Food
Botanically, which common “vegetable” is actually a fruit?
Tomato
Which city uniquely spans both Europe and Asia?
Istanbul
What animal is the fastest on land?
Cheetah
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly linked with reward and motivation pathways?
Dopamine
What sea has no land boundaries, defined entirely by ocean currents?
The Sargasso Sea
Which spice comes from the dried stigma of the crocus flower?
What is the world’s largest hot desert?
The Sahara
What process transforms a caterpillar into a butterfly?
In assessment, the PHQ-9 is commonly used to screen for which condition?
Depression
Name the only NFL player to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic gold medal in track.
Bob Hayes
Peanuts belong to which plant family?
Legumes
Which country has the most official time zones when including overseas territories?
France
What tree produces acorns?
Oak
Who developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Marsha Linehan
Which dwarf planet is more massive than Pluto, though slightly smaller by volume?
Eris
The first jack-o’-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland were carved from what?
Which South American peak is the highest outside of Asia?
Aconcagua
The Pacific “Ring of Fire” is primarily associated with what tectonic process?
Subduction Zones
REM sleep stands for what and is commonly associated with what experience?
Rapid Eye Movement; vivid dreaming
What’s the only U.S. state flag that’s not a rectangle?
Ohio (a swallowtail burgee)
What taste did Kikunae Ikeda name in 1908, often described as savory?
Umami
What African nation is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Lesotho
What is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth?
Blue Whale
In DBT, what does the acronym STOP stand for?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully
Which US Supreme Court case (year) established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)