SANDWICHES
Traditionally, this sandwich is made with three slices of toasted bread and typically includes turkey or chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
What is a club sandwich?
The club sandwich is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century, although its exact birthplace is debated.
From 1884 to 1889, the Washington Monument was the tallest structure in the world until it was surpassed by this famous French landmark built for the 1889 World's Fair.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower was originally criticized by many French artists and writers who called it an eyesore, but it has since become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
Fish breathe by passing water over these organs, which extract dissolved oxygen from the water.
What are gills?
Fish gills are highly efficient, allowing them to extract oxygen even though water contains much less oxygen than air.
By surface area, this is the second-largest of the Great Lakes.
What is Lake Huron?
Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are connected by the Straits of Mackinac.
Founded in 1918, this military branch was the world's first independent air force. (RAF)
What is the Royal Air Force?
Its famous role in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War helped prevent a German invasion of Britain.
A BLAT is a BLT with this additional ingredient.
What is avocado?
The "A" in BLAT stands for avocado, which adds a creamy texture and healthy unsaturated fats to the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.
Built around 2560 BC, this was built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
This green pigment in plants absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to take place.
What is chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll gives most plants their green color by reflecting green light while absorbing mainly red and blue light.
The names of this U.S. state and its capital city both begin with the letter H.
What is Hawaii?
Honolulu is Hawaii's capital. Hawaii is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands and was the 50th state admitted to the Union in 1959.
The abbreviation WHO stands for this organization that provides health care and humanitarian aid around the world.
What is the World Health Organization?
It was founded in 1948 and is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on global public health.
A Reuben sandwich contains three key ingredients: sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and this meat.
What is corned beef?
A popular variation, the Rachel sandwich, substitutes pastrami or turkey for the corned beef and often uses coleslaw instead of sauerkraut.
From 1930 to 1931, the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world until it was surpassed by this New York City skyscraper, which held the title for 36 years.
What is the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building was completed in 1931 during the Great Depression and became an enduring symbol of New York City.
Mycology is the branch of biology devoted to the study of mushrooms, yeasts, molds, and other members of this kingdom.
What are fungi?
Fungi are also essential for making foods like bread, cheese, and many types of fermented beverages.
This city served as Canada's main naval base during the Second World War.
What is Halifax?
Halifax's large natural harbour made it a vital convoy assembly point for ships crossing the Atlantic during the war.
This abbreviation is used for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada's national public broadcaster.
What is CBC?
The CBC began radio broadcasting in 1936 and later expanded into television, becoming an important part of Canadian culture.
A traditional Cuban sandwich is typically spread with this condiment before being pressed and grilled.
What is mustard?
A traditional Cuban sandwich includes roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread.
Contrary to popular belief, this 13,171-mile-long structure cannot actually be seen by the naked eye from the Moon.
What is the Great Wall of China?
The myth that astronauts can easily see it from the Moon is false; even many much larger human-made features are difficult or impossible to spot without magnification.
This fast-growing plant is the largest member of the grass family and is the primary food of the giant panda.
What is bamboo?
Some species of bamboo can grow nearly 1 metre (about 3 feet) in a single day under ideal conditions, making them among the fastest-growing plants on Earth.
This Asian mountain range is home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak above sea level.
What are the Himalayas?
The Himalayas stretch across five countries.
This abbreviation is used for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, formed in 1949.
What is NATO?
NATO was created after the Second World War as a collective defence alliance among member countries in North America and Europe.
The name of this grilled Italian sandwich comes from the Italian word meaning "small breads."
What is a panini?
In Italian, panini is actually the plural of panino, meaning "small bread" or "sandwich." Outside Italy, however, "panini" has become the common singular term for a toasted, pressed sandwich.
Opened in 1973, this iconic performing arts centre on Bennelong Point features a distinctive roof design inspired by sails and has become a symbol of Australia.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973.
This organ filters waste from the blood and produces urine.
What is a kidney?
Most people have two kidneys, but one healthy kidney is usually enough to perform the body's filtering needs.
This bay in northeastern Canada is named after the English explorer Henry Hudson.
What is Hudson Bay?
Hudson Bay is one of the largest inland seas in the world and freezes over for much of the winter.
This abbreviation stands for the device that uses global positioning technology to help determine your location.
What is GPS?
GPS was originally developed for military use but became available for civilian applications, transforming navigation and mapping.