What's in my Food?
It's A Me, A Jake
Popular Misconceptions
Sounds of the Summer
600

Often mistaken as a cactus, this Mexican dish is actually made from the leaves of the agave plant.

What is Nopal

600

With loose joints and an active childhood, Jake was victim to many bumps and bruises, but only managed to break this one bone.

What is the Index Finger

600

Contrary to popular belief, not all bees die after stinging you--that is, besides this type of bee

What is the Honeybee

600

Though some people find their songs annoying, male members of this amphibian species sing complex songs to attract females during warm nights.

What are Frogs

700

The primary ingredient of "Lutefisk," a dish beloved in Norway and Sweden, is this fish, transformed by a lye treatment.

What is Cod

700

Before Misfits and SFX, Jake had stints at a few other companies, with this company being the first.

What is Newmark Knightfrank

700

This historical figure is frequently depicted wearing a tall hat, although there's no evidence he ever wore one.

Who is Napolean Bonaparte

700

Often mistaken for a duck, this waterfowl emits a laughing call and is known for its stunning, iridescent plumage.

What is a loon

800

The main component of the Scottish dish Haggis isn't a cut of meat you'd typically find in a grocery store. What is it?

What is Sheep Organs (heart, liver, and lungs)

800

Before puberty and middle school destroyed his confidence, Jake dated this girl for over a year.

Who is Jenny Schreiber

800

Often cited as the man who invented the flush toilet, this individual actually popularized it.

Who is Thomas Crapper

800

This European bird species, whose call sounds like coins jingling, has been known to migrate to North America for the summer.

What is the common Nightingale

900

A popular Colombian dish, "Hormigas Culonas," is made from this type of insect, often roasted and salted.

What is an ant (specifically, the big-bottomed ant)

900

IBS may not plague this jewish man's stomach, but rollercoasters and this playground staple does.

What are Swings

900

This color, often associated with cowardice in Western culture, actually symbolizes courage and heroism in Japan.

What is Yellow

900

This subgenre of calypso music emerged in Trinidad and Tobago in the late 1970s and is characterized by faster rhythms and more modern instrumentation, including synthesizers.

What is Soca

1000

The key component of the Australian dish "Witchetty Grub" isn't for the squeamish—it's the larva of what kind of insect

What is a moth

1000

In the late 90s, Jake was mortified when he left his favorite stuffed animal, whom he called this spanish word, on an airplane.

What is Amigo

1000

Though widely attributed to Marie Antoinette, the phrase "Let them eat cake" was never proven to have been said by her. Instead, this French philosopher is often cited for first writing a similar phrase in a book.

Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau

1000

Named for a nocturnal bird, this naturally occurring summer auditory phenomenon happens when hot air near the ground refracts the sound of distant noises, such as a train whistle or thunder.

What is the "Nightjar Effect"

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