Plagues
The only infectious disease to be eradicated.
What is smallpox?
The bluefin variety of this species can reach up to a whopping 1500 lbs in weight. Mamma mia, that's a lot of sushi!
What is tuna?
Tracing its origins to 11th century monks in Southern Italy, this spirit derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries.
What is gin?
Ask Nonna to make you this dessert featuring coffee-dipped ladyfingers layered with whipped cream.
What is tiramisu?
Primarily within California and Nevada, this is the driest North American desert.
What is the Mojave Desert?
Shakespeare lived through at least 5 major outbreaks of this disease.
What is the bubonic plague?
This deep sea fish lures prey using a bioluminescent modified fin ray.
What is the anglerfish?
The term given to a year a wine is produced.
What is the vintage?
Whip egg whites long enough, and you'll make this.
What is meringue?
I heard y'all like Mongolia facts, including the name of this desert found there.
What is the Gobi Desert?
This outbreak in 2014 was exacerbated by traditional West African funeral practices.
What is ebola?
Their wide set-eyes give them improved visual range compared to other sharks.
What are hammerhead sharks?
I like piña coladas, made from this spirit, and getting caught in the rain.
What is rum?
These Filipino cakes, often featuring a cheesy topping, are steamed.
What is puto?
This desert is also the name of a sporting gear brand.
What is the Patagonian Desert?
This pandemic mainly affected East Asia, however, Toronto became a major hotspot.
What is SARS?
Forget vampires! Scientists discovered a species of this type of invertebrate that is immortal.
What is jellyfish?
Spirits are produced through this process.
What is distillation?
There are many variations of these Japanese glutinous rice cakes - try them filled with ice cream.
What are mochi?
Other than the poles, this is the driest place on Earth.
This pandemic resulted in an estimated 50-100 million deaths worldwide, and prompted widespread gathering bans and mask wearing. Déjà vu!
What is the Spanish Flu?
Contrary to popular belief, these animals do not live in pineapples under the sea.
What are sea sponges?
This anise-flavoured spirit is also known as la fée verte.
What is absinthe?
Despite its name, the origins of this gelatinous, cube-shaped candy are not known.
What is Turkish Delight?
Not all deserts are hot! This is the largest desert in the world.