This “-ology” is the study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance.
What is geology?
The first novel ever written on a typewriter, published in 1876, was this classic work by Mark Twain.
What is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?
This British band, known for hits like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be,” dominated the 1960s music scene.
This French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic butter, parsley, and sometimes wine.
What is escargot?
This Japanese word literally translates to "empty orchestra."
What is karaoke?
This “-ology” is the study of the weather and atmosphere.
What is meterology?
In 1957, this was the first artificial satellite launched into space.
What is "Sputnik 1"?
Known as the “King of Pop,” this artist released the album Thriller in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
A popular Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant.
What is tequila?
This English word, meaning “a beginner,” comes from the Latin word for “rook” (the bird), symbolizing a novice.
What is rookie?
The “-ology” concerned with the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system.
What is neurology?
This was the first animated feature film released in 1937 by Walt Disney.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
This British singer, known for hits like “Faith” and “Careless Whisper,” was a huge solo star in the ’80s after leaving Wham!
Who is George Michael?
This lesser known starchy root vegetable is a staple in West African cuisine and is often grated and fermented into a dish called fufu.
What is cassava?
The word “alphabet” comes from the first two letters of this ancient writing system.
What is the Greek alphabet (Alpha and Beta)?
The scientific study of insects is called this “-ology.”
What is entomology?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Who is Marie Curie?
This boy band, famous for songs like “Bye Bye Bye,” dominated the early 2000s pop scene.
Who are NSYNC?
This edible fungus, prized in Italian cuisine, is often shaved over pasta and is notoriously expensive.
What is white truffle?
The word salary comes from the Latin word for this valuable commodity once used to pay Roman soldiers.
What is salt?
The branch of “-ology” concerned with the origin and development of human beings.
What is anthropology?
He was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, in 1964.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This artist’s 2017 album Divide included the global smash “Shape of You.”
Who is Ed Sheeran?
This prestigious guide awards restaurants up to three stars based on quality, mastery, and consistency.
What is the Michelin Guide?
The word clue originally meant a ball of thread, based on the myth of Theseus navigating this with Ariadne’s help.
What is a labyrinth?