Borrowed From the Germans
This German word, now used in English, refers to a type of preschool or early childhood education, literally meaning "children's garden"
Kindergarten
This ancient tool measures time by letting sand flow from one chamber to another
Hourglass
These shorter, more compact skis are designed for quick turns and easier maneuverability
Snowblades
Known as the "devil's interval," this dissonant sound spans three whole tones
Tritone
This tax is imposed by a government or other entity on imported and exported goods
Tariffs
In both German and English, this word describes a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, often associated with existential uncertainty
Angst
Before clocks were invented, this device used the Sun’s shadow to tell the time of day
Sundial
These large, uneven bumps that form on a ski slope are the result of repeated turns by skiers and are a key feature of freestyle skiing courses
Moguls
Before our brains perceive it as sound, this is what music and noise physically exist as
Air Vibrations
Everything is subject to entropy, when the costs of everyday goods and expenses goes up or down, this is the cause
Inflation
This word, borrowed from German, refers to the spirit or mood of a particular time period, often used to describe cultural or intellectual trends
Zeitgeist
This Byzantine weapon, similar to modern napalm, was a sticky, incendiary substance that could burn on water, making it particularly effective in naval battles
Greek Fire
In this high-speed winter sport, teams race in a specially designed sled down an ice track, navigating sharp curves and extreme G-forces
Bobsleighing
This ratio defines the relationship between frequencies in an octave
1:2
The change in total production cost that comes from making or producing one additional unit is also called this
Marginal Costs
This life-saving procedure, named after a German physician, involves abdominal pressure to expel an obstruction from a person’s airway
The Heimlich Maneuver
The most commonly employed version of this object was used to calculate the position of the Sun and stars with respect to the horizon
Astrolabe
When performing this aerial trick, the skier does one distinct off-axis or inverted horizontal rotation. At no point should the skier’s feet be directly above their head
Cork
This term describes the simultaneous combination of contrasting beat patterns in a piece of music
Polyrhythm
This concept refers to the limited availability of human and nonhuman resources
Scarcity
This German term, now used in English, refers to a person who looks remarkably similar to another, often used in the context of mistaken identity
Doppelgänger
Seafarers use this tool to measure distances on a map by comparing it to the map’s scale
Divider Compass
This is the winter sport where athletes launch themselves off a ramp to perform aerial feats, famously depicted in the movie Eddie the Eagle
Ski Jumping
This term describes an overtone that resonates in a multiple of a fundamental frequency
Harmonic
This economic principle explains how the price of goods and services is determined by the balance between what people want and what sellers are willing to offer
Supply and Demand