Fun with Fungi
This thing that gives bread its 'puff' is just as much as a fungus as your run of the mill mushroom or mold. Yum!
What is Yeast?
Since 1868, the museum has held Hoa Hakananai'a, a Moai sculpture created by the Rapa Nui of this festive Island. Possible translations for the name include 'Breaking wave', 'Surfing fellow', and most fittingly, 'Lost or Stolen Friend'.
What is Easter Island?
This country, bordering the United States, proudly declared the Beaver their national animal in 1975.
What is Canada?
Determined to hold on to the throne, (figure) seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Who is Cleopatra?
The Philadelphia Inquirer won the Explanatory Journalism prize in 1997 for their "series on the choices that confronted critically ill patients who sought to die with dignity." To die with dignity is an ethical term. The medical term associated with this medical choice, currently legal in 14 US jurisdictions.
What is physician assisted suicide/voluntary suicide/assisted death?
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, one of many fungi that survive by disabling or killing their insect hosts, is likely the most famous of the group, going viral many times over. This specific fungus targets these insects, turning them, infamously, into 'zombies'.
What are ants?
The most visited artifact in the entire place, this item likely one of the most famous inscribed slabs in human history. Though it's been in London since 1802, Egypt has contested that it should be returned to them as the rightful owners.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
Beavers are technically classified as large, semiaquatic these.
What are rodents?
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the ’50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Who is Malcolm X?
Science journalist Laurie Garrett won the Explanatory prize in 1996 for her coverage of an outbreak of this virus in Zaire. This virus, spread by bodily fluid rather than airborne particles, is characterized by black (bloody) vomit, bloody diarrhea, unexplainable bleeding, a red rash, and bloodshot eyes.
What is Ebola?
The aptly named death cap, responsible for 90% of human fatalities by ingesting mushrooms, made headlines in 2023, after an Australian woman killed 3 of her family members by sneaking the fungi into this dish, made famous by Gordon Ramsay.
What is Beef Wellington?
The British Museum has one of these famous and often scrutinized, clear quartz sculptures. They're so popular that, if you desire, you can pick up a Vodka named after them, matching bottle and all.
What are the Crystal Skulls?
Castoreum, a fluid exuded from mature beaver's castor sacs, has long been used by humans, whether it be mixing it into a perfume, flavor compound, or to increase honey production in the Middle Ages. It also was administered to women, said to be afflicted with this.
What is Hysteria?
The political career of (figure) is chronicled, beginning with his decision to leave his post at Princeton to run for Governor of New Jersey, and his subsequent ascent to the Presidency of the United States. During his terms in office, (figure) must deal with the death of his first wife, the onslaught of German hostilities leading to American involvement in the Great War, and his own country’s resistance to join the League of Nations.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
Ohio's own Toledo Blade won the Investigative prize in 2004 for their coverage on the atrocities committed by the Tiger Force during this controversial US war.
What is the Vietnam war?
A white mushroom, dotted with red beads, named the Devil's (blank) fungus can be found in North America. Despite the devious sounding name, and bloody looks, they're entirely harmless, helping local conifer trees thrive.
What is tooth/teeth?
From May 23rd-August 26th 2019, you could take a trip down to the British Museum to see the largest collection of Manga ever collected outside of Japan. In between panels from the science fiction, action, and adventure genres, you could also see ones from this romantic genre, popularized by, of all people, young women.
What is Boy Love/MLM/Yaoi?
Giardiasis, often called Beaver Fever in North America, causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. If you catch a case of it, you may find that after you've recovered, you're suddenly unable to process this sugar.
What is Lactose?
(figure), the author of the beloved children’s book “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, struggles for love, happiness and success
Who is Beatrix Potter?
The Akron Beacon Journal won the Breaking News Reporting award in 1970 for their coverage on this Ohio shooting.
Without fungi, it's unlikely that we'd be able to go through the process of fermentation, which means we'd be without wine, beer, and this liquid condiment.
What is soy sauce?
In the museum's possession are 7 Mahioles vibrant feather hats, worn by the nobility of this once kingdom. British explorer James Cook collected sixteen of the items, before his death on February 14th, 1779, after attempting to kidnap the ruler.
What is Hawaii?
In 2022, Mike Cheslik, armed with just 150,000 dollars in cash and Panasonic Video Camera, created an indie comedic darling that earned multiple critic prizes and 1.5 Million dollars at the box office. The silent, black and white tells the tale of a simple brandy maker, who, while attempting to woo a merchant's daughter, must survive and evade a colony of beavers. How many beavers you may ask? Well, this rough amount.
What are Hundreds?
After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, (figure), his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.
Who is Caligula?
This Film critic became the first in his profession to win a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, taking the honor in 1975. Today, we remember him not only for his written reviews, but also the TV program he hosted with his friend and fellow critic, Gene Siskel.
Who is Roger Ebert?