The Modern Kitchen
This accidental discovery is found in most kitchens and is often used to reheat or defrost meals and pop popcorn.
What is microwave? The accidental discovery was made by a Raytheon employee who found the candy bar in his pocket had melted when he was working near an active radar set.
Some animals store food in the fall in preparation for this winter inactivity.
What is hibernation? Some animals that hibernate include bears, squirrels, bumblebees, and skunks.
Carpe diem
What is “seize the day”? Make the most of the day, today and every day.
Cancun and Cozumel are islands belonging to this country
What is Mexico? Cancun is connected to the mainland of Mexico by bridges, but Cozumel is not connected to the mainland.
He stars as one-half of the love interest in the movie.
Who is Humphrey Bogart? He plays Rick Blaine.
If you like your morning coffee to have peak flavor, you probably have one of these small appliances to prepare your coffee beans.
What is coffee grinder? When you grind your own coffee, you control the size of the grind.
Although it’s summertime on this continent in the southern hemisphere, average temperatures reach around –50 degrees.
What is Antarctica? The highest temperature was recorded on February 6, 2020, at 18.3 degrees Celsius or 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit
Alibi
What is “proof of where you were”? It literally translates to “elsewhere.” It’s used as proof of your whereabouts during the investigation of a crime. A verifiable alibi usually removes the person from the suspect list.
This U.S. state has the longest coastline.
What is Alaska? Its coastline is 6,640 miles long.
It is the name of Rick’s club.
What is Café Américain? Rick’s club is where the Americans meet to receive mail in addition to having a good time. It is a home away from home
This small appliance sucks air out of food packages to keep foods fresh longer.
What is vacuum sealer? The expense of the vacuum sealer used to be over $100 but has fallen to less than $50. The expense now lies in the specialty plastic bags they require.
A snowflake has this number of sides.
What is six? We were all taught that no two snowflakes are alike, but at least one scientist has claimed she found two identical snowflakes.
Bona fide
What is “genuine or sincere”? In Latin, the literal meaning is “in good faith.”
This North American country has the longest coastline in the world.
What is Canada? It also has the second-largest landmass in the world.
“Play it, Sam” is directed toward the person who holds this position.
What is the piano player? Despite it often being quoted as such, the line “Play it again, Sam” doesn’t exist in the movie.
These appliances make authentic Italian coffee drinks.
What are espresso machines? You can make espresso or cappuccino, which is espresso with steamed milk. Most machines have a milk steamer attached to them
Areas above this imaginary line near the North Pole experience darkness for days on end during the winter.
What is Arctic Circle? Days with no sunlight are known as the Polar Night.
Quid pro quo
What is “granting a favor with the explicit expectation of a return favor”? You most often hear this phrase in the context of business and political discussions.
This North American country has half the natural lakes in the world.
What is Canada? Sporcle reports, “Nine percent of the country is covered in fresh water.”
The movie takes place during this era.
What is World War II? Wealthy Americans trapped in Europe fled to Casablanca to wait out the war until they could escape to America.
Use this appliance for quick and easy fried foods without the frying.
What is air fryer? It’s not just for fried foods; it makes perfect bacon, vegetables, and sweet potato fries. The reason everything comes out perfectly done is because all sides of the food are cooking at the same time.
This is what we call trees that shed their leaves in preparation for winter.
What is deciduous? Evergreen trees keep their leaves or needles during the winter. The wind helps deciduous trees shed their leaves, but they also have cells that act like scissors to lop off their leaves.
Persona non grata
What is “unwelcome (or unacceptable) person”? It’s often a transitory situation. A person can be persona non grata one day and then fall into favor the next—and vice versa.
More than 40 buildings in this North American city have their own zip codes.
What is New York City? The shoe floor in Saks Fifth Avenue has its own zip code
In the end, Ilsa flies off with this character.
Who is Victor Laszlo? Ilsa and Victor have a long history together, one that Rick couldn’t overcome—but Rick and Ilsa will “always have Paris.”