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Vocabulary Building Blocks: (49 Down) bee (Noun) Besides the flying insect that we are all familar with, a bee can refer to: In the U.S., a social gathering to carry out some communal task, or to hold competitions for entertainment. In colonial times, quilting bees and barn raisings were common gatherings to accomplish a task. Spelling bees are still quite popular in contemporary culture, as school children vie for prizes and awards in a competition to
become the top speller. (Word origin is unknown.)
Did You Know? (59 Down) Alan Jackson is a singer/songwriter
who was one of the top country music stars of the 1990s. Jackson's debut album
Here in the Real World, 1989, was a hit, along with several subsequent
recordings. In a Wikipedia
article it is written that Jackson has sold over 40 million
albums. He remains a favorite of traditional country music fans.
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