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What is 3M
In 1983, American hero and pioneer Paul Merage introduced the crisping sleeve to this staple of microwavable American cuisine
Submerging food into hot fat, such as oil
What is deep frying
The third most popular drink worldwide after water and tea
What is beer
Hartung
Who is Ben
This North Star State company makes vehicles for both the military and for personal recreation
What is Polaris
In 1040 AD, Bi Sheng was the first to make this important printing invention using ceramic
What is moveable type
A method of cooking that uses a very hot, indirect heat from above, typically from an oven heating element.
What is broiling
Muslim chemists in Medieval times were some of the first to figure out how to do this process, which uses boiling and condensation to produce much stronger spirits.
What is distilling
Thomas
Who is Adam
This dairy company underwent a recent packaging change over it’s depiction of an Ojibwe woman on it’s cover
What is Land O' Lakes
In 1971, this company developed the idea of a desktop for computer screens, also known as graphical user interface.
What is Xerox
Invented by a Frenchman in the late 1600s, this type of cooking uses steam in an airtight container to cook food quickly
What is pressure cooking
This spirit made distilled with juniper berries was once used for medicinal purposes
What is Gin
Edward
Who is Shane
Dayton’s Dry Goods serviced the town of Minneapolis in 1903. Since then, it changed its name and is one of the biggest retail stores in the country.
What is Target
In 1958, John Hoops invented the cardiac this, which sends electrical shocks into the heart to make it contract and pump blood
What is the pacemaker
A term for cooking food such as meat at a high temperature until a brown crust forms.
What is sear
Scotch is this kind of grain spirit, just made in Scotland
What is Whiskey
Lorraine
Who is J
The first American utility company to set plan to be 100% carbon-free by 2050
What is Xcel Energy
This invention was first called the electric printing telegraph in 1843.
What is the Fax Machine
Using a relatively small amount of oil or fat in a shallow pan with excessive heat. The term also means “to jump” in French.
What is Sauté
A little northwest of Guadalajara, this town is the namesake for a spirit made with agave.
What is Tequila
John
Who is Liam