Judaism
This unleavened cracker is eaten during Passover, and while it’s crunchy, it’s also a great way to practice your dentist skills.
What is matzo?
This green vegetable is often mistaken for a tiny tree, which is why some people just can’t handle its “stalk-y” attitude.
What is broccoli?
This condition shares its name with a 1977 Mel Brooks parody film about fear, phobias, and a Hitchcockian conspiracy.
What is Anxiety
This American artist’s “campbell’s soup cans” made everyday grocery items look like high art, proving you can find inspiration in your kitchen.
Who is Andy Warhol?
This popular Gen Z phrase, often paired with “slay” or “no cap,” is used to express how incredible something is. It’s like “cool” but with more flair.
What is “bet”?
This ancient Jewish text, full of laws, teachings, and random debates, has one of the best-known volumes called “Pirkei Avot,” or “Ethics of the Fathers.” It’s like a really ancient self-help book, but with more arguments.
What is the Talmud?
This vegetable, once mistaken for a relative of the potato, is usually found deep-fried in oil and smothered in salt. Some say it’s nature’s way of pretending it’s healthy.
What is a sweet potato?
This condition, triggered by the consumption of gluten, damages the small intestine and can lead to malnutrition if left untreated
What is celiac disease?
This Russian-French artist’s works often featured floating couples, animals, and vibrant colors, making you wonder if he painted with a lot of love—or just really enjoyed being upside down.
Who is Marc Chagall?
This popular 1980s television show featured a team of vigilante crime-fighters, including Mr. T as the tough-talking leader, who loved to say, “I pity the fool!”
What is The A-Team?
This famous Jewish philosopher and scholar wrote “I’m a Jewish kid who’s survived the Holocaust and a long, long career, and I think laughter is the best thing you can do.” Also, "it's good to be the King"
Who is Mel Brooks?
Native to the Andes, this tuber comes in a wide variety of shapes and colors and is often mistaken for a sweet potato but isn’t related.
What is an oca?
This condition, often caused by a genetic mutation in the FGFR3 gene, results in short stature but typically normal life expectancy.
What is achondroplasia? (Aka Dwarfism)
who is known for her colorful self-portraits and exploration of identity, pain, and culture, made eyebrow-raising art before it was trendy.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This 1970 album, released by Paul McCartney, marked the official start of his solo career after The Beatles’ breakup, featuring the hit single “Maybe I’m Amazed.”
What is McCartney?
This ancient Jewish tradition, often symbolized by a mysterious set of numbers and letters, is thought to unlock hidden meanings of the Torah. You might need a decoder ring for it—if you’re really lucky.
What is Kabbalah?
This vegetable is often associated with improving eyesight thanks to its high beta-carotene content.
What is a carrot?
This disorder happens when you’re convinced your symptoms are much worse than they actually are, but Google can’t help you decide if you’re dying or just really need a nap.
What is hypochondria?
Known for his “drip” technique, this abstract expressionist made splattering paint look like high art. It’s kind of like what happens when you get paint on your jeans, but with more meaning.
Who is Jackson Pollock?
This popular 1990s dance craze had people everywhere sliding to the left, then to the right, then, for some reason, “crisscrossing” at the most random times.
What is the Macarena?
This obscure Jewish holiday, usually marked by fasting and reflection, commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It’s also the one day you’re encouraged to skip your afternoon snack.
What is Tisha B’Av?
This wild coastal vegetable, also called “sea cabbage,” thrives on the Mendocino coastline and is often used in fresh salads, thanks to its delicate, slightly tangy flavor.
What is Wild Mustard?
Also known as “the stone man syndrome,” this ultra-rare genetic disorder causes soft tissues like muscles and tendons to turn into bone, progressively restricting movement.
What is fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP)?
Beginning her career as a modern dancer, this dancer-turned-artist-turned-therapist-turned-rabbi found fame with her large scale waterfall adaptation and is currently known for udderly fantastic cow-themed prints.
Who is Sandra Wortzel.
This 1990s software was a household staple for kids trying to get their first taste of “digital art,” often resulting in abstract masterpieces made with way too many squiggly lines.
What is Microsoft Paint?