Pasta
What macaroni dish is a favorite of kids?
Macaroni and cheese. It wasn’t boxed brands that popularized the dish initially; it was Thomas Jefferson, who was in search of an inexpensive protein dish
Actresses Audrey and Katharine’s last name
What is Hepburn? Katharine was once quoted as saying she wanted to “live like a man,” while Audrey flaunted her more feminine attributes. The two are often compared for their acting prowess. They are not related.
) When it was built in the 1930s, this building was the tallest building in New York City
What is Empire State Building? It was built in a year and a half, and it stands at 1,250-feet tall, but it is no longer the tallest building in the city. The current tallest is One World Trade Center at 1,776 feet.
EST (time)
What is eastern standard time? The world has a total of 24 time zones.
Colonel Sanders now calls this brand KFC
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken? The company officially shortened the name in 1991.
Why do people throw a piece of pasta against the wall in movies or on TV shows?
To see if it’s cooked properly. If it has enough starch in it, it sticks to the wall and is ready to eat.
The last name of both Anna Nicole and Jaclyn (of Charlie’s Angels fame)
What is Smith? Anna Nicole Smith was a Playboy Playmate of the Year and reality star. Jaclyn Smith has been nominated for several awards and has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
This Italian structure leans no matter how many times it undergoes renovation
What is Leaning Tower of Pisa? It was built in 1173.
PR
What is public relations? Simply put, marketing is focused on sales, and public relations is focused on keeping a positive reputation of a company or person.
We used to call it Dunkin’ Donuts, but today it is known by this one word.
Answer: What is Dunkin’? They still sell donuts, but the emphasis now is on drinks, and it has streamlined its donut offerings.
What large Italian island was thought to be the birthplace of pasta?
: Sicily. Another theory is pasta originated in China. The reason it’s so difficult to determine the origin of pasta is that the same basic ingredients were used in noodles in many ancient cultures.
Carol (of variety show fame) and Stockard’s last name
What is Channing? Carol is synonymous with the tune “Hello, Dolly!,” and Stockard portrays Rizzo in the 1978 film Grease. The two are not related.
Fred and Wilma Flintstone live in this cartoon city.
What is Bedrock? The address has varied among the episodes: 345 Cave Stone Road, 1313 Cobblestone Way, and 222 Rocky Way.
NFL
What is National Football League? The other major leagues are MLB (Major League Baseball), NBA (National Basketball Association), and NHL (National Hockey League).
Walmart used to be spelled differently before it took this punctuation mark out of its name
What is hyphen? Its internet traffic soared after the hyphen was removed.
What is the baked casserole made with long, flat strips of pasta?
: Lasagna. The dish is mentioned in writing in a fifth-century cookbook, but the cooking method was different.
MacLaine’s first name and Laverne’s counterpart on a TV sitcom
What is Shirley? Shirley MacLaine won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1984 for her role in Terms of Endearment. Cindy Williams plays Shirley on Laverne & Shirley
It is the largest desert in the United States
What is Mojave? It spreads across Nevada, Arizona, and California and receives less than two inches of rain per year.
MBA
What is master of business administration? People who pursue an MBA are often hoping to fast-track a career in upper management.
Hugh Hefner originally named and almost published his magazine as Stag Party.
What is Playboy? The name was changed when the publisher of Stag magazine threatened legal action.
Before pasta was served as an entrée or side dish, what was it served as?
Dessert. It was sprinkled with sugar, cinnamon, and cheese.
Biblical Saul’s other name and McCartney’s first name
In Acts 13:9 of the Bible,“Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit.“ Today, former Beatle Paul McCartney is known as Sir Paul McCartney
This is the Chicago Cubs’ field.
What is Wrigley Field? Built in 1914, the field is the second-oldest field in MLB.
OTC, as in medication
What is over-the-counter? You do not need a prescription for over-the-counter medications
These kitchen items used to be called pressure cookers; today’s modern, electric version is called this.
What is instant pot or “instapot”? People who were scared to use pressure cookers rely on these appliances to cook in no time flat.