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[{"question":"If youve ordered a burn one, take it through the garden, pin a rose on it, what can you expect to be placed in front of you?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hamburger with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion","choices":["Hot Dog with Chili and Coleslaw","Lamb Shish - Kabob","Hamburger with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion","Tuna Melt on Rye with Lettuce and Dill Chips"]},{"question":"If the girl next to you orders baled hay, life preserver and java for breakfast, what has she ordered?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Shredded wheat, donut and coffee","choices":["Cream of wheat , donut and coffee","Hash browns, omelet, and coffee","Buckwheat pancakes, danish, and coffee","Shredded wheat, donut and coffee"]},{"question":"Noahs Boy refers to a fish sandwich.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Its your first day on the job at your favorite diner!  The waitress next to you yells out to the short order cook that she needs two cows, make them cry, and paint em red.  What has she requested the short order cook to prepare?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Two hamburgers with onions, cover in ketchup","choices":["Two hamburgers with onions, cover in ketchup","Two orders of beef liver and onions with ketchup","Salisbury steak with American sauce.","Double cheeseburger, no onions, special sauce"]},{"question":"Your friends favorite breakfast is a shingle with shimmy and shake, squeeze one.   What does he like to eat for breakfast?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Buttered toast with jam and orange juice","choices":["French toast and apple juice","Link sausage,  toast and juice","Buttered toast with jam and orange juice","Short stack of pancakes and instant coffee"]},{"question":"A guy orders a drag it through Georgia for his son.  What has he ordered?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cola with chocolate syrup","choices":["Fried chicken basket","Chili dog, all the way","A slice of key lime pie","Cola with chocolate syrup"]},{"question":"What is diner-speak for an order of hash?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Customer will take a chance","choices":["Burn the British","Gravel train","Customer will take a chance","Pittsburgh"]},{"question":"Mom always told you to get plenty of iron in your diet, so you order a put out the lights and cry.  What item have you ordered?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Liver and onions","choices":["Patty melt, no onions","Ham on rye with soup","T - Bone steak with onions","Liver and onions"]},{"question":"Keep off the grass in diner-speak means this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hold the lettuce","choices":["Tomato only","Like the sign says...","No parsley","Hold the lettuce"]},{"question":"The final order of the night is for a Bow - wow, Pittsburgh on the bun, frog sticks, and a 55 with Hail.  What has been ordered?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hot dog, burn or toast the bun, side of french fries and a root beer with ice.","choices":["Bratwurst, no bun, mashed potatoes, cherry coke with Ice.","Bacon wrapped steak with fries and black coffee.","Kielbasa, extra mustard, frog legs and a chocolate shake.","Hot dog, burn or toast the bun, side of french fries and a root beer with ice."]},{"question":"A fellow comes in on the night shift and orders a Hockey puck with wax, wreck em, frog sticks in the alley, and draw one in the dark.  What on Earth does he want to eat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Well done burger with American cheese, fries on the side, scrambled eggs, and black coffee.","choices":["Medium-rare burger, onion rings, fries, and a strawberry shake.","Tuna salad with cheese, fries on the side and black forest cake.","Liver, no onions, frog legs, fried eggs, and black coffee.","Well done burger with American cheese, fries on the side, scrambled eggs, and black coffee."]},{"question":"Chicks on a raft with blowout patches refers to what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eggs on toast with pancakes","choices":["Western omelet with french toast","Eggs on toast with pancakes","Scrambled eggs and sausage","Fried chicken and mashed potatoes"]},{"question":"Finally, a customer orders Bossy in a bowl, bullets or whistleberries, a blonde with sand, a bucket of cold mud, and belchwater.  What have they ordered?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beef stew, baked beans, coffee with cream and sugar, chocolate ice cream, and seltzer water.","choices":["Beef stew, baked beans, coffee with cream and sugar, chocolate ice cream, and seltzer water.","Chili con carne with Lima beans, ice tea, a vanilla sundae and a Perrier water.","Tomato soup, fried okra, root beer, chocolate ice cream, and Perrier water.","Chicken noodle soup, blackberries, vanilla coke, German chocolate cake and seltzer water."]},{"question":"Due to the shape of its fruits, Aztecs called this tree Ahuacuatl, which meant testicle tree.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Avocado","choices":["Apple","Banana","Avocado","Pear"]},{"question":"This fruit is generally considered to grow on a tree, but the tree is actually a giant herb. The fruit contains potassium and vitamin B, which are necessary for the production of sex hormones.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Banana","choices":["Strawberry","Banana","Peach","Cherry"]},{"question":"This food is a very good source of energy. It also contains phenylethylamine, which triggers the same reaction in the body as falling in love does.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chocolate","choices":["Honey","Beeswax","Chocolate","Sugar"]},{"question":"Although too smelly, this member of the onion family is considered to be an aphrodisiac. It also has antioxidant properties and is used in alternative medicine.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Garlic","choices":["Spinach","Leeks","Celery","Garlic"]},{"question":"Although natural, this food contains more calories than beet-sugar. It is used in a lot of skin-care products, but in the ancient Egyptians considered it --to be a cure for impotence and sterility.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Honey","choices":["Honey","Chocolate","Avocado","Cinnamon"]},{"question":"This very nutritious and rich in proteins seafood is stated to be the favourite one of Casanova. He was famous as one of the worlds greatest lovers and an ardent connoisseur of this food, which was always on his menu.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Oysters","choices":["Crabs","Fish","Oysters","Leeks"]},{"question":"These fruits were used as wedding breakfast in France. Newlyweds had a soup of thinned sour cream, borage and powdered sugar, and these.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Strawberries","choices":["Strawberries","Blackcurrant","Cherries","Peaches"]},{"question":"As this drink relaxes and stimulates the senses, it is considered the proper drink for a romantic evening. The recommended quantity is one or two glasses, otherwise you will get sleepy and spoil the moment.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wine","choices":["Whisky","Tea","Wine","Coffee"]},{"question":"This drink is a widely known stimulant, but if you have too much, it becomes a depressant. Its active ingredient - caffeine - is known as the worlds most popular drug.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coffee","choices":["Water","Orange juice","Tea","Coffee"]},{"question":"Having been cultivated for more than 1000 years, this is one of the oldest spices in the world. However, you should be aware of its hallucinogenic properties it taken in large quantities. In Asia, It was highly appreciated for its aphrodisiac qualities.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nutmeg","choices":["Black pepper","Nutmeg","Turmeric powder","Cinnamon"]},{"question":"Whisky is traditional for this country. The beverages color can give you a hint about its age.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Scotland","choices":["Wales","USA","Scotland","Ireland"]},{"question":"Tequila is named after a town with the same name in the country where it is a traditional drink.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mexico","choices":["Chile","Spain","Portugal","Mexico"]},{"question":"Vodka is traditional for this country. People there like to flavor vodka with lemon peel, pepper or herbs.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Russia","choices":["Ukraine","Russia","Macedonia","Romania"]},{"question":"Rakia is a strong alcoholic drink made of various fruits, usually grapes, plums or apricots.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bulgaria","choices":["Finland","Hungary","Russia","Bulgaria"]},{"question":"Pastis is the most popular aperitif in this country. It is made with anise, licorice and additional aromatic plants.","category":"hobbies","answer":"France","choices":["France","Italy","Switzerland","Germany"]},{"question":"In this country people drink gorilka. It is similar to vodka.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ukraine","choices":["Ukraine","Georgia","Azerbaijan","Belarus"]},{"question":"Sangria is consumed all year round in this country. It is made of wine mixed with fruit and spices.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Spain","choices":["Malta","Ecuador","Argentina","Spain"]},{"question":"Caipirinha takes lime, caster sugar, and Cachaca, or Rum to chill out the citizens of this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Brazil","choices":["Cuba","Mexico","Brazil","Hawaii"]},{"question":"Schnapps is a kind of fruit brandy and is typical for the country which gave the name of this beverage.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Germany","choices":["Austria","Italy","The Netherlands","Germany"]},{"question":"Ouzo is the preferred drink in this country. It is produced from pressed grapes, herbs and berries.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Greece","choices":["Hungary","Greece","Macedonia","Turkey"]},{"question":"The first sales of the Coca Cola drink were made at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, in what year?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1886","choices":["1886","1798","1900","1800"]},{"question":"Attorneys Benjamin Thomas and Joseph Whitehead of Chattanooga, Tennessee, bought the exclusive rights to distribute Coke syrup to bottlers across most of the US. How much did they pay to obtain the rights?","category":"hobbies","answer":"$1","choices":["$100","$1000","$1","$10"]},{"question":"Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Coca-Cola was originally green.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Why was Coca-Cola once considered an anti-Semitic company?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Coca-Cola did not have a bottling plant in Israel","All of these","Coca-Cola was successfully doing business in the Middle East","The manager of Coca-Colas Egyptian bottling operations announced  that Coca-Cola would never allow the Israelis a franchise"]},{"question":"This was the original title of a song, produced by Billy Davis and sung by The New Seekers, and featured in a 1971 TV commercial of Coca Cola.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Id Like to Teach the World to Sing","choices":["In Perfect Harmony","Id Like to Teach the World to Sing","Id Like to Buy the World a Coke","None of these"]},{"question":"The acids which the Coca-Cola beverage contains make it harmful to drink.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This zodiac sign is referred to as the youngest one. It is ruled by Mars and is famous as the initiator.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Aries","choices":["Sagittarius","Aries","Leo","Taurus"]},{"question":"This sign is ruled by Venus and people born under it are known as peacemakers.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Libra","choices":["Pisces","Capricorn","Aquarius","Libra"]},{"question":"This zodiac sign is ruled by the Sun.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Leo","choices":["Aquarius","Sagittarius","Leo","Virgo"]},{"question":"Ruled by Saturn, people born under this zodiac sign, are ambitious and practical.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Capricorn","choices":["Capricorn","Pisces","Sagittarius","Taurus"]},{"question":"Under the influence of Jupiter, people born under this sign always seek to extract meaning from experience and search for what lies behind the animal instinct. Having rather philosophical view towards life, a person under this sign will not maintain a relationship with a jealous spouse.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sagittarius","choices":["Gemini","Cancer","Sagittarius","Virgo"]},{"question":"Ruled by Mercury, people born under this sign are really clever. It is typical for them to constantly try to separate what is useful from what is not.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Virgo","choices":["Pisces","Virgo","Leo","Sagittarius"]},{"question":"The people born under this zodiac sign are ruled by Neptune. They are probably the most sensitive of all, but have worked out a manner to conceal their sensitivity. They are prone to living their life in a constant daydream.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pisces","choices":["Libra","Aquarius","Pisces","Sagittarius"]},{"question":"This Moon sign characterizes the people under its rule as maternal. It is typical for them to hold firmly to the past, and to insist on the relation of the present with the past.  However, they are very romantic.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cancer","choices":["Cancer","Aquarius","Leo","Virgo"]},{"question":"This astrological sign, ruled by Pluto, has the reputation of being highly sexual. Persons born under it, usually feel emotionally secure if they are financially settled.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Scorpio","choices":["Aquarius","Scorpio","Sagittarius","Leo"]},{"question":"The planet of this sign is Uranus. The most recognizable feature of people born under the sign is their need for independence. They are positive and optimistic, and see life as a wonderful adventure.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Aquarius","choices":["Libra","Gemini","Pisces","Aquarius"]},{"question":"This zodiac sign is ruled by Mercury. People born under it often change their mind.  They are also known as being tender and caring.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gemini","choices":["Leo","Libra","Gemini","Aquarius"]},{"question":"This is another sign ruled by Venus. The people under this zodiac sign are really material. Good food, good clothing and furniture, good sex can really make them feel wonderful. They are possessive, but are calm and have great inner peace.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Taurus","choices":["Capricorn","Aquarius","Taurus","Aries"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tomatoes","choices":["Strawberries","Cherries","Peppers","Tomatoes"]},{"question":"This fresh, green vegetable comes from India, where people have been growing it for 3000 years. Although we regard it as a vegetable, it is actually a fruit and reproduces by seeds.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cucumber","choices":["Asparagus","Cucumber","Pepper","Tomato"]},{"question":"According to historians this indigo-colored vegetable originates from India.  However, there are some written accounts from the 5th century in China, which indicate its cultivation there as well.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eggplant","choices":["Celery","Eggplant","Pumpkin","Cucumber"]},{"question":"This vegetable comes from the Andes in Peru and Bolivia, where people have known it for 2400 years. It became popular in Europe in 1780, when it first appeared in Ireland.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Potato","choices":["Potato","Cabbage","Beans","Peas"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chili Pepper","choices":["Onion","Chili Pepper","Parsley","Pear"]},{"question":"This orange vegetable was first discovered in Afghanistan 5000 years ago. Paintings were found on the walls of temples in Egypt, where it is believed to have been used for  treatment of diseases.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Carrot","choices":["Tomato","Carrot","Pumpkin","Broccoli"]},{"question":"This veggie comes from Mexico. It was later spread all over North America and from there, setters took it to Europe. Nowadays besides food, it is used in the manufacture of oils, paints, soaps, syrups, starches, and even for fuel.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Corn","choices":["Corn","Peas","Peanut","Rice"]},{"question":"This member of the cabbage family was admitted to European and American cuisine in the beginning of the 20th century. However, it was very common in the Roman Empire and was first cultivated on the territory of present day Turkey","category":"hobbies","answer":"Broccoli","choices":["Peas","Green beans","Broccoli","Cabbage"]},{"question":"This low-carb vegetable was first seen along Atlantic coasts of Europe. Its in the same group as cauliflower, broccoli, kale, collards, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cabbage","choices":["Cabbage","Lettuce","Dill","Carrot"]},{"question":"This is a vegetable with no homeland, dispersed all over the world.  In Egypt, it was worshipped for its spherical shape and concentric rings, believed to be symbols of eternity.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Onions","choices":["Carrot","Garlic","Parsley","Onions"]},{"question":"Ploughmans Lunch is traditional for this country. It consists of cheese, a bit of pickle and pickled onion, and a slice of bread.","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["Wales","England","Scotland","Ireland"]},{"question":"Boza is a thick, fermented beverage with a sweet and sour taste. It is made from millet seed and various astringent substances and was invented in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Turkey","choices":["Bulgaria","Greece","Macedonia","Turkey"]},{"question":"Zong Zi is a traditional food for this country. It is a rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves.","category":"hobbies","answer":"China","choices":["Thailand","Japan","Singapore","China"]},{"question":"Coq Au Vin is a typical dish for this country, and it is prepared in all its regions, though with slight changes in recipe. It is a kind of chicken stew.","category":"hobbies","answer":"France","choices":["France","Belgium","Germany","Switzerland"]},{"question":"Bratwurst is often consumed in this country.  They are sausages made of pork and veal and seasoned with ginger, nutmeg, and coriander or caraway.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Germany","choices":["Macedonia","Hungary","Germany","Romania"]},{"question":"Feijohada has been consumed for centuries in this country. It is a stew made of black beans and pork.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Brazil","choices":["Spain","Brazil","Mexico","Portugal"]},{"question":"Tzatziki is a typical dip of this country. It is made with yogurt, olive oil, cucumbers and onions.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Greece","choices":["Greece","Montenegro","Turkey","Romania"]},{"question":"Quesadillas are folded tortillas, stuffed with cheese and then grilled.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mexico","choices":["China","Italy","Japan","Mexico"]},{"question":"The Shish Kabob is very popular in this country. It is often served with the traditional greens and tomato salad, tahini sauce and pita bread.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Egypt","choices":["Egypt","Russia","Germany","France"]},{"question":"Tandoori Chicken is a meal named after the oven in which it is cooked - a small clay oven using a wood fire.","category":"hobbies","answer":"India","choices":["Indonesia","Thailand","India","Siam"]},{"question":"This popular board game, patented in 1935 by salesman Charles Darrow, is known for the long hours a single game could take to complete.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Monopoly","choices":["Go","Snakes and ladders","Sorry!","Monopoly"]},{"question":"Which of these games of skill and strategy has a pen and pencil version, played on a field of 8x10 boxes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Soccer","choices":["Volleyball","Pool","Soccer","Baseball"]},{"question":"Simon says, generally a childrens game of concentration and quick reactions, appears in which of these action-packed movies?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Die Hard series","choices":["The James Bond series","Cobra","Speed","The Die Hard series"]},{"question":"This strategic board game, which involves play by two parties on an eight-by-eight square grid, enjoys a great following in Japan, and has an estimated 10 to the power of 28 legal positions.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Othello","choices":["Hex","Othello","Fanorona","Checkers"]},{"question":"One of the most popular casino games in the world, its precursor , vingt-et-un originated in French casinos around 1700.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blackjack","choices":["Bingo","Roulette","Two-up","Blackjack"]},{"question":"Scrabble, an amusing family game created by architect Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938, is what type of game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Word game","choices":["Dare game","Chance game","Word game","Athletic game"]},{"question":"Pong, the first commercially successful video game, is a video screen adaptation of what classic game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Table tennis","choices":["Othello","Tic-tac-toe","Table tennis","Soccer"]},{"question":"Tic-tac-toe is the American name of which popular paper and pencil game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Noughts and crosses","choices":["Noughts and crosses","Sprouts","Gomoku","Strategio"]},{"question":"This hand game, also known as Roshambo, is used to randomly select a person for some purpose.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rock, Paper, Scissors","choices":["Thumb wrestling","Odd or Even","Hand jive","Rock, Paper, Scissors"]},{"question":"The name of the popular tile game, Dominoes, often considered to be the modern descendant of the dice, originated from which of these?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Domino masks","choices":["Domino masks","Domino parties","The name of the town it was created in","Chinese word for tiles"]},{"question":"What meat does a proper Irish breakfast usually include?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pork","choices":["It does not include meat.","Beef","Chicken","Pork"]},{"question":"What dish is traditionally served for breakfast in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Soup","choices":["Fish","Pork chops","Fried potatoes","Soup"]},{"question":"Which kind of breakfast is sometimes referred to as a Full Monty?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Full English breakfast","choices":["Continental breakfast","Irish breakfast","French breakfast","Full English breakfast"]},{"question":"Which word refers to the fermented soybeans that are a part of the traditional Japanese breakfast?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Natto","choices":["Congee","Negi","Natto","Youtiao"]},{"question":"In the United Kingdom, when is the wedding breakfast served?","category":"hobbies","answer":"at the wedding reception","choices":["at the wedding reception","in the morning after the wedding","in the morning before the wedding","the day before the wedding"]},{"question":"The popular breakfast cereal dish muesli was invented in 1900 in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Switzerland","choices":["Sweden","Switzerland","Ireland","Turkey"]},{"question":"The traditional Malayan breakfast dish Nasi lemak includes soaking rice in what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coconut cream","choices":["Cow milk","Coconut cream","Coffee","Green tea"]},{"question":"In which country does the typical breakfast consist of Caffè e latte and a pastry?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Italy","choices":["Italy","Cambodia","Scotland","England"]},{"question":"Besides flour and milk, what is the third essential ingredient of the batter for pancakes in the UK?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eggs","choices":["Lemon","Jam","Eggs","Sugar"]},{"question":"The title of Kurt Vonneguts book Breakfast of Champions is also the slogan of what famous American breakfast cereal?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wheaties","choices":["Honey Bunches of Oats","Krispies","Wheaties","Cheerios"]},{"question":"The carbonated beverage Fanta is a product of which company?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coca-Cola Bottling Co.","choices":["Royal Crown (RC)","Independently owned and operated","Pepsi","Coca-Cola Bottling Co."]},{"question":"The special Fanta flavour in Romania, based on a traditional local drink made from elderflower, is called by what name?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fanta Shokata","choices":["Fanta Shokata","Fanta Roma","Fanta Amanta","Fanta Eldera"]},{"question":"Fanta was named by a German salesman, named Joe Knipp. During a contest for employees, the contestants were told to let their fantasy run wild and Knipp said: Fanta.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"The first soft drinks that were sold in all-aluminum cans in 1964 were products of the Royal Crown Cola company.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"In 1985, Shasta  was acquired by the Royal Crown Cola Corp., which also owned the Faygo line of soft drinks.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Which American soft drink company was established by pharmacist Claude A. Hatcher in 1905?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Royal Crown Cola Corp.","choices":["Royal Crown Cola Corp.","Tropical Fantasy","National Beverage Corp.","None of these"]},{"question":"What soft drink brand has the same name as a Native American tribe of Northern California?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Shasta","choices":["Shasta","Coca-Cola","RC Cola","Pespi"]},{"question":"This cocktail is prepared from 1 1/2 oz. dark rum, 1/2 oz. each: Orange Curacao and creme de noyaux, lime juice, dash of grenadine. You shake the ingredients with ice and serve in a Hurricane or decorative glass.