History
Which ancient civilization built the monumental step pyramid of Djoser and the Great Pyramids of Giza?
What is Ancient Egypt.
The German company Henkel introduced the first twist-up glue stick (Pritt) in 1969. The functional casing and mechanism were famously inspired by which everyday cosmetic item?
What is a Lipstick Cylinder.
This traditional Spanish rice dish, originating from Valencia, is famous for its use of saffron and wide, shallow pan.
What is Paella.
A collective noun for a group of these striped African equines is a "dazzle" or a "zeal."
What is Zebras.
Charles V called this meeting, where Luther refused to recant his teachings.
What is Diet of Worms.
Before rubber erasers became widely available in the late 18th century, what common household item did English draftsmen and artists frequently roll into balls to rub away pencil marks?
What is stale white breadcrumbs.
Translated from Italian as "pick me up," this classic dessert features ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with whipped mascarpone and cocoa powder.
What is Tiramisu.
Fittingly associated with wisdom, gravity, and quiet deliberation, a "parliament" is the traditional collective noun for these nocturnal birds.
What is owls.
This giant Czar helped Russia become a great state and built a new capital city on the Baltic named after his patron saint.
Who is Peter the Great.
In 1564, a massive storm in Borrowdale, England, uprooted a huge tree and exposed a vast deposit of a dark, carbon-based mineral that people initially thought was a form of lead. What was this mineral actually?
What is Graphite.
Known for its distinct square-shaped hamburger patties, this fast-food chain was founded by Dave Thomas in 1969.
What is Wendys.
The species name maritimus helps identify this apex predator, whose scientific name literally translates from Latin as "sea bear."
What is a polar bear.
He led his Asian Horse Warriors against Rome and helped its fall before dying of a nose bleed.
Who is Attila the Hun.
The name "Crayola," coined by Alice Stead Binney, is a portmanteau of two roots. What do "craie" and "ola" literally translate to or imply?
What is Chalk and oily.
This cooking technique involves sealing food in an airtight plastic bag and cooking it for an extended period in a precisely temperature-controlled water bath.
What is Sous-vide.
This formidable bird of prey shares its genus name, Aquila, with the primary standard carried by the legions of the ancient Roman army.
What is Golden Eagle.