Pop Culture
This TV show’s final episode aired in 2022 and was titled “All Good Things…”.
What is Stranger Things?
It comes from the Old English word “fæx” (or fax), meaning hair, often referring to light-colored or fair hair.
What/Who is Faxon?
The capital of South Dakota is known for its nearby Mount Rushmore, but the city itself is much smaller and less famous.
What is Pierre?
This French pastry is made of layered puff pastry filled with almond cream and topped with powdered sugar.
What is croissant aux amandes?
“Curiosity killed the …”
What is cat?
This actor has played both a Marvel superhero and a Star Wars villain.
Who is Oscar Isaac?
From דָּנָה (Danah), meaning “judge” or “God is my judge". Related to the name Dan in the Bible.
What/Who is Dana?
This state capital was named after a Revolutionary War hero and is also the name of a famous city in Massachusetts.
What is Concord, New Hampshire?
This fermented Korean side dish is made primarily from napa cabbage and radishes and flavored with chili, garlic, and fish sauce.
What is kimchi?
“A bird in the hand is worth …”
What is two in the bush?
This animated film was the first non-Disney movie to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
What is Shrek?
Means “eternal ruler,” “ever-powerful,” or “ever-king.”
What/Who is Erik/Eric?
The capital of Louisiana is located on the Mississippi River and is famous for its jazz music.
What is Baton Rouge?
Known as the “queen of spices,” this seasoning comes from the dried stigma of a flower and is extremely expensive.
What is saffron?
“Don’t count your chickens …”
What is before they hatch?
This rapper voiced a character named Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Who is Donald Glover (Childish Gambino)?
An Anglicized or alternative spelling that emerged in the 20th century, likely to make it look more elegant or unique.
What/Who is Laraine/Lorraine?
This capital city of Delaware shares its name with a European city famous for a battle in World War II.
What is Dover?
This type of Italian cured meat is made from pork belly, seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices, and often used in pasta dishes like carbonara.
What is pancetta?
“Burn the midnight …”
What is oil?
This rapper’s real name is Marshall Mathers.
Who is Eminem?
Well, ger” = spear “wald” = rule or power. So the name literally means “rule of the spear” or “spear ruler.”
What/Who is Gerald?
This state capital’s name comes from a Native American word meaning “place of the red earth” and is also the site of the first state university in its region.
What is Oklahoma City?
This small, tart fruit is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking, especially in sauces, salads, and beverages, and comes from a shrub called Punica granatum.
What is pomegranate?
“Don’t throw the baby …”
What is out with the bathwater?