Fruits & Vegetables
American Inventions
World
Holiday Foods
True or False
100
What fruit is known for keeping the doctor away when eaten daily?
What is an Apple?
100
Key Lime Pie was invented here.
What is Key West, Florida? (1931)
100
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
What is Rice?
100
Often eaten with ketchup, mustard, or relish on the 4th of July.
What is a Hot Dog?
100
Carrots help us to see in the dark.
FALSE. This was a myth from the British in World War II to mislead the enemy about their military capabilities.
200
In October 1995, NASA and UW-Madison collaborated to grow this first vegetable in space.
What is a Potato?
200
This dessert featuring a fruit and three flavors of ice cream was invented in 1904 in Pennsylvania.
What is a Banana Split?
200
A central European dumpling stuffed with potato or cheese.
What is a Pierogi?
200
Fried in oil, these crispy potato pancakes are eaten throughout Hanukkah.
What are Latkes?
200
It is illegal to grow tomatoes in Italy without a license.
FALSE!
300
This fruit can hold up to 1,400 edible seeds.
What is a pomegranate?
300
This is the oldest soft drink invented in the US.
What is Vernors Ginger Ale?
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300
Noodles served in a flavorful broth with meat, vegetables, or tofu in Japan.
What is Ramen?
300
During China's Lunar New Year, people eat this food - taking care it is as long as possible to ensure a long life.
What are Noodles?
300
Dog food gets tested by humans.
TRUE!
400
How long does it take a pineapple to grow to its full size?
What is 18-24 months?
400
A campfire classic, the 1927 Girl Scout handbook featured the first recipe for this sweet treat.
What is S'mores?
400
This Mexican food has a name meaning "little donkey."
What is a Burrito?
400
This country traditionally eats Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Eve.
What is Japan?
400
Figs have the same amount of calcium as milk.
TRUE! A cup of dried figs has as much calcium as a cup of milk.
500
In ancient Egypt, this spice was used as currency.
What is Garlic?
500
Cheerios were invented here.
What is Minneapolis, Minnesota?
500
Which country is the largest producer of saffron, the world's most expensive spice?
What is Iran?
500
This country eats 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's for good luck in the coming year.
What is Spain?
500
Lemons sink and limes float.
TRUE!