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A 2017 film subtitled "The Lost Village" introduces new characters in this title group, familiar from TV |
(Alex: Yes, and the film is in theaters right now.)
the Smurfs
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Unlike humans, caves can have several of these openings; Niah Cave on Borneo has 5 |
(Greg: What are orifices?)
mouths
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2017 is the 15th anniversary of the launch of this continental monetary unit |
the euro
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Michael Bond: "A ____ Called Paddington" |
a bear
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Traditionally, to share equally in the cost, you go this number/this number |
50/50
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Wisconsin law says no traffic sign except a stop sign shall be this shape |
an octagon
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In 1988 this wacky Toontown resident was framed for the murder of gag king Marvin Acme |
Roger Rabbit
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Crystal Cave in this national park known for its giant trees consists of ornate marble polished by streams |
(Greg: What is Redwood?)
Sequoia
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This "Old" book that lists anniversaries along with crop facts turns 225 itself in 2017 |
The Old Farmer's Almanac
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E.B. White: "The Trumpet of the ____" |
swan
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In harmonious arrangement, or the second part of a Fox News slogan |
balanced
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The animal that stands for this zodiac sign is usually associated with the Nemean one slain by Hercules |
Leo
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This PBS Kids title guy in a hard hat brings his construction projects in on time & under budget |
Bob the Builder
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Jewel Cave in this state's Black Hills is home to 9 species of bats, including the rare Townsend's big-eared |
South Dakota
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In 2017 it's 20 years since the announcement of the existence of this cloned sheep who only made it to 6 |
Dolly
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Dahl: "Fantastic Mr. ____" |
the fox
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As an adjective, it means "unvarying"; as a noun, it's clothing worn by some people doing the same job |
uniform
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Clear Channel got a Florida law passed removing trees that blocked motorists' view of these big signs |
billboards
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Having passed his 150th birthday hasn't dimmed the brilliance of this TV show's Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth |
Futurama
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Until 1925 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns were lowered by buckets also used to remove this bat dung, a fertilizer |
guano
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In 2016, the Pope was a surprising guest at the kick-off of a year celebrating the 500th anniversary of this event |
the Protestant Reformation
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Tennessee Williams: "The Night of the ____" |
an iguana
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Time to go "pro" with this type of "response" to an attack that is sufficient to prevent further ones |
(Maren: What is proactive?) (Pat: What is preemptive?)
proportionate
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God gave Hezekiah a sign that he'd live extra long by turning back not the clock but this ancient timepiece |
a sundial
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This mouse in "An American Tail" is named for Steven Spielberg's grandfather |
Fievel
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An inscription in Iran's Ali Sadr cave says the cave was found in the reign of this "Great" king who lost the Marathon |
(Maren: Who is Alexander?) (Pat: Who is Xerxes?)
Darius
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2017 is the 60th anniversary of the "Nine" schoolkids integrating Central High in this state capital |
Little Rock
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Vonnegut: "Welcome to the ____ House" |
monkey
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The Italian for "to amount to as much" gives us this word of equivalency, as in "Why, that's ____ to treason!" |
(Maren: What is paramount?)
tantamount
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The mathematical plus sign evolved from this word, Latin for "and" |
(Greg: What is ampersand?)
et
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