Scientific
What falling fruit supposedly inspired Isaac Newton to write the laws of gravity?
An Apple
The Pink Lady was born in what country?
Born in Australia in the 1970s
Where was the first McDonald’s restaurant located?
San Bernardino, CA
This fruit has the nickname "king of fruits" and is known for its distinctive smell.
Durian.
It’s referred to as the king of fruits because of its large shape and rich flavor. It also has a very distinctive smell that discourages a lot of people to taste it.
Cheesecake is believed to have been served at the first of these international gatherings that take place every four years.
Olympic Games
Historians believe cheesecake was served to the athletes to provide them with the needed for the games.
What is the only U.S. state to grow coffee beans?
Hawaii
This creeping vine plant is made of roughly 92% water.
Cucumber
The Pizza Hut franchise began in what country?
USA
Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas.
Visiting which fast-food joint has become a Christmas tradition in Japan?
KFC
It has become a big Christmas tradition in the country that a lot of people order their food ahead of time to avoid the insanely long lines.
Which US state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
When milk sours what acid is formed?
Lactic Acid
Which vitamin is the only one that you will not find in an egg?
Vitamin C
Eggs have small amounts of every vitamin and mineral (like calcium, iron, and zinc) that our body needs except for Vitamin C.
What year was the chocolate chip cookie invented?
1930 was the year that chocolate chip cookies were invented in Whitman, Massachusetts. They were invented by chefs Ruth Graves Wakefield and Sue Brides.
From what city in Germany do we get the name of one of America’s favorite food?
Hamburg
The hamburger was first created in Hamburg, Germany. The dish started as a minced beef style dish.
To tell whether cranberries are ripe, you should perform this test.
Bounce test.
The bounce test is done to cranberries to ensure that they are ripe. Other ways to tell if they’re ripe are if they’re firm and have a dark red color.
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of what sticking to the roof of your mouth?
Peanut Butter
Which fatty acid is found in many fish and considered to be of a major health benefit?
Omega 3
In what country was Ice Cream invented?
China
Invented around 200 BC. It was discovered by packing a milk and rice mixture into the snow.
In France, what food item literally means “twice cooked”?
Biscuit
It was named like that because it started out as a bread that was baked twice to get its crisp texture.
The purpose of ketchup during the 1830’s was for what?
Medicine
Ketchup was claimed to cure illnesses like indigestion and diarrhea. They were even sold as “tomato pills”.
What unlikely medical use has been found for coconut water?
Substitute for blood plasma in emergencies
How many segments are inside most oranges?
10 - These segments are called a carpel. They are 10 segments most of the time. Some oranges have more or less.
Which President brought Mac & Cheese to America?
Thomas Jefferson
He encountered the dish in Paris and decided to bring the recipe back to Monticello.
Which country is the only place to produce Kampot Pepper?
Cambodia
It’s even named after the Kampot province in Cambodia where it is grown and produced.
What do you call the fear of cooking?
Mageirocophobia.
(It’s only considered a phobia once it interferes with someone’s daily life.)