Last 3 plays: chianti59 (10/10), Guest 184 (7/10), polly656 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right
side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Questions
Choices
1. Scotch
Fries
2. Swedish
Candle
3. Roman
Muffins
4. Spanish
Tape
5. Hawaiian
Fly
6. Maltese
Falcon
7. French
Chef
8. English
Punch
9. Mexican
Taffy
10. Turkish
Jumping Bean
Select each answer
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Nov 09 2024
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chianti59: 10/10
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Guest 184: 7/10
Oct 14 2024
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polly656: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Scotch
Answer: Tape
Scotch tape is a brand name for transparent adhesive tape. The product was manufactured by Scotch Brand and 3M Company in 1930.
2. Swedish
Answer: Chef
The Swedish chef was a muppet character with Jim Henson performing the head and voice. Frank Oz moved the puppet's live hands and arms.
3. Roman
Answer: Candle
A Roman candle is a type of firework which originated in China. It sends off shells or stars, and became popular during the Italian Renaissance (hence the name).
4. Spanish
Answer: Fly
Spanish fly is actually an emerald green beetle. However, the term is also associated with an aphrodisiac (made from these beetles) which can be used to arouse males.
5. Hawaiian
Answer: Punch
Hawaiian Punch is the brand name of a fruit punch containing 5% fruit juice. It is owned by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and its mascot is named Punchy.
6. Maltese
Answer: Falcon
The Maltese Falcon was a valuable statuette being searched for in the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon". It is also the name of a modern 289 foot yacht.
7. French
Answer: Fries
French fries is the American name for a certain elongated cut of deep fried potatoes. They are usually salted and topped with ketchup.
8. English
Answer: Muffins
English muffins are made from yeast-leavened bread formed in a round shape, cut into two slices, toasted and served with butter or jelly. Its origin is attributed to an English immigrant, Samuel Bath Thomas, who was living in the United States.
9. Mexican
Answer: Jumping Bean
Mexican jumping beans are seed pods inhabited by a bunch of immature moths. The bean is usually colored tan or brown, and is called 'frijoles saltarines' in Spanish.
10. Turkish
Answer: Taffy
Turkish taffy is a chewy candy bar which comes in several flavors and is made by Bonomo. The original formula was developed in the 1940s, and (for those old enough to remember) you could 'crack it' or 'smack it' into smaller pieces.
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