American History
This was the severe economic crisis that affected the United States and the world in the 1930s. It was characterized by widespread unemployment, poverty, bank failures and a significant decline industrial production and international trade
Great Depression
These are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands in the body. They travel through the bloodstream to specific organs and tissues. They control growth and development, regulate metabolism and influence mood and behavior.
Hormones
This type of soup is typically made with seafood and potatoes, along with celery and onions, traditionally served with oyster crackers. The first recipes were developed by Native Americans but was later modified when it reached Boston.
New England Clam Chowder
Cristin's favorite color is strongly associated with sunshine, happiness and optimism. It is highly visible, typically used for caution signs and school buses.
Yellow
Cristin's favorite food is this globally beloved dish with origins traced back to Naples, Italy. It has become incredibly popular in the US, with 94 percent of Americans eating it regularly, especially in cities like NY, Chicago and Detroit.
Pizza
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from this European country in 1803. The US paid 15 million, doubling the nation in size, adding land that became 14 states. What country is this from?
France
This is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, and it's essential for various bodily functions. Too much of this can lead to health problems, especially heart disease. Saturated and trans fats in the diet can increase this while regular exercise and a healthy diet can improve this.
Cholesterol
Invented in 1856, this type of dessert is filled with vanilla custard and typically has a chocolate glaze.
Boston Cream Pie
Cristin's favorite animal is this small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. They are mostly solitary animals and usually sleep up to 17 hours a day. The common species is usually black and white, but this specific one has a dense reddish-brown fu, white muzzle and a tail as long as their bodies.
(Red) Panda
If Cristin was not a counselor, she would be this, a medical professional who is trained and licensed to care for animals, diagnosing illnesses and injuries and promoting overall health.
Veterinarian
This is a specific tax on goods that are brought into a country. It’s a way for governments to raise revenue or protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.
Tariffs
This is a chronic neurological disorder that disrupts that brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, leading to excessive daytime sleepiness and other symptoms like sudden muscles weakness, sleep paralysis and vivid hallucinations.
Narcolepsy
This popular sandwich originated in Connecticut but has become a beloved dish in Boston. This city has a rich history of seafood, due to its location along the Atlantic coast, resulting in a steady supply of this. It can be served either hot or cold, whether it’s mixed with mayo or melted butter.
Lobster Rolls
Cristin's favorite music artist is this English singer and songwriter, who was known as a leader of the glam-rock movement. He was known for his dramatic musical performances and crossing genres from his 1970 pop hits to his 1980 creations. His death in 2016 came as a surprise to many music fans when he passed away from liver cancer
David Bowie
Cristin's favorite ice cream is called Netflix and Chill, a combination of peanut butter ice cream with sweet and salty pretzels and fudge brownies. It is made by this company that was founded in 1978, starting from a single ice cream parlor to popular take home pints.
Ben and Jerry's
This place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the site where the Declaration and the Constitution were written.
Independence Hall
This is a life-threatening medical emergency that arises when the body's response to an infection spirals out of control, potentially causing organ damage and death. This occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction throughout the body, causing the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.
Sepsis
This classic Italian dessert made with a flaky shell typically has a sweet and creamy filling. Boston is known for its many bakeries and cafes that serve this iconic sweet treat.
Cannoli
When Cristin wants to travel, she prefers to go to this Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. They are known as generally having the most stable and most democratic government. On the tourist side, this country is known for its beaches, volcanoes and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle.
Costa Rica
Cristin is very educated, as she recently got her master's from Rutgers University. Before that, she attended Sarah Lawrence College, a private liberal arts college in this part of New York. This happens to be the third most populous city in NY, right on the Hudson River. What city is this?
Yonkers
This short speech given by Abraham Lincoln was to dedicate a cemetery for soldiers who died during battle. It is considered a profound statement of American ideals.
The Gettysburg Address
This is a life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen rapidly. It involves the whole body and can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure, breathing difficulties and other serious symptoms. It can be triggered by insect bites, food or medications.
Anaphylaxis
This traditional dish are slowly cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, often mixed with bacon or other meats. Common ingredients used such as molasses, brown sugar and ketchup give them that sweet but not too sweet flavor profile. They are usually cooked in an oven at a low temperature for a long period of time.
Boston baked beans
Cristin's celebrity crush is this award-winning English actor, producer and musician. He's known for his roles as a drug kingpin on "The Wire" and playing Nelson Mandela. In recent years, he was a part of Star Trek Beyond, Zootopia, the Jungle Book and Finding Dory. In 2021 he joined the DC universe in his role in the Suicide Squad.
Idris Elba
Cristin's favorite TV show is a reality TV show, mostly shown on Netflix premiering in 2020. This show features singles who try to find a match without ever seeing each other face to face. The show features emotional connection over physical attraction.
Love is Blind