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mai Tai","choices":["Frozen Daiquiri","Sea Breeze","Southern Sparkler","Mai Tai"]},{"question":"Mix 1 ts powdered sugar and 2 ts water with some crushed ice into a glass. Then add 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey and some mint sprigs on top.\nYou should leave it until the glass is frosted.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mint Julep","choices":["Margarita","Pina Colada","Mint Julep","Froot Loop"]},{"question":"This summer cocktail requires 1 1/2 oz. vodka, 1/2 oz. lime juice, 1/2 oz. triple sec, 6 frozen watermelon cubes, 1/2 shaker of ice, 1/2 oz. chambord. The ingredients are placed into a shaker and mixed very well.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Watermelon Martini","choices":["Watermelon Martini","Goom Bay Smash","Hurricane","Caribbean Cruise"]},{"question":"If you want to prepare this cocktail, you will need 3 oz pineapple juice, 3 oz orange juice, 3 oz lime juice, 8 dashes Angostura bitters, 6 oz rum and 2 oz simple syrup. Mix the ingredients in a shaker with ice.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rum Punch","choices":["Mint Julep","Mai Tai","Rum Punch","Peppermint Pattie"]},{"question":"This cocktail is made of 2 oz vodka, 3 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz grapefruit juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice and then strain into a highball glass.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sea Breeze","choices":["Bloody Mary","Caipirinha","Sea Breeze","Kamikaze"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sangria","choices":["Godfather","Greyhound","Sangria","Gin Buck"]},{"question":"You just need 1 oz white creme de cacao and 1 oz white creme de menthe for this cocktail. They are poured over ice in an old fashioned glass.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Peppermint Pattie","choices":["Peppermint Pattie","Kama Sutra","Kapu-Kai","Grape Crush"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Frozen Daiquiri","choices":["Kats Kiss","Acapulco","Frozen Daiquiri","La Florida"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Southern Sparkler","choices":["Lobotomy","Kir","After Five","Southern Sparkler"]},{"question":"To prepare this one, you need 1 1/2 oz. Kahlua, 1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps, splash of cream and splash of cola. Shake the ingredients and add ice.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Colorado Minty Dog","choices":["Cosmopolitan","Vodka Martini","Georgia Peach","Colorado Minty Dog"]},{"question":"This strongly acidic and detoxifying fruit grows on trees named Citrus sinensis and Citrus aurantium.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Orange","choices":["Grapefruit","Orange","Avocado","Lemon"]},{"question":"Similarly to spinach, this fruit, called petia in Spain, contains plenty of iron.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Watermelon","choices":["Mango","Avocado","Banana","Watermelon"]},{"question":"Which of the following groups of fruits are considered low-acid fruits?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Cherries, sweet peaches, sweet plums","Blueberries, huckleberries, strawberries","All of these","Mangos, elderberries, olives, fresh figs"]},{"question":"Botanically speaking, which of the following is not a fruit?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Arugula","choices":["Tomato","Arugula","Olive","None of these"]},{"question":"These fruits of the Family Musaceae are a valuable source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium and are highly recommended by doctors to patients, whose potassium levels are low.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Banana","choices":["Pear","Strawberry","Apple","Banana"]},{"question":"Why do doctors and dietitians recommend that we have five to nine fresh pieces of fruit a day?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Fruits stimulate the memory.","Fruits help the organism release toxins.","Fruits are rich in vital vitamins."]},{"question":"What was the first self service grocery store?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Piggly Wiggly","choices":["Safeway","Atlantic  Pacific Tea Company","Piggly Wiggly","Hinky Dinky"]},{"question":"A potato will sometimes have green skin. What is characteristic of this skin?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It contains a poisonous alkaloid.","choices":["It is sweet.","It identifies a foreign (non USA) potato.","It is ugly but edible.","It contains a poisonous alkaloid."]},{"question":"What type of food is Pancetta?","category":"hobbies","answer":"bacon","choices":["sausage","milk","bacon","small pepper"]},{"question":"Who built the first restaurant from the McDonalds chain, one of the worlds largest chains of fast-food restaurants?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The MacDonald brothers","choices":["The MacDonald brothers","The U. S. meatpackers conglomerate","Ray Kroc","Dave Thomas"]},{"question":"Sometimes sushi is served rolled in nori. What is nori?","category":"hobbies","answer":"seaweed","choices":["meat","mushroom","rice","seaweed"]},{"question":"Is it true that the word corn may refer to any cereal that is grown in a country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yes","choices":["Yes","No"]},{"question":"The fish taco is generally cooked by what method?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Frying","choices":["Broiling","Baking","Poaching","Frying"]},{"question":"Stilton is a cheese which originated in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["France","The Netherlands","Switzerland","England"]},{"question":"This cocktail is as simple as mixing 1  oz vanilla liqueur and 1/2  fluid ounce cream.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Little Beer","choices":["Good Night","Creme De Cocoa","Gimlet","Little Beer"]},{"question":"Prepare 1 1/2  oz lemon-flavored vodka, 3/4  oz fresh lemon juice, 1 lemon wedge, 1  teaspoon sugar. Moisten a martini glass with the lemon wedge and then dip it into sugar. Shake the ingredients well and strain into the sugared glass.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lemon Drop Cocktail","choices":["Lemon Drop Cocktail","Havana","Grenada","Hot Toddy"]},{"question":"Take 50ml Rye Whiskey, 25ml Sweet Vermouth, 1 dash Angostura Bitters. Stir all the ingredients together with ice and strain in a martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Manhattan","choices":["Manhattan","Irish Coffee","Grapefruit","Jamaica Glow"]},{"question":"In a shaker, mix 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz butterscotch schnapps and 6 oz milk. 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Add a sprig of mint.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Seventh Heaven","choices":["Singapore Sling","Silver Fizz","Sangria","Seventh Heaven"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Strawberry Colada","choices":["Swamp Water","Strawberry Colada","Spanish Coffee","Singapore Sling"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Velvet Kiss","choices":["Velvet Kiss","Frozen Irish Coffee","Silver Fizz","White Russian"]},{"question":"This cocktail is a sweet combination of 4 oz. vodka, 2 oz. Midori and some Sprite mixed with ice.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Midori Dream","choices":["Hocus Pocus","Midori Dream","Hole In One","Highland Sling"]},{"question":"In the trick-taking game of Hearts, what have you done, if you have just shot the sun?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Taken every trick","choices":["Taken every trick","Avoided all of the points","Taken all of the points","Taken all but one point"]},{"question":"Assuming there are no wildcards, which of the following hands would win a four-handed game of poker?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ten of hearts, queen of diamonds, ten of clubs, queen of clubs, queen of spades","choices":["Ten of hearts, queen of diamonds, ten of clubs, queen of clubs, queen of spades","Five of clubs, five of diamonds, jack of hearts, jack of clubs, jack of spades","Ace of diamonds, five of hearts, four of clubs, three of hearts, two of spades","Six of diamonds, five of spades, four of hearts, three of spades, two of clubs"]},{"question":"High, low, jack, and game are the four possible points in what trick-taking game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pitch","choices":["Pinochle","Pitch","Whist","Bridge"]},{"question":"Taking all thirteen tricks in a game of bridge is referred to as what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Grand slam","choices":["Small slam","Grand slam","Knock","Double nil"]},{"question":"You have just laid down your entire hand in matched sets of four card books by taking cards from another player. What game have you just won?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Go Fish","choices":["Gin Rummy","Rummy 500","Go Fish","War"]},{"question":"Beleaguered castle is a form of what kind of card game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Solitaire","choices":["Trick taking","Rummy","Poker","Solitaire"]},{"question":"In the card game Texas hold em, the last community card to hit the table is referred to as what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The river","choices":["Fourth street","The river","The turn","The flop"]},{"question":"Which card game, invented by British poet Sir John Suckling, is scored with a peg board?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cribbage","choices":["Cribbage","Piquet","Canasta","Euchre"]},{"question":"In a game of Pinochle, what is the second highest ranking card?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ten","choices":["Ten","Nine","Ace","King"]},{"question":"In order to double down in a game of blackjack, your two cards must total exactly what number?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Any number","choices":["Twenty","Eleven","Any number","Ten"]},{"question":"This flowering plant, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and southwest Asia, is used as a spice in different liqueurs like raki and ouzo.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Anise","choices":["Chicory","Cardamon","Allspice","Anise"]},{"question":"This herb, regarded as the king of herbs in many cooking books, is also known as Albahaca and St. Josephs Wort.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Basil","choices":["Bergamot","Annato","Basil","Calamus"]},{"question":"Which popular substance, derived from orchids, is widely used in  the making of desserts.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vanilla","choices":["Vanilla","Oregano","Nigella","Lovage"]},{"question":"Mace is one of the spices, derived from the fruit of this evergreen tree, indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nutmeg","choices":["Paprika","Nutmeg","Primrose","Poppy"]},{"question":"Oregano is a spicy perennial herb, particularly common to which region in Europe?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Mediterranean Region","choices":["The Baltic Region","The Mediterranean Region","The North Region","The Arabic Region"]},{"question":"This highly aromatic perennial herb, native to southern Europe, is widely used in salads, meat and potato balls, and its flavor is similar to that of anise.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fennel","choices":["Licorice","Ginger","Fennel","Hyssop"]},{"question":"The seeds of which of these herbs are the key spice in Indian curries?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coriander","choices":["Coriander","Tansy","Costmary","Thyme"]},{"question":"Which special type of wormwood, used exclusively for spicing, is one of the four fines herbes of French cooking?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tarragon","choices":["Rocket","Tarragon","Sumac","Mustard"]},{"question":"This aromatic perennial herb, that is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, is widely used in many cuisines, especially in the Mediterranean.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Thyme","choices":["Poppy","Pepper","Thyme","Paprika"]},{"question":"Sesame is an annual plant , whose closest relatives originated in which continent?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Africa","choices":["South America","Europe","Asia","Africa"]},{"question":"Greyhound is a cocktail which contains Tonic.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This London style porter has the flavor of chocolate and coffee incorporated into the brewing process for a unique tasting adventure.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blackhook","choices":["Blackhook","Bud","Winterhook","Copperhook"]},{"question":"A Grasshopper is characterized by its soft color and taste, which comes from this strong green liqueur.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Creme de Menthe","choices":["Apple Pucker","Creme de Grasshopper","Creme de Menthe","Lime Juice"]},{"question":"One and a half ounce of 80 proof liquor, straight or with a mixer, 12 ounce beer (a regular size can, bottle, mug, or glass) or a 5 ounce glass of wine all take about 8 hours each for your body to get rid of them.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"There are several renditions of the famed Long Island Iced Tea, but almost all of the recipes call for this carbonated drink.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cola","choices":["Sparkling Water","7-UP","Soda Water","Cola"]},{"question":"Brandy Separators are made with this coffee-flavored liqueur.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kahlua","choices":["Creme de Cacao","Kahlua","Baileys","Frangelico"]},{"question":"The legal drinking age in a few US states is 18.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This is a traditional Scottish dish, boiled in a sheep’s stomach. Some of the main ingredients are sheep’s pluck, onion, salt and spices.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Haggis","choices":["Ratatouille","Haggis","Marmite","Hot Pot"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Paella","choices":["Enchilada","Paella","Lasagna","Tajine"]},{"question":"Which of these dishes is a traditional Mexican dish, prepared out of a tortilla dipped in a sauce, containing peppers?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Enchilada","choices":["Polenta","Enchilada","Baccala","Jambalaya"]},{"question":"This Hungarian dish, meaning cowherd, is prepared with beef, onion, red peppers and paprika.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Goulash","choices":["Utopenec","Bramborak","Pljeskavica","Goulash"]},{"question":"This Romanian dish, widely known around the world under the Italian name of polenta, is traditionally prepared of maize, cooked in an iron pot.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mămăligă","choices":["Vesalica","Mămăligă","Hornazo","Pilaf"]},{"question":"This delicacy, typical for ‘The Country of the Rising Sun’, usually only consists of thinly sliced raw seafood, dipping sauce and garnish.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sashimi","choices":["Sashimi","Moussaka","Tsatsiki","Vaho"]},{"question":"This member of Czech cuisine, consists of a marinated sausage, usually served with slices of Czech bread.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Utopenec","choices":["Drstkova","Utopenec","Polevka","Knedliky"]},{"question":"Which of these is a French dish, whose main ingredients are veal, onions and mushrooms?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blanquette de veau","choices":["Blanquette de veau","Souffle","Pot-au-feu","Coq au Vin"]},{"question":"This German dish, whose name means sow’s stomach is popular in Palatinate, a region in south-western Germany.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Saumagen","choices":["Saumagen","Eisbein","Bistec","Haggis"]},{"question":"How does chocolate affect blood cholesterol levels?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It raises only HDL (good cholesterol)","choices":["It raises only LDL (bad cholesterol)","It lowers only HDL (good cholesterol)","It raises both LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL(good cholesterol)","It raises only HDL (good cholesterol)"]},{"question":"What is the quantity of caffeine in an average chocolate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"as much as in a cup of decaffeinated coffee","choices":["as much as in a cup of tea","as much as in a cup of decaffeinated coffee","as much as in a cup of coffee","as much as in a glass of coke"]},{"question":"What is the best environment for a cocoa tree to grow well?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Rainfall","Constant warmth","Deep shade"]},{"question":"Which type of chocolate is richest in fat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Unsweetened","choices":["Baking Chocolate","Semisweet","Bittersweet","Unsweetened"]},{"question":"Why does chocolate melt in your mouth?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The melting point of cocoa butter is a little lower than the human body temperature","choices":["None of these","The melting point of cocoa butter is a little lower than the human body temperature","The melting point of cocoa butter is a little higher than the human body temperature","It contains nutrients that speed up salivation"]},{"question":"Who developed the process of conching, which is used for a better refining of chocolate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rudolph Lindt","choices":["Rudolph Lindt","None of these","The Cadbury brothers","Milton Hershey"]},{"question":"What does the term dutching mean when referring to chocolate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Alkalizing the chocolate","choices":["Hardening the chocolate","Pulverizing the chocolate","Alkalizing the chocolate","None of these"]},{"question":"Which of these is not a Swiss chocolate manufacturer?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hersheys","choices":["Suchard","Nestle","Lindt","Hersheys"]},{"question":"Which of these statements is NOT a myth about chocolate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It is unsafe to feed chocolate to a dog","choices":["Chocolate has no nutritional value","Chocolate causes cancer","Chocolate is rich in caffeine","It is unsafe to feed chocolate to a dog"]},{"question":"What was the name that Aztecs and Mayas gave to the drink they produced from cocoa beans?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Xocoatl","choices":["Gianduja","Theobroma","Carraque","Xocoatl"]},{"question":"This undergarment was originally introduced in 1968 by Gossard, with the byline “makes 34 look 36, makes 36 look pow…”.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wonderbra","choices":["Lingerie","Wonderbra","Briefs","Camisole"]},{"question":"BVD is a brand of mens underwear, commonly referred to as BVDs. What does BVD stand for?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bradley, Voorhees and Day","choices":["Black, Victor and Dorn","Basic Value Dressing","Bradley, Voorhees and Day","Big Value Designer"]},{"question":"What is the common American nickname for briefs, a type of Y-shaped underwear?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tighty whities","choices":["Band brands","Tighty whities","People pants","Cotton cups"]},{"question":"This skirt-like undergarment was worn for warmth or to give a skirt or dress the desired fashionable shape.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Petticoat","choices":["Camisole","Panty hose","Bustle","Petticoat"]},{"question":"Which word refers to leotard-like undergarment that has snaps at the crotch?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bodysuit","choices":["Camisole","Bloomers","Brassiere","Bodysuit"]},{"question":"This is a one-piece garment, that men in some hot countries wear around their waist.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Loincloth","choices":["Pantalettes","Boxers","Loincloth","Crinoline"]},{"question":"This garment, which replaced the corset, is constructed of elasticized fabric and usually fastened by hook and eye closures.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Girdle","choices":["Brassiere","Camisole","Boxers","Girdle"]},{"question":"This buttonless and collarless piece of clothing was originally worn as an undershirt.","category":"hobbies","answer":"T-shirt","choices":["T-shirt","Girdle","Slip","Hosiery"]},{"question":"This is the recommended beneficial daily dose of wine.","category":"hobbies","answer":"One to two glasses","choices":["Five glasses","Three to four glasses","One to two glasses","Six glasses"]},{"question":"For its ability to reduce anxiety and tension, wine is considered to be this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Natural tranquilizer","choices":["Intoxicating","Grappa Duve","Controlled substance","Natural tranquilizer"]},{"question":"The Framingham Heart Study concluded that moderate drinkers were 50 % less likely to die from coronary diseases than this group of people.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Non drinkers","choices":["Heavy drinkers","Drug addicts","Stressed persons","Non drinkers"]},{"question":"High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although the residents of the Toulouse region in France consume dishes with plenty of saturated fat, the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases there is comparatively low.  It is because they drink a lot of wine, which helps accelerate the elimination of this from the blood.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cholesterol","choices":["Fat","Free radicals","Oxidants","Cholesterol"]},{"question":"Another research used mice to reveal that red wine can slow down the development of cancer cells and increase life expectancy of rodents. Researchers attribute this to the anti-oxidizing properties of these agents.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Polyphenols","choices":["Minerals","Polyphenols","Free radicals","Enzymes"]},{"question":"If you drink more red wine than the recommended dose, you will increase the benefits.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This agent, present in the skin of grapes, is one of the most important beneficiary agents in wine.  It has antioxidant, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Resveratrol","choices":["Resveratrol","Caffeine","Flavonoids","Azulene"]},{"question":"The effects of red and white wine on your body are comparable.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"It is not the alcohol in wine that causes hangover.  Hangover is actually caused by these.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Impurities","choices":["Antioxidants","Polyphenols","Carbides","Impurities"]},{"question":"The words No thing more excellent nor more valuable than wine was ever granted mankind by God belong to this Greek philosopher.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Plato","choices":["Heraclitus","Homer","Plato","Socrates"]},{"question":"It is generally accepted that whiskey has been made in Ireland since Irish monks brought the distillation process from the Middle East. In Gaelic, the drink was known as Uisge Beatha, which means what in English?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Water of life","choices":["Spirit of life","Water of the gods","Water from heaven","Water of life"]},{"question":"The federal tax on liquor and distilled drinks imposed in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton caused public protests and an uprising, known as the Whiskey Rebellion’, which culminated in 1794. In which US state did the riot break out?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pennsylvania","choices":["Florida","Virginia","Kentucky","Pennsylvania"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wort","choices":["Peat","Amylase","Still","Wort"]},{"question":"‘Give an Irishman lager for a month, and hes a dead man. An Irishman is lined with copper, and the beer corrodes it. But whiskey polishes the copper and is the saving of him.’ These words were written by an American novelist and humorist, who used a pseudonym. The Mississippi river has a central role in some of his stories.  Name him.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mark Twain","choices":["Mark Twain","Washington Irving","James Fenimore Cooper","Jack London"]},{"question":"This distillery, founded in 1608 in a small village in Northern Ireland, is the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Old Bushmills Distillery","choices":["Old Bushmills Distillery","Cooley Distillery","Tullamore Distillery","Heaven Hill"]},{"question":"This spirit is distilled from a fermented mash containing no less than 51% corn or maize in addition to wheat, rye and malted barley.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bourbon","choices":["Bourbon","Scotch","Welsh whiskey","Canadian whisky"]},{"question":"Which of these words refers to secret and illegal production of whiskey, commonly carried out at night.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Moonshining","choices":["Moonscape","Moonbeam","Moonstone","Moonshining"]},{"question":"The ‘Scotch Whisky Act 1988’ legally defines Scotch whisky. Which of these is the standard that whisky must meet in order to be called, Scotch Whisky?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["It must be distilled at a Scottish distillery.","All of these","It must have an alcoholic strength of less than 94.8% by volume.","It must be matured in Scotland in oak casks for not less than three years."]},{"question":"After retiring from the US Presidency in 1797, this person became one of the most successful American distillers of whiskey.","category":"hobbies","answer":"George Washington","choices":["James Maddison","George Washington","John Adams","Andrew Jackson"]},{"question":"This popular cocktail, usually garnished with a cherry, contains rye or bourbon whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Manhattan","choices":["Cuba Libre","Cosmopolitan","Manhattan","Margarita"]},{"question":"In 1853, this jeans producer started the first denim clothing business, intended to supply the miners in California with strong clothing.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Levi Strauss","choices":["Levi Strauss","Lee Jeans","Wrangler","D  G"]},{"question":"The origin of the word denim is related to the name of which southern French city?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nimes","choices":["Nimes","Genoa","Nantes","Montpellier"]},{"question":"This leading American brand of denim jeans, introduced in the mid-1940s, was originally developed for rodeo use.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wrangler","choices":["Wrangler","Levis","Gap","Armani"]},{"question":"On a Gap Jeans commercial in 2003, Madonna appeared together with which famous American rapper?