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hobbies	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.	[ "Pinochle", "Pitch", "Gin Rummy", "42" ]	Gin Rummy
hobbies	This two-player board game is a race, but sometimes you can win by getting farther behind.	[ "Shogi", "Go", "Gomoku", "Backgammon" ]	Backgammon
hobbies	This card game is played by four players one of which is a dummy.	[ "Bridge", "Rummy", "Hearts", "Spades" ]	Bridge
hobbies	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.	[ "u should leave it until the glass is frosted.", "Pina Colada", "Margarita", "Mint Julep", "Froot Loop" ]	Mint Julep
hobbies	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.	[ "Lemon grass", "Rosemary", "Aloe", "Siberian eleuthero" ]	Siberian eleuthero
hobbies	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.	[ "Wine", "Tea", "Hot chocolate", "Coffee" ]	Coffee
hobbies	This food, made by bees from the nectar of flowers, gives great energy to the body. This energy is used mainly for blood formation.	[ "Sugar cane", "Beeswax", "Honey", "Royal jelly" ]	Honey
hobbies	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.	[ "Coca", "Tobacco", "Lettuce", "Marijuana" ]	Coca
hobbies	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.	[ "Mango", "Guarana", "Papaya", "Guava" ]	Guarana
hobbies	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.	[ "Guarana", "Ginkgo biloba", "Ginseng", "Aloe" ]	Ginseng
hobbies	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.	[ "Wine", "Coffee", "Tea", "Fruit juice" ]	Tea
hobbies	This nut, used in a number of cola drinks both for its aroma and refreshing qualities, contains caffeine, which explains its energizing effect.	[ "Hazelnut", "Peanut", "Chestnut", "Kola nut" ]	Kola nut
hobbies	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.	[ "Ginseng", "Oak", "Pine", "Ginkgo" ]	Ginkgo
hobbies	These are people who do not eat anything that is derived from animals.	[ "Vegans", "Lacto Vegetarians", "Demi-Vegetarians", "Fruitarians" ]	Vegans
hobbies	This religion encourages vegetarianism.	[ "Islam", "Shintoism", "Buddhism", "Christianity" ]	Buddhism
hobbies	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.	[ "Calories", "Vitamins", "Minerals", "Protein" ]	Protein
hobbies	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.	[ "Essential oils", "Antioxidants", "Vitamins", "Cholesterol" ]	Antioxidants
hobbies	This is the reason why vegetarian diet is good for humans.	[ "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" ]	Anatomically, humans resemble herbivores
hobbies	This part of the worlds population is on a vegetarian diet.	[ "1/4", "1/20", "1/2", "1/10" ]	1/4
hobbies	This is how much the risk of breast cancer increases, if a woman eats meat daily, as opposed to once a week only.	[ "2.8 times", "2 times", "3.8 times", "3 times" ]	3.8 times
hobbies	High consumption of meat protein deprives the body of calcium. Lack of calcium causes this disease.	[ "Nausea", "Osteoporosis", "Obesity", "Cholera" ]	Osteoporosis
hobbies	The breast milk of a meat-eating mother can be this much more contaminated with pesticides, compared to the milk of a vegetarian mother.	[ "25 times", "35 times", "5 times", "2 times" ]	35 times
hobbies	This is the vitamin that vegetarians should take, as it is not found in plants.	[ "A", "C", "B 12", "E" ]	B 12
hobbies	The term roasting is often used interchangeably with this word.	[ "Basting", "Baking", "Braising", "Broiling" ]	Baking
hobbies	Which term does not belong with the others?	[ "Pot Roasting", "Poaching", "Braising", "Stewing" ]	Poaching
hobbies	Why are foods basted?	[ "To give them a crunchy crust", "To add flavor", "To prevent them from drying out", "To give them a brown surface" ]	To prevent them from drying out
hobbies	Which of these cooking methods does not involve hot oil or fat?	[ "Boiling", "Stir Frying", "Pan Frying", "Sauteing" ]	Boiling
