FOOD WORDS
What is venison?
A) deer meat B) cow meat
C) horse meat D) pig meat
A!
Venison originally meant the meat of a game animal but now refers primarily to the meat of deer (or antelope in South Africa). Venison can be used to refer to any part of the animal, so long as it is edible, including the internal organs.
Which is a wonder of the world?
A) Disney Castle B) Machu Picchu
C) Statue of Liberty D) Mount Rushmore
Here are the 7:
1. The Colosseum
2. The Great Wall of China
3. The Taj Mahal
4. Christ the Redeemer
5. Machu Picchu
6. Chichén Itzá
7. Petra
Steelers won the superbowl _____ times.
A) 5 B) 6 C) 4 D) 8
B!
American professional gridiron football team based in Pittsburgh that plays in the National Football League (NFL). The Steelers have won six Super Bowl titles and eight American Football Conference (AFC) championships.
Freddy Krueger wears a striped sweater that is which colors?
A) red and blue B) yellow and green
C) red and green D) blue and orange
C!
He wears a striped red-and-green sweater (solid red sleeves in the original film), a dark brown fedora, his bladed glove, loose black trousers (brown in the original film), and worn work boots, in keeping with his blue collar background.
In Florida, only on Sundays, it is illegal for a single woman to do what?
A) go fishing B) go skydiving
C) go to work D) go to the bar
B!
An unmarried woman in Florida cannot parachute on a Sunday, or else she will be fined or arrested. The story behind this law better be good.
What is 'maize'?
A) potatoes B) corn C) grapes
D) carrots
B!
Maize, also known as corn in North American and Australian English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain.
What United States city is known as "The City of Angels?"
A) Las Vegas B) Los Angeles
C) Nashville D) Sacremento
B!
Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish! You may have also heard the city called “La La Land.” Modern-day Los Angeles is a truly global city.
How many Stanley Cups did the Penguins win?
A) 5 B) 4 C) 7 D) 8
A!
American professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins have won the Stanley Cup five times (1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017).
What is the name of the camp where counselors are terrorized by a slasher in Friday the 13th?
A. Camp Holland Lake
B. Camp Crystal Lake
C. Camp Diamond Lake
D. Camp Green Lake
B!
Camp Crystal Lake, later known as Camp Forest Green for a time, and very likely known as Camp Blood, is a fictional summer camp for kids in the Friday the 13th film series. It is located in Crystal Lake, Cunningham County, New Jersey.
What animal cannot stick out its tongue?
A) rabbit B) horse C) crocodiles
D) hamsters
C!
Crocs have a membrane that holds their tongue in place on the roof of their mouth so it doesn't move. This makes it impossible for them to stick it outside of their narrow mouths, according to the BBC.
What is a 'boysenberry'?
A) mix between raspberry and blueberry
B) mix between strawberry and raspberry
C) mix between strawberry and blackberry
D) mix between blackberry and raspberry
D!
The boysenberry is a cross between the European raspberry& European blackberry. It is a large 8.0-gram aggregate fruit, with large seeds and a deep maroon color.
Which African country is the most populated?
A) Nigeria B) Botswana C)Egypt
D)Congo
A!
223,804,632 people.
How many times did the Pittsburgh Pirates win the world series?
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
C!
American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sometimes referred to as the “Bucs,” the Pirates are among the oldest teams in baseball and have won the World Series five times (1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, and 1979).
The dog in The Sandlot is nicknamed what?
A) the Beast B) Goliath
C) the Killer D) Zeus
A!
Hercules (better known as The Beast) is the main antagonist-turned-supporting character in The Sandlot. The legend of the beast is about a giant gorilla-dog that ate someone.
What was Walt Disney afraid of?
A) spiders B) mice
C) snow D) technology
B!
Walt Disney was indeed afraid of mice. However, he did not let that fear stop him from creating the most famous and lovable cartoon character of all time. He had the genius to depict mice as sympathetic creatures with human characteristics that would appeal to everyone, especially children. The rest is history.
What is 'braising' in cooking?
A) a chopping style B) a cooking style
C) peeling a veggie D) a meat
B!
braising, the cooking of meat or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel. Braising differs from stewing, in which the food is immersed in liquid, and from covered roasting, in which no liquid is added. Braising is a combination of covered roasting and steaming.
In which state can you find the Grand Canyon?
A) Utah B) North Dakota
C) Indiana D) Arizona
D!
Grand Canyon National Park is in the northwest corner of Arizona. The Colorado River flows through the canyon, comprised from water from seven states, yet the feature we know as Grand Canyon is entirely in Arizona.
In Pittsburgh's first year in the National Football League, what was their team name?
A) Pitt B) Penguins C) Pirates
D) Steels
C!
The Pittsburgh franchise was founded by Art Rooney in 1933. They were called the Pittsburgh Pirates until the 1940 season when they changed to the Steelers.
True or false: Toto (the dog) was paid more than the Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.
True!
Terry the dog, who played Toto in The Wizard of Oz, was paid $125 a week, more than the munchkin actors on set. While Terry's earnings surpassed some actors, Judy Garland, who played Dorothy, made more at $500 a week. The Munchkin actors, despite singing, dancing, and taking on multiple roles, earned less than Toto.
What sport has been played on the moon?
A) basketball B) bowling
C) golf D) soccer
C!
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell took an entirely different kind of "giant leap for mankind," playing sports on the lunar surface. Shepard famously hit golf balls with a modified six-iron, and Mitchell threw a javelin.
What is 'kohlrabi'?
A) a cabbage B) a fruit
C) a bread D) a nut
A!
Kohlrabi, also called German turnip or turnip cabbage, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage. It is a cultivar of the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, and gai lan. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
What is the most populous city in the world?
A) Los Angeles, USA B) Lisbon, Portugal
C) Tokyo, Japan D) Berlin, Germany
C!
The most populous city in the world is Japan's Tokyo, which has around 37 million inhabitants. Japan is the 12th-most populous country in the world. In the second spot is New Delhi, which is the capital of the most populous country in the world, India. China's Shanghai is placed in third place.
Who is the famous '43' on the Steelers?
A) Franco Harris B) Ben Roethlisberger
C) Art Rooney D) Troy Polamalu
D!
Troy Aumua Polamalu is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
A) Shrek B) The Breakfast Club
C) Avatar D) Cinderella
C!
United States and Canada. In the domestic market, Avatar set the record for the highest-grossing film of all time as well as several weekend records. It also set speed records for grosses at and above $500 million, and had the widest IMAX and 3D releases of any film up to that time.It passed the titanic!
What is the world record for number of hot dogs eaten in one sitting?
A) 26 B) 12 C) 63 D) 76
D!
World Champion Joey Chestnut currently holds the title of hot dog-eating world champion after setting a new world record of 76 hot dogs and buns in 2021.