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Missy Elliott","choices":["Missy Elliott","Notorious B.I.G.","Eminem","2Pac"]},{"question":"The European company Diesel, producing jeans and other clothing, was founded in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Italy","choices":["Albania","Spain","Sweden","Italy"]},{"question":"This model is famous for her provocative series of Calvin Klein jeans ads in the 1990s and for posing nude in an advertisement for Calvin Kleins perfume brand.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kate Moss","choices":["Naomi Campbell","Tyra Banks","Heidi Klum","Kate Moss"]},{"question":"Why were Levis original blue jeans sewn with orange thread?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Because it matched the color of the copper rivets","choices":["Because it matched the color of the copper rivets","Because the orange thread was cheaper","Because of the trademark color","Because the orange thread was the strongest available"]},{"question":"Denim, the fabric of which classic blue jeans are sewn, is actually made from what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cotton","choices":["Cotton","Viscose","Silk","Wool"]},{"question":"The first label, which was sewn on the outside of a pair of  jeans in 1936, represented what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"A red flag","choices":["A bear","A red flag","A cowboy hat","A hawk"]},{"question":"In 1970, Elio Fiorucci showed designer jeans for the first time in which city?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Milan","choices":["Rome","Paris","New York","Milan"]},{"question":"This oil is said to be the richest natural source of vitamin E. It is widely used in cosmetics as an anti-ageing substance.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wheat germ oil","choices":["Olive oil","Wheat germ oil","Palm oil","Sunflower oil"]},{"question":"This is one of the earliest cultivated foods. The protein in these nuts is very much like the protein in human breast milk. This makes it suitable for inclusion in baby foods.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Almonds","choices":["Walnuts","Peanuts","Almonds","Chestnuts"]},{"question":"While the seed kernels of this plant are a rich source of vitamin E and its sprouts are highly nutritious, its petals are poisonous. The kernels are used for the production of oil.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sunflower","choices":["Briar","Honeysuckle","Tulip","Sunflower"]},{"question":"This nut is also a source of folic acid, which diminishes the risk of birth defects and heart diseases. It is often combined with chocolate.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hazelnut","choices":["Hazelnut","Peanut","Chestnut","Walnut"]},{"question":"This food was invented in 1890 by a doctor, for his patients with decayed teeth. Before the 1960s it was hardly consumed outside America, as the rest of the world did not relish it.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Peanut butter","choices":["Butter","Peanut butter","Olive oil","Cream"]},{"question":"Age-related macular degeneration, cancer, heart diseases and neural-tube defects are all diseases which this green leafy vegetable will help you with, as a preventive measure. It is also a good source of iron.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Spinach","choices":["Leeks","Lettuce","Asparagus","Spinach"]},{"question":"This is one of the few non-fish oils that contains linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. This will lower your chances of having a heart disease. It also contains no cholesterol.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Soybean oil","choices":["Sunflower oil","Soybean oil","Olive oil","Palm oil"]},{"question":"This green vegetable is number one on the list of foods that contain agents preventing cancer. The list contains about 30 such agents.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Broccoli","choices":["Broccoli","Cabbage","Spinach","Lettuce"]},{"question":"Famous also as Chinese gooseberry, this fruit is the richest in vitamins and minerals. However, it should not be served with dairy products, as its enzyme actinidin will start dissolving the milk proteins and leave a bitter taste in your mouth.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kiwi","choices":["Apple","Orange","Banana","Kiwi"]},{"question":"Besides containing vitamin E, this fruit also has many carotenoids, especially Beta-carotene, which helps you cope with harmful sun rays.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mango","choices":["Mango","Banana","Apple","Cucumber"]},{"question":"Name the American author of children’s literature, poetry and prose who made the following observation regarding chocolate: Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands - and then eat just one of the pieces.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Judith Viorst","choices":["Anne Sexton","Marianne Moore","Judith Viorst","Sylvia Plath"]},{"question":"Name the 1994 movie, directed by Robert Zemeckis, in which the main character compared life to a box of chocolates.","category":"hobbies","answer":"‘Forrest Gump’","choices":["What Lies Beneath","Charlie and the Chocolate Factory","‘Forrest Gump’","Cast Away"]},{"question":"The scientific name of the evergreen tree cacao, the source of cocoa and chocolate, is Theobroma Cacao. What does ‘Theobroma’ mean in Greek?","category":"hobbies","answer":"‘food of the gods’","choices":["‘curse of the gods’","‘food of the gods’","‘made by the gods’","‘forbidden by the gods’"]},{"question":"Before raw, unprocessed chocolate becomes suitable for eating, It has to be stirred and kneaded using equipment with rollers, in a process called what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Conching","choices":["Molding","Mashing","Sparging","Conching"]},{"question":"Complete this slogan which advertises a candy bar: A _______ a day helps you work, rest and play","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mars","choices":["Mars","Kit Kat","Snickers","Twix"]},{"question":"One of the characters in this 2000 movie, Vianne, opens a chocolaterie in a small, old-fashioned French village and sells confections, which inspire the conservative inhabitants of the village and revive their passions.  Name the movie.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chocolat","choices":["Charlie and the Chocolate Factory","Like Water for Chocolate","Chocolat","Consuming Passions"]},{"question":"A lilac colored cow is the symbol of this brand of chocolate, a best-seller for Kraft Foods, created in 1901 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland by chocolatier Philippe Suchard.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Milka","choices":["Nestle","Milka","Svoge","Lindt"]},{"question":"Which of these types of chocolate is based on cocoa butter, but does not contain cocoa solids?","category":"hobbies","answer":"White chocolate","choices":["Dark chocolate","White chocolate","Semi-sweet chocolate","Milk chocolate"]},{"question":"Ganache is a fancy word for an apron.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Pommes de terre is a French term literally translated as apples of the earth.  In English the term refers to which of the following?","category":"hobbies","answer":"potatoes","choices":["potatoes","tomatoes","apples","beets"]},{"question":"Modern cakes were first baked in Europe around the mid-17th century. They were not frosted. Why did they start frosting cakes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"To better preserve the cake since there was no modern refrigeration available","choices":["As a status symbol - because sugar was very expensive only the rich could afford a frosted cake","To add flavor since the cakes were more like breads or biscuits","To impress the King since one needed the Kings permission to open a bakery","To better preserve the cake since there was no modern refrigeration available"]},{"question":"To decant means to pour wine (or other liquid) from one container to another.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Tea is made by a process called infusing.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What does the word epicure mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"a gourmet with extensive knowledge of food and wine","choices":["a person who critiques restaurants","a person who oversees all operations in a restaurant","a person who works in the wine industry","a gourmet with extensive knowledge of food and wine"]},{"question":"A marmite is a large circular sieve made with bamboo and mesh.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Farfalle is a French word meaning butterfly.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Chefs James Beard and Julia Child were lifelong friends.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"One of Wolfgang Pucks food handlers tested positive for Hepatitis A. What was the event Puck was catering that possibly exposed hundreds of people to Hepatitis.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue party","choices":["Academy Awards","Playboys Playmate of the Year celebration","The Tony Awards","Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue party"]},{"question":"How many calories does whole milk contain per serving of 8 fluid ounces?","category":"hobbies","answer":"150","choices":["102","150","98","180"]},{"question":"Sweetened condensed whole milk is canned milk concentrate with molasses added to it.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"How many glasses of milk is recommended for people 50+ each day?","category":"hobbies","answer":"3-4","choices":["2-3","0-1","1-2","3-4"]},{"question":"Freezing does not change the structure of milk.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Which term refers to the process of dispersing milk fat throughout the milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Homogenization","choices":["Homogenization","Pasteurization","Fortification","Ultrapasteurization"]},{"question":"Generally milk stays fresh for up to a week after the sell by or pull date.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What percentage of water is removed from milk to make evaporated milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"60%","choices":["40%","70%","60%","50%"]},{"question":"Milk should not be exposed to strong light.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"How many calories does 1 serving (8 fl. oz.) of skim milk contain?","category":"hobbies","answer":"80","choices":["50","80","70","100"]},{"question":"According to the Bureau of Justice statistics, graffiti is the most common form of this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vandalism","choices":["Pollution","Art","Street exhibition","Vandalism"]},{"question":"Researches have found that most graffiti artists fall into this demographic category.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Males of age 12 to 21","choices":["Females of age 25 to 35","Males of age 12 to 21","Females of age 12 to 21","Males of age 25 to 35"]},{"question":"If you want to remove graffiti from the wall of your house, you should do it within this period of time.","category":"hobbies","answer":"24-48 hours","choices":["1 week","48-72 hours","24-48 hours","6 hours"]},{"question":"These are the four types of graffiti styles.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tagging, hate, gang, and generic","choices":["Sentence, quote, movie, and stylish","Love, fame, simultaneous and generic","Dusty, reddish, round, and square","Tagging, hate, gang, and generic"]},{"question":"If police catch a graffiti offender and they are under 18, the parents will have to pay a fine, up to this amount.","category":"hobbies","answer":"$ 10 000","choices":["$ 20 000","$ 100 000","$ 5 000","$ 10 000"]},{"question":"The word graffiti comes from this language.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Italian","choices":["Spanish","Portuguese","Italian","French"]},{"question":"These ancient people drew graffiti on walls and monuments.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Romans","choices":["Hindus","Romans","American Indians","Moguls"]},{"question":"Graffiti is plural. This is the singular form.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Graffito","choices":["Graffit","Graffito","Graffitius","Graffitium"]},{"question":"He was one of the first New York graffiti vandals.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Taki 183","choices":["Julio 204","Filbo 234","San 313","Taki 183"]},{"question":"This is what most graffiti artists prefer to be called.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Writers","choices":["Sprayers","Artists","Writers","Painters"]},{"question":"The mascot of which cereal is an animated sun, named Sunny?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Raisin Bran","choices":["Special K","None of these","Raisin Bran","Total"]},{"question":"What characters from an animated series, did the cereal Fruity Pebbles feature as its mascot?","category":"hobbies","answer":"None of these","choices":["None of these","Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny","Tom and Jerry","Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck"]},{"question":"What was the original mascot for the Cookie Crisp cereal?","category":"hobbies","answer":"a wizard","choices":["a bear","a wizard","a masked man","an animated cookie"]},{"question":"Complete the advertising slogan of a peanut butter brand: “Choosy mothers choose ______","category":"hobbies","answer":"Jif","choices":["Peter Pan","Jif","Planters","Skippy"]},{"question":"Who was the creator of the “Peanuts” cartoon, that featured characters like Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and Charlie Brown?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Charles Schulz","choices":["Charles Addams","Charles Schulz","Dr. Suess","Matt Groening"]},{"question":"Peanuts are not considered to be nuts. They are legumes, and belong to the same class as peas and beans.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"This botanist taught former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency and is known for suggesting hundreds of uses for the peanut.","category":"hobbies","answer":"George Washington Carver","choices":["Eli Whitney","Harriet Beecher Stowe","George Washington Carver","Abe Lincoln"]},{"question":"What US President was a peanut farmer from the south?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Jimmy Carter","choices":["Jimmy Carter","John Quincy Adams","Abe Lincoln","George W Bush"]},{"question":"Art Paul Schlosser wrote a song about peanut butter called Have A Peanut Butter Sandwich.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This peanut related sandwich, common in the USA and Canada, is often served with a glass of milk.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Peanut butter and jelly","choices":["Peanut butter and jelly","Peanut butter and tuna fish","Grilled cheese and peanuts","Peanut sauce and broccoli"]},{"question":"This snack food company, founded in 1906, is famous for its peanuts and the Mr. Peanut icon.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Planters","choices":["Skippy","Diamond Foods","Planters","Con-Agra Foods"]},{"question":"Who was the inventor of the Malian peanut sheller?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Jock Brandis","choices":["Thomas Edison","George Washington Carver","Ben Franklin","Jock Brandis"]},{"question":"Elvis Presley, who was keen on Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches, passed away in what year?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1977","choices":["1979","1977","1976","1978"]},{"question":"This world-famous manufacturer of athletic shoes has its origins in a company called Blue Ribbon Sports, founded by Phil Knight and his track coach, Bill Bowerman.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nike","choices":["Nike","Adidas","K-Swiss","Reebok"]},{"question":"The fabric hook-and-loop fasteners with the brand name, Velcro, were invented by Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral in what year?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1948","choices":["1969","1948","1960","1965"]},{"question":"In L. Frank Baums story, The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, the Good Witch of the North comes with the Munchkins to greet Dorothy, and gives her ruby slippers.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"High-heeled shoes were first invented by men around 1500s AD, with this purpose in mind.","category":"hobbies","answer":"To keep feet from slipping out of stirrups while riding","choices":["To be used as a weapon","To look taller than women","To keep feet from slipping out of stirrups while riding","To keep feet high and dry from horse manure"]},{"question":"The song, Blue Suede Shoes, which is generally associated with Elvis Presley, had a massive chart success in the 1950s. Who wrote the song?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Carl Perkins","choices":["Johnny Cash","Carl Perkins","Buddy Holly","Barbara Pittman"]},{"question":"A clog is a type of shoe, made predominantly out of leather, associated with the Netherlands.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"The popular board game Monopoly is named after the economic term of the same name which refers to what market structure?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The domination of the market by a single entity","choices":["The domination of the market by a single entity","The homogenous nature of the market","The division of the market between single (mono-) owners and joint (-poly) cooperations","The politics of a government to encourage private property"]},{"question":"The board game Monopoly was initially created not only for entertaining purposes but also to demonstrate this aspect of the market.","category":"hobbies","answer":"The negatives of concentrating land in private-owned properties","choices":["The number of opportunities private-owned properties gave people","The negatives of concentrating land in private-owned properties","The advantages of the transition from state-owned to private-owned property","The rapid shift of property in developing markets"]},{"question":"During World War 2 the game Monopoly was used by the British Secret Services for this very practical and clever purpose.","category":"hobbies","answer":"To secretly provide prisoners of war held by the Nazis with useful objects – maps, compasses, real money, etc.","choices":["To draw away the attention of Nazi soldiers","To code secret information about key German targets and send it to GB disguised as a Monopoly game","None of these","To secretly provide prisoners of war held by the Nazis with useful objects – maps, compasses, real money, etc."]},{"question":"In which of these U.S. cities did the first worldwide Monopoly championship take place?","category":"hobbies","answer":"New York","choices":["Chicago","Washington DC","Las Vegas","New York"]},{"question":"Which if the following is not among the 12 standard tokens used in Monopoly?","category":"hobbies","answer":"A kettle","choices":["An old shoe","An iron","A kettle","A top hat"]},{"question":"According to the official Monopoly rules what happens if the bank runs out of money during the course of the game?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The game continues - additional money can be added","choices":["Noone wins","The game ends","The game continues but players cannot get money from the bank anymore","The game continues - additional money can be added"]},{"question":"The term Monopoly money has been used in popular culture to refer to which of these types of currencies?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Currencies that cannot be used to purchase services on the free market","Currencies in which each paper bill is in different color","Currencies that cannot be used to purchase goods on the free market","All of these"]},{"question":"In the standard Monopoly game set, what is the number of the Chance cards?","category":"hobbies","answer":"16","choices":["17","16","20","15"]},{"question":"What version of Monopoly was produced in 1978 by retailer Neiman Marcus?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chocolate Monopoly","choices":["Deluxe Edition Monopoly","Chocolate Monopoly","Golden Monopoly","Glass Monopoly"]},{"question":"Although the Parker Brothers company states that the right length of a Monopoly game should be about 45 minutes, the game often continues for hours because of the hard-to-reach terminating conditions. How much did  the longest Monopoly game on record last according to the toy company Hasbro (owner of Parker Brothers)?","category":"hobbies","answer":"70 days","choices":["70 days","70 hours","40 days","40 hours"]},{"question":"This is one of the fashion designers whose designs were included in Barbie Dolls collection of couture.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gucci","choices":["Yves Saint Laurent","John Galiano","Gucci","Shiseido"]},{"question":"Barbie.com is the number one girls site.  There are about this many visits to the site each month.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Over 8 million","choices":["Over 2 million","Over 1 million","Over 5 million","Over 8 million"]},{"question":"This is Barbies full name.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Barbie Millicent Roberts","choices":["Barbie Millicent Dollar","Barbie Rogers Sanders","Barbie Millicent Edwards","Barbie Millicent Roberts"]},{"question":"This is the best selling Barbie doll ever.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Totally Hair Barbie","choices":["Totally Hair Barbie","Midge","Philippine Barbie Doll","Olympic Athlete Barbie"]},{"question":"This is what Barbie Doll is made of.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Polyvinyl Chloride","choices":["Polyvinyl Chloride","Polyester","Rubber","Nylon"]},{"question":"This is the age difference between Barbie and her boyfriend Ken.","category":"hobbies","answer":"2 years","choices":["3 years","4 years","1 year","2 years"]},{"question":"She was the fist celebrity to join the Barbie family.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Twiggy","choices":["Twiggy","Cindy Crawford","Jackie Kennedy","Marilyn Monroe"]},{"question":"The number of countries that sell  Barbie dolls.","category":"hobbies","answer":"140","choices":["50","140","400","230"]},{"question":"The idea about Barbie came to her creator Ruth Handler, when she saw an adult looking doll called this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lilli","choices":["Lilli","Henrieta","Margaretta","Gretta"]},{"question":"On February 12, 2004 Barbie and Ken did this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Broke up","choices":["Had their first child","Got married","Committed suicide","Broke up"]},{"question":"Parts of the plant Helianthus annuus are edible.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Asteraceae is a flower, commonly known as this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of the these","choices":["Daisy","Black Eyed Susan","All of the these","Aster"]},{"question":"Which of these wild roses is native to China?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rosa laevigata","choices":["Rosa laevigata","Rosa eglanteria","Rosa canina","Rosa gigantea"]},{"question":"Dianthus caryophyllus, or carnation,  was originally grown in which colour?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pink","choices":["Green","Yellow","White","Pink"]},{"question":"Gypsophila flowers are sometimes referred to as this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Babys breath","choices":["Arum","Lady Banks","Gypsy rose","Babys breath"]},{"question":"Highly coveted bulbs of a member of the Liliaceae family, caused this in the Netherlands in the early 17th century.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tulipomania","choices":["Tulipation","Tulip Madness","Tulipancy","Tulipomania"]},{"question":"The common name of the flower, Lilium lancifolium, is the name of a character in which childrens classic?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Adventures of Peter Pan","choices":["The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn","Winnie the Pooh","The Adventures of Peter Pan","Anne of Green Gables"]},{"question":"How many solar segments are there in a year of the Chinese calendar?","category":"hobbies","answer":"24","choices":["24","16","6","12"]},{"question":"It is considered that Chinese astrology emerged around this time.","category":"hobbies","answer":"3000 BC","choices":["3000 BC","2000 AD","1000 BC","5000 BC"]},{"question":"To define someones personality, the Chinese consider this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"The year of birth","choices":["The month of birth","The year of birth","The time of birth","The date of birth"]},{"question":"What was the name of the Emperor who introduced the first cycle of Chinese zodiac in 2637 BC?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Huang Ti","choices":["Ming Shu","Tsian Tza","Fei Lin","Huang Ti"]},{"question":"Chinese zodiac is not limited to just defining what animal you are. It also tells you this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Your element","choices":["Your emotional factor","Your element","Your spiritual age","Your physical coefficient"]},{"question":"How many groups are the twelve signs arranged in?","category":"hobbies","answer":"4 groups of 3","choices":["3 groups of 4","2 groups of 6","4 groups of 3","1 groups of 12"]},{"question":"How many astrological signs are there in the Chinese zodiac?","category":"hobbies","answer":"12","choices":["24","4","12","6"]},{"question":"Who determined the order in which the astrological signs appear?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Buddha","choices":["Christ","Buddha","Osiris","Zeus"]},{"question":"Which sign is considered to be most lucky and powerful?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dragon","choices":["Rooster","Ox","Dragon","Fox"]},{"question":"The roots of Chinese astrology lay in the teachings of this ancient Chinese philosopher.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Confucius","choices":["Confucius","Mao Tse-tung","Lao Tse","Ho Shi Min"]},{"question":"What company is the manufacturer of Mr. Goodbar?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hershey","choices":["Mars","Nestle","none of these","Hershey"]},{"question":"This is the kind of rice you should use for your risotto.