Jewish & Lebanese culture
this is the only bread you should be consuming hummus with (by law)
what is pita?
the deepest Finger Lake, this body of water is home to Hobart and William Smith Colleges
what is Seneca Lake?
this 1970s musical phenomenon and one of Ani's top Spotify artists won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Waterloo"
who is ABBA?
since she was a small child dominating the paint (not really), Ani has been obsessed with this professional sports team
who are the New York Knicks?
this is the exact distance of a full marathon
what is 26.2 miles?
this capital city of the country caught in Israeli crossfire currently is where Ani's mom was born
this gas station/ice cream shop hybrid is a staple of Upstate New York, and the site of many late-night shenanigans among rowdy teens (bonus points for identifying one of its iconic ice cream flavors)
what is Stewart's?
accepted ice cream flavors include: Mint Cookie Crumble, Peanut Butter Pandemonium, Brew Ha-Ha
this was the year that the most iconic sci-fi franchise first introduced the world to the gay gold robot man
what is 1977?
the country where Ani studied abroad and consumed copious amounts of bocadillos, tapas, and tortillas
what is Spain (Seville to be exact)?
1:59:30
what is the world record in the marathon?
this many cups of wine drank throughout a Passover seder is enough to get Ani's dad going on a limitless amount of historical tangents
what is four cups of wine?
one of Albany's key architectural wonders, this oblong-shaped building is home to numerous theatrical and musical performances, including the music video for Mitski's 2021 song "Working for the Knife," and Ani's childhood visit to meet Calliou (a man in a costume)
what is The Egg?
in 1972, these two now-revered journalists uncovered the Watergate Scandal by pursuing what appeared to be a simple D.C. robbery
who are Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein?
Ani refuses to date anyone allergic to this food because she could not possibly live without it
what is peanut butter?
another word for any race that is longer than 26.2 miles
what is an ultramarathon?
this eggplant-based dip is a harmonious blend of said phallic fruit, tahini, olive oil, and garlic
you'll find this Capital Region area code in both Richie and Ani's phone numbers
what is 518?
in the peak of glam rock, this was David Bowie's androgynous alter-ego from space
who is Ziggy Stardust?
one of Ani's hidden talents that her housemates could often hear through walls and floors
what is burping?
the marathons in Berlin, Chicago, New York, Boston, Sydney, London, and Tokyo all have this in common
what are the World Marathon Majors?
Rosh Hashanah marked the beginning of this year in the Jewish calendar
what is 5786?
also known as the (unfortunate) place which our dear Richie grew up in, please spell this Upstate NY town
what is Schenectady?
this iconic movie helped make NYC disco culture famous thanks to John Travolta's killer vibes and even groovier fits
what is Saturday Night Fever?
this is hands-down Ani's dream job and everyone needs to manifest it for her because she's waiting to hear back about an application
what is an investigative journalist at ProPublica?
this man is considered to be the greatest long-distance runner of all-time
who is Eliud Kipchoge?