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- 1051.
What period marked the popularity of the cloche hat?
- A15t century
- B1970s
- C18th century
- D1920s
Answer: 1920s - 1052.
Which of the following cheeses is a hard cheese?
- AFormaggio di capra
- BLyonnais
- CLa Vache Qui Rit
- DEmmental
Answer: Emmental - 1053.
What does the name of the herb dandelion mean in French?
- ALions mane
- BLions head
- CLions heart
- DLions tooth
Answer: Lions tooth - 1054.
This is a protein complex produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. It contains a toxin that causes food poisoning. However, when injected in small doses it smoothens existing lines and wrinkles.
- ADopamnine
- BBotox
- CCreatine
- DBo-Hylurox
Answer: Botox - 1055.
In which part of the world was coffee first prepared as a beverage?
- AChina
- BEthiopia
- CColombia
- DPeru
Answer: Ethiopia - 1056.
In the 1920s, this fashion designer popularized the little black dress - a short evening or cocktail dress.
- ACharles Frederick Worth
- BChristian Dior
- CCoco Chanel
- DVivienne Westwood
Answer: Coco Chanel - 1057.
The word absinthe comes from ancient Greek and means this.
- AUndrinkable
- BMagical
- CHallucinogenic
- DTasty
Answer: Undrinkable - 1058.
This board game, first published by the Milton Bradley Company in 1931, derived from a guessing paper and pencil game, and has also a one-person puzzle version.
- ABattleship
- BTitan
- CLiu po
- DStratego
Answer: Battleship - 1059.
The consumption of ginger is contraindicated in cases of this medical condition.
- AKidney stones
- BDiarrhea
- CPregnancy
- DGallstones
Answer: Gallstones - 1060.
What vitamin are lychee fruits rich in?
- AVitamin C
- BVitamin D
- CVitamin E
- DVitamin A
Answer: Vitamin C - 1061.
Popcorn is flavored with salt, butter, sugar, dried spices and many other condiments. In this country they even serve it with vinegar.
- ASweden
- BFrance
- CBelgium
- DItaly
Answer: Sweden - 1062.
In what country did the hat called ushanka originate?
- ARussia
- BPoland
- CCanada
- DChina
Answer: Russia - 1063.
This zodiac sign is ruled by Mercury. People born under it often change their mind. They are also known as being tender and caring.
- AAquarius
- BGemini
- CLibra
- DLeo
Answer: Gemini - 1064.
In a game of Pinochle, what is the second highest ranking card?
- ATen
- BAce
- CKing
- DNine
Answer: Ten - 1065.
In what country was the Chihuahua cheese created?
- ASpain
- BArgentina
- CMexico
- DPortugal
Answer: Mexico - 1066.
Which of these ingredients is not used in the preparation of the Chinese dish called Ants climbing a tree?
- AGarlic
- BMeat
- CNoodles
- DFish
Answer: Fish - 1067.
The mall in this city has its own 400-meter ski slope.
- ADenver
- BEdmonton
- COslo
- DDubai
Answer: Dubai - 1068.
The alcohol content is very high in absinthe. It can be as high as this %.
- A65 %
- B85 %
- C95 %
- D75 %
Answer: 85 % - 1069.
What type of oil is used for the preparation of the bread variety called Tiger bread?
- AAlmond oil
- BSesame oil
- COlive oil
- DPalm
Answer: Sesame oil - 1070.
Assuming there are no wildcards, which of the following hands would win a four-handed game of poker?
- AAce of diamonds, five of hearts, four of clubs, three of hearts, two of spades
- BSix of diamonds, five of spades, four of hearts, three of spades, two of clubs
- CFive of clubs, five of diamonds, jack of hearts, jack of clubs, jack of spades
- DTen of hearts, queen of diamonds, ten of clubs, queen of clubs, queen of spades
Answer: Ten of hearts, queen of diamonds, ten of clubs, queen of clubs, queen of spades - 1071.
Due to the shape of its fruits, Aztecs called this tree Ahuacuatl, which meant testicle tree.
- AApple
- BPear
- CAvocado
- DBanana
Answer: Avocado - 1072.
How many calories does one biscuit from Popeyes have?
- A280
- B260
- C220
- D240
Answer: 240 - 1073.
The Arabian dish Manakish is very similar to this very popular Italian food.
- APizza
- BLasagna
- CSpaghetti
- DRavioli
Answer: Pizza - 1074.
In the card game Texas hold em, the last community card to hit the table is referred to as what?
- AFourth street
- BThe river
- CThe turn
- DThe flop
Answer: The river - 1075.
Which dress sizes are for those 5 2 - 5 3 tall, with an average bust but a shorter back?
- AMiss Petite sizes
- BHalf sizes
- CMisses sizes
- DWomens sizes
Answer: Miss Petite sizes - 1076.
The Framingham Heart Study concluded that moderate drinkers were 50 % less likely to die from coronary diseases than this group of people.