hobbies	The terms sweating and steaming refer to one and the same method of cooking.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
hobbies	Which of these foods is generally poached in white wine?	[ "Fruit", "Eggs", "Fish", "Poultry" ]	Fish
hobbies	When you broil, where is the direct heat source?	[ "Below the food", "There is no direct heat source; it uses indirect heat", "Above the food", "Surrounds the food" ]	Above the food
hobbies	Stir frying is a term used to describe two fast Chinese cooking techniques: chÇo and bÃ o.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
hobbies	There is no difference between blanching and parboiling.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
hobbies	How many pleats are on a traditional Chefs hat (the Grand Toque)?	[ "100", "70", "50", "20" ]	100
hobbies	The only ingredients in a basic mayonnaise are oil and a whole egg.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
hobbies	This dessert was made in honor of a famous singer.	[ "Cherries Jubalee", "Peach Melba", "Sacher Torte", "Pineapple upside down cake" ]	Peach Melba
hobbies	Who is regarded as the first internationally recognized celebrity chef?	[ "Wolfgang Puck", "Marie-Antoine CarÃªme", "Jeff Smith", "Paul Bocuse" ]	Marie-Antoine CarÃªme
hobbies	Julie Child, known to many as The French Chef, was not French.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
hobbies	Chef Jeff Smith of the Frugal Gourmet fame was removed from his TV show amid accusations of which of the following?	[ "sexual harrasment", "plagiarism", "unsanitary kitchen practices", "low ratings" ]	sexual harrasment
hobbies	Chef Wolfgang Puck is of German descent.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
hobbies	What is the measure for hotness of a chili pepper?	[ "Piquanat scale", "Heat Factor Index", "Scottsdale scale", "Scoville scale" ]	Scoville scale
hobbies	Which ingredient for bread hurts the leavening (rising) ability?	[ "water", "salt", "flour", "sugar" ]	salt
hobbies	What type of meat is used in Chateaubriand?	[ "lamb", "beef", "pork", "deer" ]	beef
hobbies	Origami is a hobby and an art of Chinese origin that uses solely what material for its creations?	[ "Stone", "Wood", "Flowers", "Paper" ]	Paper
hobbies	The city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England is known as the home of what popular craft and hobby?	[ "Stamp collecting", "Pottery", "Hiking", "Kite flying" ]	Pottery
hobbies	In which of these hobbies is the hacky sack used?	[ "Circle kicking", "Network security hacking", "Hiking", "Tourism" ]	Circle kicking
hobbies	In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, kite flying is not just a hobby, but also an important part of which holiday?	[ "Christmas", "Easter", "Labour Day", "Halloween" ]	Easter
hobbies	Letterboxing is usually what type of hobby?	[ "Outdoor", "Indoor", "Water", "Writing" ]	Outdoor
hobbies	The American Philatelic Society is the U.S. organization of the fans of one of the worlds most popular hobbies. Which is it?	[ "Stamp collecting", "Coin collecting", "Knitting", "Matchbox collecting" ]	Stamp collecting
hobbies	Herpetoculture is a hobby related to keeping a collection of what kind of animals?	[ "Birds", "Cats", "Reptiles", "Fish" ]	Reptiles
hobbies	The popular number placement puzzle Sudoku was invented in 1979 in which country?	[ "USA", "Japan", "China", "Sweden" ]	USA
hobbies	What is the hobby of collecting matchboxes and different match-related items called?	[ "Philanthropy", "Philhellenism", "Phillumeny", "Philately" ]	Phillumeny
hobbies	This sign is positioned between the horse and the dragon. In ancient China it was associated with wisdom and aesthetic beauty.	[ "Rabbit", "Rat", "Snake", "Rooster" ]	Snake
hobbies	2006 is the year of this sign, described as a noble and honest creature.	[ "Ox", "Pig", "Horse", "Dog" ]	Dog
hobbies	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.	[ "Dragon", "Snake", "Dog", "Tiger" ]	Tiger
