RADISH ROSES – refers to a radish cut into the shape of a rose. Usually used as a garnish or décor. (1.1)
RODEO – a competitive sporting event based on cattle herding, testing skills in horse riding and handling livestock. The word rodeo (Spanish for “round up”) comes from Latin America and was adopted by North American cowboys in the 19th century. Rodeos are particularly popular in the American west, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. (1.2)
ROMANISTS – those during the time of Romanism, which is a derogatory term for Roman Catholicism used when anti-Catholicism was more common in the United States and the United Kingdom. The term was frequently used in late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century Republican invectives against the Democrats, as part of the slogan “Rum, Romanism, and Rebellion.” (1.2)
ROME – is the capital city and a special commune of Italy as well as the capital of the Lazio region. The city has been a major human settlement for almost three millennia. With 2,860,009 residents, it is also the country’s most populated commune. (1.2)
ROSEMARY’S BABY – a 1968 American psychological horror film written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin. It features a young wife who comes to believe that her offspring is not of this world. (1.1)
ROSIE – born in 1962, Roseann O’Donnell, known as Rosie O’Donnell, is an American comedian, producer, actress, author and television personality. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series Star Search in 1984. Her talk show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, ran from 1996 to 2002 and won multiple Emmy Awards. During the show’s run she became known for her light-hearted banter with celebrity guests, and for her promotion of Broadway musicals. (1.2)
RUPAUL – an American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality. Since 2009, he has produced and hosted the reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race, for which he received six Primetime Emmy Awards. (1.1)
RUSSIA – or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. (1.2)
RUTH GORDON – Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. She began her career performing on Broadway at age nineteen. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, she gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her seventies and eighties. (1.1)
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