Pole
This pole doesn’t belong to a single country but is governed by multiple countries.
South Pole.
It falls within the borders of Antarctica and is governed by a treaty signed by 54 countries.
Buenos Aires is the capital of this South American country.
Argentina.
Three more interesting facts: Nearly 97 percent of Argentinians are of European descent. Argentina’s movie industry is around 100 years old. Its national sport is pato, which is played on horseback and is a cross between basketball and polo.
What is a popular pizza topping?
Pepperoni.
The oldest pizza restaurant in the United States is Lombardi’s in New York City. Originally a grocery store, Lombardi’s began selling pizzas in 1905.
What dessert is used to celebrate birthdays and includes candles?
Cake.
Cake has been used for celebrations for thousands of years. The first commercial cakes were sold in German bakeries.
Hellas is also known as this country.
Greece.
Its official name is the Hellenic Republic, but it is usually shortened to Hellas. In 1974, Greece ended the military regime that had governed it since 1967 and restored the republic.
These giant mammals, also known as Ursus maritimus, inhabit the North Pole.
Polar bears.
Polar bears are the only bears considered marine mammals because they live on the polar ice and feed on marine animals.
New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania are three of the states of this country in the southern hemisphere.
Australia.
Did you know that Dutch settlers arrived in Australia before the British did?
What popular food condiment company is known for having 57 varieties?
Heinz.
The Heinz Company was founded in 1869 under the name of Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works. Tomato ketchup was introduced in 1876 after the company’s rebranding to the F. & J. Heinz Company.
Which type of chocolate is traditionally used when making s’mores: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Hershey’s milk chocolate bars?
Hershey’s milk chocolate bars.
The first s’mores recipe was printed by the Girl Scouts in 1927, who called the gooey concoction “Some Mores."
This pole is land surrounded by water.
South Pole.
The North Pole is water (with sea ice on top) surrounded by land.
This country was part of an empire with Hungary from 1867 to 1918.
Austria.
Notable Austrians include Josef Madersperger, who invented the sewing machine, and Ferdinand Porsche, inventor of the eponymous car, who was from Austria-Hungary.
Which topping traditionally goes on an ice cream sundae?
A cherry.
The maraschino cherry is used in cocktails and on ice cream sundaes. Its name is derived from marasca cherries and the maraschino liqueur made from them.
What fruit is dipped in caramel or candy coating at fall festivals?
Apples.
China, the United States, Poland, Iran, Turkey, and France are the leading suppliers of apples. Apples thrive in locations with mild summers and cold winter climate.
This is the warmest pole.
North Pole.
Winter temperatures at the North Pole reach –40ºF (–40ºC), while the South Pole can dip as low as –76ºF (–60ºC). Summer temperatures at the North Pole can reach a balmy 32ºF (0ºC).
Morocco and Tunisia flank this North African country, which lies on the Mediterranean Sea’s coastline.
Algeria.
It’s the largest country in Africa, and 80 percent of the Saharan Desert is located within its borders.
Which popular topping is added to desserts?
Whipped cream.
Grad student Charles Getz invented spray whipped cream at the University of Illinois during the Depression.
What type of cake is made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee?
Tiramisu.
Tiramisu has over 200 variations and is a menu favorite in Italian restaurants worldwide.
This pole has mountains.
South Pole.
The mountains are not visible, however, because they are buried under the ice and snow.
Once a colony of Portugal, this southwestern African country endured a 27-year civil war, involving troops from Cuba and South Africa, from 1975 to 2002.
Angola.
While the developed world knows little about Angola aside from its civil war, the country has some magnificent natural attractions and picturesque architecture of Portuguese influence. The official language is Portuguese, and it’s believed that the samba may have originated in Angola.
What condiment is made from pickles and goes on hot dogs?
Relish.
Relish originated in India and is an ingredient in many regional Indian dishes. In other countries, relish is used as a condiment, making it the best-selling condiment in the world.
What is the name of Spanish fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar?
Churros.
The history of churros goes back to the Moorish conquerors, who brought the deep-fried treat to Spain. Because of the treat’s popularity in the country, its origin is frequently incorrectly linked to Mexico.
He was the first explorer to reach the South Pole.
Roald Amundsen.
Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole in 1911.
This European country is the world’s 16th smallest and the only country with Catalan (a Spanish dialect spoken in eastern and northeastern regions of Spain) as its official language.
Andorra.
It has the most tourists per capita in the world and is the only country known as a co-principality (led by two princes): the president of France and the bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain.
Which type of condiment is made by Hellmann’s?
Mayonnaise.
A French chef created mayonnaise during the Seven Years’ War. It is a whipped mixture of egg yolks and oil.
What Greek dessert is made with layered pastries, sweetened syrup, and nuts?
Baklava.
Baklava is an ancient dessert dating back to the eighth century BC. In the early days, it was saved for special occasions because of the cost of the ingredients and skill required to make it.