Food for thought
Found in early April this sweet treat doesn't contain any egg whites despite its marshmallow texture.
Peeps
The largest fish in the ocean these behemoths can top out at over 61 feet long
Whale shark
This famous queen was responsible for writing the song Bohemian Rhapsody
Freddie Mercury
To make this evil spirit appear, you look into a mirror at midnight and chant her name three times.
Bloody Mary
In Rome's origin myth these twin brothers were founders of the city of Rome.
Romulus & Remus
A daring food choice for some and a food staple for others Tripe is made from this part of the animal
Stomach / Stomach Lining
Unlike their equine namesake the males of this particular fish are the ones that carry and birth their young
Seahorses
This fictional queen ruled over the land of Genovia
Clarisse Renaldi
This spirit is made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane.
Rum
Unlike their name suggests these men were commanders of units of 60 to 80 men, not the expected 100 men.
Centurions
Popular with young and old people alike, this ingredient is the primary component of boba and a pudding that the elderly can't get enough of
Tapioca
Also known as Bluebottles the technical name for this jelly fish is this "____"
Portuguese Man-of-War
Dying in September of 2022 this queens reign of over 70 years was the longest of any female monarch
Elizabeth II
Though often mistaken for a liqueur this drink, also known as the green fairy, is not bottled with additional sugar, placing it firmly in the category of spirits.
Absinthe
Use in the early days of the Roman Empire this rectangular military formation was comprised entirely of infantry men with spears and circular shields
Phalanx
A common street food in the Philippines this dish is prepared by taking a fertilized developing egg embryo and boiling or steaming it. It is then eaten directly from the shell
Balut
Belonging to the class Cephalopoda this marine animal lists squid, octopuses, and nautiluses among its close relatives
Cuttlefish
The last queen of France, had these words attributed to her before she was executed in the French revolution, "Let them eat cake"
Marie Antoinette
Distributed to royal navy officers as part of their daily rations, this spirit became so synonymous with the navy that to this day if a batch is produced with more than 57.15% alcohol is a "navy strength"
Gin
In 279 BC Pyrrhus of Epirus triumphed against the Romans in the Battle of Asculum. The toll to achieve this victory was so costly that he was forced to end his campaign, thus giving rise to this famous term.
Pyrrhic Victory
Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, and this flavor descriptor make up the 5 basic tastes used in cooking
Umami
Living between 250 and 500 years this shark has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species.
Greenland shark /grey shark/ gurry shark
This queen led a failed uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in in the year 60 AD. She is considered a British national heroine and a symbol of the struggle for justice and independence
Boudica
This term is used to reference Japanese spirits that are known for being wicked and mischievous
Yokai
This Roman General Was key to defeating Hannibal of Carthage in the Second Punic War.
Scipio Africanus