THE WORDS OF BEN FRANKLIN |
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When the well's dry, we know the worth of" this |
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In legend, the Tibetan people originated from the union of a female demon & one of these primates |
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One's a place for experimentation; the other's a polite word for a bathroom |
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The desirable total level for this is under 200, with the "bad" kind at under 130 |
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This synonym for wealthy is the last name of billionaire Marc, pardoned by Bill Clinton in 2001 |
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Because the cornea in your eye acts as a magnifying glass & your retina gets burned, even in an eclipse |
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Ben's epitaph for himself compared him to the cover of one of these, "stript of its lettering and gilding" |
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Following this large country's 1911 revolution, its influence in Tibet was greatly reduced |
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One's the place of the crucifixtion; one's a horse-mounted military force |
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The most common cause of mild anemia is a low level of this mineral |
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One of Forbes' 50 Wealthiest Americans, this engineering partner of David Packard died in 2001 |
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Because John J. Raskob of GM wanted to outdo Walter Chrysler in skyscraper building |
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Franklin said the constitution gave the U.S. this form of government, "if you can keep it" |
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7th century King Song-Tsen Gampo introduced this religion to Tibet by marrying 2 princesses who practiced it |
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One means to inquire impertinently into someone's affairs; the other means brisk or nimble |
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Adding this mineral to toothpaste & mouthwashed helps prevent tooth decay |
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Fees reported at $600 an hour separate most men from this litigator who's argued against Microsoft & for Al Gore |
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Because he outwitted, outplayed and outlasted 15 others on Pulau Tiga |
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This present state "resembles a beer barrel, tapped at both ends," with the beer "running into Philadelphia & New York" |
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Also known as Mitoh-Kangmi, this legendary creature is mentioned in early Tibetian stories |
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One's a room where food is kept; one's an adjective for an insultingly small amount |
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A normal blood pressure reading is said to be 120/80 (systolic/this) |
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In 2000 this AOL CEO announced a merger with Time Warner |
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Because Columbus thought he had sailed around the world & he called the people what he thought they were |
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Final reason for choosing an older woman as a mistress: "They are so" this |
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In the 13th Century, these conquerors incorporated Tibet into their empire |
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One means showy clothing or ornaments; the other is a place that prepares petroleum |
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This process, EKG for short, records electric impulses from the heart to diagnose disorders like arrhythmia |
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This brash owner of the Washington Redskins made his fortune in marketing & advertising |
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Because he wanted to hear the sirens, but not steer the ship to them |
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