Question 614: XOXO

In France, the Cross of Lorraine is the symbol of the Free French Forces of World War II, the liberation of France from Nazi Germany, and Gaullism and includes several variations of a two barred cross. The bars are supposed to be equally spaced as can be seen on most images relating to the Free French Forces, though variations are common.

However, rather apocryphally, this can be termed as a possible derivation of what famous term?
Don't be cross with me once you find the answer
smirk.

Question 613: Born in the USA

Sitter for the day, since its been some time since we've had a proper sitter.
Been in current affairs, id who this belongs to

Certified as born in the USA

Question 612: Oil the Bricycle

A sketch that seems to be the plan or design of something.
I need you to identify who drew this up, and the cause for it(or in context) to appear in our everyday lives> Not everybody's everyday life,
but I allude to a jobless few.

Anyway, here're the pics.

Question 611: Wonder if They Had Torrentz?

Local belief is that the name of __X__ was actually given by Christopher Columbus, who called it the "land of the turtle", subsequent locals would be guffawing at the irony of it though. But in reality, Columbus had actually named the island Santa Ana, but the Dutch then poached the island (a precursor to its more prurient present no doubt), and named it Ter Holen, after a Dutch Island.

As in any colony of the 1600s, slave trading began to run the plantations, but was quickly stopped as the slaves began to take over the island. This was the beginning of the debauchery which catapulted __X__ into fame, far before __Y__ ever did.

In 1640, a union of sorts was formed, consisting of French, English and Dutch "gentlemen", with close to two thousand women being "imported" to __X__ in an effort to bring about some comfort and discipline in the lives of these dear gentlemen.

All this is a brief history which was documented more, uh, "flamboyantly" by __Y__.

SO:
1) ID X
2) ID Y/ the union of these gentlemen.


& for all you tineyers and people who say TLDR,
enjoy this picture.

Question 610: Double Trouble Cauldron Bubble

Identify their claim to fame, and who was the person who catapulted them into the spotlight.
What they're holding is what catapulted them to fame.

Question 609: Thats One Spicy Meatball

The recipe for __X__, created by __Y__, is as follows:


"This fire is made by the following arts. From the pine and the certain such evergreen trees inflammable resin is collected. This is rubbed with sulphur and put into tubes of reed, and is blown by men using it with violent and continuous breath. Then in this manner it meets the fire on the tip and catches light and falls like a fiery whirlwind on the faces of the enemies."


The characteristics of __X__, according to mythology is as follows:

• It burned on water, and, according to some interpretations, was ignited by water. In addition, as numerous writers testify, it could be extinguished only by a few substances, such as sand, which deprived it of oxygen, strong vinegar, or old urine, presumably by some sort of chemical reaction.
• It was a liquid substance, and not some sort of projectile, as verified both by descriptions and the very name "liquid fire".
• At sea, it was usually ejected from siphons, although earthenware pots or grenades filled with it or similar substances were also used.
• The discharge of __X___ was accompanied by "thunder" and "much smoke"

An attempt was even conceived to recreate the mechanisms necessary to produce and propagate __X__.

__X__ is believed to have lent __Y__ the ability to maintain military supremacy and ensure it survival, including the salvation of its capital.

X being used by Y

Question:

1) ID X

2) ID Y

Question 608: On the Move

A slightly unconventional connect, and that's all I suppose I can say.
Very workable. But I have to use the too often used phrase, Think Out of the Box.


NOTE- BE VERY SPECIFIC
NOTHING ELSE WILL FETCH YOU FULL POINTS

Question 607: Meme-brains

Its time to get narcissistic again (aka meme time, if you think that joke is bad, you should see the memes,lol)

FITB 

Logo Of? Smirk

Question 606: This is the END

Straightforward.
Identify what these  two semaphores convey?

Change your name if you don't crack it!

Question 605: Mersey-nery

A few pictures that represent one of the worst Sporting accidents.
What?
Well, actually, it's a sitter for any football fan!