Food and Drink
The Natural World
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Finish the Phrase
100

Introduced from Mexico in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors, the name of this modern Italian staple translates to 'Golden Apple' 

Tomato

100

This apex predator lives on open plains, but is nicknamed 'king of the jungle'

Lion

100

This US president was the first to appear on television

Franklin D Roosevelt

100

While it may look warmer due to its hue, this planet is the 4th from the sun and is much colder than Earth due to having no atmosphere left

Mars

100

This Turkey-Day tradition originated in 1924 began with employees marching down 34th Street with balloons, bands, and even live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
100

Fe Fi

Fo Fum

200

This spice, popular in fall dishes and warm drinks like chai, is made from dried tree bark

Cinnamon

200

The South American river holds more water than any river in the world

The Amazon

200

She was the first African-American woman to win an Oscar, for Gone with the Wind in 1940

Hattie McDaniel

200

Balanced and true, this constellation and zodiac sign sits between Virgo and Scorpius in the night sky

Libra

200

Eight days of this holiday celebrates the re-dedication of Jerusalem and features nightly lighting of candles

Hannukkah

200

A rolling stone gathers no

Moss
300

The tangy ingredient in Worcestershire sauce and a classic Caesar comes from this fermented fish

Anchovies

300

This is the largest bird in the world, and also has the largest eyes of any land animal

Ostrich

300

Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to carry humans to the surface of the moon in this year

1969

300

The point at which the moon or any satellite of Earth is closest in its orbit to us

Perigee

300

Ending the Islamic period of Ramadan, this holiday breaks fast and celebrated with prayers and festive meals

Eid al-Fitr (Eid)

300

A bird in the hand is worth

Two in the bush

400

This sweet ingredient is added back to plain white sugar to make a brown sugar

Molasses

400

The mass of ancient continents Pangea represents 'all lands', which is the literal translation from this language

Greek

400

Also known as the AFL-NFL World Championship, Superbowl 1 was between the Green Bay Packers and this team

Kansas City Chiefs

400

This 'star' of Breakfast at Tiffany's became a UNICEF ambassador a month before her death in 1993

Audrey Hepburn

400

This Scandinavian December holiday of "light", is celebrated on the darkest day of Julian calendar by young girls wearing white and a crown of candles

Saint Lucy's Day (Or Saint Lucia's Day)

400

The path to hell is paved with...

Good intentions

500

This Japanese form of multi-course dining features colorful and artistic small dishes that highlight a chef's creativity and passion for the produce used

Kaiseki

500

The Mariana Trench, deepest point in the ocean, sits right next to this strategic US territory

Guam

500

The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win 2 Nobel Prizes, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in different fields

Marie Curie

500

This celestial object, named after the wife of Perseus, is best seen in November and is the furthest object visible to the naked eye

Andromeda Galaxy

500

This Scandinavian December holiday of "light", is celebrated on the darkest day of Julian calendar by young girls wearing white and a crown of candles

Saint Lucy's Day (Or Saint Lucia's Day)

500

He that lies with the dogs, rises up with the

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