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Round or semi-round rice","choices":["Round or semi-round rice","Brown rice","Chinese rice","Long grained rice"]},{"question":"You should begin the preparation of your meal by mincing a small onion and mixing it with herbs. Then you should saute them in olive oil or this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Unsalted butter","choices":["Unsalted palm oil","Unsalted sunflower oil","Unsalted butter","Unsalted lard"]},{"question":"You should stir the rice while frying it until it becomes this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Translucent","choices":["White","Soft","Golden","Translucent"]},{"question":"To prevent rice from sticking, you should do this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Stir","choices":["Saute on low heat","Add some salt","Stir","Pour additional water"]},{"question":"When you add the previously prepared seasoning, pour one third of a cup of this beverage and wait for it to evaporate.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wine","choices":["Wine","Rum","Beer","Martini"]},{"question":"When you add a ladle of broth to the risotto, it should be in this condition.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Simmering","choices":["Unsalted","Cold","Sweetened","Simmering"]},{"question":"There are more ladles of broth to be added to risotto until the rice reaches the al dente state. You should add each ladle of broth when this happens.","category":"hobbies","answer":"The rice absorbs the previous one","choices":["The rice absorbs the water","The rice becomes hard","The rice absorbs the previous one","The rice becomes soft"]},{"question":"Once rice is soft enough, you should add this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"A tablespoon of butter","choices":["A tablespoon of butter","A tablespoon of turmeric powder","A tablespoon of ground nutmeg","A tablespoon of hot pepper"]},{"question":"You can make your risotto even more delicious by stirring a quarter cup of heavy cream, which would turn your Risotto into this kind.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mantecato","choices":["Mantecato","A la Romana","Risotto allo Champagne","Vialone"]},{"question":"The moment to serve the risotto has come.  Let it stand for three minutes so that flavours mix, then prepare the plates. To serve risotto properly, you should do what with the plates?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Preheat them","choices":["Wet them","Wipe them out","Preheat them","Freeze them"]},{"question":"The first industrial production of cheese in the world started in 1815,  in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Switzerland","choices":["Denmark","Switzerland","France","Austria"]},{"question":"The traditional Czech farmhouse hard cheese, made in Karlovy Vary, is known by what name?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Abertam","choices":["Abertam","Goutu","Ambert","Brie"]},{"question":"Which of the following cheeses is a hard cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Emmental","choices":["Lyonnais","La Vache Qui Rit","Emmental","Formaggio di capra"]},{"question":"In 1666 the first legal document to mention cheese was issued in Toulouse and it referred to what sort of cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Roquefort","choices":["Fromage Frais","Roquefort","Gouda","Brie"]},{"question":"In 1953, several European countries ratified this convention to protect some sorts of cheese from conterfeiting.","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Stresa Convention","choices":["The Stresa Convention","The Swiss Convention","The Milan Convention","The Geneva Convention"]},{"question":"The first TV commercial for cheese was aired in 1968 for which sort of French cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Boursin","choices":["Boursin","La Vache Qui Rit","Fromage de Montagne de Savoie","Roquefort"]},{"question":"Airag is a Turkish semi-soft cheese made from what milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mare milk","choices":["Mare milk","Goat milk","Cow milk","Yak milk"]},{"question":"The Juustoleipa cheese, traditionally made from reindeer milk, is typical of which region in Europe?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Finland and Lapland","choices":["France and Switzerland","Finland and Lapland","Bulgaria and Macedonia","Italy and Switzerland"]},{"question":"In 1536 cheese-makers in Veneto, Italy, created the oldest precedent of falsification by trying to make what cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Parmesan","choices":["Parmesan","Brie","Kashkaval","Gouda"]},{"question":"Mascarpone is a  vegetarian Italian cheese, traditionally included in the recipe for  what layered dessert?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tiramisu","choices":["Semlor","Tiramisu","Pepparkakor","Aebleflaesk"]},{"question":"This famous mountain flower, endangered in many countries, is the national flower of Switzerland and Austria.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Edelweiss","choices":["Petunia","Lilly","Edelweiss","Heliconia"]},{"question":"It is national flower of Venezuela, and its family consists of more than 25 000 species.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Orchid","choices":["Peony","Orchid","Camellia","Magnolia"]},{"question":"Which is the national flower of Mexico and Columbia, introduced to Europe as late as the end of the 19th century?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dahlia","choices":["Dahlia","Lilac","Iris","Rose"]},{"question":"This perennial bulbous plant from the family of Liliaceae is the national flower of Iran.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tulip","choices":["Lily","Rose","Sagebrush","Tulip"]},{"question":"This plant, whose name in Greek means rose tree, is widespread in the Sino-Himalayan region and is the national flower of Nepal.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rhododendron","choices":["Datura","Rhododendron","Goldenrod","Daisy"]},{"question":"What is the common name of the national flower of India, which is also called Sacred water lily and is often associated with Buddhism?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lotus","choices":["Chamomile","Dahlia","Poppy","Lotus"]},{"question":"This special kind of clover, originally used in medicine, is the national flower of Ireland.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Shamrock","choices":["Cosmos","Caladium","Shamrock","Celosia"]},{"question":"This flower, often associated with narcissism and egoism in art, is the national flower of Wales.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Daffodil","choices":["Daffodil","Carnation","Lily","Violet"]},{"question":"This plant with small blue flower heads, often regarded as a weed in the past, is the national flower of Estonia.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blue cornflower","choices":["Daisy","Lily","Blue cornflower","Dahlia"]},{"question":"This fashion designer, whose first collection was entitled The Trapeze Line, once said the following words: I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ives Saint-Laurent","choices":["Ives Saint-Laurent","Ana Molinari","Christian Lacroix","Ralph Lauren"]},{"question":"This American fashion designer is widely recognized as the creator of the American Look.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Claire McCardell","choices":["Elsa Schiaperelli","James Mainbocher","Claire McCardell","Hattie Carnegie"]},{"question":"In 1987, this designer received an Oscar for Best Foreign Designer from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and later the same year, he opened his own couture house in Paris.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lacroix","choices":["Chanel","Valentino","Lacroix","Dior"]},{"question":"The trilby is an item which belongs to what clothing group?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hats","choices":["Dresses","Hats","Shoes","Pants"]},{"question":"In the 1920s, this fashion designer popularized the little black dress - a short  evening or cocktail dress.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coco Chanel","choices":["Christian Dior","Charles Frederick Worth","Vivienne Westwood","Coco Chanel"]},{"question":"What famous person made the following observation about fashion: Fashion wears out more apparel than the man?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Shakespeare","choices":["Chanel","Saint Laurent","Shakespeare","Lagerfeld"]},{"question":"The first hotdog stand in New York was opened in 1867.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What year were the first frozen pizzas introduced in grocery stores?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1957","choices":["1957","1956","1950","1951"]},{"question":"George Crum invented potato chips.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Where was the first wrapped candy bar sold?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Canada","choices":["Canada","Georgia","New York","Pennsylvania"]},{"question":"Where did popcorn originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mexico","choices":["Mexico","New York","Chicago","Columbia"]},{"question":"Which company created the worlds largest doughnut in 1998?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Winchells House of Doughnuts","choices":["Dunkin Doughnuts","Grannys Doughnuts","Krispy Kreme","Winchells House of Doughnuts"]},{"question":"Lionel Sterberger grilled the first cheeseburger in 1945.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"In what year did William Kolb invent the first red candy apple?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1908","choices":["1908","1914","1910","1921"]},{"question":"What candy bar was used in the 1985 movie The Goonies?","category":"hobbies","answer":"babyruth","choices":["babyruth","twix","milkyway","snickers"]},{"question":"What do you call an Austrian dessert that is a sweet almond paste dipped in chocolate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Marzipan","choices":["Apfelstrudel","Heiße Schokolade","Sachertorte","Marzipan"]},{"question":"The French fries are believed to have been invented in what country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Belgium","choices":["Norway","Finland","Belgium","Denmark"]},{"question":"Name the traditional Russian hot soup made of broth, beets, and tomato juice with various vegetables.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Borscht","choices":["Rassolnik","Borscht","Shi","Lapsha"]},{"question":"What Greek cheese is made of 70% ewes and 30% goats milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Feta","choices":["Kasseri","Metsovone","Myzithra","Feta"]},{"question":"Fry up is another name for the traditional breakfast of what country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["Norway","Sweden","England","The Netherlands"]},{"question":"This is a traditional dish in Austria and Germany made of a thin peace of veal meat coated with flour, egg and bread crumb.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wiener Schnitzel","choices":["Currywurst","Stollen","Wiener Schnitzel","Spanferkel"]},{"question":"Risotto is made with special kinds of rice and is traditionally served with fish products or cheese. 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It is called this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chi","choices":["Yi","Chi","Ru Li","Fu"]},{"question":"Wind is one of the five elements.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"The cycle FIRE - EARTH - METAL - WATER - WOOD - FIRE is known as this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cycle of production","choices":["Cycle of production","Cycle of reduction","Cycle of neutralization","Cycle of destruction"]},{"question":"Is irregularly shaped land good to build your home on?","category":"hobbies","answer":"No","choices":["Yes","No"]},{"question":"According to Feng Shui water symbolizes one of these.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Prosperity","choices":["Intelligence","Prosperity","Health","Posterity"]},{"question":"The master bedroom should be as far away from the front door as possible.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"According to Feng Shui the toilet should be this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hidden.","choices":["It does not matter where the toiler is.","Attached to the bedroom.","Hidden.","Always open."]},{"question":"Where were the oldest ears of popcorn found in 1948?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bat Cave, New Mexico","choices":["Mammoth, Kentucky","Crystal Cave, California","Wyandotte Cave, Indiana","Bat Cave, New Mexico"]},{"question":"During World War II, Americans increased their popcorn consumption three times, because this product was not as widely available as it had been prior to the war.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sugar","choices":["Potatoes","Nuts","Nachos","Sugar"]},{"question":"When was popcorn first introduced in movie theaters?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1912","choices":["1929","1935","1912","1900"]},{"question":"Native American folklore told of calm spirits who lived inside each kernel of popcorn, but they got angry if their homes were heated and finally burst out. 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In this country they even serve it with vinegar.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sweden","choices":["France","Italy","Sweden","Belgium"]},{"question":"What is the ideal popping temperature for popcorn?","category":"hobbies","answer":"330°-380° F (165°-193°C)","choices":["500°-560° F(260°-293°C)","260°-310° F(127°-154°C)","330°-380° F (165°-193°C)","400°-460° F(204°-238°C)"]},{"question":"The worlds first mobile popcorn machine was introduced in Chicago, Illinois in 1885 by this man.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Charles Cretors","choices":["Cloid Smith","Charles Cretors","Felix de Azara","Percy Spencer"]},{"question":"What is the industrial name for popcorn kernels that fail to pop?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Old maids","choices":["Spinsters","Old maids","Barrens","Bachelors"]},{"question":"What led to the incredible increase in U.S. sales of popcorn in the 1990s?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Availability of microwaves","choices":["Increased sales of soda pop","Availability of microwaves","Food shortages","Lower prices"]},{"question":"What was the name of the German doll that inspired Ruth Handler to create the popular fashion doll Barbie?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bild Lilli","choices":["Bild Lilli","Francie","Breeana","Midge Hadley"]},{"question":"Peter Rabbit, the first patented soft toy, initially appeared in a childrens story written by this author.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beatrix Potter","choices":["Lewis Carroll","Paulette Bourgeois","Dr. Seuss","Beatrix Potter"]},{"question":"Lego Group, best known for the manufacture of Lego-brand toys, was founded in 1932 in this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Denmark","choices":["Denmark","Sweden","Austria","The Netherlands"]},{"question":"What toy is a must-have gift in the comedy movie Jingle All the Way, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Turbo-Man","choices":["Turbo-Man","Action-Man","Sinbad","Dementor"]},{"question":"A Matryoshka is a wooden nested doll, whose name is derived from the female first name Matryona, which was popular among peasants in this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Russia","choices":["Austria","Poland","Hungary","Russia"]},{"question":"The Teddy Bear was named in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a bear while on a hunting trip in this state.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mississippi","choices":["Florida","Alaska","Mississippi","California"]},{"question":"What toy did Apollo 8 astronauts carry into space in 1968?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Silly Putty","choices":["Yo-Yo","Rubiks Cube","Lincoln Logs","Silly Putty"]},{"question":"Which of these toys is seen in Chandler and Joeys apartment on the TV show Friends?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Magna Doodle","choices":["Silly Puty","LEGO Building Blocks","Magna Doodle","Draughts"]},{"question":"What was the nationality of Erno Rubik, the inventor of the 3-D mechanical puzzle, known as the Rubiks Cube?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hungarian","choices":["Hungarian","American","Polish","French"]},{"question":"What plastic toy, invented by George Lerner in 1949, has the distinction of being the first toy advertised on television?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mr. Potato Head","choices":["Raggedy Ann Doll","Barbie","Mr. Potato Head","Mrs. Potato Head"]},{"question":"Which word refers to the water soluble pigments that give wine its red color?","category":"hobbies","answer":"anthocyanins","choices":["ionons","anthocyanins","damascones","phycobilins"]},{"question":"Used to measure the concentration of sugar in wine, this scale was developed by a French pharmacist.","category":"hobbies","answer":"baume scale","choices":["beaufort scale","baume scale","brix scale","scoville scale"]},{"question":"This term denotes the process of adding sugar to the must, the juice of the freshly pressed grapes, in order to increase alcohol content in 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and is used as preservative in wine making.","category":"hobbies","answer":"sulfur dioxide","choices":["hydrogen sulfide","sulfurous acid","sulfur trioxide","sulfur dioxide"]},{"question":"What term is used to denote a trained and knowledgeable wine professional?","category":"hobbies","answer":"sommelier","choices":["cuvee","salmanazar","negociant","sommelier"]},{"question":"What science studies all aspects of wine and wine making?","category":"hobbies","answer":"oenology","choices":["oology","aetology","oenology","oenophilia"]},{"question":"This agent was patented by LOreal.  It is stated to be the only sure UVA sun filter as its molecule remains unaffected by solar energy. Thus, it provides effective and long-lasting sun protection.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mexoryl SX","choices":["Aminexil","Mexoryl SX","Adenosinetriphosphate","Ceramides"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Q 10","choices":["Riboflavin","Thiamin","Q 10","Niacin"]},{"question":"This ingredient is often used in anti-cellulite lotions and slim gels because it enhances the micro-circulation and easily dissolves body fat.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Caffeine","choices":["Chocolate","Nicotine","THC","Caffeine"]},{"question":"These agents are used to transport active ingredients through the skin and take them where they would be most effective.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nanosomes","choices":["Nanosomes","UV","Ceramides","THC"]},{"question":"After 10 years of research LOreal found this molecule, which effectively stops hair loss.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Aminexil","choices":["Ceramide","Aminexil","THC","Nanozome"]},{"question":"This ingredient is used in a lot of cosmetic products.  It is rich in micro-elements and minerals because it comes from the depths of the sea.  It has been said that this ingredient can activate the chemical process typical for youthful skin.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pearl powder","choices":["Retinol","Nanosomes","Pearl powder","Amino-acids"]},{"question":"These substances are added to lotions and creams because they smooth and soften the skin.  There are several hundred different kinds.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Emollients","choices":["Humectants","Solvents","Emollients","Lubricants"]},{"question":"These substances act as moisturisers by attracting water to themselves, even from the air.  They are also used to prevent creams from drying out.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Humectants","choices":["Surfactants","Preservatives","Humectants","Antioxidants"]},{"question":"This component produces adenosinetriphosphate, which increases the cells vitality and enables the body to release quick burst of energy.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Creatine","choices":["Estrogen","Creatine","Glutamine","Adrenaline"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Botox","choices":["Botox","Dopamnine","Bo-Hylurox","Creatine"]},{"question":"Which of these is not a term used for the building in which maple syrup is boiled?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sugar Barn","choices":["Sugarhouse","Cabane a sucre","Sugar Barn","Sugar Shanty"]},{"question":"Canada is by far the worlds largest maple syrup producer. Approximately what part of the worlds maple syrup is produced in Canada?","category":"hobbies","answer":"80%","choices":["80%","65%","95%","70%"]},{"question":"Sugar on snow is a popular New England treat. It is boiled maple syrup cooled in snow and placed on sticks. Which food item is not traditionally served with this candy?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Shortbread cookies","choices":["Yeast risen Donuts","Coffee","Shortbread cookies","Sour Dill Pickle"]},{"question":"The production of maple syrup traditionally starts in what month?","category":"hobbies","answer":"February","choices":["February","July","October","September"]},{"question":"It takes 40 litres (10 gallons) of maple sap to make 2 litres (a half gallon) of maple syrup.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"How old must a tree be before it can be tapped for maple syrup production?","category":"hobbies","answer":"40 years old","choices":["30 years old","10 years old","40 years old","20 years old"]},{"question":"During the years of the Civil War molasses was made using maple syrup because it did not require slave labor.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Which state produces the most maple syrup in New England?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vermont","choices":["Maine","Vermont","Massachusetts","New Hampshire"]},{"question":"Approximately how many commercial maple syrup producers are there in North America?","category":"hobbies","answer":"16,000","choices":["5,000","16,000","12,000","20,000"]},{"question":"India Pale Ale was originally made in India.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"What is the name of the oldest brewery in the USA that is still operating?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yuengling","choices":["Brooklyn Brewery","Sierra Nevada Brewery","Boston Beer Company","Yuengling"]},{"question":"In mediaeval England, what was an ale-connor?","category":"hobbies","answer":"A beer-tester","choices":["An unscrupulous merchant who sold muddy water flavoured with hops","A wooden ale mug","Ale seller","A beer-tester"]},{"question":"The worlds strongest lager is named after Santa Claus.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"What happened to the first prototype of the bread-slicing machine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It was destroyed in a fire.","choices":["It was destroyed by its inventor.","It was stolen by the people of Battle Creek, Michigan.","It was destroyed in a fire.","It was destroyed by vandals."]},{"question":"The bread-slicing machine was first commercially used by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"When was the first loaf of sliced bread sold?","category":"hobbies","answer":"July 7, 1928","choices":["March 29, 1925","June 17, 1921","September 21, 1916","July 7, 1928"]},{"question":"Gustav Papendick bought the second bread-slicer.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Who prompted the marketing of sliced bread in 1928?","category":"hobbies","answer":"W.E. Long","choices":["Gustav Papendick","Otto Rohwedder","Herbert Dinklebrot","W.E. Long"]},{"question":"When was Wonder Bread  first marketed in the USA as pre-sliced bread?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1930","choices":["1934","1926","1925","1930"]},{"question":"Americas entry into World War Two led to a ban on sliced bread starting in August 1943.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"The phase Greatest thing since sliced bread derived from a Wonder Bread advertising campaign.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"First corn is usually attacked by a parasitic fungal infestation. The kernels swell to as much as 9 times normal size, and then darken. They are collected, canned, and sold to the public as a delicacy. 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chess, the king should be used aggressively in the endgame.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"A rook is worth more than a bishop.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"The winner of a chess game is usually the player who made the penultimate mistake.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Which of the following is an example of underpromotion in chess?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Converting your pawn into a knight","choices":["Giving your opponent knight odds","Telling your opponent you are a duffer when you are really an expert","Taking your opponents pawn with your knight instead of your queen","Converting your pawn into a knight"]},{"question":"What does the chess term zugzwang mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Being unable to move without making your position worse than it already is","choices":["Moving very quickly","Running out of time","Being 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Germany.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Mountain Dew was invented in Marion, Virginia and first marketed in Knoxville, Tennessee.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"During what war was Fanta developed?","category":"hobbies","answer":"WW II","choices":["WW II","none of these","The Civil War","WW I"]},{"question":"What year was 7 Up first marketed as 100% Natural?","category":"hobbies","answer":"2006","choices":["2006","2003","2005","2004"]},{"question":"AW Root Beer  inspired a restaurant chain.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What was the first major North American root beer to contain caffeine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Barqs","choices":["Barqs","Triple XXX","A-Treat","Frostie Root Beer"]},{"question":"German Sweet Chocolate is so named because it was created in 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What does the French word ganache literally mean in English?","category":"hobbies","answer":"fool","choices":["flower","chocolate","cream","fool"]},{"question":"This delectable chocolate dessert is named after fungi rooted out of the ground by pigs.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Truffles","choices":["Nugget","Truffles","Eclairs","Mushrooms"]},{"question":"Chocolate is low in caffeine.