Thanksgiving
What are the two most common side dishes served with turkey at Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes and stuffing
What was the name of the giant warrior defeated by David?
Goliath
How many players from one team are on the field at a time in soccer?
11 players
Which electrolyte abnormality is classically associated with peaked T waves on an ECG?
Hyperkalemia.
Which fruit is dried to make prunes?
Plums
Which American football league traditionally hosts games on Thanksgiving Day?
The NFL
Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Matthew
Which country has won the most FIFA Men's World Cup titles?
Brazil
A patient has ptosis, a dilated pupil, and an eye positioned down and out. Which cranial nerve is most likely affected?
Oculomotor nerve (CN III).
Which country is famous for the dish paella, traditionally made with rice and saffron?
Spain
What is the name of the sauce made from small, tart red berries that is often served with turkey?
Cranberry sauce
What was the name of Moses' brother who served as the first high priest of Israel?
Aaron
In tennis, what is the term for a score of zero?
Love
Which enzyme is deficient in patients with classic phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase.
What type of pastry is used to make a traditional éclair?
Choux pastry
Which Canadian province was the first to make Thanksgiving an official holiday in 1879?
Ontario
In which city were Jesus' followers first called Christians?
Antioch
Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930, and which country did they defeat in the final?
Uruguay — defeated Argentina 4–2.
A patient with small-cell lung carcinoma develops hyponatremia, low serum osmolality, and inappropriately concentrated urine. What is the underlying syndrome?
SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion).
What chemical compound gives chili peppers their characteristic heat by activating TRPV1 receptors?
Capsaicin
What is the name of the famous rock formation associated with the story of the Pilgrims landing in Massachusetts?
Plymouth Rock
Which king of Judah discovered the Book of the Law during renovations of the Temple?
King Josiah
Which player is the only goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d’Or, and in what year did he win it?
Lev Yashin, in 1963.
A patient develops acute kidney injury after a prolonged crush injury. Urinalysis shows heme positivity but very few red blood cells. What substance is primarily responsible for the renal tubular injury?
Myoglobin, released from damaged skeletal muscle, causing pigment-associated tubular injury.
What is the Japanese name for the savoury fifth taste often associated with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and soy sauce?
Umami