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What does the Italian word "amore" mean?
Love.
It is similar linguistically to the Spanish "amor," which has the same meaning.
What is the name of the rolled raw fish most usually served at Japanese restaurants?
Sushi.
To be considered sushi, the rice must be prepared with a certain type of vinegar. Sushi vinegar is made of rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. This gives sushi its signature flavor and a sticky texture that holds its shape when molded.
This is the star closest to Earth.
The sun.
The sun is classified as a dwarf star. All the other stars we see in the sky are larger than the sun.
A sandy spot for a picnic.
Beach.
This is the number of years in an eon.
One billion.
Between millennia and eons, we have eras and periods, both of which are undefined in duration but are defined by events.
From what type of fruit are prunes made?
Plums.
Prunes are known for supporting GI health and also contain many antioxidants.
"Coriander" is the name given to the dried seeds of the Coriandrum plant. What's the better known culinary name of the green leaves and stem of the same plant?
Cilantro.
Cilantro is at least 5000 years old, making it one of the world's oldest herbs.
This is the study of the stars and other heavenly bodies beyond Earth.
Astronomy.
Many people confuse astronomy with astrology, which is the belief that astronomical phenomena, like the stars overhead when you were born, have an ongoing influence on one’s daily life and personality.
To ask earnestly.
Beg.
What is the term for the part of a plant that supports the leaves, flowers, and fruits?
The stem.
The primary function of a stem is to support the plant by transporting water and minerals from the earth to the leaves, flowers, or fruits. Stems also respond to air movement and harvest sunlight.
Which country is the biggest exporter of coffee beans worldwide?
Brazil.
In 2023, Brazil exported nearly 7.4 billion U.S. dollars' worth of coffee to other countries, making it the world's leading coffee exporter by far.
This galaxy includes our own solar system.
Milky Way.
It is believed that the Milky Way has approximately 100 billion stars.
Beauty and the ____.
Beast.
What first-aid item was invented by Earle Dickson, who made the prototype out of cotton gauze and adhesive strips?
Band-Aids.
The adhesive bandages were first sold in stores in 1921, and at 18 inches long, they were much larger than those used today.
Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
Saffron.
Saffron is valued not only for its price, but also for its attributes; it is the only spice capable of giving food colour, flavour and aroma. 4,500 crocus flowers make up one ounce of saffron spice.
This determines the color of a star.
Its temperature.
Blue stars are the hottest, and red stars are the coolest. To put this into perspective, the coolest red stars are around 2,500 Kelvin (4,000ºF/2,200ºC)
Opposite of "in front."
Behind.
This famous Disney dog is part of the Mickey Mouse stable of characters.
Pluto.
The bloodhound first appeared in the 1930 film The Chain Gang, in which Mickey escapes from a chain gang.
Alternating layers of ladyfingers soaked in a coffee-liqueur combo with mascarpone cheese and chocolate gets you what uplifting Italian dessert?
Tiramisu.
Tiramisu translates to “pick me up,” “carry me up,” or “lift me up.” The dessert's name was apparently chosen to allude to the heavenly texture and flavor of the Italian dessert.
The sun is the source of these two common forms of energy.
Light and heat.
According to National Geographic, the sun also influences weather, ocean currents, seasons, and climate. Without the sun, there would be no plants, since they require sunlight for photosynthesis.
A fruit with one or more seeds.
Berry.
What kind of tree produces cork?
Oak (or cork oak).
This type of tree grows primarily in Mediterranean countries, and the cork bark helps protect the trees from drought, fire, and fluctuating temperatures.
What were the first vegetables ever planted in space?
Potatoes.
In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, feeding future space colonies.
This is one of the two major gases that make up the sun.
Hydrogen or helium.
Hydrogen makes up 70 percent of the gas in the sun, with helium contributing 28 percent. Other gases include carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and micro-percentages of others.
Also known as a white whale.
Beluga.