Board 2

Thinking About the Roman Empire

100

I'm not wearing it out of shame, I swear! It's too hot for me to not be rocking this loose, four-letter garment often worn by ancient Romans.

Toga

200

While floating in my pool, I imagine I'm coasting across this sea the Romans called "Mare Nostrum" or "Our Sea."

Mediterranean

300

Okay, so I burnt my dinner—at least I'm not this fifth Roman emperor who legend says fiddled while Rome burned.

Nero

400

How shall I display my trivia trophies for all of time? Maybe in a replica of this building with a name from the Greek for "all gods."

Pantheon

500

It took me 14 hours to build an IKEA bookcase—so how'd it take the Romans just over 6 years to build this barrier across Britain?

Hadrian's Wall

Don't Cuddle with These Animals

100

These large, slow-moving rodents have backs lined with sharp quills—get too close & you might find out for yourself.

Porcupines

200

These large amphibious reptiles have longer & more pointed snouts than alligators... the better to chomp you with.

Crocodiles

300

The world's longest venomous snake is the "king" one of these; it can lift its head high enough to look you in the eye.

Cobra

400

Named for their soft bodies, these spineless drifters won't sting you on purpose, but all the same: steer clear of their tentacles.

Jellyfish

500

The Ascaris roundworm is one of these organisms that causes harm to its host—the word also names an Oscar-winning film.

Parasite

Food & More Food

100

In 1993, a Crayola crayon was named after the familiar hue of this comfort food, elbow-shaped pasta in creamy sauce.

Macaroni & Cheese

200

Fried cod or haddock is often used in this British takeout dish that once came wrapped in old newspapers (appetizing!).

Fish & Chips

300

Shrimp & filet mignon is a classic pairing for this gourmet offering with a rhyming name.

Surf & Turf

400

Louis Armstrong's favorite food was said to be this starchy New Orleans staple, seen here.

Red Beans & Rice

500

No trip to Wimbledon is complete without a taste of this sweet treat.

Strawberries & Cream

Team Pet

100

This sky bison, the pet of Aang, has a downward pointing arrow just like his best friend.

Appa

200

In 1998, this character got a sequel, this time playing football as a "golden receiver."

Air Bud

300

This inanimate friend of Zoe is the cause of much annoyance to Elmo, despite his lack of dialogue.

Rocco

400

This majestic tiger, the loyal pet of Princess Jasmine in "Aladdin," has a name fit for Indian royalty.

Rajah

500

Newt Scamander was fond of these mole-like creatures whose fondness of shiny things made them great treasure hunters.

Nifflers

Something to Sneeze At

100

Also called ACHOO syndrome, photic sneezing is triggered by exposure to this.

Sunlight

200

An alkaloid called piperine is the sneeze-inducing part of this stuff, whether white, green, or black.

Pepper

300

Russian thistle is one of these plants named for how they roll in the wind, scattering their seeds & allergy-causing pollen.

Tumbleweeds

400

If you complain one more time about this allergenic stuff from my kitty's fur, you're getting kicked out.

Dander

500

Summer allergies are often caused by pollens from grasses like this "colorful" one with a state in its name.

Kentucky Blue