Lost in Translation
This French phrase, meaning "already seen," is used in English to describe the feeling that you’ve experienced something before.
What is déjà vu?
This French pastry, whose name translates to "crescent," is a staple of breakfast menus worldwide.
What is a croissant?
This type of storm, commonly seen in the tropics, is characterized by high winds, heavy rainfall, and low pressure.
What is a hurricane?
This international soccer tournament, held every four years, determines the world’s best national team.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
This 19th-century railroad, once the longest in the world, connected the eastern and western United States, transforming travel.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
From Spanish, this word translates as "little donkey," but is better known as a popular Mexican food wrapped in a tortilla.
What is burrito?
This Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic has become a global favorite.
What is hummus?
The phenomenon where the sun appears to be missing, giving way to dark skies and cooler temperatures, is called this.
What is a solar eclipse?
This major tennis tournament, held annually in London, is known for its grass courts and royal connections.
What is Wimbledon?
This famous wall, built during the 3rd century BC, stretches over 13,000 miles and was designed to protect China from northern invaders.
What is the Great Wall of China?
In Portuguese, saudade is a deep, emotional state of longing for something or someone that is absent.
What is longing or nostalgia?
This French dessert, whose name means "burnt cream," features a rich custard base topped with caramelized sugar.
What is crème brûlée?
The term for when snow or ice forms on a surface from vapor in the air, without first becoming liquid, is called this.
What is frost?
The FIFA Women's World Cup was first held in 1991, and this country has won the tournament a record four times.
What is the United States?
This ancient city, once a hub of the Roman Empire, is now a major tourist destination in Italy, known for its preserved ruins from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What is Pompeii?
This Arabic word, meaning "peace," is used as a greeting or farewell in many Muslim cultures.
What is salaam?
Originating in Vietnam, this noodle soup is traditionally served with beef or chicken, lime, and fresh herbs.
What is pho?
This phenomenon occurs when warm air traps cooler air near the surface, creating a thick layer of fog and smog.
What is a temperature inversion?
This global motorsport event, known for its exciting races in cars like Formula 1 and IndyCar, is held in places like Monaco, the United States, and Brazil.
What is auto racing?
In the early 20th century, this U.S. national park became the first to be designated as a national park, protecting its geothermal features and wildlife.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This Finnish word refers to a strong, silent determination to persevere in the face of adversity.
What is sisu?
This Indian dish consists of skewered meat marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a clay oven.
What is tandoori chicken?
This weather pattern, common in the western United States, occurs when warm, dry air descends from the mountains and creates hot, dry conditions.
What is a Santa Ana wind?
This athletic competition, first held in 776 BC in ancient Greece, has grown into a global event featuring hundreds of countries.
What are the Olympic Games?
This ancient city, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is known for its historic sites like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
What is Istanbul?