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This capital city is famous for the Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku fashion, and preparing for the 2020 Olympics (which actually happened in 2021).
What is Tokyo?
Despite being synonymous with Chinese restaurants, these crisp, folded cookies containing a paper slip were actually popularized in San Francisco, possibly by Japanese immigrants.
What are Fortune Cookies?
This spice is the key ingredient in "Pumpkin Spice" and is actually the inner bark of a tree; it’s great on churros.
What is Cinnamon?
It is said that whichever single lady catches this floral arrangement thrown by the bride will be the next one to get married.
What is the Bouquet?
Gen Z decided that the "Crying Laughing" emoji was for old people, so they started using this spooky emoji to say "I'm dead" (meaning something is hilarious).
What is the Skull 💀?
If you are listening to K-Pop or buying a 10-step skincare routine, you are likely engaging with the culture of this South Korean capital.
What is Seoul?
You can thank the Panda Express in the Glendale Galleria for inventing this sweet, tangy, deep-fried chicken dish in 1987.
What is Orange Chicken?
If you want to keep vampires away, you should cook with plenty of this bulbous plant, specifically the "cloves" inside.
What is Garlic?
This tradition, common in Jewish weddings, involves the groom stomping on a wrapped item to symbolize the destruction of the Temple (and the finality of the marriage).
What is Breaking the Glass?
If someone is lying or exaggerating, you might reply with this blue headwear emoji.
What is the Cap 🧢?
This massive city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2022 Winter Olympics; it is home to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
What is Beijing?
Named after a 19th-century military leader who likely never ate it, this spicy, deep-fried chicken dish is a staple of takeout menus across the US.
What is General Tso's Chicken?
This bright yellow spice is a main ingredient in curry powder and became a massive health trend in 2024 for "Golden Milk" lattes due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
What is Turmeric?
According to the old rhyme, a bride needs something old, something new, something borrowed, and something of this color.
What is Blue?
Used to spot toxic behavior or a bad vibe in a relationship, people will comment a row of these triangular warning signs.
What are Red Flags 🚩?
While we know it by its short name, the full ceremonial name of this Thai capital is the longest place name in the world (Krung Thep...).
What is Bangkok?
This appetizer consists of a wonton wrapper filled with imitation crab and cream cheese, deep-fried to perfection—a definite American invention since dairy isn't huge in traditional Chinese cuisine.
What is a Crab Rangoon?
This red spice is made from the dried stigmas of a crocus flower; it is the most expensive spice in the world by weight and is essential for Spanish Paella.
What is Saffron?
In African-American culture, this tradition dating back to the slavery era involves the couple leaping over a household cleaning tool to signify sweeping away the past and entering a new life.
What is Jumping the Broom?
This stone face emoji, based on the statues of Easter Island, is used to represent a "Chad" or someone who is stoic and emotionless.
What is the Moai 🗿?
Situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River, this capital city of India was formally dedicated in 1931
What is New Delhi?
Translating to "odds and ends," this dish was supposedly invented by Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush who threw leftover vegetables and meats into a pot to feed hungry workers.
What is Chop Suey?
This star-shaped spice has a strong licorice flavor (similar to fennel) and is the crucial ingredient that gives Pho broth its distinct aroma.
What is Star Anise?
Common in Filipino and Hispanic Catholic weddings, the groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins to represent his promise to provide for the family.
What are Las Arras (or The Arras/The Coins)?
This emoji, featuring a yellow smiley face dissolving into a puddle, is used to express sarcasm, dread, or the feeling of "everything is fine" while you are suffering in the heat.
What is the Melting Face 🫠?