Axolotls
Sedimentary Rocks
"Off"erings
Italian Cooking Terms
Artsing
100

A type of this amphibian, axolotls are unique because they never leave their tadpole form. 

What is a salamander?

100

This most common sedimentary rock is characterized by its tendency to split into thin layers less than one centimeter in thickness. It is slippery on a certain mountain. 

What is shale?

100
Being unusual or slightly crazy.

What is off the wall?

100
Meaning "to the tooth", this term refers to the mouth feel of pasta or rice when you take a bite. 

What is al dente?

100

Aaaaaaaarghhhhh! Artsing!

What is "The Scream"?

200

In the wild, axolotls are native to only two lakes and wetlands in this country.

What is Mexico?

200
This is the most common rock to contain fossils, but not of citrus fruits. 
What is limestone?
200

When something is not official, or not to be made public. 

What is off the record?

200

This term refers to anything being baked, usually in a conventional, or wood-fired oven. 

What is al forno?

200

Cave lady sitting and staring. No smile. Artsing!

What is "The Mona Lisa"?

300
Most axolotls in the wild are a brown-grey colour, but in captivity are often bred to display a pinkish-white colouring, also known as this trait.

What is albinism?

300
This type of rock, is formed by decaying organic material, and is likely to be given to bad children by Santa. 

What is coal?

300
Speaking without thought or preparation. 

What is off the cuff?

300
Affumicato is the term for food that has been prepared using this cooking method. Usual candidates are meat, fish, or cheese. 
What is smoked?
300

The day is hot. Things melting. Artsing!

What is "The Persistence of Memory"?

400

Axolotls have the remarkable ability to regenerate parts of their bodies including limbs, eyes, and even parts of this organ, which will likely help them survive the zombie apocalypse.

What is the brain?

400
This soft, white, porous, sedimentary carbonite rock is formed under the sea by the accumulation of plankton. It is favoured by gymnasts and teachers. 

What is chalk?

400

Hoping that something may be possible, though unlikely.

What is on the off chance?

400

A combination of ingredients that are the base of many sauces, usually made with onions, celery and carrots, cooked slowly at low heat with oil. 

What is soffritto?

400

Night. Pretty stars. Artsing!

What is "The Starry Night"?

500

Handling axolotls with clean hands is recommended as lotions, sanitizers, or other human products can damage their skin by removing this natural coating, a favourite of small children.

What is slime?

500

This is formed when enough water evaporates from an aqueous solution. Usually from oceans or lakes. 

What is (rock) salt?

500

A child that resembles their parent. 

What is a chip off the old block?

500

Ripieno is the term meaning this type of food preparation. It might refer to pasta, or your Thanksgiving turkey. 

What is stuffing?

500

Nice pond. Fancy tree trunks across. Artsing!

What is "Water Lily Pond"?

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