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Crackers
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Ketchup is baked right into this main dish that shares its name with a 1970s music star.
What is meatloaf?
Meatloaf as a dish became popular in North America during the Great Depression because it stretched inexpensive ingredients into filling meals.
100
To close one eye; it can be used as a signal to mean "I'm not being serious."
What is a wink?
Winking is a nonverbal cue used across many cultures though its meaning can vary widely depending on context.
100
In Slavic folklore, this pungent bulb was believed to ward off vampires and protect people from their attacks.
What is garlic?
In many Eastern European folk traditions, garlic was hung in homes or worn as protection against evil spirits and disease.
100
This classic board game features player pieces such as a shoe, a top hat, and a car.
What is Monopoly?
Originally known as The Landlord's Game, it was created by Elizabeth Magie in 1903 as a way to demonstrate the negative aspects of monopolies.
100
This animal, known as the “King of the Jungle,” actually lives on grasslands and savannas.
What is a lion?
Lions live in family groups called prides. Working together helps them hunt bigger animals and defend their territory.
200
It's a hot breakfast cereal, made from and named after a nutritious grain.
What is oatmeal?
Oats are one of the few grains that contain a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is linked to helping lower cholesterol.
200
This punctuation mark, also called a full stop, is placed at the end of a sentence to show it is complete.
What is a period?
The period has been used in writing systems for over 2,000 years, with early forms appearing in ancient Greek and Latin texts.
200
These pointed wooden or metal objects are used to kill vampires by driving them through the heart.
What are stakes?
The idea of staking vampires comes from European folklore, where it was believed that piercing the heart would prevent the undead from rising again.
200
Invented in 1979, this Canadian game has players chasing questions until their pie is full.
What is Trivial Pursuit?
It was created by two journalists: Chris Haney and Scott Abbott.
200
These playful primates were the only animal cracker to wear clothes.
What are monkeys?
The Barnum’s Animals brand introduced the iconic “circus animal” box design in the early 1900s, which helped make animal crackers a popular snack in North America.
300
This layered sandwich is typically made with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise between three slices of toasted bread.
What is a club sandwich?
The club sandwich is often traced back to late 19th-century where it was served as a quick but hearty meal.
300
Doing this with 2 fingers in your mouth is an old-fashioned but effective way to hail a taxi.
What is whistling?
Whistling techniques have been used for centuries in different cultures to communicate across long distances, especially in rural or mountainous areas.
300
A pointed symbol often associated with danger and immortality, vampires have two of these.
What are fangs?
In nature, true fangs are common in animals like snakes and bats, where they are used for hunting and feeding.
300
In this strategy board game, players move armies across a world map as they attempt global domination.
What is Risk?
Risk was originally designed in France in the 1950s and introduced a simple mechanic of dice-based battles for territory control.
300
The stripes on this large wild cat are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.
What is a tiger?
A tiger’s stripe pattern is not just on its fur, it is also found on its skin underneath, meaning even a shaved tiger would still show its unique pattern.
400
This “pie” consists of diced lamb cooked with gravy and vegetables, then topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden.
What is shepherd’s pie?
A beef version is often called “cottage pie,” while “shepherd’s pie” traditionally refers specifically to lamb.
400
This system of writing uses raised dots that can be read by touch and is used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
What is Braille?
Louis Braille, a 15-year-old French teenager, developed this system in 1824.
400
Meaning “the land beyond the forest,” this historical region of Romania is famous for its rich folklore, including vampire legends.
What is Transylvania?
It is home to Europe's largest population of brown bears and medieval fairy-tale towns.
400
In this game, when your opponent’s fleet goes down, the classic phrase you’ll hear is, “You sunk my ______!”
What is Battleship?
Battleship began as a pencil-and-paper game in the early 1900s before becoming a plastic board game in the 1960s.
400
Standing up to about 18 feet tall, this animal uses its long neck to reach leaves high in trees.
What is a giraffe?
Despite its extremely long neck, a giraffe has the same number of neck vertebrae as a human: seven. Each one is just much larger and longer.
500
Enjoy this classic lunch sandwich with a side of tomato soup.
What is a grilled cheese?
The pairing with tomato soup is a classic comfort-food combination that became a staple for generations.
500
This dash-&-dot dialect debuted in 1838.
What is Morse code?
Morse code was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail to transmit messages over telegraph wires using short and long signals.
500
Made famous by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, this vampire has become a Halloween favourite.
Who is Count Dracula?
Transylvania’s reputation for vampire folklore was greatly popularized by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula.
500
It's the more correct name for the “castle” piece in a game of chess.
What is a rook?
The rook’s name comes from the Persian word rukh, meaning “chariot." It remains one of the most powerful pieces on the board.
500
This large, barrel-shaped, water-loving creature is famous for its wide mouth and small ears.
What is a hippopotamus?
Hippos produce a natural reddish oily secretion often nicknamed “blood sweat,” which actually helps protect their skin from the sun and infection.