Kitchen🍳
This ingredient makes bread rise.
What is yeast?
If you’re unsure if your batch of yeast is still fresh, try proofing it in a bowl with some warm water and sugar. If it foams, the batch is still good
Red and double-decker are characteristics of this kind of London transport.
What are buses?
The classic Routemaster became one of London’s best-known bus designs after entering service in the 1950s
"Fly Me to the [this place]”
What is moon?
It was originally written by Bart Howard in 1954 as "In Other Words" and was first recorded by Kaye Ballard. The song was later renamed "Fly Me to the Moon" when Frank Sinatra recorded his version in 1964.
Term for throwing the ball to a teammate.
What is pass?
The person catching the ball is typically playing a position called the receiver.
Don't accidently mistake this “table” mineral for sugar.
What is salt?
You haven’t earned your “home cook” badge until you’ve made this mistake at least once.
This breakfast beverage is not merely the English standard; it’s almost mandatory
What is tea?
Britons drink an astonishing 165 million cups of tea every day, which adds up to 60.2 billion cups a year.
This superhero famously says, “Up, up, and away!” before taking off.
Who is Superman?
The phrase originated when The Adventures of Superman debuted on the radio. Before radio, Superman was a DC Comics series, and there was no need to explain that Superman was flying
The team that is stopping the other from scoring is playing this.
What is defense?
The team trying to score is playing offense.
This kitchen appliance displays magnets.
What is a refrigerator?
Refrigerators are magnetic because of the steel in their doors. This makes them both practical and fun.
This official London royal residence is the place to see the changing of the guard.
What is Buckingham Palace?
This tradition dates back to the 17th century during the reign of King Charles II and has evolved into one of London’s most iconic spectacles, blending operational military duties with ceremonial displa
If thrown correctly, this 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
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
A soufflé makes a lovely dessert, but if you make it ahead of time, it will do this.
What is fall?
Air is trapped in the egg whites while the soufflé cooks, but as it cools, the air escapes, causing the soufflé to fall. If presentation is your main concern, it must be eaten before it cools.
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 flying machine is comprised of a heated bag called an envelope and no traditional steering mechanism.
What is a hot-air balloon?
Hot-air balloon pilots change altitudes to find wind currents moving in the direction they want the balloon to fly. Some balloons can fly as high as a few thousand feet.
A touch down is worth this many points.
What is 6?
After a touchdown, the team that scored then has the chance to go for a conversion to gain extra points (Either a 1-point conversion by kicking the ball through the goal posts or a 2-point conversion by starting 3 yards out and attempting to run the ball back over the scoring line.)
This kitchen measurement equals 8 fluid ounces.
What is a cup?
Ounces (oz) quantify how heavy something is, while fluid ounces (fl oz) quantify the amount of space a liquid occupies. This distinction is crucial to understand why 8 oz isn’t always the same as 8 fl oz.
London’s taxi cabs are black, and each driver must pass this grueling test to earn their license
What is “The Knowledge”?
The test requires three to four years of study. Prospective cab drivers learn every street, every nook and cranny of the city, as well as all of its landmarks. That’s around 25,000 streets, plus thousands of landmarks, hotels, hospitals, theatres, and even obscure points of interest like tiny blue plaques hidden on random walls.
This expression comes from skydiving and means that individuals need to take responsibility for their own preparations
What is “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.
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.