Holidays | Art | Food questions for the Foodie team | Sports | History |
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A. Angel
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
A. Star B. Angel C. Nothing D. Elf |
Frida Khalo
Which Mexican artist was married to Diego Rivera and is famous for her self portraits?
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True
In France and Belgium the law restricts the use of the word "patisserie" to bakeries who employ licensed maître pâtissier (master pastry chefs).
True or false? |
B. Uruguay
What country won the first World Cup?
A. Argentina B. Uruguay C. Chile D. France |
C. Sandra Day O'connor
Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
A. Ruth Bater Ginsberg B. Sonia Sotomayor C. Sandra Day O'connor D. Elena Kagan |
A. To teach
The word "hanukkah" comes from the Hebrew word "Hinuch," which means:
A. To teach B. To learn C. To meet D. Family |
D. Architecture
What type of art is art deco?
A. Painting B. Sculpture C. Furniture D. Architecture |
A. 6
Manresa, Los Gatos Atelier Crenn, San Francisco Benu, San Francisco Quince, San Francisco The French Laundry, Yountville SingleThread, Healdsburg
How many three star Michelin restaurants are located in the Bay Area?
A. 6 B. 9 C.12 D.13 |
B. Best route around the track
In NASCAR, what does the term "groove" mean?
A. Getting fresh tires put on B. Best route around the track C. Practice of racing nose to tail D. Strategy of pitting well before running out of fuel |
D. 102
How many passengers were aboard the Mayflower when it set sail for the New World in 1620?
A. 62 B. 95 C. 73 D. 102 |
C. Black, Red, Green
What color are the Kwanzaa candles?
A. Blue, Black, and Green B. Black, Green, and Blue C. Black, Red, Green D. Red, Yellow, Green |
D. Immortality
What quality is associated with peaches in Chinese art?
A. Good health B. Fragility C. Wealth D. Immortality |
C. Wheat
Most popular food based on global human consumption?
A. Rice B. Potatoes C. Wheat D Lettuce |
D. 16
What is the PGA record for highest score on a par-4?
A. 10 B. 13 C. 11 D. 16 |
C. Nauset
What tribe of Native Americans was the first to encounter the Pilgrims?
A. Mohican B. Cherokee C. Nauset D. Pequot |
C. Rudolph
What iconic holiday character first appeared in a 1939 booklet published by the department store Montgomery Ward?
A. Santa B. Frosty C. Rudolph D. Krumpus |
B. 5
How many versions of The Scream did Edvard Munch create?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 |
D. 600
How many cans of soda does the average American drink every year?
A. 122 B. 300 C. 417 D. 600 |
C. It was stolen
Why did Michael Jordan once wear No. 12 instead of his traditional No. 23 in an NBA game against the Orlando Magic?
A. It was his 12th wedding anniversary B. In honor of a Roger Staubach C. It was stolen D. He forgot it at his house |
B. Stones
What did ancient Egyptians use as pillows?
A. Bags of water B. Stones C. Bundles of wheat D. Animal pelts |
D. $1,000
How much money do Americans spend (on average) on holiday gifts?
A. $400 B. $753 C. $890 D. $1,000 |
A. Pablo Picasso
What artist's work has been stolen more than any other's?
A. Pablo Picasso B. Rembrandt C. Edvard Munch D. Leonardo Da vinci |
D. The Big Mac
What did McDonald’s introduce to their menu in 1968?
A. The McRib B. Chicken Nuggets C. McFlurry D. The Big Mac |
A. A feint during Service
A "balk" is any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service
In Badminton, what is a "balk"?
A. A feint during Service B. A violation of playing the rules C. Fast shot that can't be returned D. A foul |
A. 1504AD
Hieronymus Bosch wrote the oldest invoice in modern history. He used it to get payment from King Philip the Handsome, of Castile, in September, 1504AD.
When was the first invoice created?
A. 1504AD B. 1631 C. 1400 AD D. 1683 |