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Chocolate syrup was used as fake blood in the famous shower scene in the 1960 movie Psycho.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Does white chocolate contain cocoa solids?","category":"hobbies","answer":"No","choices":["No","Yes"]},{"question":"Which Peanuts cartoon character said, All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesnt hurt!?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lucy","choices":["Charlie Brown","Linus","Lucy","Sally"]},{"question":"Absinthe was most popular in this country as it was the common beverage among artists and writers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.","category":"hobbies","answer":"France","choices":["Germany","Italy","England","France"]},{"question":"The alcohol content is very high in absinthe. It can be as high as this %.","category":"hobbies","answer":"85 %","choices":["85 %","75 %","65 %","95 %"]},{"question":"Absinthe was prohibited in this year, because it was believed to be reason for elevated crime rates.","category":"hobbies","answer":"1915","choices":["1915","1919","1961","1906"]},{"question":"The word absinthe comes from ancient Greek and means this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Undrinkable","choices":["Magical","Hallucinogenic","Undrinkable","Tasty"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tetrahydrocannabinol","choices":["Tetrahydrocannabinol","Beta-phenylethylamine","Opium","Codeine Phosphate"]},{"question":"Addiction, hyper excitability, and hallucinations were believed to be manifestations of this syndrome, urged by absinthe. 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Where is it located?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kuala Lumpur","choices":["Kuala Lumpur","Delhi","Riyadh","Bangalore"]},{"question":"The mall in this city has its own 400-meter ski slope.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dubai","choices":["Denver","Oslo","Dubai","Edmonton"]},{"question":"This is the location of the oldest mall still in use.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Istanbul","choices":["Istanbul","Paris","Kent","Tashkent"]},{"question":"This is the location of the oldest mall in England.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Oxford","choices":["Canterbury","Surrey","Kent","Oxford"]},{"question":"He is considered the first architect whose fame was built on his mall designs.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Victor Gruen","choices":["Hiram Martyn","Victor Gruen","Robert G. Perez","James L. Perez"]},{"question":"Which of these ingredients is not used in the preparation of the Chinese dish called Ants climbing a tree?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish","choices":["Garlic","Fish","Noodles","Meat"]},{"question":"What is the meaning of the name of the Suea Rong Hai dish that is popular in Thailand?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Crying tiger","choices":["Crying tiger","Spiders web","Angry octopus","Mothers heart"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used in the preparation of the Indian dish called Bombay duck?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish","choices":["Fish","Chicken","Pork","Beef"]},{"question":"What is the main ingredient in the Chinese meal called Lions head ?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pork meatballs","choices":["Cabbage","Lions testicles","Shrimp","Pork meatballs"]},{"question":"What type of dessert is the Boston cream pie?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cake","choices":["Ice cream","Tortellini","Biscuit","Cake"]},{"question":"What kind of meat product is used for the preparation of Buffalo wings?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chicken wings","choices":["Pork ham","Chicken wings","Buffalo ribs","Chopped pork"]},{"question":"The recipe for the German chocolate cake did not originate in Germany, but in this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"the USA","choices":["Canada","the USA","Spain","Switzerland"]},{"question":"What type of meal is the Norwegian Omelette?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dessert","choices":["Drink","Dessert","Salad","Soup"]},{"question":"The dish called American fried rice is not in fact American. Where was it created?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Thailand","choices":["China","Thailand","Italy","France"]},{"question":"What type of tea is the Chinese Gunpowder tea produced in Zhejiang Province of China?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Green tea","choices":["Black tea","It is actually cocoa","Green tea","It is not tea, it is coffee"]},{"question":"The Latin word for apple is malus, which is considered to be derived from the word malum. 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producer of apples in the world?","category":"hobbies","answer":"China","choices":["United states","China","France","Mexico"]},{"question":"What are apples associated with in the Scandinavian mythology and Germanic paganism?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Fertility","All of these","Dead people","Eternal youthfulness"]},{"question":"Which of these countries is believed to possess the largest apple cultivars collection in the world?","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["France","China","England","United States"]},{"question":"Why are cider apples used for the production of cider instead of dessert apples?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Cider apples give the cider a unique flavor.","Cider apples are sour.","All of these","Dessert apples dont have a strong enough flavor."]},{"question":"Where does the name Adams apple originate from?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It was believed that the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adams throat forming a protuberance.","choices":["It was believed that the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adams throat forming a protuberance.","It was named after a medical doctor who explored the human larynx.","All of these","It denotes that only men have an Adams apple, as Adam was the first man."]},{"question":"In what Asian country did the Gado-gado salad originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Indonesia","choices":["India","China","Thailand","Indonesia"]},{"question":"Which of these in not one of the traditional ingredients used for the preparation of the Greek salad?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ham","choices":["Cheese","Onion","Olives","Ham"]},{"question":"This salad, which originated in Lebanon, is made from parsley, bulgur, mint, tomatoes, spring onions?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tabbouleh","choices":["Curtido","Cobb salad","Urnebes","Tabbouleh"]},{"question":"In what country did the popular Caesar salad 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country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Laos","choices":["Laos","Cambodia","India","China"]},{"question":"What does the name of the Chinese salad Yusheng mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Raw fish","choices":["Sweet salad","Slimy shrimp","Raw fish","Sour salad"]},{"question":"All other things being equal, which 3-card meld is more likely to be increased to a 4-card meld in the game gin rummy?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eight Nine Ten of Diamonds","choices":["Jack Queen King of Hearts","Eight Nine Ten of Diamonds","Three Kings","Ace Two Three of Spades"]},{"question":"In the gin rummy game which of the following is a triangle?","category":"hobbies","answer":"7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 7 of spades","choices":["7 of hearts, 8 of clubs, 7 of spades","7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 6 of hearts","7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 7 of spades","7 of hearts, 8 of clubs, 8 of diamonds"]},{"question":"In the card game gin rummy, it is sometimes necessary to break a meld in order to keep your 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Which of the following is INCORRECT?","category":"hobbies","answer":"If you have reason to believe that your opponents unused cards are low cards, you should probably knock if you can.","choices":["Sometimes it makes sense to knock even if theres a strong possibility that your opponent will undercut you.","If you wait for gin and your opponent knocks, you might be able to undercut her.","If you have reason to believe that your opponents unused cards are low cards, you should probably knock if you can.","If its early in the hand and you can knock, you probably should do so."]},{"question":"If my opponent in gin rummy has picked up the 8 of diamonds, and I know nothing else about my opponents hand, which of the following cards should I discard?","category":"hobbies","answer":"7 of spades","choices":["8 of spades","7 of spades","9 of diamonds","10 of diamonds"]},{"question":"If your opponent in the game gin rummy picked up the jack of spades and discarded the queen of spades, what could you conclude?","category":"hobbies","answer":"She probably is collecting jacks.","choices":["She probably is collecting jacks.","She is about to gin.","She doesnt know how to play gin.","She most certainly is collecting jacks."]},{"question":"All other things being equal, if you had a triangle, a 3-card meld and a 4-card meld, and drew a card which could expand the 3-card meld into a 4-card meld, you should expand the meld and discard one card of the triangle.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What is the other common name of the punk Mohawk hairstyle?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mohican","choices":["Pompadour","Mop-Top","Mohican","All of these"]},{"question":"What hairstyle combines the 1950s pompadour, the 50s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Quiff","choices":["Quiff","Shag","Induction cut","High and tight"]},{"question":"In which of these hairstyles the sides and back of the hair are kept short, while the front is kept long and combed forward?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Devilock","choices":["Hi-top fade","Ducktail","Devilock","Bangs"]},{"question":"What is the popular Buzz haircut commonly called in Australia?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Crew cut","choices":["Gl number","Skinhead","Crew cut","Semi"]},{"question":"The Chonmage is a mans hairstyle traditional for this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Japan","choices":["Japan","China","Korea","India"]},{"question":"What popular man is also known as the king of the comb over due to his hairstyle?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Robert Robinson","choices":["Donald Trump","Bobby Charlton","Robert Robinson","Lou Henson"]},{"question":"What type of hairstyle is the so-called Fofa?","category":"hobbies","answer":"A hairstyle for balding men","choices":["A hairdo with sideburns","A frizzy perm","A tight bun","A hairstyle for balding men"]},{"question":"This female artists signature beehive hairdo is widely spoofed and copied.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Amy Winehouse","choices":["Beyonce","Amy Winehouse","Janet Jackson","Christina Aguilera"]},{"question":"What other common name is used to refer to the hairstyle known as a Croydon facelift?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Council house facelift","Essex facelift","All of these","Millie Facelift"]},{"question":"What is the literal meaning of the Japanese word hime which refers to a popular cut?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Princess","choices":["Flower","Tail","Dragon","Princess"]},{"question":"This pastas name is the Italian word for little bell. It has fluted, petal-like edges and a hollow center for capturing sauce. It is usually found in a casserole or served with a thick sauce.","category":"hobbies","answer":"campanelle","choices":["ditalini","campanelle","elicoidali","pennette"]},{"question":"This small shell shaped pasta with slightly rolled-in edges is very popular in the Avellino province of Italy.","category":"hobbies","answer":"cavatelli","choices":["fregula","orzo","cavatelli","ditali"]},{"question":"In Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, where Italian cuisine is especially popular, there is a custom to eat this traditional Italian pasta on the 29th day of each month.","category":"hobbies","answer":"gnocchi","choices":["gnocchi","stelline","agnolotti","pastina"]},{"question":"This is a variety of ring-shaped pasta, typically stuffed with a mix of meat and usually served in broth, with cream, or sometimes with a ragù. 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The order of the Chinese Horoscope is the order in which they arrived. 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Coutts","James Death","Daniel Wheeler"]},{"question":"This term refers to a kind of unfiltered beer, conditioned and served from the cask without additional pressure.","category":"hobbies","answer":"cask ale beer","choices":["cask draught beer","cask lager beer","cask rye beer","cask ale beer"]},{"question":"This type of Belgian beer contains alcohol by volume, ranging between 8 an 11 percent. A commercial example for this kind of beer is Unibroue la Fin du Monde.","category":"hobbies","answer":"tripel","choices":["aetbier","uerige","dunkel","tripel"]},{"question":"What is the name of a traditional German wheat beer glass?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Weizenbier glass","choices":["Heifeweizenbier glass","Weizenstarkbier glass","Witbier glass","Weizenbier glass"]},{"question":"This is a drinking game played with 1 oz shots of beer and cards. The player must guess the rank that was dealt to another players card. At the end, one of the players has to drink many beer shots.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hi-Lo","choices":["Bortok","Hi-Lo","FizzBuzz","Bizu-Bizu"]},{"question":"What is the name of an alcoholic beverage consisting of equal parts of lager beer and lemonade?","category":"hobbies","answer":"radler","choices":["mazout","spavola","radler","russ"]},{"question":"Which of these is a Polish beer brand, established in 1629?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tyskie","choices":["Saku","Tyskie","Kalnapilis","A. Le Coq"]},{"question":"Which of the following brands of beer is not German and is manufactured in an Asian country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kirin","choices":["Jever","Veltins","Holsten","Kirin"]},{"question":"The word broccoli comes from the Italian expression piccoli bracci. 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Which of these is one of them?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Romanesco broccoli","Sprouting broccoli","All of these","Purple cauliflower"]},{"question":"99% of the broccoli crop in U.S.A. is produced in these two states.","category":"hobbies","answer":"California and Arizona","choices":["California and Arizona","Ohio and Maryland","Florida and Texas","Kansas and Nebraska"]},{"question":"Which of these vegetables is not a type of broccoli?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chinese broccoli","choices":["Chinese broccoli","All of these","Romanesco broccoli","Purple cauliflower"]},{"question":"Broccoli is very rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients. Which of these vitamins does broccoli contain?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Vitamin C","Vitamin A","Vitamin E","All of these"]},{"question":"Broccoli is known for its cancer-fighting properties. Which of these compounds found in broccoli has an anti-cancer effect?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Glucoraphanin","3,3-Diindolylmethane","All of these","Selenium"]},{"question":"Boiling broccoli for more than ten minutes reduces its beneficial properties. Which of these cooking methods is more appropriate for preserving its ingredients?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Stir-frying","Steaming","Microwaving"]},{"question":"To which of these countries is the pistachio tree native?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Turkey","Turkmenistan","Iran"]},{"question":"Walnuts are proven to lower the bad cholesterol due to this chemical compound found in them.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Omega-3 fatty acids","choices":["Capsaicin","Omega-6 fatty acids","All of these","Omega-3 fatty acids"]},{"question":"What other use does the Brazil nut oil have, apart from being used for food?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["In cosmetics","All of these","In clocks as lubricant","In making paint for artists"]},{"question":"Which of these statements about the fat content of the coconut is true?","category":"hobbies","answer":"90% of its fat is saturated.","choices":["It contains about 25% saturated fat.","90% of its fat is saturated.","It contains high amounts of fat, but it does not contain saturated fats.","It doesnt contain any fat at all."]},{"question":"What kind of disturbance can pine nuts cause in about 1 to 3 days following their consumption?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Unusual taste in the mouth","choices":["Fever and vomiting","Unusual taste in the mouth","Migraine","Partial blindness"]},{"question":"The cashew nutshell liquid, a by-product of cashew processing, contains anacardic acids, which are beneficial for the treatment of this medical problem.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tooth abscesses","choices":["Tooth abscesses","Rashes","Hair loss","Varicose veins"]},{"question":"Which of these statements is true about almonds?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["The sweet almond contains no carbohydrates.","They lower LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol.","They are very rich in vitamin 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Venezuela"]},{"question":"In reference to what was the term pineapple used before it became the name of the tropical fruit?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pine cones","choices":["Wild apples","Pine cones","All of these","Hand grenades"]},{"question":"What kind of alcohol is traditionally used for the preparation of Piña Colada?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rum","choices":["Tequila","Rum","Gin","Vodka"]},{"question":"Which of these popular cocktails is a variation of the pineapple cocktail Pina Colada?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Chi Chi","Lava Flow","All of these","Miami Vice"]},{"question":"Which of these statements is true about the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus)?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["It is a herbaceous plant","It grows to 1-1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall","All of these","It is a perennial plant"]},{"question":"Which of these is a multiple fruit, just like the pineapple?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Mulberry","Breadfruit","Fig","All of these"]},{"question":"What animal is the most common natural pollinator of the pineapple plant?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hummingbird","choices":["Gall wasp","Bumblebee","All of these","Hummingbird"]},{"question":"Which of these statements is true about the enzyme bromelain that is present in pineapples?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It breaks down protein.","choices":["Its content increases with the coking or canning of the fruit.","It breaks down protein.","It speeds up the action of gelatin.","All of these"]},{"question":"People suffering from what disease should not consume raw pineapples?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Liver disease","Ehlers-Danlos syndrome","Hemophilia"]},{"question":"What important nutrient is the pineapple fruit rich in?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Manganese","Vitamin C","All of these","Vitamin B1"]},{"question":"What is the literal meaning of the Latin phrase per fumum from which the modern word perfume originated?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Through smoke","choices":["Under a veil","Through smoke","Inside a haze","Through fire"]},{"question":"In what European country did the first modern perfume originate in 1370?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hungary","choices":["Hungary","France","Poland","Italy"]},{"question":"What type of fragrance by standard consists of 10-20% aromatic compounds?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eau de Parfum","choices":["Eau de Cologne","Eau de Toilette","After shave","Eau de Parfum"]},{"question":"The combination of which perfume notes comprises the so-called main theme of a perfume?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Middle and base notes","choices":["Top, middle and base notes","Middle and base notes","Top and base notes","Top and middle notes"]},{"question":"To what perfume category do vanilla fragrances belong according to the modern classification of scents?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gourmand","choices":["Gourmand","Ozonic","Aquatic","Fruity"]},{"question":"This fruit does not yield the expected scent when extracted and achieving its aroma requires the use of synthetic substitutes.","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Strawberry","All of these","Cherry","Apple"]},{"question":"What animal produces the aromatic ambergris that is used for the preparation of flavors and perfumes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sperm whale","choices":["Moose","Sperm whale","Asian deer","Water buffalo"]},{"question":"What is the common name used to refer to synthetic musk used as an ingredient in perfumes and other fragrances?","category":"hobbies","answer":"White musk","choices":["Vain musk","White musk","Light musk","All of these"]},{"question":"What shouldnt perfumes and fragrances be exposed to in order to preserve their properties longer?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Light","All of these","Heat","Oxygen"]},{"question":"What name is sometimes used to refer to perfumers, the experts who compose perfumes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Nez","choices":["Nez","Brez","Pez","Trez"]},{"question":"What part of a duck or goose is used for the preparation of the French meal Foie gras?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Liver","choices":["Breast","Skin","Liver","Wings"]},{"question":"What animal is used for the preparation of the French delicacy Escargot?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Snail","choices":["Oyster","Shrimp","Rabbit","Snail"]},{"question":"What type of food is Pate de coing, which is traditionally served at Christmas in the French region of Provence?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Quince jelly","choices":["Quince jelly","Goose pate","Goat milk cheese","Mashed potatoes"]},{"question":"What is the main ingredient of the popular French dessert Teurgoule?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rice","choices":["Eggs","Potatoes","Apples","Rice"]},{"question":"Crepe is the 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What is the meaning of the Latin word crispa from which the name of the dish originated?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Curled","choices":["Thin","Curled","Flat","Crispy"]},{"question":"What type of chicken is used for the preparation of the traditional French meal Coq au vin?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Older rooster","choices":["Young rooster","Hen which has just begun to lay eggs","Older rooster","Older hen"]},{"question":"This vegetable is the main ingredient of the traditional French dish Cassoulet.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beans","choices":["Beans","Carrots","Tomatoes","Potatoes"]},{"question":"What type of food is the French delicacy called Andouillette?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sausage","choices":["Cheese","Salted fish","Mussel soup","Sausage"]},{"question":"Which of these is not among the traditional ingredients used for the making of the popular French dish Tartiflette?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rice","choices":["Cheese","Bacon","Rice","Potatoes"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the French dish called Pot-au-feu?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beef","choices":["Beef","Pork","No meat is used","Duck"]},{"question":"How many points are required to open with 1 No Trump opening bid according to the standards of the bridge bidding system Acol?","category":"hobbies","answer":"15-17 points","choices":["12-14 points","13-19 points","13-14 points","15-17 points"]},{"question":"Which top bridge player from India stimulated the development of bridge during the 60s and 70s?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Zia Maywood","choices":["Ghandhi","Eric Jaggie","Zia Maywood","Ria Aymore"]},{"question":"Who invented the Stayman convention in contract bridge?","category":"hobbies","answer":"George Rapee","choices":["Samuel Stayman","Bill Stayman","George Rapee","George C. Stayman"]},{"question":"In contract bridge, yarborough is a term referring to what type of hand?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Containing no points at all","choices":["Containing 4 jacks","Containing no points at all","Containing only one color","Containing 4 queens and 4 kings"]},{"question":"What is the strongest opening bid in contract bridge according to Acol standards?","category":"hobbies","answer":"2 clubs","choices":["2 No Trump","2 clubs","3 diamonds","2 spades"]},{"question":"Which of the following is an example of the so-called relay bid in the contract bridge bidding system?","category":"hobbies","answer":"A 2 diamonds answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner","choices":["A 3 clubs opening with a 7-card clubs","A 2 diamonds answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner","A 3 clubs after a 2 No Trump opening from partner","A 2 No Trump answer after a 2 clubs opening from partner"]},{"question":"In contract bridge, Jacoby transfers are a convention used by a responder following what kind of opening bid?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Trump opening bid","choices":["3 spades","2 clubs","Trump opening bid","Any opening bid"]},{"question":"Which bridge terms refer to two weak openings?