Volleyball
This Day in History
The Aurora
Greens
Taiwanese and Japanese Confectionery
100
This position is known for setting up the offense and is often called the “quarterback” of the team.
What is the setter?
100
In 1996, the world was blessed by this intrepid entrepreneur whose name is a car.
Who is Mercedes?
100
The meaning of the Latin term "Aurora Borealis"
What is Northern Lights?
100
Mercedes prefers this kale variant for her salads:
What is dino / lacinato kale?
100
Gimme a break! Japan has released over 400 flavors of this chocolate wafer bar.
What is KitKat?
200
Either member of the back-to-back-to-back (2004-2012) gold medal winning dynamic duo in women's beach volleyball
Who is Misty May-Treanor or Kerri Walsh Jennings?
200
In Soviet Russia, birthday celebrates you! This founder of the Soviet Union was born in 1889.
Who is Lenin?
200
Most auroras are green-colored because of this gas that makes up ~21% of the Earth's atmosphere.
What is oxygen?
200
This crisp green that looks like a mini napa cabbage is also known as "witloof" in Belgium.
What is endive?
200
This buttery shortcrust pastry filled with sweet-tart jam was made internationally popular by brands such as Chia Te and Sunny Hills
What is pineapple cake?
300
This term refers to when the receiving team wins the point and gains the serve.
What is side out?
300
Save the planet! On 1970, millions of people across the US celebrated this observance for the first time.
What is Earth Day?
300
This is the approximate length of the solar activity cycle - so if you missed the peak aurora this year, you might be waiting for a while.
What is 11 years?
300
This peppery green is popular in mixed greens, sandwiches, and flatbreads.
What is arugula?
300
Dairy lovers won't want to miss out on cheese crackers from this Japanese brand based in the nation's capital.
What is Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory?
400
This is what you would set if you wanted to attack from the right side of the back row.
What is a D ball?
400
Cha-ching! This American motto was authorized to be printed on coins on this day in 1864.
What is In God We Trust?
400
When viewed from the southern hemisphere, the aurora is referred to with this Latin term.
What is aurora australis?
400
This bitter form of chicory can be used in salads, but its flavor mellows when grilled or roasted.
What is radicchio?
400
This brand of elegant butter cookies is named after the Swedish town of Jokkmokk and comes in patterned tins.
What is Yoku Moku?
500
This NCAA program currently led by Bergen Reilly and Harper Murray has won more games than any other.
Who are the Nebraska Cornhuskers?
500
In 1500, the area that eventually became this country was discovered by Pedro Alvares Cabral
What is Brazil?
500
In order to see the aurora, this measurement indicating the up-down magnetic field direction must be negative.
What is Bz?
500
This lacy green is bitter in flavor and is common in French-style salads
What is frisée?
500
This chocolate brand founded in Hokkaido is known for its premium "Nama" (raw) chocolate, which features an incredibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Each box retails for over $20 at Mitsuwa in Cupertino.
What is Royce' Chocolate?