films than anyone else.

37 Expressions that could be followed by “D’oh!” On “The Simpsons”: YIPPEE!

“The Simpsons,” created by the Fox Broadcasting Company, is considered to be one of the most triumphant shows. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has recognized Homer Simpson’s well-known expression, “D’oh!”, Since 2001, as it has become an iconic exclamation. The phrase “I should have thought of that!” Can be equivalently expressed as “D’oh!”.

38 Fabergé material: VITREOUS COATING

The House of Fabergé continuously generated increasingly intricate designs over the course of several years. In the year 1885, Tsar Alexander III entrusted Fabergé with the task of crafting a jeweled egg for his spouse, thus initiating the practice of manufacturing these eggs. Throughout the period spanning from 1885 to 1917, the House of Fabergé skillfully crafted exquisite jeweled eggs known as Fabergé eggs.

39 Grocery Store: KROGER

Established in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio by Barney Kroger, the Kroger grocery store franchise is the biggest supermarket company in the United States. Following Walmart, it is additionally the second largest seller in the nation and the fifth largest seller globally.

43 Inhabitant of Bag End: BILBO

He is a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who embarks on a series of adventures and stumbles across a magical ring in the fantasy novel “The Hobbit” by R.R.J. Tolkien.

46 Ancestor of a helicopter: GIRO

The autogyro is an aircraft that uses an unpowered rotor to create lift and a propeller for thrust. It was first flown in Spain in 1923, where it was invented. The autogyro is sometimes referred to as “giro”, “autogiro”, or simply “autogyro”.

The term “Helicopter” was created by Gustave Ponton d’Amécourt in 1861, who adopted our word from the French term “hélicoptère”. D’Amécourt imagined aircraft that could ascend vertically by utilizing rotating wings that “twisted” into the air. In order to form the word “helicopter”, he merged the Greek words “helix” which signifies “spiral, whirl” and “pteron” which signifies “wing”.

47 Possible Reasons for Entry Denial: Lack of Identification

Personal identification document (ID).

50 Competitor of Popeyes: KFC

There is only one handwritten copy of a recipe, a piece of paper, locked in a computerized vault surrounded by motion detectors and security cameras. The Colonel’s secret recipe, which consists of 11 secret herbs and spices, is indeed a trade secret. He died in 1980 and is buried in Kentucky. In 1964, he sold his franchise in the US for just $2 million and moved to Canada to grow KFC across the border. Sanders simplified the menu by cutting back to just salads and fried chicken, launching KFC into the fast-food business with over a hundred items. However, when Sanders was 65, he stepped in to help Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, but the business failed. Later in his fifties, Sanders developed his trademark look with a white suit, string tie, and goatee and mustache. Governor Ruby Laffoon gave Sanders the honorary title of “Kentucky Colonel” in 1935, as his reputation as a “character” had grown so much. Sanders later went into the restaurant business, making his deep-fried chicken specialty. He spent his entire time as a soldier in Cuba. He enlisted in the Army as a private at the age of about 16 in 1906. Although he did serve in the military, Sanders was not really a Colonel. The “famous Colonel” of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was an entrepreneur from Henryville, Indiana named Harland Sanders.

The correct spelling of the restaurant’s name is “Popeyes.” The company purchased the rights to use the cartoon character Sailor Popeye in its marketing efforts. Since then, the name of the chain was changed to Popeyes, originally referencing the lead character Popeye in the movie “The French Connection.” The first Popeyes restaurant was opened in 1972 in a suburb of New Orleans known as “Chicken Run.” Popeyes is a fast food chain of restaurants that specializes in fried chicken, with its origins in Louisiana.