Where Am I Saying? Trivia Quiz

The Waldorf Salad was so named because it was invented at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The hotel itself had been named after the town of Waldorf in Baden, Germany, where the Astoria family had lived.

The salad was first made in 1896 for a charity ball. Originally made with apples and celery and with a dressing of mayonnaise, nuts were later added to the recipe.

Canada Geese are a species of goose native to North America, but which have also been introduced around the world, from the United Kingdom to Japan! They are known for their characteristic grey body and black and white head.

Canadiana form large groups shaped like Vs as they migrate seasonally. They are primarily herbivorous, and are often found around fresh water.

Panama hats were named after Panama in Central America, the place where these hats were first sold. They are also known as jipijapa hats or toquilla straw hats, and were originally a traditional hat braided from a palm-like tree. Similar to Stetson hats in modern culture, Panama hats are a classic touch to any outfit, and are usually worn by men.

Capri pants are a style of pant that are shorter than most, usually coming to the mid-calf or just below the knee. Sometimes shortened simply to "Capris", they can be worn by both men and women.

Although popularized by Sonja de Lennart in 1948, they took their name from the island of Capri in Italy, where they became fashionable in the 1950s. Thanks to stars such as Audrey Hepburn, they became popular around the world during the 1960s, and remain a fashion staple today.

Swedish meatballs are a classic dish, popular all over the world. Known in Sweden as köttbullar (meaning "meat buns"), Swedish meatballs are small meatballs that are usually made of ground meat, onion, and breadcrumbs, among other ingredients. They are served traditionally with gravy and are often accompanied by mashed potatoes.

Trojan Horse is a term used to refer to something that delivers a sneak attack or a trick to sneak in amongst an enemy. It refers to the city of Troy, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey.

The Trojan Horse originated during the Trojan War fought between the Greeks and the Trojans during antiquity, and its story is recounted in the "Iliad" by Homer. In the story, the Greeks built a large wooden horse and wheeled it to the gates of Troy. The Trojans, suspecting nothing, brought the horse within the city...only to discover that it was filled with Greek soldiers who then attacked the city from within.

Buffalo wings are a special type of chicken wing dish, named after their place of origin: Buffalo, New York. This type of chicken wing is usually deep-fried then served with a particular Buffalo sauce, which includes vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and butter.

They were probably invented around the 1960s, although stories vary. The biggest claimant is the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, which was owned by the Bellissimo family.

The Hackney carriage was a kind of coach named after the area of Hackney in London, England. Originally a horse-drawn carriage that could be hired for transport, today it refers to modern London taxi cabs.

The first reference to a Hackney carriage comes in the early 1600s, although they had been used as early as the late 1500s. The term "hack" today is associated with all things taxi-related, in England as well as around the world.

Adirondack chairs are named after the Adirondack Mountains in New York, United States. They are a distinctive chair used primarily outdoors as deck chairs. They have a sloping seat and arm rests, and a high back; they are usually made out of wooden slats.

Adirondack chairs were invented between 1900 and 1903, but have been adapted several times over the years. They became popular at sanatoriums during the early 20th century, as they provided perfect support for invalids.

Roman candles, or Roman fireworks, are a specific kind of display firework named after Rome, Italy. They get their name from being in a long, thin shape, looking very much like the post of a candle; the distinctive flame of a Roman candle adds to the candle appearance. Roman candles are known for the star-shaped explosives that they eject.