Presidents
How many rooms are in the White House?
132
In what country were gummy bears invented?
Germany, created by Hans Riegel, founder of Haribo
"Warden threw a party in the county jail ..."
"Jailhouse Rock"
Despite its Roman name, which salad and dressing combo was invented in Tijuana, Mexico?
Caesar Salad
What is the only U.S. state that borders just one other?
Maine
Which president was a commanding general during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Before they became a Valentine's Day staple with sweet messages, what was the original purpose of conversation heart candies?
They were originally sold as medical lozenges
"Take out the papers and the trash ..."
"Yakety Yak"
Which French cutting technique involves stacking leafy greens like basil, rolling them up, and slicing them into thin ribbons?
Chiffonade
In 2015, which country started thanking people via text message when their donated blood was used?
Sweden
Which two U.S. presidents have only an initial for a middle name?
Harry S. Truman and Ulysses S. Grant
How did Saltwater Taffy get it's name?
It got its name after a flood ruined a boardwalk candy shop's stock with ocean water, but real saltwater isn't an ingredient
"I'm gonna raise a fuss, I'm gonna raise a holler ..."
"Summertime Blues"
What specific chemical reaction causes the browning and savory flavor development in seared meat and toasted bread?
Maillard Reaction
What is the most common street name in the United States?
Second Street
According to George H.W. Bush, the ghost of which U.S. president was rumored to haunt the White House?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the oldest manufactured sweet?
Marzipan originated in Persia around the 9th century.
"You made me cry when you said goodbye ..."
"Ain't That a Shame"
Haggis is a pudding containing oatmeal, onions, and the 'pluck' (heart, liver, and lungs) of which animal?
Sheep
What is the only U.S. state with a Spanish motto?
Montana, where the motto is "Oro y plata" which translates to "Gold and Silver"
What is Ulysses S. Grant's given first name?
Hiram
Who created the first candy around 2000 BC ?
Ancient Egyptians mixed honey, figs, dates, and nuts.
"Not much longer would you be mine"
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
a saffron-spiced rice dish often containing seafood or rabbit, originated in Spain is called what?
Paella
What’s the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?
Jericho