Kitchen Capers
This classic baking disaster happens because the home cook
mistakenly uses this “table” mineral instead of sugar
salt
Red and double-decker are two iconic characteristics of
this kind of London transport
buses
Skydiving when strapped to another person is known as this.
What is tandem?
Tandem jumping requires one of the
jumpers to be a certified tandem instructor
This flower is the most common flower associated with fall and has one of the longest
bloom times
What is chrysanthemum?
It comes in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and it’s a perennial, though many people treat it as an annual
The team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown
What is offense?
The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score.
This ingredient makes bread rise.
yeast
This breakfast beverage is not merely the English standard; it’s almost mandatory
tea
Fly Me to the [this place]” is a beloved standard tune
that has survived generation after generation.
What is moon?
The song was originally titled “In Other Words
This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken
eggplant
The person playing the position that throws the ball
What is quarterback?
This is often considered the most important position in the game. If the QB is with a team that wins consistently, he will probably land endorsements.
This kitchen appliance displays magnets.
refrigerator
This is the nickname for London’s underground transit, the oldest subway system in
the world.
What is the Tube? The subway system’s official name is the London Underground,
and the service was inaugurated in 1863.
This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Superman
This sun-chasing flower is a sure sign of the harvest season.
sunflower
Term for throwing the ball to a teammate
pass
This kitchen measurement equals 16 fluid ounces
pint?
To perform a conversion between any two units of measure, open a
browser. In the search bar, type “how many [units of measure] in a [unit of measure]” and tap
Enter. The search engine will return the answer.
This official London royal residence is the place to see the changing of the guard
Buckingham Palace
If thrown correctly, this colorful toy spins through the air and then returns.
What is a boomerang?
It comes back via a process called gyroscopic precession. Because of the spin when the boomerang is thrown, one wing is higher than the other one, causing the boomerang to return.
Once the air chills, we turn our attention away from the summer varieties and turn to
acorn, spaghetti, and butternut varieties of this vegetable
winter squash
Special teams player who drops the ball and gives it a boot
What is the punter?
When a team reaches fourth down and
decides not to try to get a touchdown, the punter kicks the ball as far down the field as possible to the opposing team.
A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
fall
Home to Big Ben, the Clock Tower in London was renamed in her honor in 2012.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II? Parliament renamed Clock Tower to Elizabeth Tower
in honor of the queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Big Ben is the name of the massive bell housed
inside the tower.
This expression comes from skydiving and means that individuals need to take
responsibility for their own preparations
“pack your own parachute”? Skydivers wishing to
be certified must learn how to pack their own parachutes and exhibit proficiency in doing so. The saying was also popularized in Paul M. Hirsch’s 1987 book Pack Your Own Parachute: How to Survive
Mergers, Takeovers, and Other Corporate Disasters.
Once October hits, iced coffee cravings are frequently replaced by this flavor of latte.
What is pumpkin (spice)?
Starbucks originated the Pumpkin Spice Latte—or PSL, as it’s now widely called by its many adoring fans.
The term that describes the defensive team catching a ball meant for an offensive receiver
What is interception, turnover, or pick?
Sports broadcasters use all three terms