hobbies	This is a sign of power, wealth and success.	[ "Horse", "Tiger", "Rooster", "Dragon" ]	Dragon
hobbies	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.	[ "Monkey", "Goat", "Rabbit", "Dog" ]	Rabbit
hobbies	This Yin Sign associated with the Fire Element. People born under that sign are genuinely nice people.	[ "Monkey", "Tiger", "Goat", "Rat" ]	Goat
hobbies	The sign comes second. Its personality is descibed as steady and supportive..	[ "Ox", "Horse", "Snake", "Goat" ]	Ox
hobbies	It is the ninth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is best described as this.	[ "Powerful", "Active and Agile", "Soft and Fentle", "Steady Persistent" ]	Active and Agile
hobbies	The first Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yang Sign commonly associated with the Water Element.	[ "Rat", "Dog", "Horse", "Pig" ]	Rat
hobbies	It is the 12th Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yin Sign associated with the Water Element.	[ "Snake", "Rabbit", "Rat", "Pig" ]	Pig
hobbies	The campaign for real ale, CAMRA, was founded in Ireland to revitalize British beer.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
hobbies	This nation brews and drinks the most varied and numerous collection of beers in the world varying from the popular pale lager to the esoteric appeal of lambic.	[ "The Czech Republic", "Belgium", "Germany", "The Netherlands" ]	Belgium
hobbies	By law German beer can only be made from these four ingredients:	[ "Water, hops, malted barley, yeast", "Water, hops, malted wheat, carbon dioxide", "Water, hops, malt, citric acid", "Water, hops, malt, sugar" ]	Water, hops, malted barley, yeast
hobbies	This country has the most full sized breweries:	[ "The USA", "Belgium", "Germany", "The UK" ]	Germany
hobbies	This country leads the world in per capita beer consumption:	[ "Ireland", "The Czech Republic", "The UK", "Germany" ]	The Czech Republic
hobbies	The worlds largest brewer is based in:	[ "Germany", "The Netherlands", "The USA", "Belgium" ]	Belgium
hobbies	Order a Budweiser in Britain and you will get a beer from:	[ "none of these", "the Czech Republic", "the Czech Republic or the USA", "the USA" ]	the Czech Republic or the USA
hobbies	Michael Jackson---	[ "developed the moonwalk immediately after consuming 2 six packs of Michelob.", "All of these.", "is President of Denmarks Tuborg brewery.", "wrote the book - The World of Beer." ]	wrote the book - The World of Beer.
hobbies	This country consumes the most beer.	[ "The USA", "China", "Russia", "Germany" ]	China
hobbies	Which of the the following is not a step in the brewing of beer?	[ "steeping", "sparging", "mashing", "boiling" ]	steeping
hobbies	Which of the following colors is not used in the card game Magic: The Gathering?	[ "Blue", "Orange", "Green", "Red" ]	Orange
hobbies	Which of the following is the most expensive card in the game Magic: The Gathering?	[ "Wildfire", "Mox Diamond", "Black Lotus", "Wrath of God" ]	Black Lotus
hobbies	Who created the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering?	[ "Bennie Smith", "Richard Garfield", "Gary Gygax", "Mike Flores" ]	Richard Garfield
hobbies	A player begins a game of Magic: The Gathering with 40 life points.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
hobbies	Which of the following spells in the card game Magic: The Gatheringcan destroy both creatures and enchantments?	[ "Blaze", "Wrath of God", "Putrefy", "Mortify" ]	Mortify
hobbies	Which of the following cards in the game Magic: the Gathering is from the Onslaught Block?	[ "Orims Chant", "Visara, the Dreadful", "Hypnotic Specter", "Savra, Queen of the Golgari" ]	Visara, the Dreadful
hobbies	In the card game Magic: The Gathering, if your opponent casts Rend Flesh at your Hand of Honor, which spell could you use to save your creature?	[ "Ebony Owl Netsuke.", "Ghostway", "Stifle", "Oblivion Stone" ]	Ghostway
