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This pungent green paste is famously served alongside sushi, though most grocery store versions are actually just horseradish mixed with food coloring.
wasabi
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Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
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Covering more than 30% of the Earth's surface, this is the largest and deepest ocean on the planet.
The Pacific ocean
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This value is, by definition, the smallest prime number.
2
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Who was England's longest-ruling monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
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This iconic, layered Italian dessert gets its name from a phrase meaning "pick me up," likely due to the espresso-soaked ladyfingers inside.
tiramisu
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What is the most used spice in the world?
pepper
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This massive monument in Paris was originally built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair, and it was meant to be temporary.
The Eiffel Tower
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What is 50% of 14?
7
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What was the first country to use paper currency?
China
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This cooking technique involves heating sugar slowly until it breaks down, turning into a rich, golden-brown liquid with a sweet, nutty flavor.
Caramelization
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How many US states have a coastline?
23
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What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
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A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 run away. How many does he have left?
9, the ones that didn’t run away!
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Which countries were known as the “Four Policemen” during World War II? (I will except 3 countries)
The United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China
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Although it is scientifically classified as a fruit, this juicy red kitchen staple is treated as a vegetable in cooking
Tomato
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What is the name of the plastic tip or metal tip at the end of a shoelace?
Aglet
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Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
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When I was 12 my brother was half my age. I’m 40 now, so how old is he?
34
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Which city hosted the first World's Fair?
London
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This French culinary phrase literally translates to "everything in its place" and refers to having all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking.
Mise en place
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Which letter of the alphabet doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Q
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Which American state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
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Using only addition, how do you add eight 8’s and get the number 1000?
_+_+_+_+_=1000?
888+88+8+8+8=1000
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When did the International Space Station host its first crew of astronauts?
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