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  1. 701.

    The leaves of this plant have been chewed by people in the Andes for centuries. It has been used particularly in high mountainous regions, where oxygen is scarce, because the plant gives a boost of energy and acts as a stimulant.

    • ACoca
    • BMarijuana
    • CTobacco
    • DLettuce
    Answer: Coca
  2. 702.

    The national epic poem of which country includes an early ode to beer in Verse XX: Sing the songs of beer immortal!?

    • AFinland
    • BDenmark
    • CSweden
    • DGermany
    Answer: Finland
  3. 703.

    What type of pasta is used for the making of the popular Spanish dish Fideua?

    • AVermicelli
    • BSpaghetti
    • CRice noodles
    • DSheet noodles
    Answer: Vermicelli
  4. 704.

    In Mahjong, a kong is a set of how many identical tiles?

    • A4
    • B2
    • C3
    • D6
    Answer: 4
  5. 705.

    This buttonless and collarless piece of clothing was originally worn as an undershirt.

    • AT-shirt
    • BSlip
    • CHosiery
    • DGirdle
    Answer: T-shirt
  6. 706.

    To experience this sweet delight you need 1 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz coconut cream, 1 cup Ice, 4 oz pineapple juice and 4 strawberries. Mix all the ingredients in a shaker. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

    • AStrawberry Colada
    • BSingapore Sling
    • CSwamp Water
    • DSpanish Coffee
    Answer: Strawberry Colada
  7. 707.

    What type of bread is the German bread variety called Dampfnudel?

    • AFlatbread
    • BWhole-grain bread
    • CWhite bread
    • DBlack bread
    Answer: White bread
  8. 708.

    Oregano is a spicy perennial herb, particularly common to which region in Europe?

    • AThe North Region
    • BThe Arabic Region
    • CThe Mediterranean Region
    • DThe Baltic Region
    Answer: The Mediterranean Region
  9. 709.

    The slaughter of what animal is forbidden in almost all states in India by law?

    • ACow
    • BSheep
    • CMonkey
    • DElephant
    Answer: Cow
  10. 710.

    Which of the following is an example of underpromotion in chess?

    • AConverting your pawn into a knight
    • BTaking your opponents pawn with your knight instead of your queen
    • CGiving your opponent knight odds
    • DTelling your opponent you are a duffer when you are really an expert
    Answer: Converting your pawn into a knight
  11. 711.

    What method of cooking is used in the preparation of the traditional Thai dish called Nuea pad prik?

    • ABoiling
    • BStewing
    • CStir frying
    • DBaking
    Answer: Stir frying
  12. 712.

    This coenzyme is naturally produced by a specific algae. It is used for transforming food into energy that the body will use to perform all its activities. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

    • AThiamin
    • BNiacin
    • CRiboflavin
    • DQ 10
    Answer: Q 10
  13. 713.

    High consumption of meat protein deprives the body of calcium. Lack of calcium causes this disease.

    • AOsteoporosis
    • BCholera
    • CNausea
    • DObesity
    Answer: Osteoporosis
  14. 714.

    This perennial herb from the mint family, that grows in wet soil, comes in two forms, a creeping variety and a more upright one.

    • APennyroyal
    • BSassafras
    • CWater Lily
    • DCannabis
    Answer: Pennyroyal
  15. 715.

    The mixture of hot cream and melted chocolate is called ganache. What does the French word ganache literally mean in English?

    • Achocolate
    • Bflower
    • Ccream
    • Dfool
    Answer: fool
  16. 716.

    The first TV commercial for cheese was aired in 1968 for which sort of French cheese?

    • AFromage de Montagne de Savoie
    • BRoquefort
    • CLa Vache Qui Rit
    • DBoursin
    Answer: Boursin
  17. 717.

    In what Arab country did the Sangak bread variety originate?

    • AIran
    • BMorocco
    • CLibya
    • DIraq
    Answer: Iran
  18. 718.

