Globetrotting Gastronomy
This Italian dish, originating from Rome, is made with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper, traditionally served with pasta.
What is Carbonara?
This late 2000s dance craze involved a sudden group dance in public places, often organized through social media and catching bystanders by surprise.
What is a flash mob?
"To infinity and beyond!" A catchphrase by a space ranger action figure in this animated adventure film about toys coming to life.
What is "Toy Story"?
This fruit can explode when heated in a microwave due to the buildup of steam in its segments, leading to a surprising kitchen hazard.
What are grapes?
This "Mad King" of Bavaria is known for his extravagant castles, including Neuschwanstein, which inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Who is Ludwig II?
Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this is a type of flatbread made by fermenting refined flour and yeast; it's often baked in a clay oven called a tandoor.
What is Naan?
This short-form video platform, launched in 2013, became famous for its 6-second looping videos, creating a new generation of internet celebrities before its shutdown in 2017.
What is Vine?
"I'll have what she's having." A line delivered from a bystander after witnessing a convincing demonstration in a deli, from this romantic comedy.
What is "When Harry Met Sally..."?
A natural phenomenon occurring in the upper atmosphere of large-scale electrical discharges that occur above thunderstorm clouds.
What are red lightning or sprites?
The first emperor of a unified China, he is famous for the Terracotta Army that was buried with him to protect him in the afterlife.
Who is Qin Shi Huang?
A spicy, sour soup from Thailand, known for its distinctive flavors, which include lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, and chili peppers.
What is Tom Yum?
This survival game became an overnight sensation in 2017, popularizing the battle royale genre among mainstream audiences before being eclipsed by competitors and new entries in the genre.
What is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)?
"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it." This sage advice comes from a wise baboon in this animated classic.
What is "The Lion King"?
This animal's feces are cube-shaped, an unusual adaptation that has puzzled scientists.
What is the wombat?
This Russian czar was known for his extensive reforms in an attempt to Westernize Russia, including the founding of the city that would later become known as Saint Petersburg.
Who is Peter the Great?
This dish from the Philippines is a whole pig roasted over charcoal for several hours, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
What is Lechon?
This viral internet challenge involved people attempting to consume a spoonful of this dry pantry staple without water, leading to numerous coughing fits.
What is the Cinnamon Challenge?
"Inconceivable!" Repeatedly exclaimed by a Sicilian boss in this fantasy adventure comedy when things don't go as planned.
What is "The Princess Bride"?
This chemical element has the highest boiling point and is used in light bulbs for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures without melting.
What is Tungsten?
This Sultan of the Ottoman Empire was known as "The Magnificent" in the West and "The Lawgiver" in his own country, significantly expanding the empire's territory.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?
A popular street food in Egypt, this dish consists of pasta, rice, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and caramelized onions.
What is Koshari?
In 2017, this audio illusion divided the internet, with listeners arguing over whether they heard one name or another from a short audio clip.
What is "Yanny or Laurel"?
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." A motivational quote from an English teacher to his students in this drama film.
What is "Dead Poets Society"?
This physical phenomenon occurs when cats fall from high places, allowing them to survive falls from significant heights, a curiosity that has puzzled scientists.
What is the cat righting reflex?
This Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, often referred to as a "boy king," is renowned for his intact tomb discovered in 1922, sparking worldwide interest in Egyptology.
Who is Tutankhamun?