Events
What does the abbreviation NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
When was the first cat turned into a household pet?
7500 BC
What term is used on slow cooking meats like duck or pork to slow cook any fat out of them?
Rendering
Saffron, an expensive spice originated from Iran, is derived from which flower?
What is one fact about the fashions in the 1980's
What country began experiencing a significant volcanic eruption in 2010?
Iceland
What is the largest insect on earth?
Giant Weta
Which dish from Spain traditionally includes saffron rice, seafood, chicken, chorizo and peas?
Paella
What is the outermost part of the flower called?
Sepal
Name one fashion Icon from the 1950's
Sophia Lauren
What was the name of the company that owned the oil rig that blew up in the Gulf of Mexico?
Transocean
Does a shark have bones in their body?
no
What was the name of the first book by Chef Anthony Bourdain?
'Kitchen Confidential'
Which of the following flowers can replace onions as a spice in cooking?
A) Lilies B) Iris C) Tulips
C) Tulips
Who influenced fashion in the 1960's?
The Space Race of the Cold War, in addition to popular films.
in the late 1970, which TV evangelist created the "Moral Majority".
Jerry Falwell
When do cats sleep?
one in the early morning during sunrise and one in the evening around sunset
What is the most commonly used oil in Chinese cooking?
Peanut Oil
Magnolias were named by what French Botanist?
Pierre Magnol
The most popular hairstyle in the 70's?
Feathery, wide curls, and so full of volume
The Treaty of Versailles was signed at the end of what war
WWI
What color of eyes do owls have who hunt at twilight?
Red or Orange eyes hunt at twilight
Shell steak also goes by what name?
Kansas City Strip
In the Wizard of Oz, the wicked witch poisoned which flower?
Poppy
What hair color was trending in the 70's?
Platinum Blonde