Cooking
This spicy Korean dish of fermented vegetables, often made with cabbage and radishes, is a staple in its cuisine
kimchi
The Rhodes Scholarship allows students to study at this prestigious university
University of Oxford
This waterborne disease, caused by Vibrio cholerae, is often linked to poor sanitation and contaminated water
cholera
This deep-sea fish is famous for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey
anglerfish
Marigolds are named after this religious figure, to whom they were often offered in medieval Europe
Virgin Mary
This classic Italian pasta sauce, named after its meat base, is often simmered for hours and served with tagliatelle
Bolognese
This small liberal arts college in Maine is consistently ranked among the top in the U.S.
Bowdoin College
Since the bubonic plague (Black Death), this spread of disease has been the most deadly epidemic in recorded history.
The 1918–1919 influenza pandemic, often referred to as the Spanish flu
This semi-aquatic mammal has fur so dense it can trap air to keep itself warm in cold water.
sea otter
Known as cempasúchil in Spanish, marigolds are a key part of this Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This chemical leavener, often paired with an acid, helps baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide
baking soda
Founded in 1088, this Italian university is considered the oldest in continuous operation
University of Bologna
This British physician developed the first successful smallpox vaccine in 1796
Edward Jenner
Found in South America, this rodent is the world's largest and is often seen near water.
capybara
What is Marigold's birthday
September 14th, 2024
This French term means "to put in place" and refers to the preparation and organization of ingredients before cooking.
mise en place
This Ivy League university is home to the Pulitzer Prize
Columbia University
What symbol is present on the World Health Organization's logo?
A staff with a snake coiling around it
Known as the "living fossil," this marine creature has blue blood used in medical research
horseshoe crab
If Riley had a daughter named Petunia, what would the relationship between Petunia and Marigold be?
Second Cousin
The first recorded recipe for this custard-based dessert, topped with caramelized sugar, appeared in a French cookbook in 1691
crème brûlée
This three-letter Greek organization is commonly associated with academic honor societies
Phi Beta Kappa
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, abbreviated OSHA, was established in this decade
1970s
This bird has the fastest dive speed of any animal, reaching over 240 mph.
peregrine falcon
What is the common name for Tagetes patula?
French Marigold