World Capitals
This city is the capital of Japan, known for its mix of modern and traditional architecture, including its historic temples and the Imperial Palace.
Tokyo
This man invented the light bulb and phonograph, among over a thousand patents.
Thomas Edison
This ancient philosopher authored "The Republic" and founded the Academy in Athens.
Plato
This Italian dish of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically beef or salmon, is drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice
Carpaccio
In Greek mythology, this winged horse sprang from the blood of Medusa when she was beheaded by Perseus.
Pegasus
This capital city of Egypt is home to the ancient pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
This Polish scientist discovered radium and polonium, contributing significantly to the field of radioactivity.
Marie Curie
Known as the tutor of Alexander the Great, this philosopher founded the Lyceum and wrote on diverse subjects.
Aristotle
Originating in Spain, this cold soup made of blended vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and onions, is served during hot summers.
Gazpacho
This legendary English outlaw is known for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, and is often associated with Sherwood Forest.
This capital city, the second highest in the world, is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and nearby volcanoes. It's the capital of Ecuador.
Quito
This Italian inventor is best known for his development of the wireless telegraph, or the radio.
Guglielmo Marconi
This French existentialist wrote "Being and Nothingness" and is known for his assertion that "existence precedes essence."
Jean-Paul Sartre
This Japanese term refers to the selection and presentation of sashimi or sushi in a manner that involves no cooking.
Omakase
This one-eyed giant of Greek mythology was blinded by Odysseus and his men during their journey home from Troy.
Polyphemus
The capital and largest city of Mongolia, this city is known for its Buddhist monasteries and nomadic culture.
Ulaanbaatar
The discovery of this structure of the DNA molecule, was made by Watson and Crick in 1953.
This English philosopher's work "Leviathan" established the foundation for most of Western political philosophy from the perspective of social contract theory.
Thomas Hobbes
This French term describes a cooking method where food is cut into uniform sizes, tightly wrapped, and cooked slowly in a pouch to enhance flavors.
En papillote
In Norse mythology, this is the realm of the dead, overseen by the goddess Hel.
Helheim
This capital of Sri Lanka is known for its sprawling markets, colonial architecture, and the highly venerated Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.
Colombo
This mathematician and computer scientist is considered one of the fathers of computer science and formulated concepts that underpin the operation of computers before the existence of actual machines.
Alan Turing
This 20th-century French philosopher and mathematician is known for his work "Being and Event" and contributions to the field of ontology.
Alain Badiou
This complex French dish involves a whole duck, where its breast and leg are roasted, and the rest is used in a rich, reduced sauce, typically served with a specific type of pancake.
Canard à la presse
in Hindu mythology, this sacred text, a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata and discusses the nature of duty, righteousness, and the paths to liberation.
Bhagavad Gita