hobbies	Which of the following cards has a converted mana cost of 2 in the game Magic: The Gathering?	[ "Ink-eyes, Servant of the Oni", "Shock", "Disenchant", "Char" ]	Disenchant
hobbies	Which of the following is not a Magic: The Gathering game format?	[ "Two Headed Giant", "Free For All", "Emporer", "One Eyed Cyclops" ]	One Eyed Cyclops
hobbies	What kind of alcohol is used for the preparation of the Bacardi cocktail?	[ "Rum", "Vodka", "Gin", "Bourbon whiskey" ]	Rum
hobbies	A wedge of what fruit is traditionally used as a garnish of the Cuba Libre cocktail?	[ "Lime", "Pineapple", "Lemon", "Apple" ]	Lime
hobbies	At what time of the year is the Tom and Jerry cocktail served traditionally in the United States?	[ "Easter", "New Years Eve", "Thanksgiving", "Christmas" ]	Christmas
hobbies	In what country did the Kamikaze cocktail reportedly originate?	[ "Jamaica", "India", "Japan", "South Africa" ]	Japan
hobbies	This cocktail was reportedly the first drink the American astronauts had when they returned to Earth in 1969.	[ "Daiquiri", "Bloody Mary", "Pina Colada", "Moonwalk" ]	Moonwalk
hobbies	What popular cocktail is made simply by mixing vodka and orange juice?	[ "Colombia", "Screwdriver", "Wilson", "Madras" ]	Screwdriver
hobbies	What is often put on the glass rim when serving a Margarita cocktail?	[ "Avocado slice", "Sugar", "An olive", "Salt" ]	Salt
hobbies	What popular herb is added to the Mojito cocktail for a refreshing flavor?	[ "Mint", "Camomile", "Basil", "Rosemary" ]	Mint
hobbies	The juice of what fruit is used for the preparation of the Cosmopolitan cocktail?	[ "Strawberry", "Peach", "Raspberry", "Cranberry" ]	Cranberry
hobbies	What kind of alcohol is used as a base to make the popular Manhattan cocktail?	[ "Gin", "Whiskey", "Rum", "Vodka" ]	Whiskey
hobbies	This plant can be used as a herbal medicine to treat gastric and intestinal problems, migraine, asthma, anemia, depression, anxiety and nervous ailments, among others.	[ "Tobacco", "Asafetida", "Saint Johns Wort", "Cowhage" ]	Saint Johns Wort
hobbies	This well known plant derives its scientific name from Atropos, one of the Fates in Greek mythology, who held the shears to cut the thread of human life. The plant grows shiny black berries that are sweet to the taste but very toxic.	[ "Deadly Nightshade", "Catarrh Root", "Damiana", "Vervaine" ]	Deadly Nightshade
hobbies	This perennial herb from the mint family, that grows in wet soil, comes in two forms, a creeping variety and a more upright one.	[ "Water Lily", "Sassafras", "Cannabis", "Pennyroyal" ]	Pennyroyal
hobbies	Name this small tree also known as the Apalachin, whose leaves are used to prepare a strong infusion that contains large amounts of caffeine.	[ "Calamus", "Wild Fennel", "Yaupon", "Sweet Sedge" ]	Yaupon
hobbies	This perennial herb was once used to make absinthe.	[ "Wormwood", "Muscal Buttons", "Mandrake", "Woodruff" ]	Wormwood
hobbies	This very unusual plant, seen quite frequently during the Yuletide season, is a parasite growing on the branches of trees and deriving its nourishment from them.	[ "All of the these", "Birdlime", "Mistletoe", "Golden Bough" ]	All of the these
hobbies	This plant has a long and colorful history and its legal status varies from country to country.	[ "Catnip", "Cannabis", "Phalaris Grass", "Juniper" ]	Cannabis
hobbies	Name this plant grown worldwide in parks, gardens, and greenhouses as an ornamental fixture with large colorful flowers also known as Wedding Bells and Heavenly Blue.	[ "Morning Glory", "Hemlock", "Motherwort", "Marigold" ]	Morning Glory
hobbies	This plant grows wild in the dry, desert ground of Texas and Mexico and is one of the very few spineless varieties among some two thousand different types of cacti growing in the world.	[ "Peyote", "Sorcerers Cherry", "Sunbirch", "Stickletop" ]	Peyote
hobbies	Cultivated on a huge scale for the brewery industry, this plant grows separate as male and female.	[ "Yeast", "Hops", "Amber", "Rockberry" ]	Hops