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Multi and Muiderberg","choices":["Jacoby and Leiden","Stayman and Amsterdam","Multi and Muiderberg","Yarborough and Utrecht"]},{"question":"How many players typically play a hand of classic Mahjong?","category":"hobbies","answer":"4","choices":["4","8","6","3"]},{"question":"In Mahjong, a pong is a set of how many identical tiles?","category":"hobbies","answer":"3","choices":["2","6","4","3"]},{"question":"In Mahjong, a kong is a set of how many identical tiles?","category":"hobbies","answer":"4","choices":["2","6","3","4"]},{"question":"What is a chow in the game of Mahjong?","category":"hobbies","answer":"a meld of three suited tiles in sequence","choices":["a meld of four suited tiles in sequence","a meld of three suited tiles in sequence","a meld of two suited tiles in sequence","a meld of six suited tiles in sequence"]},{"question":"In Mahjong, the dealer is East, with the other players assuming the corresponding direction. If the dealer wins the round, the dealer remains East.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"What are the three suits of Mahjong?","category":"hobbies","answer":"stones, bamboos, characters","choices":["bamboos, winds, characters","dragons, winds, characters","stones, bamboos, characters","dragons, stones, bamboos"]},{"question":"Flower tiles are not necessary to win a hand in a classic Mahjong game.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"In the game of Mahjong, these red, white and green tiles are considered honor tiles, and are worth more as pongs and kongs than suit tile pongs and kongs.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dragons","choices":["Flowers","Dragons","Winds","Birds"]},{"question":"In the 13-tile variation of Mahjong, which of the following is a possible winning hand?","category":"hobbies","answer":"4 pongs and a pair of identical tiles","choices":["4 pongs and a pair of identical tiles","2 kongs and a pair of identical tiles","3 pongs and a chow","4 kongs and a chow"]},{"question":"Which of these Western games is most similar to Mahjong?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rummy","choices":["Bridge","Rummy","Dominoes","Risk"]},{"question":"Which of these creatures continues to consume milk as an adult in the wild?","category":"hobbies","answer":"None of these","choices":["Bear","Primate","None of these","Platypus"]},{"question":"Which of these countries is the largest producer and consumer of cows milk in the world?","category":"hobbies","answer":"India","choices":["United States","South Africa","India","China"]},{"question":"What does the term crop milk refer to?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The secretion that some birds use to feed their young.","choices":["The secretion of white liquid by some plants such as fig trees.","The secretion that some birds use to feed their young.","The first milk that the mammary glands produce after labor.","Milk produced from seeds and nuts such as almond, soy, rice, etc."]},{"question":"Which of these cities is known as the Milk Capital of the World?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Harvard, Illinois","choices":["Genoa, Italy","Harvard, Illinois","Bern, Switzerland","Bombay, India"]},{"question":"The milk of which of these mammals is used for consumption by humans?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Moose","Reindeer","All of these","Water buffalo"]},{"question":"Which of these vitamins is fat-soluble and is found in the milk fat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin K","choices":["Vitamin B5","Vitamin P","Vitamin C","Vitamin K"]},{"question":"Which of these statements is true about the pasteurization of milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","It extends the shelf life of milk.","It is different from sterilization.","The pasteurized milk still needs to be refrigerated."]},{"question":"Which of these animals produces the milk with the highest fat content in the world","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Seal","Whale","Guinea pig","All of these"]},{"question":"Which of these essential nutrients is present naturally in milk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Selenium","Riboflavin","All of these","Biotin"]},{"question":"Conjugated linoleic acid, present in milk, is proven to cure in vitro what disease?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Breast cancer","Skin cancer","All of these","Colorectal cancer"]},{"question":"What is the meaning of the Arabic phrase qahwat al-bunn, from which the English word coffee was derived through Turkish?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Wine of the bean","choices":["Life in a bean","Black wine","Wine of the bean","Bean of the gods"]},{"question":"What chemical present in the grapefruit gives it its unique taste and flavor?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sulfur","choices":["Nitrogen","Vanadium","Sulfur","Formaldehyde"]},{"question":"What common expression is used to refer to beer to point out its excellent nutritional properties?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Liquid bread","choices":["Food in a mug","Golden elixir","Fizzy tea","Liquid bread"]},{"question":"The fruit of most olive species contain phenolic compounds and oleuropein which make the fruit too bitter. However, the fruit of this olive cultivar can be eaten fresh.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Thassos Olive","choices":["Manzanilla","Bosana","Arbequina","Thassos Olive"]},{"question":"What  vitamin is found in high amounts in the bitter root of the turnip plant?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin C","choices":["Vitamin C","Vitamin E","Vitamin B12","Vitamin A"]},{"question":"A study on 2,018 women showed that the consumption of green tea and mushrooms decreases the risk of developing this disease by 90%.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Breast cancer","choices":["All of these","Breast cancer","Cervical cancer","Ovarian cancer"]},{"question":"Animal liver is very rich in this health-beneficial mineral, as well as in vitamin A.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Iron","choices":["Iron","Magnesium","Calcium","Potassium"]},{"question":"The risk of what type of cancer can be decreased by moderate wine consumption according to various studies?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Breast cancer","All of these","Prostate cancer","Lung cancer"]},{"question":"Bitter melon, or bitter gourd, has been traditionally used by Asians, Panamanians and Colombians in the prevention and treatment of this disease.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Malaria","choices":["Tuberculosis","Rabies","Malaria","Tetanus"]},{"question":"What alcoholic beverage is produced from herbs including the bitter herb commonly known as wormwood?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Absinthe","choices":["Whiskey","Rum","Gin","Absinthe"]},{"question":"Which of these fictional characters is known for wearing a top hat all the time?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["The Mad Hatter","All of these","Willy Wonka","The Penguin"]},{"question":"People of what occupation wear the traditional Zucchetto cap?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Clergymen","choices":["Samurai","Baseball players","Clergymen","Chefs"]},{"question":"What material is used for the making of the traditional hat from Ecuador called Panama hat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Straw","choices":["Animal skin","Straw","Silk","Wool"]},{"question":"The pork pie hat is associated with the representatives of this popular music genre.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Jazz","choices":["Jazz","Metal","Rock","All of these"]},{"question":"What popular cartoon character is known for constantly wearing a Phrygian cap?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Smurfs","choices":["Teletubbies","George Jetson","Porky Pig","The Smurfs"]},{"question":"What name is commonly used for the hat worn by academics, also known as square academic cap?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mortarboard","choices":["Flathat","Mortarboard","Table hat","Board cap"]},{"question":"In what country did the hat called ushanka originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Russia","choices":["China","Poland","Russia","Canada"]},{"question":"Where was the so-called Dunce hat used in 19th and 20th century?","category":"hobbies","answer":"In schools","choices":["In water sports","In schools","In military","In hospitals"]},{"question":"The men of what religion wear the type of cap called taqiyah?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Islam","choices":["Hinduism","Islam","Buddhism","Shintoism"]},{"question":"What period marked the popularity of the cloche hat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1920s","choices":["1970s","18th century","15t century","1920s"]},{"question":"Genetic tests of all known potato species show that this country was the place they originally came from.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Peru","choices":["Colombia","Paraguay","Peru","Ecuador"]},{"question":"Potatoes are being called various names around the globe. Which of these names refers to potatoes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Tatoes","Praties","Taters"]},{"question":"What is the average height a potato plant can reach?","category":"hobbies","answer":"60 centimeters","choices":["40 centimeters","20 centimeters","80 centimeter","60 centimeters"]},{"question":"A human being can live entirely on a diet consisting only of potatoes and milk.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"In what part of the potato is most of its protein located?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Just under the skin","choices":["It is evenly distributed.","Just under the skin","In the skin","In its center"]},{"question":"Potatoes contain large amounts of carbohydrates. What is the approximate quantity of carbohydrates in a medium-size potato (about 150 grams)?","category":"hobbies","answer":"25 grams","choices":["100 grams","75 grams","25 grams","50 grams"]},{"question":"Potatoes contain toxic chemicals that are also found in tobacco and tomatoes.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What year was declared the International Year of the Potato by the United Nations?","category":"hobbies","answer":"2008","choices":["2004","2008","2001","2006"]},{"question":"Potatoes are used in millions of cooking recipes around the globe. Which of these dishes contains potatoes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Chochoca","Milcaos","Champ"]},{"question":"Who is credited with the invention of the potato chip on August 24, 1853?","category":"hobbies","answer":"George Crum","choices":["Rodger Alvarez","George Crum","Peter Queen","Abraham Smith"]},{"question":"Why is the popular Chinese Birds nest soup named so?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Because one of the ingredients is birds nest","choices":["Because one of the ingredients is birds nest","Because it is made with a large amount of thin noodles that look like a birds nest when served","Because is is made from baby swallows","Because it is served in a bowl arranged in a way to resemble a birds nest"]},{"question":"What vegetable is the main ingredient of the popular Spanish soup called Gazpacho?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tomato","choices":["Tomato","Red pepper","Potato","Carrot"]},{"question":"What color does the traditional Ukrainian soup called Borscht have?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Deep red","choices":["Bright yellow","Deep green","Intense blue","Deep red"]},{"question":"What country did the Goulash soup originally come from?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hungary","choices":["Hungary","Germany","India","Russia"]},{"question":"What type of soup is the popular Italian soup Minestrone?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vegetable soup","choices":["Cold soup","Fish soup","Vegetable soup","Lamb soup"]},{"question":"In what Asian country did the recipe for the Miso soup originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Japan","choices":["India","China","Japan","Thailand"]},{"question":"What does the name of the popular Mexican soup Pozole mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Foamy","choices":["Sour","Orange","Foamy","Fatty"]},{"question":"What kind of meat is traditionally used for the preparation of the Vietnamese soup called Pho?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beef","choices":["Beef","Rabbit","Pork","Snake"]},{"question":"Ajiaco is a popular soup that originated in this Latin American country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Colombia","choices":["Colombia","Argentina","Brazil","Venezuela"]},{"question":"What vegetable is used for the making of the popular Portuguese and Brazilian soup called Caldo verde?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cabbage","choices":["Tomato","Vegetable marrow","Eggplant","Cabbage"]},{"question":"What was Vivienne Westwoods profession until 1971 when she started working as a designer?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Teacher","choices":["Teacher","Beautician","Attorney","Singer"]},{"question":"Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood had a famous boutique in London whose name was often changed through the years. Which of these is not one of the boutiques names?","category":"hobbies","answer":"God Save the Queen","choices":["Seditionaries","Sex","God Save the Queen","Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die"]},{"question":"What is the name of designer Vivienne Westwoods fashion label?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Anglomania","choices":["Anglomania","Westwooden","Worlds End","Vivere"]},{"question":"In March 1981, Vivienne Westwood presented her first runway show in London, introducing which famous collection?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The Pirate Collection","choices":["The Situationists Collection","The Pirate Collection","The Seditionary Collection","The Boudoir Collection"]},{"question":"What did Vivienne Westwood design for the Wedgwood pottery company in 2003?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tea sets","choices":["Ash-trays","Tea sets","Vases","Plant pots"]},{"question":"In what two years did Vivienne Westwood receive the British Designer of the Year award?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1990 and 1991","choices":["2001 and 2002","1996 and 1997","1994 and 1995","1990 and 1991"]},{"question":"For her services to fashion, Vivienne Westwood was awarded what order of chivalry in 1992?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Officer of the Order of the British Empire","choices":["Order of the Holy Sepulchre","Officer of the Order of the British Empire","Dame Grand Cross of the British Empire","Dame Commander of the British Empire"]},{"question":"Which of these men has not been Vivienne Westwoods husband?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sid Vicious","choices":["Sid Vicious","Andreas Kronthaler","Malcolm McLaren","Derek Westwood"]},{"question":"During a Vivienne Westwood catwalk show in 1993, which supermodel fell because she was wearing extremely high blue shoes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Naomi Campbell","choices":["Naomi Campbell","Vanessa Paradis","Heidi Klum","Kate Moss"]},{"question":"Which British designer, son of Vivienne Westwood, founded the underwear label Agent Provocateur?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Joseph Corre","choices":["John Rocha","Joseph Corre","Christopher Bailey","Alexander McQueen"]},{"question":"What kind of medical problems are shiitake mushrooms beneficial for according to various studies?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Tumor","All of these","Immune system deficiency","Thrombosis"]},{"question":"What s another name for the chaga mushroom, a parasitic fungus growing mainly on birch trees?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cinder conk","choices":["All of these","Cinder conk","Ashy mushroom","Black sparrow"]},{"question":"What does the name of the Maitake mushroom mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dancing mushroom","choices":["Born from the rain","Mother of earth","Lover of he dawn","Dancing mushroom"]},{"question":"Oyster mushrooms are used to treat what medical condition?","category":"hobbies","answer":"High cholesterol levels","choices":["Liver disease","Viral infections","Measles","High cholesterol levels"]},{"question":"To what continent is the poisonous mushroom known as death cap indigenous?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Europe","choices":["Asia","Australia","Europe","North America"]},{"question":"Which of these mushrooms is a wild form of the Enokitake mushroom, used in Asian cuisines?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Winter mushrooms","Velvet foot","Velvet stem"]},{"question":"What important vitamin do button mushrooms, a.k.a. common mushrooms, contain?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Vitamin D","Vitamin B3","Vitamin B5","All of these"]},{"question":"What is the color of the mushroom known as flower-pot parasol and plantpot dapperling?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yellow","choices":["Yellow","Green","Purple","Pink"]},{"question":"In what climate zone does the popular Parasol mushroom grow?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Temperate","choices":["Temperate","Tropical","All of these","Boreal"]},{"question":"How did the shaggy ink cap mushroom get its interesting name?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Because it secretes a black liquid and its cap looks like a shaggy hairdo","choices":["Because it secretes a black liquid and its cap looks like a shaggy hairdo","Because it has been formerly used in ink production","Because its cap is black and messy","None of these"]},{"question":"What is the popular Chinese Peking Duck traditionally served with?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Spring onions","Sweet noodle sauce","Pancakes"]},{"question":"What type of meal is the traditional Chinese Zha jiang mian dish?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Noodle dish","choices":["Fish soup","Ice cream dessert","Noodle dish","Pork meatballs"]},{"question":"What is the literal translation of the word chatang, which refers toa traditional Chinese gruel sold as a snack on the street?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tea soup","choices":["Vegetable mash","Tea soup","Dragon soup","Flower tea"]},{"question":"Name the traditional Chinese meal made from glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, and cooked by steaming or boiling.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Zongzi","choices":["Lamma cake","Ma Ye","Ai Wo Wo","Zongzi"]},{"question":"What does the traditional Chinese delicacy shark fin soup contain in high quantities which may cause sterility in men?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mercury","choices":["Mercury","Tin","Sulfur","Lead"]},{"question":"In what time of the day is the traditional Chinese meal called You tiao usually eaten?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Morning","choices":["Morning","Afternoon","Evening","Lunch"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the Chinese meal called Char siu?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pork","choices":["Pork","Duck","Fish","Chicken"]},{"question":"Bao yu, a prized ingredient used in many Chinese dishes, is what type of sea food?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sea snail","choices":["Sea cucumber","Sea snail","Seaweed","Shrimp"]},{"question":"What do the nests of cave swifts consist of, which makes them edible and ranks them as a delicacy in Chinese cuisine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Saliva","choices":["Tender bamboo shoots","Bones","Saliva","Dried insects"]},{"question":"What other interesting name is commonly used for the Chinese meal fo tiao qiang, also known as Consummation of Happiness and Longevity?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall","choices":["A Geisha Sings Under The Blossoming Peach","The Murder Of The Samurai","Buddha Jumps Over the Wall","The Son Of The Emperor Is Born"]},{"question":"What type of milk is Brussels cheese made of?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cows milk","choices":["Cows milk","Buffalo milk","Sheeps milk","Goats milk"]},{"question":"What type of cheese is the Roquefort, also called Rochefort?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blue cheese","choices":["Yellow cheese","Pink cheese","Blue cheese","Creamy cheese"]},{"question":"What does the name of the Mozzarella cheese mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"To cut","choices":["To suck","To kiss","To milk","To cut"]},{"question":"In what country did the Castelo Branco cheese originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Portugal","choices":["Spain","Italy","Portugal","Brazil"]},{"question":"In what type of leaves is Valdeon cheese traditionally wrapped before being sent to the market?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chestnut leaves","choices":["Vine leaves","Fig leaves","Chestnut leaves","Cabbage leaves"]},{"question":"The Emmental cheese is known by this name in North America, Australia and New Zealand.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Swiss cheese","choices":["Yellow cheese","Swiss cheese","All of these","Goats cheese"]},{"question":"What type of milk is Brie cheese traditionally made of?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cows milk","choices":["Cows milk","Sheep milk","Goats milk","Buffalo milk"]},{"question":"In what country did the Cheddar cheese originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["England","Sweden","Scotland","France"]},{"question":"What texture does Gruyere cheese traditionally have?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hard","choices":["Semi-hard","Creamy","Soft","Hard"]},{"question":"Which of these is the name of a popular Canadian blue cheese variety?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dragons Breath","choices":["Devils Breath","Dragons Breath","Maidens Breath","Angels Breath"]},{"question":"The term espresso roast refers to what kind of bean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"relatively dark but this varies greatly depending on personal tastes and the variety of bean used","choices":["moderately dark with no visible oil on the surface of the bean","with a light 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true?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Both are espresso based but contain different amounts of milk and milk foam.","choices":["One is espresso based the other is prepared with regular coffee and steamed milk.","Both are espresso based but contain different amounts of milk and milk foam.","One is sweetened, the other is not.","Both are espresso based but contain different kinds of milk products."]},{"question":"Which statement about the development of Espresso is true?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It was originally developed in the 20th century in Milan.","choices":["It was originally developed by a famous Seattle coffee house.","It was originally developed in France and was later refined in Italy.","It was originally developed in the 20th century in Milan.","It was originally developed by the Etruscans."]},{"question":"What is the best evidence of a properly brewed espresso shot?","category":"hobbies","answer":"its crema","choices":["its aroma","its clarity","its color","its crema"]},{"question":"What development revolutionized the extraction of espresso?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The pump","choices":["The pump","The conical burr coffee grinder","The aluminum coffee tamp","Reverse osmosis water filtration"]},{"question":"What is Cafe Mocha?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coffee brewed or extracted using beans from Mocha, Yemen.","choices":["A coffee flavored milk shake","A chocolate candy bar","A beverage extracted using an espresso machine loaded with ground roasted cacao beans","Coffee brewed or extracted using beans from Mocha, Yemen."]},{"question":"In order to extract superior espresso consistently, you must precisely control many factors. Which of the following is not one of those factors?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fat content of milk you use","choices":["The tamping pressure to press the coffee grounds into the portafilter","The fineness of the grind","Fat content of milk you use","The amount of coffee grounds you use in each dose"]},{"question":"What type of cheese is the Gorgonzola cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blue cheese","choices":["White cheese","Blue cheese","Yellow cheese","Creamy cheese"]},{"question":"In what country did Raclette cheese originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Switzerland","choices":["Spain","Switzerland","Italy","France"]},{"question":"What texture does Parmigiano-Reggiano, or parmesan cheese have?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hard","choices":["Creamy","Semi-hard","Soft","Hard"]},{"question":"In what country of the UK was Dunlop cheese created?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Scotland","choices":["England","Ireland","Scotland","Wales"]},{"question":"What substance does the Brocciu cheese not contain?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lactose","choices":["Milk","Lactose","All of these","Calcium"]},{"question":"What type of milk is used for the preparation of the Manchego cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sheeps milk","choices":["Cows milk","Sheeps milk","Goats milk","Buffalos milk"]},{"question":"In what country was the Chihuahua cheese created?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mexico","choices":["Argentina","Portugal","Mexico","Spain"]},{"question":"What should cows be fed on to produce the milk used for the making of Cantal cheese?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hay","choices":["Grass","Grains","Hay","Whey"]},{"question":"In what shape is the Caciocavallo cheese traditionally produced?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tear-drop","choices":["Tear-drop","Ball","Braid","Cylinder"]},{"question":"What type of milk is the Grana Padano cheese made from?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cows milk","choices":["Sheeps milk","Goats milk","Buffalos milk","Cows milk"]},{"question":"What does the name of the herb Chamomile literally mean in Greek?