FunTrivia Hobbies Mix: Vol 27 Trivia Quiz

Answer: India

Tandoori chicken originated in Punjab and the modern version of the dish was made popular in the area of New Delhi. The name comes from the urn-shaped oven tandoor, used in its preparation. Before getting roasted, the chicken has to be marinated in yogurt and spices.

Question by player DeepHistory

Answer: Monosodium glutamate

First prepared in Japan in 1908, Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. MSG can also be found naturally in some foods, including tomatoes and cheese.

Question by player Philip_Eno

Answer: eat it

You would eat it. A corn dog is a finger-food that is simply a hot dog dipped in cornmeal and deep fried. Other names include Pronto Pup, Dagwood Dog and Dippy Dog. They are usually served with ketchup and mustard.

Question by player dcpddc478

Answer: Hazelnut

Hazelnuts grow on hazel trees, deciduous trees with simple, rounded leaves. Peanuts are actually legumes that grow in the ground, and potatoes are tubers that grow underground. Carrots also grow under the ground from seeds - you can usually tell a carrot is ready to be pulled when it starts popping out from under the ground.

Question by player dim_dude

Answer: Costume

Costume play, more commonly referred to as cosplay, is a hobby in which people dress up as characters from TV, movies, cartoons, manga, and so on. The hobby has amassed a huge following, and there is even an annual World Cosplay Summit, which includes a World Cosplay Championship.

Question by player ClarkyB

Answer: Sheep

Traditional Scottish haggis is a dish cooked in the casing of a sheep's stomach. The 'pluck' used to make haggis is the minced heart, liver and lungs from the sheep. To make a good haggis, 'pluck' is mixed with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices and stock. Cooked for about three hours haggis is a delicious savory dish, enjoyed by many a Scotsman.

Question by player Paul1405

Answer: Jacks

Jacks uses jacks and a ball, but no dice.

Question by player whee

Answer: Moussaka

A classic of Greek cuisine, moussaka consists of layers of sliced aubergine (also known as eggplant), minced meat (usually lamb or beef), tomatoes, onions and a bechamel sauce, all baked to a golden brown. Although its exact origins are debated, it probably has Middle Eastern or Mediterranean roots. Variations of moussaka can also be found in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine, using similar ingredients with slight regional variations.

Question by player wellenbrecher

Answer: durian

Animals can smell the odor from this fruit from about one-half mile away. The seed is about the size of a chestnut, and can be fried, boiled or roasted.


Question by player IAMMAGIK7

Answer: Solitaire

When the cards in solitaire games are dealt, they are placed in a pattern referred to as a "tableau." Depending up which solitaire game is being played, the cards can be face up or down, in rows, piles or columns.

Question by player kitter96