hobbies

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.

[ "Pinochle", "Pitch", "Gin Rummy", "42" ]

Gin Rummy

hobbies

This two-player board game is a race, but sometimes you can win by getting farther behind.

[ "Shogi", "Go", "Gomoku", "Backgammon" ]

Backgammon

hobbies

This card game is played by four players one of which is a dummy.

[ "Bridge", "Rummy", "Hearts", "Spades" ]

Bridge

hobbies

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.

[ "u should leave it until the glass is frosted.", "Pina Colada", "Margarita", "Mint Julep", "Froot Loop" ]

Mint Julep

hobbies

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.

[ "Lemon grass", "Rosemary", "Aloe", "Siberian eleuthero" ]

Siberian eleuthero

hobbies

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.

[ "Wine", "Tea", "Hot chocolate", "Coffee" ]

Coffee

hobbies

This food, made by bees from the nectar of flowers, gives great energy to the body. This energy is used mainly for blood formation.

[ "Sugar cane", "Beeswax", "Honey", "Royal jelly" ]

Honey

hobbies

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.

[ "Coca", "Tobacco", "Lettuce", "Marijuana" ]

Coca

hobbies

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.

[ "Mango", "Guarana", "Papaya", "Guava" ]

Guarana

hobbies

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.

[ "Guarana", "Ginkgo biloba", "Ginseng", "Aloe" ]

Ginseng

hobbies

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.

[ "Wine", "Coffee", "Tea", "Fruit juice" ]

Tea

hobbies

This nut, used in a number of cola drinks both for its aroma and refreshing qualities, contains caffeine, which explains its energizing effect.

[ "Hazelnut", "Peanut", "Chestnut", "Kola nut" ]

Kola nut

hobbies

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.

[ "Ginseng", "Oak", "Pine", "Ginkgo" ]

Ginkgo

hobbies

These are people who do not eat anything that is derived from animals.

[ "Vegans", "Lacto Vegetarians", "Demi-Vegetarians", "Fruitarians" ]

Vegans

hobbies

This religion encourages vegetarianism.

[ "Islam", "Shintoism", "Buddhism", "Christianity" ]

Buddhism

hobbies

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.

[ "Calories", "Vitamins", "Minerals", "Protein" ]

Protein

hobbies

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.

[ "Essential oils", "Antioxidants", "Vitamins", "Cholesterol" ]

Antioxidants

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This is the reason why vegetarian diet is good for humans.

[ "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" ]

Anatomically, humans resemble herbivores

hobbies

This part of the worlds population is on a vegetarian diet.

[ "1/4", "1/20", "1/2", "1/10" ]

1/4

hobbies

This is how much the risk of breast cancer increases, if a woman eats meat daily, as opposed to once a week only.

[ "2.8 times", "2 times", "3.8 times", "3 times" ]

3.8 times

hobbies

High consumption of meat protein deprives the body of calcium. Lack of calcium causes this disease.

[ "Nausea", "Osteoporosis", "Obesity", "Cholera" ]

Osteoporosis

hobbies

The breast milk of a meat-eating mother can be this much more contaminated with pesticides, compared to the milk of a vegetarian mother.

[ "25 times", "35 times", "5 times", "2 times" ]

35 times

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This is the vitamin that vegetarians should take, as it is not found in plants.

[ "A", "C", "B 12", "E" ]

B 12

hobbies

The term roasting is often used interchangeably with this word.

[ "Basting", "Baking", "Braising", "Broiling" ]

Baking

hobbies

Which term does not belong with the others?

[ "Pot Roasting", "Poaching", "Braising", "Stewing" ]

Poaching

hobbies

Why are foods basted?

[ "To give them a crunchy crust", "To add flavor", "To prevent them from drying out", "To give them a brown surface" ]

To prevent them from drying out

hobbies

Which of these cooking methods does not involve hot oil or fat?

[ "Boiling", "Stir Frying", "Pan Frying", "Sauteing" ]

Boiling

hobbies

The terms sweating and steaming refer to one and the same method of cooking.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

hobbies

Which of these foods is generally poached in white wine?

