Food
What are the ingrediants to make a dirty martini?
1 part Dry vermouth
6 parts Gin
When does Kwanzaa begin?
Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Actor James Franco once sold a sculpture made of what: lego bricks, cigarette butts, lint or air?
Air
DO NOT ANSWER IZZIE: What are the names of the Mejia sisters (oldest to youngest)?
Tatiana (Tati), Isabella (Izzie), Angelina (Lina) and Maya
Do alligators lay eggs?
Yes
Almost a requirement during Chinese New Year celebrations, this dessert is thought to bring success into the New Year. Its name is a homophone for "tall/high." It is thought by eating this pastry, you will have a higher year, indicating personal growth/success.
Nian Gao aka Rice Cakes aka New Year Cakes
In the Netherlands, what is the name of Santa Claus's helper who judges which children were bad during the year: Mrs. Claus, Black Peter, Green Eric, or Eli the Elf?
Black Peter
What element was removed from Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper by careless workers: the communion cup, Da Vinci's signature, Jesus' feet, or Judas' silver coins?
Jesus' feet
DO NOT ANSWER LAUREN: What year did Lauren play for the San Jose Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra?
2014
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Also known as "Mexican Fritters" this pastry is widely used various celebrations such as (most popularly) Christmas, birthdays and baptisms
Bunuelos
Celebrated in March, this Indian festival is a festival of colors where people dance in the streets and often have color fights for fun, throwing powders at each other
Holi Festival
What flavor of Pop Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf: Strawberry, Chocolate, Brown Sugar, none of the above?
Chocolate
DO NOT ANSWER QUINCY When is Quincy's birthday (with year)?
August 26, 1998
What is Freddie Mercury's real name? Fredrick Venus, Salman Khan, Farrokh Bulsara, or Farhan Akhtar?
FARROKH BULSARA
Tapas originated from which country?
Spain
What is considered good luck on Halloween: seeing a spider, carving a pumpkin, seeing a black cat, or getting lots of candy?
Seeing a spider
Who is the first and only woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Actress: Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Angela Bassett, or Jessica Alba?
Halle Berry
DO NOT ANSWER MADI What two positions did Madi play in softball?
Catcher and 2nd base
How long can a a whale hold its breath underwater? 20 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min?
60 min
What are 3 essential spices in making Russian foods?
Russian tarragon, dill, and horseradish
BONUS: Chervil
What ancient Roman holiday was held to exorcise vampire-like ghosts of the dead: Terminalia, Thesmophoria, Nepthys, or Lemuria?
Lemuria
Which 90’s animated film was Disney’s first ever DVD: Cinderella, Mulan, The Rescuers, or Hercules?
Mulan
DO NOT ANSWER JAYSEA What band's CD did Jaysea's dad play in the car ride before going backpacking with Jaysea and Mitchell?
Metallica
What day was the official day we moved into 1509: April 28, May 1, May 3, or May 8?
May 3