Types of Food
Ribeye and skirt
What are steak cuts (or beef cuts)? Ribeyes are tender, marbled cuts, best pan fried or grilled over dry heat, while skirt steaks are a tougher cut, best marinated in an acidic sauce and then flash-seared.
He made the first phone call on March 10, 1876.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell? He said to his assistant in the next room, “Mr. Watson, come here.”
This flying insect undergoes a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult.
What is a butterfly or moth? All undergo the transformation known as metamorphosis, with many undergoing egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Most butterflies have a lifespan of only a few months.
Granny Smith and pink lady
What are apples? Granny Smith apples are eaten raw and often used for baking. Pink lady apples are crisp and tart with a hint of sweetness.
The first woman in space was from this country.
What is the U.S.S.R./Russia? The cosmonaut (as Russian-trained astronauts are called) was Valentina Tereshkova, and she blasted off on June 16, 1963. She spent three days in space and orbited Earth 48 times.
This branch of government interprets laws.
What is judicial? In addition to the regular federal and state courts, there are special courts, such as tax, bankruptcy, and family courts.
Tagliatelle and vermicelli
What is pasta? Tagliatelle comes from Northern Italy and dates to the 15th century. Vermicelli is used in soups and in seafood dishes.
They were reportedly the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Who are Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? They reached the summit on May 29, 1953.
Students who join a sorority or fraternity undergo this process.
What is initiation? When initiation involves harassment, humiliation, or abuse, it may be considered hazing.
The type of vegetable broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are
What is cruciferous? Cruciferous comes from a Latin word meaning “cross bearing”; the vegetables are so named because their four-petaled flowers resemble a cross. Other, less-obvious cruciferous vegetables include horseradish, radish, kale, and watercress.
1st Circumnavigation of the globe.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan? In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan completed a circumnavigation of the world by boat.
It protects the brain from injury and offers structural support for the face, jaw, and sensory organs.
What is a skull? The cranium is the part of the skull that encases the brain.
Elephant and black
What is garlic? Elephant garlic has a milder flavor than the smaller varieties, and it is not a “true” garlic; it’s a member of the leek family. Black garlic is aged garlic with a higher nutrient concentration than common garlic.
The first heart transplant was performed by this doctor
Who is Dr. Christiaan Barnard? It was performed in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 3, 1967. The patient survived for only 18 days, but this surgery laid the groundwork for future successful transplants.
This is the name for an egg dish that means “fried,” borrowed from the Italians.
What is frittata? It resembles an unfolded omelet.