NATIONAL-SOUNDING ITEMS
In 2020 IKEA did right by releasing its recipe for these bite-sized bits of globular goodness
What are Swedish meatballs?
"Stayin' Alive" &
"More Than a Woman"
Who are the Bee Gees?
This yummy bird came to Europe from America, not Asia Minor, so maybe it should be called a "USA" or a "Mexico"
What is a turkey?
Superman has problems with remnants of his destroyed planet, like the green & red varieties of this substance
What is kryptonite?
As a noun, it's a synonym for "flower", as a verb, it's to blossom or come into one's own
What is bloom?
You'll want to use paper called kami that's thinner & often 6 inches square for this craft with a Japanese name
What is origami?
Before getting stranded in "Cast Away", Tom Hanks gives Helen Hunt one of these helpful gadgets, right off his keychain
What is a a Swiss Army knife?
"Eyes Without A Face" & "White Wedding"
Who is Billy Idol?
Tennis racket strings, though called this, are made out of cattle, sheep or hog intestines
What is catgut?
This animated alien is known for trying to blow up Earth with his Illudium Pew-36 Explosive Space Modulator
Who is Marvin the Martian?
Back in the 19th century, ladies didn't faint but did this 5-letter synonym
What is swoon?
This word for heavy scissors used to cut metal or hair tells you what they do
What are shears?
Comrade, this gift, like an onion, has many layers
What are Russian nesting dolls?
"Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" & "Positions"
Who is Ariana Grande?
Despite its name, some paleontologists don't think this ancient animal was even part of the cat family
What is the a saber-tooth tiger?
Earth was spared thanks to this Nickelodeon "boy genius" who competed on "Intergalactic Showdown"
Who is Jimmy Neutron?
Synonyms for "crowd" include throng, flock & this word that can also mean an infatuation
What is crush?
If you're baking, this alliterative item will prevent your batter from sticking to the pan
What is parchment paper?
This 3M grease & stain repellant needs no kilt
What is Scotchgard?
Dark Horse" &
"Wide Awake"
Who is Katy Perry?
This cute rodent is a cavy from South America, not a sow from a country in Africa
What is a guinea pig?
A planet goes boom from the Genesis device as the crew searches for this guy in the third "Star Trek" movie
Who is Spock?
In court you won't hear a lawyer say "remonstrance!" but this synonym
What is object?
With roots going back to 1649, this Finnish company began making its distinctive orange-handled scissors in 1967
What are Fiskars?
This fancy sleeve end doubles back on itself & uses links instead of buttons
What is French cuff?
"In My Feelings" &
"Nice For What"
Who is Drake?
Though its name means "new star" it's just a star that flares up to many times its normal brightness
What is a nova?
Ford Prefect saves himself and Arthur Dent when Vogons blow up the Earth to pave the way for a new hyperspace bypass in this 2005 film
What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
This synonym for "to seclude" is also a word for part of a monastery or convent
What is cloister?
Slate & marble are types of this rock, formed in most cases when its mineral composition changes
What is metamorphic?