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Earth apple","choices":["Small wonder","Cure for everything","Earth apple","Angels face"]},{"question":"For centuries, the herbs from the genus Mentha, commonly known as mint, have been used to treat this medical problem.","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Nasal congestion","Rashes","Stomach pain"]},{"question":"Why is thyme tea traditionally given to women after childbirth in Jamaica?","category":"hobbies","answer":"To cause uterine contractions","choices":["To cause uterine contractions","To induce sleep","To stop the bleeding","Due to a superstition"]},{"question":"What was Pot Marigold, a.k.a. Calendula, used for in the past, apart from medicinal purposes?","category":"hobbies","answer":"As a dye","choices":["As fertilizer","As a dye","As fodder","None of these"]},{"question":"Stinging nettle has a large number of medicinal properties. 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What term is used as a synonym for an accessory fruit?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","False fruit","Spurious fruit","Pseudocarp"]},{"question":"Which of these fruits is a an accessory fruit, just like strawberries?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Fig","Cashew","All of these","Pineapple"]},{"question":"In what country was the Garden strawberry first bred in 1740?","category":"hobbies","answer":"France","choices":["Germany","Italy","France","United States"]},{"question":"Which of these animals is a pest for the Garden strawberry, feeding on its fruit and leaves and transmitting various diseases?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Fruit fly","Moth","Slug"]},{"question":"What country is the largest producer of strawberries in the world?","category":"hobbies","answer":"United States","choices":["Spain","South Korea","France","United States"]},{"question":"What vitamin is the Garden strawberry a rich source of?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin C","choices":["Vitamin C","Vitamin B12","Vitamin E","Vitamin K"]},{"question":"What is the cause of strawberry allergic reactions, such as the Oral allergy syndrome?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The red pigment in the fruit","choices":["The presence of a toxin in the fruit","Citric acid","The seeds of the fruit","The red pigment in the fruit"]},{"question":"In what country did the bread called Flatkaka appear for the first time?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Iceland","choices":["Philippines","South Africa","Peru","Iceland"]},{"question":"The Italian bread called Focaccia resembles this other traditional Italian dish.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pizza","choices":["Ravioli","Lasagna","Biscotti","Pizza"]},{"question":"What vegetable is used for the preparation of the traditional Norwegian bread called Lefse?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Potato","choices":["Potato","Pumpkin","Beans","Peas"]},{"question":"The bread called Marraqueta was invented in this South American country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chile","choices":["Chile","Bolivia","Brazil","Argentina"]},{"question":"What type of bread is the Turkish bread variety called Yufka?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Flatbread","choices":["None of these","Very long bread","Spherical bread","Flatbread"]},{"question":"Zopf is a type of Swiss bread traditionally consumed on Sunday mornings. What does its name mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Braid","choices":["Water","Braid","Shoe","Sunrise"]},{"question":"What type of flour is used for the preparation of the bread called Broa?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Corn flour","choices":["Corn flour","Rice flour","Potato flour","None of these"]},{"question":"In what country did the bread variety called Tunnbrod originate?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sweden","choices":["Germany","Switzerland","Norway","Sweden"]},{"question":"How was the South Asian bread called Puri prepared?","category":"hobbies","answer":"By frying","choices":["None of these","By baking","By frying","By boiling"]},{"question":"What leavening agent is used for the popular French bread called Baguette?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yeast","choices":["None of these","Yeast","Baking powder","Baking soda"]},{"question":"What property of microfiber makes it ideal for the making of clothes and underwear?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Absorbency","Heat retention","Elasticity"]},{"question":"What was canvas originally made from?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hemp","choices":["Wool","Hemp","Cotton","Flax"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Indonesian dish called Betutu?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chicken","choices":["Pork","Beef","Lamb","Chicken"]},{"question":"What type of food is the Indonesian dish called Klepon?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dessert","choices":["Soup","Salad","Dessert","Main dish"]},{"question":"What method of preparation is used for the popular snack from Indonesia called Krupuk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Deep frying","choices":["None of these","Baking","Boiling","Deep frying"]},{"question":"What is the taste of the popular Indonesian soup called Sayur Asem?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sweet and sour","choices":["Very salty","Sweet and sour","Bittersweet","Hot and spicy"]},{"question":"What unusual 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Gado-gado?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Salad","choices":["Dessert","Salad","Fried fish","Soup"]},{"question":"What is the meaning of the term iIkizukuri which is used in Japanese cuisine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Prepared alive","choices":["Seafood","Deep fried","Brewed","Prepared alive"]},{"question":"What makes the Japanese dish called Fugu unique?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It is made from poisonous fish.","choices":["It is prepared from an endangered animal.","It is prepared from tiger testicles.","It is made from poisonous fish.","It is made from the beating heart of a snake."]},{"question":"What kind of meal is the traditional Japanese dish called Zoni?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Soup","choices":["Soup","Dessert","Fried fish","Sushi"]},{"question":"In what shape is the Japanese cake called Taiyaki traditionally made?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish","choices":["Baby","Octopus","Crescent moon","Fish"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Japanese meal Soki?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pork","choices":["Pork","Beef","Fish","Chicken"]},{"question":"Which of these is a traditional Japanese low-alcoholic sweet drink?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Amazake","choices":["Hojicha","Kukicha","Matcha","Amazake"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of Basashi, a popular Japanese dish?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Horse meat","choices":["Goat meat","Bear meat","Shark","Horse meat"]},{"question":"What type of seafood is put in the center of the traditional Japanese dumplings called Takoyaki?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Octopus","choices":["Octopus","Squid","Shrimp","Seaweed"]},{"question":"Which of these is not among the traditional ingredients used for the making of the Japanese dish Nikujaga?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Seaweed","choices":["Meat","Onions","Potatoes","Seaweed"]},{"question":"How is the popular Japanese meal Karaage prepared?","category":"hobbies","answer":"By deep frying","choices":["By roasting","By stewing","By boiling","By deep frying"]},{"question":"Of how many pieces does the traditional Sino-European domino set consist?","category":"hobbies","answer":"28","choices":["16","32","30","28"]},{"question":"Which of these is not one of the colloquial nicknames of the pieces of the domino set?","category":"hobbies","answer":"They all are","choices":["They all are","Stones","Spinners","Bones"]},{"question":"The largest commonly available domino set is the Double Twelve consisting of 91 tiles.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"In the domino game Chicken Foot, which of the following is true about doubles?","category":"hobbies","answer":"When used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied before players can play anywhere else.","choices":["Doubles cannot be used as spinners.","When used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied 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denotes what peculiar sequence of events?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Consecutive events triggering one another","choices":["Simultaneous events caused by a small event","Consecutive events triggering one another","A series of unexpected events","One big event causing a series of simultaneous small events"]},{"question":"Where was a depiction of a domino tile included in 2008?","category":"hobbies","answer":"In Unicode","choices":["In the flag of Nicaragua","In Unicode","In the Chinese alphabet","In Microsofts logo"]},{"question":"42 is a domino game popular in which part of the world?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Texas","choices":["France","Guatemala","Hawaii","Texas"]},{"question":"Cinnamon is believed to have a beneficial effect in the treatment of which of the following conditions?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Diarrhea","Diabetes","Common cold"]},{"question":"What herb is known as Laotian coriander and Lao cilantro in Thailand and 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conditions?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Stomach ulcer","choices":["Diabetes","Stomach ulcer","Intestinal worms","Hypertension"]},{"question":"What is the meaning of the name of the popular spice saffron, which has an Arabic origin?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yellow","choices":["Poison","Aroma","Yellow","Red"]},{"question":"The consumption of ginger is contraindicated in cases of this medical condition.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gallstones","choices":["Diarrhea","Pregnancy","Gallstones","Kidney stones"]},{"question":"Mustard seeds are especially high in this mineral.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Phosphorus","choices":["Potassium","Phosphorus","Sodium","Iodine"]},{"question":"The modern game of chess originated from this Indian game of strategy.","category":"hobbies","answer":"chaturanga","choices":["sankara","chaturanga","parchana","mancala"]},{"question":"What is the Japanese version of chess known as?","category":"hobbies","answer":"shogi","choices":["kyoki","shogi","shatranj","masala"]},{"question":"What is the Burmese variation of chess known as?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sittuyin","choices":["mylangin","Sittuyin","masala","kyoki"]},{"question":"The piece known as the noyon is found in this version of chess.","category":"hobbies","answer":"shatar","choices":["makruk","shatar","xiangqi","chaturanga"]},{"question":"The piece known as the rukh is found in this variation of chess.","category":"hobbies","answer":"shatranj","choices":["shatar","shogi","shatranj","makruk"]},{"question":"The leopard, lion and the tiger appear in this variation of chess.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dou Shou Qi","choices":["chaturanga","shatranj","makruk","Dou Shou Qi"]},{"question":"Capturing the opponents flag is the means of winning in this version of chess.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Luzhanqi","choices":["Luzhanqi","Dou shou qi","ajedrez","shatranj"]},{"question":"What is the Native 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with?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chicken","choices":["Beef","Chicken","Fish","Guinea pig"]},{"question":"What type of meal is the Native American dish called Alegria?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Candy","choices":["Candy","Cake","Drink","Bread"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Native American soup called Pira caldo?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish","choices":["Fish","Llama","Guinea pig","Duck"]},{"question":"What vegetables are used for the making of the traditional Native American meal called Llapingacho?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Potatoes","choices":["Toamtoes","Peppers","Potatoes","Carrots"]},{"question":"What is the meaning of the word taco, denoting a traditional Native American meal?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Plug","choices":["Bundle","Cake","Plug","Bracelet"]},{"question":"What kind of drink is the traditional Native American beverage called Champurrado?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chocolate 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on.","choices":["A woman who consumes them after this date will never get pregnant.","They belong to the devil from this day on.","All of these","The one who eats them will grow hairs on their back."]},{"question":"The consumption of blood oranges prevents this medical problem.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cataract","choices":["High blood sugar levels","Cataract","High blood pressure","Insomnia"]},{"question":"What vitamin are lychee fruits rich in?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin C","choices":["Vitamin D","Vitamin C","Vitamin A","Vitamin E"]},{"question":"Why was the passion fruit given this interesting name?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It has a religious connotation.","choices":["Because of its sweet smell.","Because it was considered an aphrodisiac.","Because it tastes very sweet.","It has a religious connotation."]},{"question":"In the treatment of what disease are the leaves and bark of the guava used?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of 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these","choices":["Prawns","Fish","Chicken","All of these"]},{"question":"What type of drink is the traditional Thai drink Kokkoh?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rice milk","choices":["Rice milk","Rice wine","Fermented coconut milk","Lemonade"]},{"question":"What method of cooking is used in the preparation of the traditional Thai dish called Nuea pad prik?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Stir frying","choices":["Boiling","Stir frying","Stewing","Baking"]},{"question":"What unripened fruit is used for the preparation of the spicy Thai salad Som tam?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Papaya","choices":["Papaya","Banana","Mango","Lychee"]},{"question":"What type of alcoholic beverage is the traditional Thai drink Sang Som?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rum","choices":["Beer","Rum","Wine","Brandy"]},{"question":"What is the literal meaning of the name of the dish Pad see ew, very popular in Thailand and Laos?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fried with soy sauce","choices":["Fried with 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What does the name of the dish mean?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chickpeas","choices":["Soil","Butter","Chickpeas","Food"]},{"question":"What type of food is the popular Arab dish called baklava?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dessert","choices":["Baked lamb","Dessert","Soup","Stew"]},{"question":"What vegetable is used for the preparation of the traditional Arab dish called Baba ghanoush?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Eggplant","choices":["Potato","Carrot","Eggplant","Tomato"]},{"question":"The Arabian dish Manakish is very similar to this very popular Italian food.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pizza","choices":["Lasagna","Pizza","Spaghetti","Ravioli"]},{"question":"What is the meaning if the word kibbeh which refers to a popular dish in the Arab world and in Brazil?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ball","choices":["Eye","Ball","Cube","Ring"]},{"question":"Which of these is not among the traditional ingredients used for the preparation of the Arab dish Matbucha?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lamb meat","choices":["Tomato","Bell paper","Lamb meat","Garlic"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the popular Arab meal called Shish taouk?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chicken","choices":["Chicken","Beef","Lamb","Duck"]},{"question":"What plant is used in the preparation of the traditional Arab dish called Toum?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Garlic","choices":["Turnip","Garlic","Mustard","Onion"]},{"question":"The traditional Arab cookies, called Kleicha, are considered the national cookies of this Arab country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Iraq","choices":["Libya","Iraq","Iran","Lebanon"]},{"question":"What animal part is used for the preparation of the traditional South African dish called Mala Mogodu?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tripe","choices":["Tripe","Liver","Tongue","Kidney"]},{"question":"What kind of food is Amasi, a meal very popular in South Africa?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fermented milk","choices":["Fermented milk","Fruit salad","Cake","Cheese omelet"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the making of the traditional South African dish Tomato bredie?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lamb","choices":["Chicken","Lamb","None of these","Pork"]},{"question":"What kind of animal is the Gonimbrasia belina, popular food among the native inhabitants of South Africa?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Moth","choices":["Cricket","Snake","Moth","Frog"]},{"question":"What type of alcoholic beverage is the popular South African drink Umqombothi?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Beer","choices":["Brandy","Wine","Beer","Rum"]},{"question":"What kind of dish is the popular South African meal called Melktert?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dessert","choices":["Soup","Dessert","Stew","Salad"]},{"question":"How is meat processed to produce the traditional South African dish called Biltong?","category":"hobbies","answer":"By curing","choices":["By deep-frying","By curing","By roasting","By boiling"]},{"question":"What type of jam is used for the preparation of the traditional South African dessert Malva Pudding?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Apricot jam","choices":["Strawberry jam","Apricot jam","Blueberry jam","Raspberry jam"]},{"question":"What kind of food is the traditional South African meal Sosatie?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Skewered meat","choices":["Seafood soup","Cheese","Meatballs","Skewered meat"]},{"question":"What does the name of the traditional South African meal Boerewors mean in Afrikaans?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Farmers sausage","choices":["Farmers sausage","Bulls horns","Fish scales","Sows intestines"]},{"question":"What does the very unusual dish Balut, popular in Vietnam, consist of?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fertilized egg","choices":["Rat meat","Pigs brain","Fish heads","Fertilized egg"]},{"question":"Chanh muоi is a type of Vietnamese pickles. What is it made of?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lime","choices":["Lime","Bananas","Papaya","Grapefruit"]},{"question":"What type of rice is used for the preparation of the traditional Vietnamese dish Com tam?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Broken rice","choices":["Brown rice","Long rice","Broken rice","Coarsely ground rice"]},{"question":"What is the main ingredient of the traditional Vietnamese dish Tiet canh?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blood","choices":["Blood","Beet","Tomatoes","Red pepper"]},{"question":"In which part of the world are living animals traditionally and commonly eaten?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Far East","choices":["Far East","Australia and Tasmania","South America","Africa"]},{"question":"How does Islam treat the consumption of bat meat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bats are forbidden food.","choices":["None of these","All bat species are allowed to be consumed.","Carnivorous bat species are forbidden.","Bats are forbidden food."]},{"question":"The slaughter of what animal is forbidden in almost all states in India by law?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cow","choices":["Cow","Monkey","Sheep","Elephant"]},{"question":"Although there are Chinese, English, Polish, Spanish, Italian, and Turkish variations of this game, played on a board of black and red square spaces, its origins can be traced back to 1600 BC ancient Egypt.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Checkers","choices":["Checkers","Othello","Go","Chess"]},{"question":"This childrens pursuit board game, sold by toy and game manufacturer, Parker Brothers, is based on the ancient Indian game, Pachisi.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Sorry!","choices":["Snakes and ladders","Sorry!","Candy Land","Mouse Trap"]},{"question":"One of the oldest games in recorded history, this strategy board game, where the moves are defined by the roll of two dice, is believed to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia. Excavations and literary references indicate that it was also popular in ancient Greece, Rome, Persia, and the Far East.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Backgammon","choices":["Go","Backgammon","Checkers","Chess"]},{"question":"This game was independently developed by two great mathematicians of the 20th century, John Nash and Piet Hein. The life and work of the former was the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film A Beautiful Mind.  Name the game.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hex","choices":["Nim","Four fours","Hex","L game"]},{"question":"This game, which requires complexity of strategy and a great deal of concentration, was initially created by ancient Chinese warlords and generals more than 2000 years ago to map out possible attacking positions.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Go","choices":["Hex","Go","Othello","Chess"]},{"question":"Since 1977, there has been an annual world championship of this game, which requires a strategy of much planning and looking further ahead in your opponent’s possible moves.  Goro Hasegawa popularized the game in Japan in 1975.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Othello","choices":["Othello","Go","Sorry!","Backgammon"]},{"question":"The term for the conclusive position in one of the worlds most popular board games - chess, comes from the Persian phrase Shah Mat, which means what?","category":"hobbies","answer":"The king is dead.","choices":["The king is captured.","The king is conquered.","The king is dead.","Surrender the king."]},{"question":"In Scrabble, a popular family board game created by architect Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938, words are formed on a 15x15 game board, with each letter giving the player different number of points (the rarer the letter, the more points it gives). How many points does the letter w award according to standard scrabble rules?","category":"hobbies","answer":"4","choices":["7","3","4","9"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Battleship","choices":["Liu po","Titan","Battleship","Stratego"]},{"question":"In Monopoly, one of the best-selling commercial board games in the world named after the well-know economic term, the course of the game is determined mainly by which two of these factors?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chance and decision-making","choices":["Logic and chance","Skill and concentration","Chance and decision-making","Decision-making and strategy"]},{"question":"What happens if you play all of your letters during the game of Scrabble?\n(Note:  This would not include the end of the game when your rack is not full)","category":"hobbies","answer":"You get an extra 50 points","choices":["Your opponent(s) lose(s) a turn","You win","You are penalized 25 points","You get an extra 50 points"]},{"question":"To make this dish you would:  leave your cheese outside covered with loose cheesecloth, allow flies to lay their eggs inside the cheese, the maggots will hatch and then spread it on toast.  Enjoy!","category":"hobbies","answer":"Maggot-cheese","choices":["Blutwurst","Maggot-cheese","Ricci di mare","Retsina"]},{"question":"This Philippine blood stew is made by using the heart and blood of a pig.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Diniguan","choices":["Ngapi-jaw","Blazing curry","Diniguan","Durian"]},{"question":"This speciality comes straight from the outbacks of Australia.  It is the white larvae of the ghost moth that are often found in trunks and roots of trees.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Witchetty grubs","choices":["Geoduck clams","Witchetty grubs","Sashimi","Baalut"]},{"question":"This is a special Eskimo dish. They gut this animal and stuff it with dead seagulls. Its left underground to mature for a while and then they would have a dinner feasts.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gull-stuffed walrus","choices":["Retsina","Gull-stuffed dog","Borscht","Gull-stuffed walrus"]},{"question":"In India, they consider this body fluid a sedative, especially if it comes from an animal like the ox.   Some people who study yoga will use the human form of it.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Urine","choices":["Urine","Sweat","Saliva","Blood"]},{"question":"This was a common dish in England at the beginning of the century.  It contains raisins, sugar, chestnuts, rice, and 3 quarts of pork blood.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blood Pudding","choices":["Blood Pudding","Liver and lights","Yule brod","Blood Thirsty"]},{"question":"This dish of fresh squid is eaten alive and raw, even at the moment of swallowing it.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ika sashimi","choices":["Hachi no ko","Inago","Mollejas","Ika sashimi"]},{"question":"This dish is prepared in Norway.  Its name means cod soaked in plutonium.  It is dried whitefish soaked in lye, a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Lutefisk","choices":["Limburger","Criadillas","Yule brod","Lutefisk"]},{"question":"This is the dictionarys meaning of this meal: stuffed derma; roasted fowl intestines with a seasoned filling of matzo meal and suet.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kishke","choices":["Criadillas","Limburger","Lutefisk","Kishke"]},{"question":"To eat this meal you would: wait for a fertilized egg until the 16th day of incubation, open it and swallow the fetus without removing anything from it except some feathers from your teeth.