Nature
I create beautiful images in the fall when my leaves change color, but most people are glad I'm so sappy in the spring.
What is a maple tree?
Usually used when describing pasta or rice, this two word phrase, translated from the Italian as "to the tooth," means something cooked but left with a bite of firmness.
What is "al dente?"
The Great Pyramid of Giza was finished here in about 2560 B.C.
What is Egypt?
In what state would you find the Statue of Liberty?
What is New Jersey? (Jersey City, New Jersey to be precise.)
This person was rocketed to super-stardom in 1998 by the hit single "Baby One More Time."
Who is Britney Spears?
All but one species of penguins are found in the wild in this hemisphere.
What is the Southern Hemisphere?
Name for a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies.
What is curry?
This Roman emperor’s army invaded Britain in 55 B.C.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This is the second-largest country in the world.
What is Canada?
Which famous contemporary pop singer has a tattoo of Jesus Christ on one of his calves?
Who is Justin Bieber?
Monarch butterflies overwinter in this country.
What is Mexico?
A quick method of cooking food, usually green vegetables, whereby the item is basically scalded in boiling hot water for a short period of time and then refreshed in ice-cold water. This ensures that the veggie retains its bright green color and a good firm texture.
What is “to blanch?”
The general name for a “reawakening” of art and culture which occurred in Italy in 1325 A.D.
What is the Renaissance?
This continent contains most,(about 90%), of the world’s freshwater supply.
What is Antarctica?
The number of men in ZZ Top who don’t have beards.
What is one?
Name two of the four moon phases.
What is new, first quarter, full and third quarter?
A flour and fat mixture cooked together, which acts as a thickener in soups, stews, and sauces.
What is a roux?
This ancient culture, which reached from Mexico to Guatemala, created a calendar ending in 2012.
Who were the Mayans?
This is the northernmost, easternmost and westernmost state in the U.S.
What is Alaska?
As far as the most western state, note how Alaska's Aleutian Islands stretch right up to the edge of the Western Hemisphere at the 180º line of Longitude, thus the most western state in the country. Alaska is also the answer for eastern, as the Aleutian Islands stretch across the 180º line of Longitude, into the Eastern Hemisphere,
This instrument is used by the indigenous people of Australia to accompany ceremonial dancing and singing.
What is a didgeridoo?
This is the Latin name for the genus both wolves and dogs belong to.
What is canis, or canine?
A small amount of soft food that has been formed into a round-ish shape. Yogurt, whipped cream, and mashed potatoes are all examples of foods that can be formed into this shape.
What is a dollop?
This railroad's route covered most of the same path as the Oregon Trail.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad?
Name one of the 2 countries bordered by 14 other countries.
What is Russia or China?
This is the most number of valves you might see on a tuba.
What is six?