Japanese Cooking
Spring Fever
Guilty Pleasures
The Breakfast Club
Famous Firsts
100

The instant kind of this Japanese noodle has become a favorite of college students everywhere.

Ramen

100

This common spring flower, often associated with Holland, comes in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, and purple.

Tulip

100

This fast-food chain's slogan is "Live Más" and is known for wild menu items like the Doritos Locos Taco.

Taco Bell

100

A bagel with "lox" is traditionally topped with this type of fish.

Salmon

100

This scientist was the first to discover the law of gravity after observing an apple fall from a tree in the 17th century.

Isaac Newton

200

As of 2014, Japan is home to around 1,500 registered breweries of this rice-based spirit.

Sake

200

This is the country that the Easter Bunny tradition originated from

Germany

200

This gooey, yellow, and shelf-stable snack cake was briefly discontinued in 2012, causing nationwide panic.

Twinkie

200

This cereal brand’s mascot is a talking tiger named Tony, who famously says, "They’re grrreat!"

Frosted Flakes

200

This woman was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.

Amelia Earhart

300

This 4-letter soup is made by mixing a certain softened paste into dashi stock.


Miso

300

The Masters, one of golf’s biggest tournaments, is played each April in this U.S. state.

Georgia

300

This long-running MTV show, which debuted in 2000, follows young adults living together and "stopping being polite" in various cities.

The Real World

300

The Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs, an English muffin, ham, and this creamy sauce.

Hollandaise sauce

300

This animal, named Laika, was the first living creature to orbit Earth, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.

A dog

400

When sliced thin and served with soy sauce, raw fish is often known by this name.

Sashimi

400

She is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature

Persephone

400

"You are NOT the father!" is a famous catchphrase from this daytime talk show.

Maury

400

This breakfast dish, associated with both Mexico and the Southwest U.S., typically consists of eggs, tortillas, and spicy sauce, sometimes served with beans or potatoes.

Huevos Rancheros

400

This 1789 event marked the first time a nation overthrew its monarchy, leading to the establishment of a republic.

French Revolution

500

Analogous to Western haute cuisine, it’s a predetermined multi-course meal of small, intricate dishes.

Kaiseke

500

This Hindu holiday, known as the ‘festival of colors, happens in the springtime in India; celebrates love, joy, and the victory of good over evil.

Holi

500

The 2011 hit song Friday, often called one of the worst songs ever, was released by this teenage singer.

Rebecca Black

500

A traditional Full English Breakfast includes eggs, sausage, toast, and these two key ingredients: one canned, one blood-based.

Baked Beans / Black Pudding

500

This country was the first to grant women the right to vote, doing so in 1893.

New Zealand