Happy 100th birthday to “Take Me out to the Ball Game.” Neither lyricist Jack Norworth nor composer Albert Von Tilzer had ever attended a baseball game before the song was written. It is believed to be America’s third most-often-played song, right after “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Happy Birthday to You.”
Which of these U.S. state names would a native Russian speaker have the most difficulty trying to pronounce correctly?
A) Texas
B) Hawaii
C) California
D) Ohio
Monday’s answer: Feminist Susan B. Anthony is credited with coining the phrase “equal pay for equal work,” in encouraging women to join unions.
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