Author: Evelyn Beresford
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is NOT an ingredient in a McDonald’s Big Mac?” The ingredients in a Big Mac are “two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame-seed bun.” The Big Mac (and its jingle) have been a fast-food institution for decades. The mighty McDonald’s burger burst onto the scene in the late 1960s, and changed the face of fast food forever. The Big Mac wasn’t always the ‘Big Mac’ though. The burger began its life under several less catchy names, including the Blue Ribbon Burger and The Aristocrat. Young advertising secretary Esther…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “The temperature of the hot springs in Inyo National Forest can reach ______ degrees.” The forest covers 1,903,381 acres (2,974 sq mi; 7,703 km2) and includes nine designated wilderness areas which protect over 800,000 acres (1,200 sq mi; 3,200 km2). Most of the forest is in California, but it includes about 60,700 acres (95 sq mi; 246 km2) in western Nevada. It stretches from the eastern side of Yosemite to south of Sequoia National Park. Geographically it is split in two, one on each side of the Long Valley Caldera and Owens Valley. Step 2 : Answer to…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which of the following does not have a brain?” Starfish are one of the most beautiful looking animals in the vast ocean. They have a surprisingly unusual anatomy, with no brain or blood. Seawater is pumped throughout their body as a replacement for blood, with the water delivering key nutrients to the starfish. Starfish may have no brain, but they are certainly not fools! They have a complex nervous system with a nerve ring around the mouth and a radial nerve running along the region of each arm. This nervous system helps them gather information,…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “This dramatic coastline is part of which European country?” …1. Germany 2. Italy 3. Finland 4. France Step 2 : Answer to the question “This dramatic coastline is part of which European country?” Germany – You might be surprised to learn these dramatic white chalk cliffs loom 500 feet tall over the Baltic Sea on Germany’s largest island. One of the most impressive sections is called Königsstuhl, which translates to “king’s chair,” and expansive beech groves occupy the clifftops. The cliffs are part of Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island in northeastern Germany — part of…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What automaker’s logo depicts a person being killed?” Alfa Romeo has one of the most bizarre logos of all car brands in the world. The logo incorporates two traditional symbols of its birthplace, the city of Milan: a red cross from the emblem of Milan, and the Visconti serpent. Look closely, and you’ll see what appears to be a giant serpent feasting on a man on the right hand side. The person being devoured is likely a Saracen or Moor being defeated during the Christian Crusades. The snake-eating-man symbol, also known as a “Biscione,” was…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which fictional character said the iconic line, “Do, or do not. There is no try.”?” …Happy Star Wars Day folks! Each year, May 4, celebrates George Lucas’ Star Wars. The date was chosen for the pun on the catchphrase “May the Force be with you” as “May the Fourth be with you”. The quote “Do or do not. There is no try.” was spoken by Yoda, played by Frank Oz, in the film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. This is Yoda’s most memorable quote, and one of the greatest in all of…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What fashion trend did “Miami Vice” help make popular?” …Miami Vice was a television series that starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas, two Police detectives working undercover in Miami. The series ran for five seasons on NBC from 1984 to 1990. The clothes worn on Miami Vice had a significant influence on men’s fashion. The show popularized, if not invented, the iconic “T-shirt under Armani jacket” look. Many of the styles popularized by the TV show, such as the T-shirt under pastel suits, no socks, and rolled up sleeves, have today become the standard…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the actual name of the Michelin Man?” His real name isn’t the Michelin Man. It’s actually Bibendum, which comes from the phrase, “Nunc est bibendum” which translates to “Now is the time to drink”. His slogan is “The Michelin tire drinks up obstacles.” The idea behind the Michelin Man came to Michelin’s co-founder Édouard Michelin when he noticed a stack of tires that looked like a man without arms and legs. The first depictions the Michelin Man showed him smoking a cigar and drinking champagne. Today, Bibendum is one of the world’s oldest…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What rapper turned actor had a hit with the 1988 song “Parents Just Don’t Understand”?” Will Smith met Jeff Townes at age 16, and the duo launched a successful rap career as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. “Parents Just Don’t Understand” became the second single from their second studio album, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 1989 Grammy Awards. It peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Will Smith transitioned from successful rapper to Hollywood A-lister, starring on “The Fresh…
Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where is this mind-bending building?” …1. Poland 2. Germany 3. Switzerland 4. The Netherlands Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where is this mind-bending building?” Poland – No need to adjust your screen — you are seeing this image correctly. This dizzying edifice is Krzywy Domek (\”Crooked House\”), located in Sopot, Poland, and it was inspired by fairy-tale drawings by Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg, two renowned European illustrators and artists. Next to normal buildings, it looks like it’s being sucked into a time warp. However, there’s no need to fear this peculiar building,…