Is That a Gamer Reference?
This murder-mystery type game has risen popularity twice, one by content creators making videos/streaming themselves playing it, and the other by meme culture referencing its iconic character when they see something like the former.
Among Us
This is the term in which meat, especially beef, is cooked where the outside is browned while the inside stays partially red.
Medium-Rare
The process of quickly burying a dead organism in sediments creates this ancient relic which tells a lot about the Earth's past.
Fossil
The vibrating of the bumps all over its body causes earthquake-like tremors. This Pokemon and Croagunk are similar species.
Seismitoad
The act of maintaining oneself in an upright position; an entity psychically manifested by its owner in the anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure".
stand
A Vine shows a person falling from a flight of stairs, and people finds it as a reference in this popular indie game.
Omori
In proper eating etiquette, it is required to raise this finger when drinking beverages in a cup, especially tea.
Pinky finger
Give one of the three prominent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide
This Pokémon sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, it is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey.
Kingdra
stamp
A parody of Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" references an iconic NPC in this game, which is now one of the most popular games in the world.
Minecraft
The famous appetizer "French fries" originated in this Western European country.
Belgium
The Challenger Deep, the lowest point in the world, is located in this famous trench.
Mariana Trench
Capable of copying an enemy’s genetic code, this Pokémon instantly transforms itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
Ditto
Putrid, disgusting; slang word used to tell someone when they get sexual
nasty
This game has been recently released this year. An NPC's dialogue refers the player's character as "maidenless".
Elden Ring
In this practice, liquids such as butter, along with herbs and other flavorful ingredients are constantly poured on food while cooking to keep it moist.
Baste/Basting
This type of lava has a silica content higher than 63%, and is extremely viscous.
Felsic lava
This Pokémon lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, it shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down.
Cacnea
The outermost layer of a planet; a hardened layer outside something, mostly seen through food
crust
Despite being one of the most popular games in the world, people make fun of its fanbase for "not touching grass" and "not taking showers". It usually features a plethora of playable characters having their signature element.
Genshin Impact
This popular northern Chinese snack is made by dipping fruits in a boiling mixture of sugar and water.
Tanghulu
This law was formulated by geologist Nicolaus Steno, and it states that the lowest layer of sedimentary rock is usually the oldest.
Law of Superposition
This Pokémon sheds and regrows its scales on a continuous basis. The scales become harder and sharper each time they’re regrown.
Hakamo-o
A tall construction vehicle; a long-legged bird
crane