Food for Thought
This shellfish is prized for producing pearls, although not all species do so.
What is an oyster?
"She's giving me excitations, I'm picking up good vibrations."
Who are the Beach Boys? (Good Vibrations)
Arguably the most famous Paris landmark was originally built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This organ produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar levels.
What is the pancreas?
This fictional Transylvanian count was inspired in part by Eastern European vampire folklore, and his most famous literary appearance came in an 1897 novel.
Who is Count Dracula?
With coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone, this Italian dessert's name translates to “pick me up".
What is tiramisu?
"Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River."
Who is John Denver? (Country Roads)
This prehistoric stone circle in England is believed to have been built in several stages thousands of years ago.
What is Stonehenge?
Located in the thigh, this is the largest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This 1962 novelty song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett became a Halloween favorite about scary creatures at a 'dance'.
What is “Monster Mash”?
This classic French dessert features a rich, creamy custard topped with a thin layer of caramelized sugar that cracks when tapped with a spoon.
What is crème brûlée?
"Your beauty is beyond compare, with flaming locks of auburn hair, with ivory skin and eyes of emerald green."
Who is Dolly Parton? (Jolene)
This ancient Incan city sits high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
What is Machu Picchu?
The part of the brain helps control balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
In the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, this simple liquid is famously thrown on the Wicked Witch of the West to make her melt.
What is water?
This Italian cheese is traditionally made from the whey left over from cheesemaking.
What is ricotta?
"Hello, darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again."
Who are Simon & Garfunkel? (The Sound of Silence)
With arms outstretched, this iconic statue of Jesus Christ towers over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is Christ the Redeemer?
The vitamin produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight and helps support strong bones.
What is vitamin D?
Before pumpkins became popular jack-o’-lanterns in America, people in Ireland and Scotland often carved this root vegetable.
What is a turnip?
This European country is the birthplace of the hearty beef-and-paprika stew known as goulash.
What is Hungary
"You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one."
Who is John Lennon (Imagine)
Located in Agra, India, this white marble mausoleum was built by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This part of the eye controls how much light enters by changing the size of the pupil.
What is the iris?
In Greek mythology, this monster had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze.
What is Medusa?