    After roasting, one pound (0.5 kg) of green coffee beans yields how much dried coffee?

    • AAlmost two pounds / 1 kg
    • BSlightly less than one pound / 0.5 kg
    • COne pound / 0.5 kg
    • DSlightly more than one pound / 0.5 kg
    Answer: Slightly less than one pound / 0.5 kg
  19. 719.

    On a Gap Jeans commercial in 2003, Madonna appeared together with which famous American rapper?

    • AMissy Elliott
    • B2Pac
    • CNotorious B.I.G.
    • DEminem
    Answer: Missy Elliott
  20. 720.

    What type of food is the Spanish dish called Escalivada, which originated in Catalonia, Spain?

    • ADessert
    • BSoup
    • CSalad
    • DBoiled meats
    Answer: Salad
  21. 721.

    What animal part is used for the preparation of the traditional South African dish called Mala Mogodu?

    • ATongue
    • BLiver
    • CKidney
    • DTripe
    Answer: Tripe
  22. 722.

    What is the common name for the rose species Rosa Chinensis?

    • ABlood rose
    • BChina rose
    • CCabbage rose
    • DBlack rose
    Answer: China rose
  23. 723.

    This snack food company, founded in 1906, is famous for its peanuts and the Mr. Peanut icon.

    • ACon-Agra Foods
    • BSkippy
    • CPlanters
    • DDiamond Foods
    Answer: Planters
  24. 724.

    Which of the following cards in the game Magic: the Gathering is from the Onslaught Block?

    • AVisara, the Dreadful
    • BOrims Chant
    • CHypnotic Specter
    • DSavra, Queen of the Golgari
    Answer: Visara, the Dreadful
  25. 725.

    The first industrial production of cheese in the world started in 1815, in which country?

    • AFrance
    • BSwitzerland
    • CAustria
    • DDenmark
    Answer: Switzerland
  26. 726.

    What is the popular set of optimal rules for playing Blackjack called?

    • AGolden rules strategy
    • BBasic strategy
    • CBest strategy
    • DPush strategy
    Answer: Basic strategy
  27. 727.

    This popular board game, patented in 1935 by salesman Charles Darrow, is known for the long hours a single game could take to complete.

    • AGo
    • BMonopoly
    • CSnakes and ladders
    • DSorry!
    Answer: Monopoly
  28. 728.

    This component produces adenosinetriphosphate, which increases the cells vitality and enables the body to release quick burst of energy.

    • AGlutamine
    • BEstrogen
    • CAdrenaline
    • DCreatine
    Answer: Creatine
  29. 729.

    Samuel Adams Triple Bock, produced by the Boston Beer Company, reaches what percentage of alcohol by volume?

    • A12%
    • B9%
    • C23%
    • D17%
    Answer: 17%
  30. 730.

    Which card game, invented by British poet Sir John Suckling, is scored with a peg board?

    • APiquet
    • BCanasta
    • CEuchre
    • DCribbage
    Answer: Cribbage
  31. 731.

    Who is regarded as the first internationally recognized celebrity chef?

    • AWolfgang Puck
    • BPaul Bocuse
    • CMarie-Antoine Carême
    • DJeff Smith
    Answer: Marie-Antoine Carême
  32. 732.

    In blocking domino games when does the scoring of the game happen?

    • AAt the end of the game
    • BIn the middle of the game
    • CAt the beginning of the game
    • DThroughout the entire game
    Answer: At the end of the game
  33. 733.

    These ancient people drew graffiti on walls and monuments.

    • AMoguls
    • BHindus
    • CRomans
    • DAmerican Indians
    Answer: Romans
  34. 734.

    What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Indonesian dish called Betutu?

    • AChicken
    • BLamb
    • CBeef
    • DPork
    Answer: Chicken
  35. 735.

    The traditional Czech farmhouse hard cheese, made in Karlovy Vary, is known by what name?

    • AGoutu
    • BAmbert
    • CAbertam
    • DBrie
    Answer: Abertam
  36. 736.

    This is the vitamin that vegetarians should take, as it is not found in plants.

    • AC
    • BB 12
    • CE
    • DA
    Answer: B 12
  37. 737.

    Layer ingredients in a shot glass in the following order: 15 ml Creme De Cacao white liqueur, 15 ml Blue curacao liqueur, 15 ml Scotch Whisky.

    • AAfrican Violet
    • BMartini Perfect
    • CKiss Me Quick
    • DMexican Coffee
    Answer: African Violet
  38. 738.

    If you were born in 1982, 1994 or 2006, what would your lunar sign be?

    • Arabbit
    • Bdog
    • Csnake
    • Dram
    Answer: dog
  39. 739.

    In this country people drink gorilka. It is similar to vodka.

    • AAzerbaijan
    • BGeorgia
    • CUkraine
    • DBelarus
    Answer: Ukraine
  40. 740.

    What candy bar was used in the 1985 movie The Goonies?

    • Ababyruth
    • Btwix
    • Cmilkyway
    • Dsnickers
    Answer: babyruth
  41. 741.

    How is meat processed to produce the traditional South African dish called Biltong?

    • ABy roasting
    • BBy boiling
    • CBy deep-frying
    • DBy curing
    Answer: By curing
  42. 742.

    What does short-waisted mean?

    • AIt means your torso is short.
    • BIt means your shorts need replacing.
    • CIt means your waist is not very high above the ground.
    • DIt means your waist is shorter than your head.
    Answer: It means your torso is short.
  43. 743.

    In what country did the Kamikaze cocktail reportedly originate?

    • AIndia
    • BSouth Africa
    • CJapan
    • DJamaica
    Answer: Japan
  44. 744.

    In knock rummy, deciding whether to knock or go for gin can be difficult. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

    • AIf you wait for gin and your opponent knocks, you might be able to undercut her.
    • BIf it's early in the hand and you can knock, you probably should do so.
    • CIf you have reason to believe your opponent's unused cards are low cards, you should probably knock if you can.
    • DSometimes it makes sense to knock even if there's a strong possibility that your opponent will undercut you.
    Answer: If you have reason to believe your opponent's unused cards are low cards, you should probably knock if you can.
  45. 745.

    Ouzo is the preferred drink in this country. It is produced from pressed grapes, herbs and berries.

    • AGreece
    • BTurkey
    • CMacedonia
    • DHungary
    Answer: Greece
  46. 746.

    What is Barista?

    • AThe term applied to an expert coffee roaster
    • BThe Italian word for bartender
    • CThe French word for attorney
    • DThe proprietor of a coffee shop
    Answer: The Italian word for bartender
  47. 747.

    In what country did Raclette cheese originate?

    • AItaly
    • BSwitzerland
    • CFrance
    • DSpain
    Answer: Switzerland
  48. 748.

    According to Russian biologist Ilya Mechnikov what explained the longevity of certain Bulgarian peasants?

    • AThe vitamins in yogurt
    • BThe cholesterol-lowering properties of yogurt
    • CThe concentrated calcium in yogurt
    • DThe bacteria in yogurt
    Answer: The bacteria in yogurt
  49. 749.

    Tic-tac-toe is the American name of which popular paper and pencil game?

    • AStrategio
    • BGomoku
    • CNoughts and crosses
    • DSprouts
    Answer: Noughts and crosses
  50. 750.

    Addiction, hyper excitability, and hallucinations were believed to be manifestations of this syndrome, urged by absinthe. People considered that these traits, once acquired from absinthe drinking, became hereditary and could be passed over to their children.

    • ADowning syndrome
    • BAspergers syndrome
    • COpitz G/BBB Syndrome
    • DAbsinthism
    Answer: Absinthism

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