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Balut","choices":["Dookers","Balut","Nankotsu","Mollejas"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Backgammon","choices":["Backgammon","Chess","Go","Cribbage"]},{"question":"In this card game, which is a predecessor to bridge, there is a trump suit, that can vary from hand to hand.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Whist","choices":["Whist","Honeymoon Bridge","Rummy","Spades"]},{"question":"What is the name of the popular solitaire game, in which you alternate suits building down, and build up in the same suit on the aces?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Klondike","choices":["Klondike","Fish","Casino","Spider"]},{"question":"In this game, played with 2 decks, you can make melds. Red and black threes have special significance and some cards are wild.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Canasta","choices":["Rummy","Russian Bank","Gin Rummy","Canasta"]},{"question":"This is a betting game in which two cards are initially dealt. The player may ask for an additional card, hoping to reach the ideal score of nine.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Chemin de Fer","choices":["Faro","Black Jack","Chemin de Fer","Casino"]},{"question":"In which of the following card games is the Queen of Spades to be avoided?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Hearts","choices":["Bridge","Whist","Spades","Hearts"]},{"question":"In this board game, neither player can see the value of the other players men.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Stratego","choices":["Stratego","Bridge","Mille Bournes","Risk"]},{"question":"In this game, you make melds of 3 or more cards. You can go out with 10 points or less. If your opponent undercuts you, you lose the difference in your points.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Gin Rummy","choices":["Pinochle","Pitch","Gin Rummy","42"]},{"question":"This two-player board game is a race, but sometimes you can win by getting farther behind.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Backgammon","choices":["Shogi","Go","Gomoku","Backgammon"]},{"question":"This card game is played by four players one of which is a dummy.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bridge","choices":["Bridge","Rummy","Hearts","Spades"]},{"question":"Mix 1 ts powdered sugar and 2 ts water with some crushed ice into a glass. Then add 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey and some mint sprigs on top.\nYou should leave it until the glass is frosted.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Mint Julep","choices":["Pina Colada","Margarita","Mint Julep","Froot Loop"]},{"question":"This powerful tonic herb is recommended for supporting the long term energy of the body. It enhances the resistance against toxic stress reactions that cause exhaustion and improves physical and mental vitality. The plant is often used as a home remedy in Russia and China.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Siberian eleuthero","choices":["Lemon grass","Rosemary","Aloe","Siberian eleuthero"]},{"question":"It is generally accepted that this drink, introduced in England by the Greek professor Servopoulos, acts as a stimulant. It  invigorates the body, enhances the mental activity and fights drowsiness and fatigue.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coffee","choices":["Wine","Tea","Hot chocolate","Coffee"]},{"question":"This food, made by bees from the nectar of flowers, gives great energy to the body. This energy is used mainly for blood formation.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Honey","choices":["Sugar cane","Beeswax","Honey","Royal jelly"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Coca","choices":["Coca","Tobacco","Lettuce","Marijuana"]},{"question":"This plant, which is native to Venezuela and northern Brazil, is named after a tribe. It is used for producing drinks with energizing and stimulating effect.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Guarana","choices":["Mango","Guarana","Papaya","Guava"]},{"question":"The main components of this slow-growing perennial plant, often used as a general tonic, affect the physical and mental activity of the body, providing revitalising properties.  The English word of the plant derives from a Chinese term meaning man root.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ginseng","choices":["Guarana","Ginkgo biloba","Ginseng","Aloe"]},{"question":"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.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tea","choices":["Wine","Coffee","Tea","Fruit juice"]},{"question":"This nut, used in a number of cola drinks both for its aroma and refreshing qualities, contains caffeine, which explains its energizing effect.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Kola nut","choices":["Hazelnut","Peanut","Chestnut","Kola nut"]},{"question":"This deciduous tree, popular as Maidenhair Tree, was first used in China as a stimulant. It is generally accepted that it increases blood flow to the brain, stimulating memory, mental alertness and reducing mental fatigue.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ginkgo","choices":["Ginseng","Oak","Pine","Ginkgo"]},{"question":"These are people who do not eat anything that is derived from animals.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vegans","choices":["Vegans","Lacto Vegetarians","Demi-Vegetarians","Fruitarians"]},{"question":"This religion encourages vegetarianism.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Buddhism","choices":["Islam","Shintoism","Buddhism","Christianity"]},{"question":"It is a widespread myth that vegetarians cannot provide this to their body, because it could only be supplied from meat. However, it is found in soy, beans, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs, etc.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Protein","choices":["Calories","Vitamins","Minerals","Protein"]},{"question":"Vegetarian diet is rich in these agents, found mostly in fruits and vegetables. They are known to fight free radicals,  thus slowing down the process of aging.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Antioxidants","choices":["Essential oils","Antioxidants","Vitamins","Cholesterol"]},{"question":"This is the reason why vegetarian diet is good for humans.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Anatomically, humans resemble herbivores","choices":["Anatomically, humans resemble herbivores","Meat is slightly toxic","Humans were herbivores at the beginning of their existence","Fruits and vegetables remain in the intestines longer"]},{"question":"This part of the worlds population is on a vegetarian diet.","category":"hobbies","answer":"1/4","choices":["1/4","1/20","1/2","1/10"]},{"question":"This is how much the risk of breast cancer increases, if a woman eats meat daily, as opposed to once a week only.","category":"hobbies","answer":"3.8 times","choices":["2.8 times","2 times","3.8 times","3 times"]},{"question":"High consumption of meat protein deprives the body of calcium.  Lack of calcium causes this disease.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Osteoporosis","choices":["Nausea","Osteoporosis","Obesity","Cholera"]},{"question":"The breast milk of a meat-eating mother can be this much more contaminated with pesticides, compared to the milk of a vegetarian mother.","category":"hobbies","answer":"35 times","choices":["25 times","35 times","5 times","2 times"]},{"question":"This is the vitamin that vegetarians should take, as it is not found in plants.","category":"hobbies","answer":"B 12","choices":["A","C","B 12","E"]},{"question":"The term roasting is often used interchangeably with this word.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Baking","choices":["Basting","Baking","Braising","Broiling"]},{"question":"Which term does not belong with the others?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Poaching","choices":["Pot Roasting","Poaching","Braising","Stewing"]},{"question":"Why are foods basted?","category":"hobbies","answer":"To prevent them from drying out","choices":["To give them a crunchy crust","To add flavor","To prevent them from drying out","To give them a brown surface"]},{"question":"Which of these cooking methods does not involve hot oil or fat?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Boiling","choices":["Boiling","Stir Frying","Pan Frying","Sauteing"]},{"question":"The terms sweating and steaming refer to one and the same method of cooking.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Which of these foods is generally poached in white wine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish","choices":["Fruit","Eggs","Fish","Poultry"]},{"question":"When you broil, where is the direct heat source?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Above the food","choices":["Below the food","There is no direct heat source; it uses indirect heat","Above the food","Surrounds the food"]},{"question":"Stir frying is a term used to describe two fast Chinese cooking techniques: chǎo and bào.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"There is no difference between blanching and parboiling.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"How many pleats are on a traditional Chefs hat (the Grand Toque)?","category":"hobbies","answer":"100","choices":["100","70","50","20"]},{"question":"The only ingredients in a basic mayonnaise are oil and a whole egg.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"This dessert was made in honor of a famous singer.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Peach Melba","choices":["Cherries Jubalee","Peach Melba","Sacher Torte","Pineapple upside down cake"]},{"question":"Who is regarded as the first internationally recognized celebrity chef?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Marie-Antoine Carême","choices":["Wolfgang Puck","Marie-Antoine Carême","Jeff Smith","Paul Bocuse"]},{"question":"Julie Child, known to many as The French Chef, was not French.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"Chef Jeff Smith of the Frugal Gourmet fame was removed from his TV show amid accusations of which of the following?","category":"hobbies","answer":"sexual harrasment","choices":["sexual harrasment","plagiarism","unsanitary kitchen practices","low ratings"]},{"question":"Chef Wolfgang Puck is of German descent.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What is the measure for hotness of a chili pepper?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Scoville scale","choices":["Piquanat scale","Heat Factor Index","Scottsdale scale","Scoville scale"]},{"question":"Which ingredient for bread hurts the leavening (rising) ability?","category":"hobbies","answer":"salt","choices":["water","salt","flour","sugar"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used in Chateaubriand?","category":"hobbies","answer":"beef","choices":["lamb","beef","pork","deer"]},{"question":"Origami is a hobby and an art of Chinese origin that uses solely what material for its creations?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Paper","choices":["Stone","Wood","Flowers","Paper"]},{"question":"The city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England is known as the home of what popular craft and hobby?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pottery","choices":["Stamp collecting","Pottery","Hiking","Kite flying"]},{"question":"In which of these hobbies is the hacky sack used?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Circle kicking","choices":["Circle kicking","Network security hacking","Hiking","Tourism"]},{"question":"In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, kite flying is not just a hobby, but also an important part of which holiday?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Easter","choices":["Christmas","Easter","Labour Day","Halloween"]},{"question":"Letterboxing is usually what type of hobby?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Outdoor","choices":["Outdoor","Indoor","Water","Writing"]},{"question":"The American Philatelic Society is the U.S. organization of the fans of one of the worlds most popular hobbies. Which is it?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Stamp collecting","choices":["Stamp collecting","Coin collecting","Knitting","Matchbox collecting"]},{"question":"Herpetoculture is a hobby related to keeping a collection of what kind of animals?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Reptiles","choices":["Birds","Cats","Reptiles","Fish"]},{"question":"The popular number placement puzzle Sudoku was invented in 1979 in which country?","category":"hobbies","answer":"USA","choices":["USA","Japan","China","Sweden"]},{"question":"What is the hobby of collecting matchboxes and different match-related items called?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Phillumeny","choices":["Philanthropy","Philhellenism","Phillumeny","Philately"]},{"question":"This sign is positioned between the horse and the dragon.   In ancient China it was associated with wisdom and aesthetic beauty.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Snake","choices":["Rabbit","Rat","Snake","Rooster"]},{"question":"2006 is the year of this sign, described as a noble and honest creature.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dog","choices":["Ox","Pig","Horse","Dog"]},{"question":"Personalities of this sign are either leaders or rebels.  Unless in a position of authority, males of this sign are outspoken critics of those above them.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tiger","choices":["Dragon","Snake","Dog","Tiger"]},{"question":"This is a sign of power, wealth and success.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dragon","choices":["Horse","Tiger","Rooster","Dragon"]},{"question":"It is a Yin Sign associated with the Wood Element, that some people like as a pet.  The sign before it can be fierce and the sign which follows it can fly.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rabbit","choices":["Monkey","Goat","Rabbit","Dog"]},{"question":"This Yin Sign associated with the Fire Element.  People born under that sign are genuinely nice people.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Goat","choices":["Monkey","Tiger","Goat","Rat"]},{"question":"The sign comes second.  Its personality is descibed as steady and supportive..","category":"hobbies","answer":"Ox","choices":["Ox","Horse","Snake","Goat"]},{"question":"It is the ninth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac.  It is best described as this.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Active and Agile","choices":["Powerful","Active and Agile","Soft and Fentle","Steady  Persistent"]},{"question":"The first Sign of the Chinese Zodiac.  It is a Yang Sign commonly associated with the Water Element.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rat","choices":["Rat","Dog","Horse","Pig"]},{"question":"It is the 12th Sign of the Chinese Zodiac.  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Smith"]},{"question":"Do Lacoste have shoes as part of their collections?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yes","choices":["No","Yes"]},{"question":"Aspiration is one of the Lacoste perfumes for women.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Does the clothing brand Lacoste offer ophthalmic glasses as well as sunglasses?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Yes","choices":["No","Yes"]},{"question":"Lacoste offers clothing for kids, men and women.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"There are no stores of the clothing brand Lacoste in Canada.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"The name of the clothing brand Lacoste literally means the cost in French.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["False","True"]},{"question":"There are Lacoste boutiques in Europe.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"What is the general term used for the food that is forbidden by the Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Treif","choices":["Dores","Treif","Zefek","Kosher"]},{"question":"The consumption of which of these mammals is forbidden by Jewish laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Hare","Camel","All of these","Pig"]},{"question":"The consumption of what type of birds is forbidden by Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Birds of prey","choices":["Mute birds","Birds of prey","Black birds","Flightless birds"]},{"question":"What type of fish may be consumed according to Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Fish with fins and scales","choices":["All of these","Shellfish","Marine fish","Fish with fins and scales"]},{"question":"What types of food should not be mixed, consumed or stored together according to Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Meat and dairy products","choices":["Dairy products and vegetables","Meat and dairy products","Meat and fish","Eggs and rice"]},{"question":"What part of any animal is absolutely forbidden for consumption by Jewish laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blood","choices":["Blood","Head","Heart","Internal organs"]},{"question":"The consumption of what type of insects is allowed by Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Locust","choices":["Locust","Beetle","Cricket","All of these"]},{"question":"What type of food should be at least partly prepared by Jews to be considered suitable for consumption according to Jewish laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Cheese","Bread","Wine","All of these"]},{"question":"The consumption of what type of bread is forbidden on the holiday of Passover according to Jewish laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Leavened bread","choices":["Toasted bread","Leavened bread","All of these","Flat bread"]},{"question":"In what way should an animal be slaughtered in order to be suitable for eating according to Jewish dietary laws?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","In a single cutting movement","With a sharp unserrated knife","By a trained person"]},{"question":"Rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant, are rich in what vitamin?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin C","choices":["Vitamin A","Vitamin D","Vitamin C","Vitamin B5"]},{"question":"What is the correct term for the sharp protuberances growing out of the stem of the rose plant?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Prickles","choices":["Spikes","Nibs","Prickles","Thorns"]},{"question":"The Rose Valley is located near the town of Kazanlak, in what major world producer of rose oil?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Bulgaria","choices":["Greece","France","Italy","Bulgaria"]},{"question":"To what continent is the rose species commonly known as Gallic Rose native?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Europe","choices":["North America","Asia","All of these","Europe"]},{"question":"What Belgian artist dedicated his life to painting roses and other flowers and plants?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Pierre-Joseph Redoute","choices":["Claude Monet","Paul Cezanne","Pierre-Auguste Renoir","Pierre-Joseph Redoute"]},{"question":"Which of these countries has adopted the rose as its national flower?","category":"hobbies","answer":"England","choices":["England","Turkey","France","Spain"]},{"question":"The red rose is a symbol of this political ideology.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Socialism","choices":["Monarchism","Liberalism","Socialism","Democracy"]},{"question":"What city in the state of Oregon is known as The City of Roses?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Portland","choices":["Portland","Astoria","Corvallis","Salem"]},{"question":"What is the common name for the rose species Rosa Chinensis?","category":"hobbies","answer":"China rose","choices":["Cabbage rose","China rose","Blood rose","Black rose"]},{"question":"Popeyes opened their 1000th restaurant in New Orleans, LA.","category":"hobbies","answer":"False","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"How many calories does 1 piece of mild chicken breast, offered in Popeyes, have?","category":"hobbies","answer":"350 calories","choices":["250 calories","280 calories","350 calories","300 calories"]},{"question":"In what year was the first Popeyes restaurant opened?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1972","choices":["1973","1971","1970","1972"]},{"question":"Who sang the Popeyes trademark jingle Love that Chicken?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Dr. John","choices":["Nat King Cole","B.B. King","James Brown","Dr. John"]},{"question":"Who are the founders of Popeyes Chicken  Biscuits?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Al Copeland and Jerome Pentsky","choices":["Al Copeland and Jerome Pentsky","Al Pentsky and Jerome Copeland","John Wright and Johnny Capowski","John Capowski and Johhny Wright"]},{"question":"Popeyes franchising began in 1976.","category":"hobbies","answer":"True","choices":["True","False"]},{"question":"Did Popeyes merge with KFC in 1989?","category":"hobbies","answer":"No","choices":["Yes","No"]},{"question":"How many calories does one biscuit from Popeyes have?","category":"hobbies","answer":"240","choices":["220","260","240","280"]},{"question":"In what year did Popeyes go global?","category":"hobbies","answer":"1984","choices":["1980","1974","1984","1994"]},{"question":"How many prestigious industry awards did Popeyes Chicken  Biscuits win at their 30th anniversary?","category":"hobbies","answer":"2","choices":["2","1","0","3"]},{"question":"The precise number of people killed at Hiroshima by the atomic bomb is not known due to destruction of records, etc.\nWhat is the best estimate of the number killed immediately (not counting those who died later of radiation effects or other injuries)?","category":"hobbies","answer":"80,000","choices":["720,000","25,000","250,000","80,000"]},{"question":"The peach tree belongs to the Prunus genus which is indigenous to this country.","category":"hobbies","answer":"China","choices":["Morocco","China","Argentina","France"]},{"question":"The Prunus genus, to which peaches belong, does not includes which one of these trees?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Apple","choices":["Almond","Cherry","Plum","Apple"]},{"question":"Peach trees bloom in beautiful aromatic flowers in this season.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Early spring","choices":["Early fall","Early summer","Early spring","Late summer"]},{"question":"What is the usual color of the flowers of the peach 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true about storing peaches?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Storing peaches for ripening is useless.","Refrigeration is not recommended.","Peaches should be stored at room temperature."]},{"question":"Which of these methods is the best for planting a peach tree?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Planting should be north-south when the trees are planted in rows.","Trees should be fully exposed to the sunlight and a free air flow.","The best time for planting peach trees is early winter.","All of these"]},{"question":"Black Diamond, Black Pearl and Nightfall are cultivars from this fruit.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Blackberry","choices":["Blackberry","Mulberry","Blueberry","Gooseberry"]},{"question":"What other name is commonly used for the wolfberry?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["All of these","Mede berry","Goji berry","Barbary matrimony vine"]},{"question":"Raspberries are especially high 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bueang?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Rice flour","choices":["Potato flour","Corn flour","Wheat flour","Rice flour"]},{"question":"In what Asian country was the Melonpan bread variety invented?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Japan","choices":["India","Vietnam","China","Japan"]},{"question":"What important health benefit does cooked sweet corn provide?","category":"hobbies","answer":"It is rich in antioxidants.","choices":["It contains more vitamin C.","It is rich in antioxidants.","All of these","It kills bacteria and viruses."]},{"question":"What essential vitamin is supplied through the consumption of carrots?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vitamin A","choices":["Vitamin K","Vitamin D","Vitamin E","Vitamin A"]},{"question":"The regular consumption of cauliflower is proven to prevent this disease.","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cancer","choices":["Asthma","Cancer","All of these","Sclerosis"]},{"question":"What nutrient essential for the human body does spinach contain in large 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treatment of what medical condition are radishes used in alternative medicine?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Liver diseases","Coughs","All of these","Intestinal parasites"]},{"question":"Why would Romans and Egyptians eat some lettuce leaves after dinner?","category":"hobbies","answer":"To stimulate sleep","choices":["None of these","To improve the braking down of fats","To stimulate sleep","To improve digestion"]},{"question":"What type of meat is used for the preparation of the traditional Spanish dish Cocido Madrileno?","category":"hobbies","answer":"All of these","choices":["Chicken","Pork","Beef","All of these"]},{"question":"On what holiday is the Spanish dessert called turron traditionally eaten?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Christmas","choices":["Christmas","Easter","All of these","New Years Eve"]},{"question":"What type of pasta is used for the making of the popular Spanish dish Fideua?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Vermicelli","choices":["Sheet noodles","Vermicelli","Rice noodles","Spaghetti"]},{"question":"What vegetable is the main ingredient of the traditional Spanish soup Gazpacho?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Tomato","choices":["Tomato","Cabbage","Potato","Red pepper"]},{"question":"In what shape is the Spanish dessert Tortell traditionally prepared?","category":"hobbies","answer":"O-shape","choices":["Heart shape","O-shape","Fish shape","Star shape"]},{"question":"What type of food is the Spanish dish called Escalivada, which originated in Catalonia, Spain?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Salad","choices":["Dessert","Soup","Salad","Boiled meats"]},{"question":"Which of these is used to color the traditional Spanish dish Arroz negro, or paella negra, black?","category":"hobbies","answer":"Cephalopod ink","choices":["Food dye","Coal powder","Cephalopod ink","Soy sauce"]},{"question":"What type of nuts is used for the preparation of the traditional 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