Movies
This avant-garde filmmaker directed the surrealist film "Un Chien Andalou," known for its iconic scene featuring a razor blade slicing through an eyeball.
Who is Luis Buñuel?
This type of potato, native to South America, has a dark purple skin and flesh and is rich in antioxidants.
What is a Purple Peruvian potato?
This epic fantasy series, written by George R.R. Martin, features a vast ensemble cast of characters vying for control of the Iron Throne in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos.
What is "A Song of Ice and Fire" (or "Game of Thrones")?
This popular sushi ingredient is made from raw fish that has been thinly sliced and served atop small mounds of seasoned rice.
What is sashimi?
This traditional footwear, commonly worn by Tibetan monks and other Himalayan cultures, is made of leather or cloth and features a distinctive curled toe.
What are Tibetan boots (or Tibetan curled-toe shoes)
In this mind-bending science fiction film, directed by Christopher Nolan, characters navigate dreams within dreams to implant or extract information from their targets
What is "Inception"?
This French potato dish consists of thinly sliced potatoes layered with butter and garlic, then baked until golden brown and crispy.
What is Pommes Anna?
In this fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins sets out on a perilous journey to destroy a powerful ring and save Middle-earth from the dark lord Sauron.
What is "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?
This large predatory fish is known for its sharp teeth and powerful jaws, and is often feared by swimmers and divers.
What is a shark?
These traditional Japanese footwear, typically made of straw or woven fabric, are worn with formal kimono attire and feature a distinctive thong design.
What are zori?
This 2000 film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, follows the descent into obsession and madness of a mathematician who becomes obsessed with the concept of a number that represents patterns in nature.
What is "π" (Pi)
This method of cooking potatoes involves boiling them whole, then gently crushing them before roasting them with olive oil and herbs until crispy.
What is smashed potatoes (or smashed roasted potatoes)?
This novel by Patrick Rothfuss follows the story of Kvothe, a gifted young musician and magician, as he recounts his adventures and seeks revenge against the mysterious Chandrian.
What is "The Name of the Wind"?
This brightly colored fish is popular in home aquariums and is known for its ability to change color based on its mood or surroundings.
What is a chameleon fish (or a chameleon goby)?
This type of footwear, popular in medieval Europe, consisted of a wooden sole attached to the foot with leather straps and was often worn by peasants and laborers.
What are clogs? (differentiated from the modern clogs)
This Japanese animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, tells the story of a young girl who discovers a hidden world of spirits and gods in the forest near her new home.
What is "Princess Mononoke"
This variety of potato, known for its bright red skin and creamy texture, is often used for making mashed potatoes or potato salads.
What is a Red Bliss potato?
This fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson is set in a world where certain individuals, known as Mistborn, possess magical abilities fueled by ingesting metals.
What is the Mistborn series?
This type of fish is often referred to as the "king of the sea" and is prized by anglers for its strength and fighting ability.
What is a marlin?
This style of footwear, originating from Native American cultures, is characterized by its soft leather construction and decorative beadwork or embroidery.
What are moccasins?
This 1979 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a war epic set during the Vietnam War and is known for its iconic helicopter attack scene set to the music of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries."
What is "Apocalypse Now"?
This traditional Irish potato dish consists of mashed potatoes mixed with chopped kale or cabbage and seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper.
What is Colcannon?
This fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman follows the adventures of a young boy named Nobody Owens, who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard after his family is murdered by a mysterious man named Jack.
What is "The Graveyard Book"?
This fish, also known as the "giant freshwater prawn," is a popular seafood item in many cuisines and is often grilled, boiled, or fried.
What is a freshwater shrimp (or a giant river prawn)?
This type of traditional Chinese footwear, typically worn by women, features a small, curved heel and is embroidered with intricate designs.
What are lotus shoes?