The Modern Kitchen
What accidental discovery is found in most kitchens and is often used to reheat or defrost meals and pop popcorn?
Microwave. The accidental discovery was made by a Raytheon employee who found the candy bar in his pocket had melted when he was working near an active radar set.
What gets the worm? and you can get a jump on the day if you’re one of them.
Early bird. Rising early is good for your mental health as well as your physical health, it gives you more quiet time, and it helps improve sleep.
Cancun and Cozumel are islands belonging to what country?
Mexico. Cancun is connected to the mainland of Mexico by bridges, but Cozumel is not connected to the mainland.
Some animals store food in the fall in preparation for what winter inactivity?
Hibernation. Some animals that hibernate include bears, squirrels, bumblebees, and skunks
Many working people have what two-day periods off?
Weekends. Some professionals, such as first responders and hospital personnel, are often needed to work on certain weekends and holidays.
If you like your morning coffee to have peak flavor, you probably have one of these small appliances to prepare your coffee beans?
Coffee grinder. When you grind your own coffee, you control the size of the grind.
Thoughts turn into words, and words turn into what?
Actions, repeated actions become habits.
What U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska, its coastline is 6,640 miles long.
A snowflake has how many number of sides?
Six. We were all taught that no two snowflakes are alike, but at least one scientist has claimed she found two identical snowflakes.
What is an employee’s hourly pay?
Wage. Consultants call it a fee, and those who receive a set amount call it a salary.
What small appliance sucks air out of food packages to keep foods fresh longer?
Vacuum sealer. The expense of the vacuum sealer used to be over $100 but has fallen to less than $50. The expense now lies in the specialty plastic bags they require.
Sometimes when you think you’re hungry, it’s not really hunger; your body is really what D word?
Dehydrated. The Seattle Times reports that the difference between the internal cues of hunger and thirst can be subtle. If, after drinking a glass of water, you’re still hungry, then it’s probably hunger.
More than 40 buildings in what North American city have their own zip codes?
New York City. The shoe floor in Saks Fifth Avenue has its own zip code.
Even in summertime, what continent in the southern hemisphere, average temperatures reach around –50 degrees?
Antarctica. The highest temperature was recorded on February 6, 2020, at 18.3 degrees Celsius or 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are flowers that pop up without being planted? One example is the common violet.
What are wildflowers (or weeds). You can also plant wildflower mixes. You’ll sometimes see wildflowers growing in meadows.
What appliances make authentic Italian coffee drinks?
Espresso machines. You can make espresso or cappuccino, which is espresso with steamed milk. Most machines have a milk steamer attached to them.
What facial expression is the quickest way to get out of a bad mood?
Smile, it sends a message to your brain and can actually trick your mind into feeling happier
Which North American river would you cross to travel from El Paso, Texas, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico?
The Rio Grande River separates the Texan and Mexican towns.
It’s colder in the winter due to what earthly phenomenon?
Earth’s tilt. During winter in the northern hemisphere, Earth is positioned so that the North Pole is tilted away from the sun, and the sun’s rays are less direct than at other times of year.
What North American rodent, also called a groundhog, has its own tongue twister?
Woodchuck. “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” It’s the largest member of the squirrel family.
What appliance is used for quick and easy fried foods without the frying?
Air fryer. It’s not just for fried foods; it makes perfect bacon, vegetables, and sweet potato fries. The reason everything comes out perfectly done is because all sides of the food are cooking at the same time.
When our personal life is on track but we’re overwhelmed by world events, we turn what off for a few days?
The news. Bad news sells, and removing yourself from it for a day or two is the quickest and easiest way to attain a renewed sense of optimism.
What engineering marvel in North America connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Panama Canal, which was completed in 1914, is one of the most important waterways in the world - by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Isthmus of Panama, it dramatically shortens shipping routes.
What do we call trees that shed their leaves in preparation for winter?
Deciduous. Evergreen trees keep their leaves or needles during the winter. The wind helps deciduous trees shed their leaves, but they also have cells that act like scissors to lop off their leaves.
When we can’t think of what something is called, what do often substitute this 15-letter slang word to take its place? It means “that thing.”
Whatchamacallit. It’s a real word found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.