Food for Thought
Common Misconceptions
By the Numbers
In the Dictionary
Film Franchises
100

What dish is made with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and tomato sauce, often served in an Italian restaurant?

Lasagna

100

It's often believed that drinking this many glasses of water is necessary for everyone daily, but it's a misconception.

8

100

The number of squares on a standard chessboard.

64

100

You might feel this “E” emotion when you're at the height of joy, but it also sounds like something out of a science fiction novel.

Euphoria

100

This franchise, which started in 2001, follows a group of street racers and thieves, featuring high-speed chases and daring heists.

Fast & Furious

200

What dish is made with thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and often served with a soy-based sauce, common in Asian cuisine?

Stir-fry

200

Many believe this action causes hair to grow back thicker, but it’s not true.

Shaving

200

The number of weeks in a typical "semester" in the U.S. academic calendar.

16

200

If you’re uncertain between two choices, you might feel this “A” emotion.

Ambivalent

200

This animated film franchise, starting in 2009, features a young boy and his mythical pet who form an unlikely friendship.

How to Train Your Dragon

300

What dish, popular in Southern cooking, is made with shrimp, sausage, rice, and vegetables in a flavorful tomato-based sauce?

Jambalaya

300

Many people assume eating this vegetable improves eyesight, but it's a myth.

Carrots

300

The number of days in a leap year.

366

300

This “I” word describes the overwhelming feeling of admiration for someone or something—sometimes to a fault.

Infatuation

300

This Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise features Chadwick Boseman as the superhero king of Wakanda.

Black Panther

400

What popular Mediterranean dish consists of grilled or roasted lamb served with flatbread, vegetables, and a yogurt-based sauce?

Gyro

400

Many people think this food ingredient causes hyperactivity in children, but studies show otherwise.

Sugar

400

The number of bones in the adult human body.

206

400

This “D” word can refer to a confusing situation, or a moral choice that requires careful thought.

Dilemma

400

This film series, starting in 2002, follows a group of hackers who protect the world from artificial intelligence threats.

The Matrix

500

What dish, often served in a pie crust, is made with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and sometimes meat, baked until set?

Quiche

500

Contrary to popular belief, these creatures can remember things for months, not just seconds.

Goldfish

500

The number of U.S. presidents who have served two non-consecutive terms.

1

500

This "T" word refers to a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by an earthquake.

Tremor

500

This classic film franchise, which began in 1972, revolves around the Corleone family and their crime empire.

The Godfather