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The "cross" in motocross racing is short for this, referring to the rugged terrain |
crosscountry
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A skewer for holding meat over a fire |
a spit
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He burst onto the Paris fashion scene in 1947: C.D. |
Christian Dior
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This "medicinal" soft drink was created in 1885 at Morrison's old corner drugstore in Waco |
Dr. Pepper
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In 1981 mom & headmistress Jean Harris was tried for killing the Dr. who created the bestselling Scarsdale this |
diet
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In the Hank Williams song, it precedes, "Whatcha got cookin'? How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?" |
"Hey, Good Lookin'"
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Also known for its cars, in 2017 this Japanese company produced its 100 millionth Super Cub series motorcycle |
Honda
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Usually pointed & threaded, it's the cutting part of a drill |
a bit
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The late Gianni's younger sister: D.V. |
Donatella Versace
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In 1822, this man, called the father of Texas, founded the first American colony in the Mexican province of Tejas |
(Ian: Who is Sam Houston?)
Stephen Austin
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Mother of 7 Margaret Scott was brought to trial in this city September 17, 1692 & executed September 22 |
Salem
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We bet you know this Kenny Rogers song that says "you got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em" |
"The Gambler"
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Handlebar controls on most motorcycles include brake, clutch & this one that increases speed |
throttle
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It's the first word in the motto of TV's "Survivor" |
outwit
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We love her, yeah, yeah, yeah: S.M. |
Stella McCartney
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In 1963 LBJ took the oath of office onboard Air Force One parked at this Dallas airport |
Love (Field)
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If John Surratt hadn't befriended this actor, his mama Mary probably wouldn't have been tried & hanged |
(John Wilkes) Booth
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She wrote the children's book "Coat of Many Colors" using lyrics from her classic song |
Dolly Parton
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The first gasoline-powered motorcycle was invented by this man who later began the Mercedes car brand |
Daimler
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In fiscal year 2017, the U.S. federal one was $666 billion |
deficit
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She made a name for herself in the 1990s with her handbags: K.S. |
Kate Spade
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This billionaire, aviation pioneer & lover of privacy was hatched in Houston in 1905 |
(Howard) Hughes
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Alongside her husband Julius, this mother of 2 was tried for & convicted of espionage in 1951 |
(Leslie: Who is Rosenbaum?)
(Ethel) Rosenberg
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Marty Robbins sang, "Out in the west Texas town of" this "I fell in love with a Mexican girl" |
El Paso
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The California motorcycle road test requires this type of ride involving weaving through cones like a snake |
(Alex: Less than a minute now.)
serpentine
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"Of Mandamus" is one of these, a legal document issued by a court |
(Tommy: What is affidavit?)
a writ
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He designed Jackie Kennedy's famous pillbox hat: H |
Halston
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The era of the integrated circuit, aka the microchip, began in 1959 when this company filed a patent for one |
Texas Instruments
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Before advocating free love & standing trial for obscenity, she had 2 children with first husband Canning Woodhull |
Victoria Woodhull
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She got her big break in 1957 after winning "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" with the song heard here |
Patsy Cline
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