Take Care of your Skin!
Dermatologists agree that this specific type of product is the single most important step for preventing premature aging and wrinkles.
What is sunscreen (or SPF)?
This is the specific culinary term for pasta that is cooked just long enough to be firm to the bite, rather than soft and mushy.
What is al dente?
To prove his prophethood to the wealthy mountain-carving people of Thamud, this man prayed for a miracle, causing a massive solid boulder to split open and a living, pregnant she-camel to walk out.
Prophet Saleh
1939 fantasy masterpiece, "There's no place like home."
The wizard of Oz
In Project Hail Mary, Ryland Grace teams up with this friendly alien engineer from the star system 40 Eridani.
Who is Rocky?
This incredibly popular, moisture-binding ingredient can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water.
What is hyaluronic acid?
To achieve a perfect Maillard reaction, a cook must make sure the pan is scorching hot, the protein's surface is completely dry, and they do not commit this common mistake of moving the meat around too much, which prevents this flavorful crust from building.
What is a sear?
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire permanently altered world history when this 21-year-old Sultan, known as "The Conqueror," successfully breached the massive walls of Constantinople.
Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror)
1996 drama comedy movie
"You complete me"
"You had me at hello"
Jerry Maguire
The Fremen, indigenous people of Arrakis, worship these titanic sandworms, spice-producing apex predators as makers, giving them this reverent name.
What is Shai-Hulud?
Made famous by K-Beauty trends, this two-word aesthetic describes skin so intensely hydrated, smooth, and luminous.
What is "Glass Skin"?
To safely slice ingredients like onions without cutting your fingers, a chef curls their fingertips inward into this animal-named position to shield their knuckles from the knife blade.
What is the claw grip (or bear claw)?
During the Islamic Golden Age, scholars from all over the world gathered in Baghdad at this legendary grand library and intellectual hub to translate ancient Greek, Persian, and Indian texts.
House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma)
"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
My Fair Lady
In Blade Runner 2049, Ryan Gosling plays this blade runner whose single-letter designation eventually becomes his name.
Who is K?
This trendy ingredient—which stands for Polydeoxyribonucleotide—acts as a cellular "blueprint" to heal wounds and stimulate collagen. It has taken over modern K-Beauty routines under the much less glamorous viral nickname of a "this animal's sperm" facial
What is Salmon PDRN (or Salmon DNA)?
Cooking this notorious, ammonia-scented Korean delicacy is considered a chef's nightmare because applying heat aggressively intensifies its pungent odor. Napoli Matfia famously tamed it by turning it into a fine-dining risotto, teaching us the tip that heavy fats and cream are the ultimate weapons to mellow out harsh, chemical flavors.
What is fermented skate (or Hongeo)?
Born in 14th-century Morocco, this legendary scholar and explorer traveled over 73,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, India, and China, making his accounts the most extensive travelogue of the medieval world.
Ibn Battuta
"We can't let 'Good' be just a word. It has to mean something. It has to change things."
Wicked
Due to the extreme time dilation caused by this supermassive black hole, every hour spent on Miller's planet equals roughly seven years on Earth.
What is Gargantua?
It's the maximum percentage of a topical vitamin C serum that your skin can actually absorb; anything higher just sits on top and causes irritation without adding benefit.
What is 20%?
He was the brilliant Black Spoon breakout star of Season 2 who survived the grueling "Infinite Cooking Hell" semifinal round, ultimately finishing in second place under his real name.
Who is Lee Ha-sung? (Will accept Culinary Monster if no one can get it)
Born in Khwarazm during the Islamic Golden Age, this brilliant 9th-century mathematician revolutionized science by establishing the rules of algebra and introducing Hindu-Arabic numerals to the Western world.
Al-Khwarizmi
"In another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you."
Everything Everywhere All at Once
In the Foundation TV series, the genetic dynasty rules the Empire through successive clones of this emperor.
Who is Cleon I?