- ADrug addicts
- BStressed persons
- CNon drinkers
- DHeavy drinkers
Answer: Non drinkers - 1077.
Studies have shown that this plant, known as Camellia sinensis, contains a chemical that boosts bodily defense systems. It also contains small quantities of caffeine and tannins that mildly energise the body and mind.
- ATea
- BCoffee
- CWine
- DFruit juice
Answer: Tea - 1078.
How many groups are the twelve signs arranged in?
- A1 groups of 12
- B4 groups of 3
- C3 groups of 4
- D2 groups of 6
Answer: 4 groups of 3 - 1079.
What does the name of the popular Indonesian dish Mie goreng mean?
- ACrawling snakes
- BFried noodles
- CHair tuft
- DGreen mixture
Answer: Fried noodles - 1080.
What type of soup is the popular Italian soup Minestrone?
- AVegetable soup
- BFish soup
- CLamb soup
- DCold soup
Answer: Vegetable soup - 1081.
This garment, which replaced the corset, is constructed of elasticized fabric and usually fastened by hook and eye closures.
- ABoxers
- BCamisole
- CBrassiere
- DGirdle
Answer: Girdle - 1082.
With a Latin name of Capsicum, this American vegetable has been known to the western hemisphere for a very long time. According to experts there is evidence it has been consumed since 7500 BC.
- AOnion
- BPear
- CChili Pepper
- DParsley
Answer: Chili Pepper - 1083.
Garlic worsens which of these medical conditions?
- AIntestinal worms
- BHypertension
- CStomach ulcer
- DDiabetes
Answer: Stomach ulcer - 1084.
Mascarpone is a vegetarian Italian cheese, traditionally included in the recipe for what layered dessert?
- AAebleflaesk
- BTiramisu
- CSemlor
- DPepparkakor
Answer: Tiramisu - 1085.
This spirit is distilled from a fermented mash containing no less than 51% corn or maize in addition to wheat, rye and malted barley.
- AWelsh whiskey
- BScotch
- CBourbon
- DCanadian whisky
Answer: Bourbon - 1086.
What kind of food is the traditional South African meal Sosatie?
- AMeatballs
- BSkewered meat
- CCheese
- DSeafood soup
Answer: Skewered meat - 1087.
Is it true that root beer comes in two forms: alcoholic and soft drink?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1088.
Airag is a Turkish semi-soft cheese made from what milk?
- ACow milk
- BYak milk
- CGoat milk
- DMare milk
Answer: Mare milk - 1089.
Champagne is usually served in a champagne flute at what temperature?
- A10 to 12 °C
- B7 to 9 °C
- C13 to 15 °C
- D1 to 5 °C
Answer: 7 to 9 °C - 1090.
North Americans believed these were poisonous until 1820, when Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson disproved that myth during a public demonstration on the courthouse steps in Salem, NJ. They were imported from Mexico to Europe in the middle of 16th century.
- ATomatoes
- BStrawberries
- CCherries
- DPeppers
Answer: Tomatoes - 1091.
The song, Blue Suede Shoes, which is generally associated with Elvis Presley, had a massive chart success in the 1950s. Who wrote the song?
- ABarbara Pittman
- BJohnny Cash
- CBuddy Holly
- DCarl Perkins
Answer: Carl Perkins - 1092.
Which of these foods is generally poached in white wine?
- AEggs
- BFish
- CFruit
- DPoultry
Answer: Fish - 1093.
The name of the popular tile game, Dominoes, often considered to be the modern descendant of the dice, originated from which of these?
- AThe name of the town it was created in
- BChinese word for tiles
- CDomino masks
- DDomino parties
Answer: Domino masks - 1094.
Which if the following is not among the 12 standard tokens used in Monopoly?
- AA kettle
- BAn iron
- CA top hat
- DAn old shoe
Answer: A kettle - 1095.
Which ingredient for bread hurts the leavening (rising) ability?
- Aflour
- Bsalt
- Cwater
- Dsugar
Answer: salt - 1096.
The active ingredient of absinthe is thujone. It is chemically similar to this psychoactive substance. Scientists also believe that thujone and this substance affect the same brain receptors.
- ABeta-phenylethylamine
- BCodeine Phosphate
- COpium
- DTetrahydrocannabinol
Answer: Tetrahydrocannabinol - 1097.
Which of the following brands of beer is not German and is manufactured in an Asian country?
- AKirin
- BHolsten
- CJever
- DVeltins
Answer: Kirin - 1098.
The juice of what fruit is used for the preparation of the Cosmopolitan cocktail?
- AStrawberry
- BCranberry
- CPeach
- DRaspberry
Answer: Cranberry - 1099.
In 1970, Elio Fiorucci showed designer jeans for the first time in which city?
- ANew York
- BParis
- CMilan
- DRome
Answer: Milan - 1100.
The first written reference of Blackjack can be found in a short story by this world-famous author.
- AMark Twain
- BHans Christian Anderson
- CMiguel de Cervantes
- DVictor Hugo
Answer: Miguel de Cervantes
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