The Middle Eats
Made from a base of mashed chickpea and blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic, this dip is typically served with pita bread and garnished with olive oil, paprika and whole chickpeas
Hummus
While technically not in Boston, the very first location of this coffee spot is in Quincy, MA. What would America run on without it?
Dunkin'
On May 7th, President Gerald Ford announced an end to this military conflict
The Vietnam War
Recorded in 1970 by Jose Feliciano, this Christmas Song is a classic bilingual banger!
Feliz Navidad
Named after the Roman Goddess of Love, this planet is second closest to the sun and has a thick cloud layer made of sulfuric acid. Probably not the ideal vacation spot!
Venus
While the exact origin of this pastry is unknown, its combination of crispy filo dough, chopped nuts and sweetener of either honey or syrup is enjoyed from Albania to Uzbekistan
Baklava
In 1919, a storage tank full of this substance burst, killing 21 people in the resulting flood
Molasses
This Steven Spielberg thriller was the top grossing movie of the year, raking in over 260 million dollars
Jaws
This famous Christmas Ballet from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky first premiered in 1892
The Nutcracker
Both Knighted and appointed CBE, this British Actor is a champion of LGBTQIA+ rights, has 2 Oscar Nominations and is a Graduate of Cambridge University. Although, you might know him better as Gandalf or Magneto
Sir Ian McKellen
Whether you're drinking the Persian Doogh or Turkish Ayran to beat the heat, both drinks come from this dairy base
Yogurt
This former Celtic is an Eleven time NBA Champion, civil rights activist, and had his number 6 retired league wide in 2022 shortly after his death
Bill Russell
This Elemental Group won their first grammy for best RnB Vocal group performance. They were a shining star after all.
Earth Wind and Fire
In Home Alone, The McCallister family has an exciting week ahead of them as they head to this European City to celebrate the week of Christmas. Good thing they didn't forget anything!
Paris
With 113.7 billion USD grossed since their start in 1996, this is the highest grossing media franchise in history. Pretty incredible given both their short time of existence and the fact that their mascot is essentially a yellow mouse
Pokemon
Cooked on a slow turning vertical spit, this traditionally lamb-based wrap consists of shaved meat, garlic sauce, pickles and fries on a flat bread like pita, lavash or Saj. No Wonder Iron Man wanted to try it after he defeated Loki!
Shawarma
Connecting South Boston to East Boston and Logan Airport, this Tunnel named after a Red Sox legend is 90 feet below the surface of Boston Harbor, making it the deepest underwater highway in North America
Ted Williams Tunnel
This Football team won their first of multiple lombardi trophies this year by beating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX
The Pittsburgh Steelers
All Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is one of these, no matter how many times he's warned "You'll shoot your eye out!"
A Red Ryder BB Gun
This play by Edward Albee first premiered in 1962, and examines the deeply flawed marriage between Martha and George. Its title is a pun from Disney's 3 Little Pigs.
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Typically served as an appetizer, this Sweet Dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, cumin, cayenne and pomegranate molasses is originally from Aleppo, Syria
Muhammara
With over half a billion dollars in art stolen, this Boston Museum is officially the victim of the biggest art heist in history
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
This Gameshow made its debut on January 6th 1975. Originally hosted by Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford, this show is still running today
Wheel of Fortune
In The Santa Clause, Tim Allen's character takes over the title of becoming Santa, but that doesn't mean his name changes! What is his name?
Scott Calvin
Currently on display at this institution is Cher Ami, a homing pigeon who was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his valiant service in World War 1.
The Smithsonian