Culinary Chemistry
This is the common name for the chemical compound NaCl, essential for seasoning and preservation
Salt/Sodium Chloride
This 4-letter acronym describes the wireless technology used to connect devices over short distances, named after a 10th-century Viking king
Bluetooth
In The Emperor's New Groove, this is the name of Yzma’s dim-witted but lovable henchman who is famously told to "Pull the lever!"
Kronk
When was Rook's birthday?
March 20
This 1994 Best Picture winner was famously turned down by John Travolta and Bill Murray before the role went to Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
Named after a French chemist, this reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars gives browned food its distinctive flavor
Maillard Reaction
This "Law" famously predicts that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years
Moore's Law
In the Kung Fu Panda series, Po is chosen as the Dragon Warrior by this elderly tortoise and kung fu master
Master Oogway
What day did Father (Teague) and Mother (Andrea) get married
August 24th, something
Often found on dress shirts, this French term refers to the part of the garment that wraps around the neck; it’s also the name of a specific type of bone in the human body.
Clavicle
This "mother sauce" is made by thickening milk with a white roux of butter and flour.
Béchamel
In 2024, this AI company released "Sora," a model capable of generating high-definition video from text prompts
OpenAI
After Kuzco is turned into a llama, he has to rely on this kind-hearted peasant leader to help him get back to the palace
Pacha
Name all 6 birthdays of the OG pastels
April 3rd, April 29th, August 11th, May 24th, April 16th, September 21st
This French fashion icon is credited with popularizing the "Little Black Dress" and the iconic tweed suit in the early 20th century
Coco Chanel
This chemical, found in the pith of chili peppers, is what triggers the burning sensation on the tongue
Capsaicin
This is the term for the smallest addressable element in a raster image, often used to measure screen resolution
Pixel
Po’s fighting style is based on "The Furious Five." Name three of the five animals that make up this elite team
Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper, and Monkey
One Pastel got a little testy when the father figure was deployed and he was a Junior in high school. Cops showed up at our house, what was the reason? and who was the culprit?
Stealing alcohol as a minor (Getaway driver)... Calvin
This 1996 dance craze, based on a song by the Spanish group Los del Río, was famously performed at the Democratic National Convention
Macarena
In baking, this term refers to the process of a yeast-leavened dough rising before it hits the oven
Proofing
This programming language, often used in data science, was named after the British comedy troupe Monty Python
Python
In Monsters, Inc., this is the official three-digit code used by the CDA (Child Detection Agency) when a human sock is found on a monster's back.
23-19
The big black suburban was in the family for a while, what did Aidan name it when it was his in Cali?
Bessie
This 2000s rock band is famous for exactly one song: "Teenage Dirtbag."
Wheatus