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Technically, coffee is a fruit, with these as its "seeds."
What are the beans?
Traditionally, every color of this flower means something different: red for love, white for innocence, yellow for friendship or joy, and pink for femininity.
What is a rose?
Texas is known by this nickname, due, in part, to the independence it gained from Mexico in 1836 before officially being annexed by the U.S. 10 years later.
What is the Lone Star State?
One explanation for performing this action to bring good luck - or prevent bad luck - comes from pagan culture. The Celts, in particular, believed spirits and gods lived in trees and if you wanted their protection, this would get their attention.
What is knocking on wood?
The prologue for the story that bears these lovers' names begins with "Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene..."
Who are Romeo and Juliet?
There are two different types of coffee bean used for drinking: the more acidic and bitter robusta bean and this kind, which has less acidity, giving it a smoother taste.
What is Arabica?
Flower plants are classified two ways: as perennials, which means they can regrow year after year, or as this type, which complete their life cycle in one season.
What are annuals?
This landmark is considered sacred ground in the state of Texas, where about 200 volunteers fought to defend San Antonio against the Mexican Army.
What is the Alamo?
Three of these in a row, often interpreted as the mark of Satan, give people the heebie-jeebies - a belief that dates back to the Book of Revelation.
What is the number 6?
You can snap your fingers and tap dance all you want, but members of their respective gang affiliations will gladly fight each other first before allowing this union to happen.
Who are Tony and Maria?
A combination of geography and climate, especially in its lush mountain regions, makes this country the No. 1 coffee producer in the world.
What is Brazil?
Essences of bouquet-forward flowers such as gardenia, jasmine, hyacinth and lavender are most often used to manufacture these.
What are perfumes?
This unusual critter, a relative of anteaters and sloths, is considered the official small mammal of Texas.
What is an armadillo?
The Greeks believe these hold your soul, so if you break them, seven years of bad luck will follow.
What are mirrors?
Their love affair is the central plot of James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster film about one of the worst disasters of all time.
Who are Jack and Rose?
This company created the first successful instant coffee blend in 1929.
What is Nescafe?
This flower got its name because its yellow center resembled the sun.
What is a daisy?
Texas claims to be the birthplace of this classic Southern comfort food, made with a thinly pounded cut of beef that's breaded then fried, and often served with gravy.
What is chicken fried steak?
One theory for not doing this comes from a Christian belief in the Holy Trinity, which shape is associated with a triangle. Breaking that triangle was considered blasphemous. Plus, it's just really stupid and dangerous to do so.
What is walking under ladders?
The forbidden romance on Naboo between these two - an orphaned Jedi and a career diplomat - was doomed from the start.
Who are Anakin and Padme?
The ratio of steamed milk and this determines whether your coffee is a latte, cappuccino, flat white or machiatto.
What is foam (foamed milk)?
The titan arum, native to the equatorial forests of Indonesia, is more commonly known as this, due to its off-putting scent, described as similar to rotting meat.
What is a corpse flower?
The state of Texas claims three spots among the 10 most populated cities in America: Houston, San Antonio and this city.
What is Dallas?
Its origins can be traced back to early Christians, who used this gesture to invoke the power of the Crucifixion, as well as a way to identify fellow Christians during persecution. These days, it's used by those wishing for good luck.
What is crossing your fingers?
Their love affair, which began before World War I, was cut short when he left to fight in the war while she married someone else. When he returned, part of his plan to win her back was to amass wealth to give her the luxury, comfort and social status she craved.
Who are Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan?