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- 901.
From which of these areas did the apple tree originate before it was cultivated all around the world?
- ACentral Asia
- BSouth America
- CCentral America
- DEurope
Answer: Central Asia - 902.
Highly coveted bulbs of a member of the Liliaceae family, caused this in the Netherlands in the early 17th century.
- ATulipomania
- BTulipancy
- CTulip Madness
- DTulipation
Answer: Tulipomania - 903.
In what country did the bread called Pane carasau originate?
- AItaly
- BSpain
- CPortugal
- DBrazil
Answer: Italy - 904.
How many astrological signs are there in the Chinese zodiac?
- A24
- B6
- C12
- D4
Answer: 12 - 905.
This is Barbies full name.
- ABarbie Millicent Edwards
- BBarbie Millicent Roberts
- CBarbie Millicent Dollar
- DBarbie Rogers Sanders
Answer: Barbie Millicent Roberts - 906.
The term cenosillicaphobia, related to drinking beer and alcohol as a whole, means what?
- AA fear of a broken glass
- BA fear of a falling glass
- CA fear of an empty glass
- DA fear of breaking a glass
Answer: A fear of an empty glass - 907.
What shape does the rice in the traditional Indonesian dish Tumpeng have?
- ABall
- BFish
- CSun
- DCone
Answer: Cone - 908.
Shake the following ingredients with ice: 1/2 oz. Creme De Banane, 1/2 oz. pineapple juice, 1 oz. gin, 1 oz. cream and add a dash of Grenadine.
- AFrozen Irish Coffee
- BSilver Fizz
- CVelvet Kiss
- DWhite Russian
Answer: Velvet Kiss - 909.
Which of the following cards has a converted mana cost of 2 in the game Magic: The Gathering?
- AShock
- BInk-eyes, Servant of the Oni
- CDisenchant
- DChar
Answer: Disenchant - 910.
This country consumes the most beer.
- ARussia
- BChina
- CGermany
- DThe USA
Answer: China - 911.
This sign is positioned between the horse and the dragon. In ancient China it was associated with wisdom and aesthetic beauty.
- ARooster
- BRat
- CRabbit
- DSnake
Answer: Snake - 912.
This Yin Sign associated with the Fire Element. People born under that sign are genuinely nice people.
- ATiger
- BRat
- CGoat
- DMonkey
Answer: Goat - 913.
It is national flower of Venezuela, and its family consists of more than 25 000 species.
- AMagnolia
- BCamellia
- CPeony
- DOrchid
Answer: Orchid - 914.
What is the literal translation of the Quechua word pachamanca, which refers to a traditional Native American dish?
- AFrom the ground
- BUnder the fire
- CEarthen pot
- DHot stone
Answer: Earthen pot - 915.
This is a type of punch. In a big bowl pour the following ingredients: 1 bottle red wine, shotglass of lime juice, 2 shots Bacardi and add random fruit. Chill the mixture overnight.
- AGodfather
- BSangria
- CGreyhound
- DGin Buck
Answer: Sangria - 916.
According to a legend, when Confucius died, twelve animals rushed to his bedside. The order of the Chinese Horoscope is the order in which they arrived. What was the first animal to arrive at Confucius bedside?
- Athe tiger
- Bthe rat
- Cthe horse
- Dthe dragon
Answer: the rat - 917.
What kind of meat product is used for the preparation of Buffalo wings?
- AChopped pork
- BBuffalo ribs
- CChicken wings
- DPork ham
Answer: Chicken wings - 918.
What famous person made the following observation about fashion: Fashion wears out more apparel than the man?
- ASaint Laurent
- BChanel
- CShakespeare
- DLagerfeld
Answer: Shakespeare - 919.
This more complex cocktail requires 1 1/2 oz light rum, 1 tbsp triple sec, 1 1/2 oz lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, 1 cherry and 1 cup crushed ice. Except the cherry, combine all ingredients and blend them for 5 seconds in a blender. Pour the mixture into a champagne glass and top with the cherry.
- AFrozen Daiquiri
- BLa Florida
- CAcapulco
- DKats Kiss
Answer: Frozen Daiquiri - 920.
Which of the following spells in the card game Magic: The Gatheringcan destroy both creatures and enchantments?
- AMortify
- BPutrefy
- CBlaze
- DWrath of God
Answer: Mortify - 921.
It is considered that Chinese astrology emerged around this time.
- A2000 AD
- B5000 BC
- C3000 BC
- D1000 BC
Answer: 3000 BC - 922.
This delicacy, typical for 'The Country of the Rising Sun', usually only consists of thinly sliced raw seafood, dipping sauce and garnish.
- AVaho
- BMoussaka
- CTsatsiki
- DSashimi
Answer: Sashimi - 923.
What type of hairstyle is the so-called Fofa?
- AA frizzy perm
- BA hairstyle for balding men
- CA tight bun
- DA hairdo with sideburns
Answer: A hairstyle for balding men - 924.
In this board game moves are determined by dice rolls. Each player attempts to move around the board, from point to point, to get home.
- ACribbage
- BGo
- CBackgammon
- DChess
Answer: Backgammon - 925.
The recipe for the German chocolate cake did not originate in Germany, but in this country.
- Athe USA
- BSpain
- CCanada
- DSwitzerland
Answer: the USA - 926.
Which term does not belong with the others?
- APoaching
- BPot Roasting
- CBraising
- DStewing
Answer: Poaching - 927.
These fruits were used as wedding breakfast in France. Newlyweds had a soup of thinned sour cream, borage and powdered sugar, and these.
- ABlackcurrant
- BStrawberries
- CPeaches
- DCherries
Answer: Strawberries - 928.
For its ability to reduce anxiety and tension, wine is considered to be this.
- ANatural tranquilizer
- BControlled substance
- CGrappa Duve
- DIntoxicating
Answer: Natural tranquilizer - 929.
Who is the author of the childrens book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that revolves around a boy named Charlie Bucket?
- ALewis Carroll
- BJ. M. Barrie
- CA. A. Milne
- DRoald Dahl
Answer: Roald Dahl - 930.
This food was not on the Sopranos, but is a Taiwanese dish.
- ACibreo
- BNgapi-jaw
- CBao Bing
- DFuFu
Answer: Bao Bing - 931.
This herb, regarded as the king of herbs in many cooking books, is also known as Albahaca and St. Josephs Wort.
- ABasil
- BAnnato
- CBergamot
- DCalamus
Answer: Basil - 932.
What type of meal is the Native American dish called Alegria?
- ADrink
- BCandy
- CCake
- DBread
Answer: Candy - 933.
Which of these is not a Swiss chocolate manufacturer?
- ANestle
- BHersheys
- CLindt
- DSuchard
Answer: Hersheys - 934.
Graffiti is plural. This is the singular form.
- AGraffit
- BGraffitius
- CGraffito
- DGraffitium
Answer: Graffito - 935.
What kind of meal is the traditional Japanese dish called Zoni?
- ADessert
- BFried fish
- CSushi
- DSoup
Answer: Soup - 936.
What happened to the first prototype of the bread-slicing machine?
- AIt was destroyed by vandals.
- BIt was stolen by the people of Battle Creek, Michigan.
- CIt was destroyed in a fire.
- DIt was destroyed by its inventor.
Answer: It was destroyed in a fire. - 937.
Which of these is not a term used for the building in which maple syrup is boiled?
- ACabane a sucre
- BSugar Barn
- CSugarhouse
- DSugar Shanty
Answer: Sugar Barn - 938.
How is the popular Japanese meal Karaage prepared?
- ABy deep frying
- BBy boiling
- CBy stewing
- DBy roasting
Answer: By deep frying - 939.
This dish is usually cooked in a large, flat pan. It is most typical for the region of Valencia, Spain and contains ingredients such as rice, saffron and olive oil.
- AEnchilada
- BPaella
- CLasagna
- DTajine
Answer: Paella - 940.
Name the traditional Russian hot soup made of broth, beets, and tomato juice with various vegetables.
- AShi
- BBorscht
- CLapsha
- DRassolnik
Answer: Borscht - 941.
What is the executive chef of the kitchen called?
- ASous Chef
- BChef de Partie
- CSauté Chef
- DChef de Cuisine
Answer: Chef de Cuisine - 942.
The special Fanta flavour in Romania, based on a traditional local drink made from elderflower, is called by what name?
- AFanta Amanta
- BFanta Roma
- CFanta Shokata
- DFanta Eldera
Answer: Fanta Shokata - 943.
2006 is the year of this sign, described as a noble and honest creature.
- ADog
- BPig
- CHorse
- DOx
Answer: Dog - 944.
What hairstyle combines the 1950s pompadour, the 50s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk?
- AInduction cut
- BShag
- CHigh and tight
- DQuiff
Answer: Quiff - 945.
Which of these wild roses is native to China?
- ARosa gigantea
- BRosa canina
- CRosa eglanteria
- DRosa laevigata
Answer: Rosa laevigata - 946.
Which word refers to the water soluble pigments that give wine its red color?
- Aphycobilins
- Banthocyanins
- Cionons
- Ddamascones
Answer: anthocyanins - 947.
Prior to fermentation, one of the phases in the production of whisky, dried malt is soaked in water, sugar gets dissolved, and a this sugary liquid is produced.
- AStill
- BAmylase
- CPeat
- DWort
Answer: Wort - 948.
What type of dessert is the Boston cream pie?
- ACake
- BIce cream
- CTortellini
- DBiscuit
Answer: Cake - 949.
This cocktails ingredients are as follows: 1 1/4 oz. Southern Comfort, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, soda. They are all mixed and shaken with ice.
- AKir
- BLobotomy
- CAfter Five
- DSouthern Sparkler
Answer: Southern Sparkler - 950.
Which of these words refers to secret and illegal production of whiskey, commonly carried out at night.
- AMoonstone
- BMoonscape
- CMoonbeam
- DMoonshining
Answer: Moonshining
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