Superstitions
In Japan, what animal is seen as a symbol of good fortune, often found in figurine form?
A) Turtle
B) Cat
C) Owl
B) Cat (Maneki-neko, the "beckoning cat")
The phrase “tying the knot” comes from what ancient tradition?
A) Braiding hair together
B) Binding hands with cloth or rope during a ceremony
C) Exchanging knotted rings
B) Binding hands with cloth or rope during a ceremony
Which country is credited with inventing the first modern-day sandwich?
A) France
B) England
C) Italy
B) England (named after the Earl of Sandwich)
In beer brewing, what ingredient is primarily responsible for bitterness?
A) Yeast
B) Hops
C) Barley
B) Hops
What animal can survive for up to 30 minutes without oxygen by essentially "shutting down" its brain?
A) Octopus
B) Turtle
C) Crocodile
B) Turtle
In Western cultures, Friday the 13th is considered unlucky. What is the fear of Friday the 13th called?
A) Triskaidekaphobia
B) Friggatriskaidekaphobia
C) Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
B) Friggatriskaidekaphobia
In Ancient Rome, what fruit was a symbol of marriage and fertility?
A) Pomegranate
B) Fig
C) Olive
A) Pomegranate
Which country claims the invention of the croissant?
A) France
B) Austria
C) Belgium
B) Austria (it was popularized in France later)
What is the process of removing grape skins from juice early in winemaking called — especially for white wines?
A) Pressing
B) Racking
C) Decanting
A) Pressing
What famous painter was accused of stealing the Mona Lisa in 1911 and questioned by police?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Henri Matisse
C) Salvador Dalí
A) Pablo Picasso
What color is often associated with bad luck in Chinese culture, particularly at funerals?
A) Black
B) White
C) Red
B) White
. In which country is it a wedding tradition for the groom's friends to kidnap the bride?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) France
C) France (the groom must "rescue" her!)
Which vegetable was so valuable in ancient times it was often used as currency?
A) Garlic
B) Onion
C) Cabbage
B) Onion
What does the term “IPA” stand for in beer?
A) International Pale Ale
B) Imperial Pint Ale
C) India Pale Ale
C) India Pale Ale
Which U.S. President was a licensed bartender before entering politics?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Ulysses S. Grant
C) Andrew Jackson
A) Abraham Lincoln
Carrying what item is thought to bring good luck and protect against evil spirits in many cultures?
A) A rabbit's foot
B) A silver coin
C) A sunflower
A) A rabbit's foot
Throwing what item at a wedding is meant to symbolize good luck and fertility?
A) Rice
B) Confetti
C) Rose petals
A) Rice
What is the Japanese delicacy "fugu" made from?
A) Jellyfish
B) Pufferfish
C) Sea urchin
B) Pufferfish (highly poisonous if not prepared properly)
In winemaking, what is the term for the naturally occurring sugar-alcohol conversion process?
A) Oxidation
B) Fermentation
C) Distillation
B) Fermentation
Which fruit was once so rare and valuable in 18th-century Europe that people would rent it to display at parties?
A) Banana
B) Pineapple
C) Mango
B) Pineapple
What is a traditional wedding superstition about rain on the wedding day?
A) It means a cursed marriage
B) It symbolizes fertility and good luck
C) It means the bride will be widowed
B) It symbolizes fertility and good luck
Which country holds the world record for the most expensive wedding ever (costing over $44 million)?
A) India
B) United States
C) United Arab Emirates
A) India
Which type of pasta’s name translates to "little worms" in Italian?
A) Vermicelli
B) Fettuccine
C) Orecchiette
A) Vermicelli
In ancient Egypt, who were primarily responsible for brewing beer?
A) Priests
B) Women
C) Soldiers
B) Women
Which musical instrument is considered the oldest known to mankind, based on archeological findings?
A) Drum
B) Flute
C) Harp
B) Flute (bone flutes over 40,000 years old!)