Symbols and their Meanings
Space
Ancient Structures
Odd Nicknames
"F" is for "Food"
400

The "and" symbol used to appear after "z" in the English alphabet. Children used to say the end of the alphabet like this: "WXYZ and per se and."

What is an ampersand?

400

This formation of space rock and debris is located between Mars and Jupiter.

What is the asteroid belt?

400
Stonehenge, one of the most interesting and mysterious ancient structures, is located in this country.

Where is England?

400

Bobby is a childish-sounding nickname for this name that sounds much more professional.

What is Robert?

400

This Mexican dish, made with skirt or flank steak strips, bell peppers, red onion, and taco seasoning, means "little belt" or "strip."

What is a fajita?

800

The infinity symbol, which looks like a sideways 8, was invented in 1694 by Jakob Bernoulli.

What is a lemniscate?

800

This gas giant is tilted about 97° on its axis.

What is Uranus?

800

Strange markings and shapes that are sometimes found in fields are called these.

What are crop circles?

800

This nickname is sometimes used to talk about smaller, weaker, or less important or known people, such as children. I'll take one with some ketchup!

What is a small fry?

800

A deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter of Egyptian origin. It is made from broad beans and/or ground chickpeas.

What is a falafel?

1200

The "greater than" or "less than" symbols are called "inequality symbols" or this.

What are angle brackets?

1200

The Roman god of war, Mars, had two sons named this and this, meaning "terror" or "dread" and "fear" or "panic." These are also the names of Mars' two moons.

What are Deimos and Phobos?

1200

This large stone, resembling a cat-like figure, is said to tell people riddles.

What is a Sphyx?

1200

This Australian name for children might just be one of the weirdest nicknames they give. You might want to wear some foot protection!

What is an ankle biter?

1200

These food staples, commonly associated with fast food, are made from potatoes and seasonings and are not from the country you would expect.

What are french fries?

1600

This symbol symbolizes multiplication when typing or indicates a correction.

What is an asterisk?

1600

The answer is...

THE DAILY DOUBLE!!

(Pew-pew! Pew-pew! Pew-pew!)

1600

Mastabas are types of ancient Egyptian tombs made of mudbricks and limestone. They can also hold many of these.

What is a corpse?

1600

This title refers to someone lazy and supposedly sitting down all day.

What is a couch potato?

1600

The answer is...

THE DAILY DOUBLE!!

(Pew-pew! Pew-pew! Pew-pew!)

2000

The "at" symbol, used in email addresses to indicate the website of origin or shorten the word "at."

What is an atmark?

2000

This distance measurement, used to measure distance through space, is equal to the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

What is an Astronomical Unit (AU)?

2000

This form of art, which resembles a painting in appearance, is made by weaving threads on a machine called a loom.

What is a tapestry?

2000

This nickname was given to an American actor and businessman who is well-known across the country. He was previously an incredible WWE wrestler from 1996 to 2004 and has starred in many hit movies, including Black Adam and most of the Jumanji franchise.

Who is the Rock?

2000

This French dish is usually served gratinéed with croutons or a larger piece of bread covered with cheese floating on top. Try not to cry while making it!

What is French onion soup?