Matt-inations
The nation of Hungary has given many great things to the world, not least of which is this meaty stew.
What is Goulash?
Wheat flour and water is all you need to make this italian food item.
What is Pasta?
This multicoloured patterned cloth is an icon of the Highland clans of Scotland, their kilts in particular.
What is Tartan?
A brisk act of departure, it's also known as a 'French leave'.
What is an Irish Goodbye?
Not to be confused with Sweden, in which the popular game GeoGuessr was developed, this other european country hosts a popular free alternative. Another win for Karl Marx!
What is Germany?
You might think that Mollweide or Ecker is superior, but this form of map projection is by far the most prevalent in use today.
What is Mercator Projection?
An iconic slogan devised by an advertising firm in 1988 for Nike. Shia Labeouf was a big fan.
What is 'Just Do It?'
An ancient mythological hero, his achievements are many: blinding a cyclops, devising how to build a horse, and outsmarting a colony of sirens. He had a literally epic comeback.
Who is Odysseus?
Although some might recognise it better as the name of a certain teleporting dog, this is also the name of Germany's top-selling draught beer.
What is Bitburger?
The fourth largest island in the world by area, this landmass also gave its name to a series of animated movies. The latter is famous for its penguins, the former is not.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
The flag of this South-Asian nation is famous for being the only one in the world that is not rectangular.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is Nepal?
A cut of meat, forms of which include presunto ibérico, jamón serrano, and prosciutto crudo.
What is Ham?
This gargantuan monstrosity is often considered the most dangerous single foe a party can face in Dungeons and Dragons.
What is a Tarrasque?
This British breed of herding dog is often considered the most intelligent in the world, a favourite of farmers everywhere.
What is a Border Collie?
Locals are more likely to refer to this lofty peak as Sagarmatha, or Qomolangma, but in the Western world it is known by this more familiar name.
What is Mount Everest?
A character who has been portrayed in three different mediums and by at least five different people, including Michał Żebrowski, Jacek Rozenek, and Doug Cockle. 'Hmm…'
Who is Geralt of Rivia?
Combining theory and practice, this is the study, or science, of teaching.
What is Pedagogy?
You better prepare to die if you plan to play through this videogame franchise, famed for its high difficulty and obscure storytelling.
What is Dark Souls?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What a pigeon will eventually become if left in a large body of water for too long. Something all-too familiar to certain ecological surveyors.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is Dead?
A saltwater body which was a dried-up basin for half a million years, until it was filled by the Zanclean Flood about 5.3 million years ago.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This type of heavy cavalry was famous for a particular embellishment, nicknamed 'The Angels of Death'.
What is a Winged Hussar?
The IPA is an international alphabet used to transcribe vocal sounds, this term is what the 'P' stands for.
What is Phonetic?
This industry consists of at least 430 companies, examples include MAPPA, TMS, and Gonzo.
What is Anime?
An Irish county, unofficially known as 'the rebel county', and named after the country's second-largest city.
What is County Cork?
Although not the world's longest river, this one flows through ten countries. Its name is derived from that of two celtic mythological figures.
What is the Danube?