Cooking
This spicy Korean dish of fermented vegetables, often made with cabbage and radishes, is a staple in its cuisine
kimchi
The Rhodes Scholarship allows students to study at this prestigious university
University of Oxford
This mosquito-borne virus, first identified in Uganda in 1937, can cause severe neurological complications like encephalitis.
West Nile virus?
This deep-sea fish is famous for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey
anglerfish
Known as cempasúchil in Spanish, marigolds are a key part of this Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This classic Italian pasta sauce, named after its meat base, is often simmered for hours and served with tagliatelle
Bolognese
This small liberal arts college in Maine is consistently ranked among the top in the U.S.
Bowdoin College
Since the bubonic plague (Black Death), this spread of disease has been the most deadly epidemic in recorded history.
The 1918–1919 influenza pandemic, often referred to as the Spanish flu
This semi-aquatic mammal has fur so dense it can trap air to keep itself warm in cold water.
sea otter
The petals of certain marigold varieties are edible and can add a splash of color to salads, soups, or teas. They’re sometimes called "poor man’s _______" for their slightly spicy flavor.
What is Safron?
This French term, meaning "under vacuum," describes a cooking method where food is sealed in a plastic bag and cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature
What is sous vide?
Founded in 1088, this Italian university is considered the oldest in continuous operation
University of Bologna
This British physician developed the first successful smallpox vaccine in 1796
Edward Jenner
Found in South America, this rodent is the world's largest and is often seen near water.
capybara
What is Marigold's birthday
September 14th, 2024
This French term means "to put in place" and refers to the preparation and organization of ingredients before cooking.
mise en place
This Ivy League university is home to the Pulitzer Prize
Columbia University
What symbol is present on the World Health Organization's logo?
A staff with a snake coiling around it
Known as the "living fossil," this marine creature has blue blood used in medical research
horseshoe crab
Heather is the daughter of Eliot (Karl's cousin). What is the relationship between Heather and Marigold be?
Second Cousin (Two people are second cousins if they share the same great-grandparents but have different grandparents)
This Indian cooking vessel, traditionally made of clay, is used for making dishes like naan
What is a tandoor?
This three-letter Greek organization is commonly associated with academic honor societies
Phi Beta Kappa
Known as the "father of epidemiology," this 19th-century physician traced a cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump.
Who is John Snow?
This bird has the fastest dive speed of any animal, reaching over 240 mph.
peregrine falcon
What is the common name for Tagetes patula?
French Marigold