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ORIGINS
ORIGINS
This word for a type of warm beverage comes from the Old French word "café," which itself comes from the Arabic "qahwa.
What is "coffee"?
This DC Comics hero, known for his power ring and lantern, first appeared in "All-American Comics" #16 in 1940.
Who is Green Lantern?
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This channel was spotlight 3, with videos about bands playing and a pup named Cardi.
Who is Batman?
This ancient structure in Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is a burial site for Pharaohs.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
This type of nut, native to Australia, is known for its rich, buttery flavor and is often used in cookies and desserts.
What is the macadamia nut?
This term for a small, handheld device for making copies comes from the Greek words "photos" (light) and "grapho" (to write).
What is "photograph"?
This comic book series, launched in 1986 by Frank Miller, reimagined Batman's origin and is often credited with revitalizing the character.
What is "The Dark Knight Returns"?
In spotlight 11, the gardens were shown as we worked out in Beat Saber VR.
Who is Eat Your Broccoli?
This colossal statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stands atop the Corcovado Mountain and represents Christ the Redeemer.
What is the Christ the Redeemer statue?
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This common human trait involves making decisions quickly and efficiently, akin to how macadamia nuts are processed in large-scale production.
What is "decisiveness"?
The name for this popular tropical fruit comes from the Spanish word "piña," which means "pineapple," due to its resemblance to a pine cone.
What is "pineapple"?
The character "Wonder Woman" was created by this psychologist and writer, who also developed the polygraph machine.
Who is William Moulton Marston?
This channel was the fourth spotlight with magic and jokes.
Who is Cory's comedy channel?
The Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome, was primarily used for this type of entertainment.
What are gladiatorial games?
The macadamia nut is rich in this nutrient, which is essential for brain function and often associated with improved cognitive abilities in humans.
What are "omega-3 fatty acids"?
This word for a large, sturdy building comes from the Latin "fortis," meaning "strong," combined with the suffix "-ification."
What is "fortification"?
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This historic comic book event, which began in 2011 and involved the relaunch of DC Comics' entire line, is known as "The New 52."
What is "The New 52"?
In spotlight 7, we visited a bar with strippers and bowls of chili where the owners are always in a fued.
Who is Uncle Arty's bar and grill of stupidity?
This landmark, a massive stone structure located in Wiltshire, England, is believed to have been constructed around 2500 BC.
What is Stonehenge?
The process of "shelling" macadamia nuts requires specialized machinery, which demonstrates this trait often associated with innovation and problem-solving.
What is "ingenuity"?
This term for a person who acts as a mediator in disputes comes from the Latin "mediator," meaning "one who is in the middle."
What is "mediator"?
This independent comic book publisher, founded in 1992, is known for series like "Spawn" and was started by former Image Comics founders.
What is Todd McFarlane Productions?
As number 1 spotlight, with less than 60 subs to get that magic number we get comics, nostalgia, and live interviews about animations.
Who is The Nostalgic PodBlast?
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This landmark, located in the heart of Beijing, was the ceremonial center of Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
What is the Forbidden City?
The cultivation of macadamia nuts is influenced by climate and soil conditions, reflecting this broader trait related to adaptability and environmental awareness in humans.
What is "resilience"?