GENERAL TRIVIA
This city is known as the "Big Apple."
New York City
This war was the first major conflict involving the United States Army after World War II.
Korean War
This Italian dessert features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
Tiramisu
The phrase "A diamond in the ___."
Rough
The process by which water vapor cools and turns into liquid water, forming clouds.
Condensation
A variety of creatures that could be caught and trained, became a global phenomenon. The games introduced a choice of three starters.
Pokémon
This color is created by mixing blue and yellow.
Green
This medal is awarded to U.S. Army soldiers for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
Medal of Honor
This small, cylindrical pasta, often used in soups and salads, is named after a writing pen.
Penne
The saying "Actions speak louder than ___."
Words
The layer of Earth where we live.
Crust
This colorful, roll-up snack, popular among kids in the 90s, is known for its long, stretchy strips that you could peel and eat.
Fruit by the Foot
This element is represented by the chemical symbol "He."
Helium
This elite group within the Army is known for their rigorous training and special operations missions.
Green Berets
This South American grain, often referred to as a "superfood," is known for its high protein content.
Quinoa
The expression "Every cloud has a silver ___."
Lining
This large-scale phenomenon causes the ocean's surface to rise and fall, typically due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
Tides
This animated TV series, featuring characters like Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster, was a hit on Nickelodeon.
Rugrats
This novel begins with the line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
"A Tale of Two Cities"
This battle during the American Civil War is known as the turning point for the Union Army.
Battle of Gettysburg
This fermented Korean side dish is made from salted and fermented vegetables, mainly napa cabbage and Korean radishes.
kimchi
The proverb "Barking up the wrong ___."
Tree
The theory that describes the movement of Earth's plates and the activity resulting from their interactions.
Plate tectonics
This popular beverage from the 90s, often advertised with the slogan "Obey Your Thirst".
Sprite
This historical city was buried under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Pompeii
This U.S. Army general became the 34th President of the United States.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
This French term refers to the culinary technique of cooking food slowly in a sealed container, often in its own juices.
Sous-vide
The idiom "Burning the midnight ___."
Oil
The scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.
Richter scale
This music genre, featuring bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, defined this movement for the early 90s.
Grunge Rock