This type of alcohol was, and still is, banned in some countries due to supposed psychedelic effects.
What is absinthe?
100
A premium slice of raw fish is called this.
What is Sashimi?
100
This iconic type of basketball shoe, with a "do-it-yourself" mechanism, debuted in 1989
What is the Reebok Pump?
100
This doll was so tiny, her name is associated with a typical garment compartment.
What is Polly Pocket?
100
Curing and smoking are often the two processes that go into producing this crunchy American favorite.
What is Bacon?
200
This rice-based alcohol typically sports an alcohol content close to wine, despite its stronger reputation
What is sake?
200
This iconic mountain, visible from many points on mainland Japan, is also an active volcano, last erupting in the 18th century.
What is Mt. Fuji?
200
These sneakers, popular with children and pre-teens, "shed some light" on the ground below.
What are L.A. Lights?
200
This hair braiding tool, shaped like a small plastic noose, was advertised heavily on Nickelodeon during the 1990's.
What is Topsy Tail?
200
Increasingly being used for construction in areas impacted by earthquakes and extreme weather, this wood-like material is most common in Asia.
What is bamboo?
300
The addition of this non-alcoholic ingredient turns a cranberry vodka into a Sea Breeze cocktail.
What is grapefruit juice?
300
This well-known island far south of the larger islands of Japan, is also a popular tourist destination within the country
What is Okinawa?
300
These sneakers, popular in the late 1990s and early 2000's, incorporated one retractable roller skate wheel on each shoe.
What are Heelys?
300
This popular board game's object was to sneak to the refrigerator for a late night snack undetected.
What is Don't Wake Daddy?
300
Primarily used as a skin moisturizer, this product also has many other uses, including as a insulating layer for swimmers in colder water.
What is Vaseline or petroleum jelly?
400
The "Irish Car Bomb" is a popular version of this beer cocktail, dropping a shot into a larger pint glass.
What is a boilermaker?
400
This type of Japanese cuisine involves high heat grilling of skewered piece of chicken, including wings, white meat, gizzards, and cartilage.
What is yakitori?
400
Converse Rubber Shoe Company, maker of the famous Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker, was founded in this town on Massachusetts' North Shore.
What is Malden, Massachusetts?
400
Marketed under the Nickelodeon brand name, this slimy substance was adapted from the similar "slime" on the show Double Dare.
What is Gak?
400
Starting in the 1940's ships made using this material, familiar to residential neighborhoods, were largely taken out of commission.
What is concrete?
500
The smokey flavor of scotch is most often achieved by burning this plant to dry out the moistened barley.
What is peat moss?
500
Japan was once ruled under this particular feudal system.
What is the Shogunate?
500
Nike Air Jordan pitchman Mars Blackmon was a character created by Spike Lee for this 1986 film, his wildly successful first feature length project.
What is "She's Gotta Have It"?
500
This toy was originally conceived as a non-working prop for Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, used by Macaulay Culkin's character. Due to popularity, in 1993 it was made into a retail version.
What is the Talkboy?
500
In an effort to make home video playback affordable, Sony produced its Betamax tapes in competition with the ultimately victorious VHS format, created by this company.