All About Pasta
What elbow-shaped noodle dish is a favorite of adults and kids alike?
Macaroni and cheese
Macaroni and cheese was popularized by Thomas Jefferson who brought it to the United States from France
EST (time)
Eastern Standard Time
Finish this phrase: "Hip, hip, ..."
What is hurray or hurrah?
This sport requires bows, arrows, and targets
What is Archery?
On October 5, 1962, this band released its debut single "Love Me Do"
What is the Beatles?
What explorer made his way to China and is sometimes credited with bringing pasta back to Italy?
Marco Polo
NFL
National Football League
Before a child learns to ride a bike, they might ride this cycle with three wheels
What is a tricycle
Alpine and cross country are two variants of this Olympic sport
What is skiing?
On October 1st, 1908 this "universal car" by Henry Ford went on sale for the first time.
What is the Model T?
About how long does uncooked, dried pasta last?
Uncooked pasta can last a year or more when stored properly
Absent without leave
The three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - combine to make this group of colors
What are secondary colors?
This Olympic sport is a combination of three sports: swimming, biking, and running - in that order
What is triathlon?
On October 21, 1879 this famous inventor successfully lit an electric lightbulb for the first time.
Who is Thomas Edison?
He kept the lamp lit for over 13 hours.
What is the Italian name for bow-tie shaped pasta: Ditalini, Farfalle, or Fusilli?
What is farfalle?
Ditalini are short cylinders and fusilli are long and spiral-shaped
OTC, as in medication
over-the-counter
"On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me three [_____] hens."
What is French?
There is no French hen breed. The 1864 wording was "fat hens"
Ping-Pong is known in the Olympics as this more-official sounding name
What is table tennis?
On October 20, 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee in Congress began investigating this political influence in Hollywood
What is communism?
Often considered the correct way to cook pasta, what does al dente mean?
literally it means "to the tooth", when the pasta is cooked enough to retain it's shape and firm texture
PR
Public Relations
"Snap! Crackle! Pop!" is the slogan associated with this breakfast cereal
What is Rice Krispies?
Snap, Crackle, and Pop are three little elf characters who have been used in Rice Krispies marketing since the 1930s.
Waltz and ballet were the inspiration for this winter competition.
What is ice skating?
On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech on this looming crisis
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?