[ "Fruit", "Eggs", "Fish", "Poultry" ]

Fish

hobbies

When you broil, where is the direct heat source?

[ "Below the food", "There is no direct heat source; it uses indirect heat", "Above the food", "Surrounds the food" ]

Above the food

hobbies

Stir frying is a term used to describe two fast Chinese cooking techniques: chÇo and bÃ o.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

hobbies

There is no difference between blanching and parboiling.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

hobbies

How many pleats are on a traditional Chefs hat (the Grand Toque)?

[ "100", "70", "50", "20" ]

100

hobbies

The only ingredients in a basic mayonnaise are oil and a whole egg.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

hobbies

This dessert was made in honor of a famous singer.

[ "Cherries Jubalee", "Peach Melba", "Sacher Torte", "Pineapple upside down cake" ]

Peach Melba

hobbies

Who is regarded as the first internationally recognized celebrity chef?

[ "Wolfgang Puck", "Marie-Antoine CarÃªme", "Jeff Smith", "Paul Bocuse" ]

Marie-Antoine CarÃªme

hobbies

Julie Child, known to many as The French Chef, was not French.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

hobbies

Chef Jeff Smith of the Frugal Gourmet fame was removed from his TV show amid accusations of which of the following?

[ "sexual harrasment", "plagiarism", "unsanitary kitchen practices", "low ratings" ]

sexual harrasment

hobbies

Chef Wolfgang Puck is of German descent.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

hobbies

What is the measure for hotness of a chili pepper?

[ "Piquanat scale", "Heat Factor Index", "Scottsdale scale", "Scoville scale" ]

Scoville scale

hobbies

Which ingredient for bread hurts the leavening (rising) ability?

[ "water", "salt", "flour", "sugar" ]

salt

hobbies

What type of meat is used in Chateaubriand?

[ "lamb", "beef", "pork", "deer" ]

beef

hobbies

Origami is a hobby and an art of Chinese origin that uses solely what material for its creations?

[ "Stone", "Wood", "Flowers", "Paper" ]

Paper

hobbies

The city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England is known as the home of what popular craft and hobby?

[ "Stamp collecting", "Pottery", "Hiking", "Kite flying" ]

Pottery

hobbies

In which of these hobbies is the hacky sack used?

[ "Circle kicking", "Network security hacking", "Hiking", "Tourism" ]

Circle kicking

hobbies

In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, kite flying is not just a hobby, but also an important part of which holiday?

[ "Christmas", "Easter", "Labour Day", "Halloween" ]

Easter

hobbies

Letterboxing is usually what type of hobby?

[ "Outdoor", "Indoor", "Water", "Writing" ]

Outdoor

hobbies

The American Philatelic Society is the U.S. organization of the fans of one of the worlds most popular hobbies. Which is it?

[ "Stamp collecting", "Coin collecting", "Knitting", "Matchbox collecting" ]

Stamp collecting

hobbies

Herpetoculture is a hobby related to keeping a collection of what kind of animals?

[ "Birds", "Cats", "Reptiles", "Fish" ]

Reptiles

hobbies

The popular number placement puzzle Sudoku was invented in 1979 in which country?

[ "USA", "Japan", "China", "Sweden" ]

USA

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What is the hobby of collecting matchboxes and different match-related items called?

[ "Philanthropy", "Philhellenism", "Phillumeny", "Philately" ]

Phillumeny

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This sign is positioned between the horse and the dragon. In ancient China it was associated with wisdom and aesthetic beauty.

[ "Rabbit", "Rat", "Snake", "Rooster" ]

Snake

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2006 is the year of this sign, described as a noble and honest creature.

[ "Ox", "Pig", "Horse", "Dog" ]

Dog

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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.

[ "Dragon", "Snake", "Dog", "Tiger" ]

Tiger

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This is a sign of power, wealth and success.

[ "Horse", "Tiger", "Rooster", "Dragon" ]

Dragon

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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.

[ "Monkey", "Goat", "Rabbit", "Dog" ]

Rabbit

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This Yin Sign associated with the Fire Element. People born under that sign are genuinely nice people.

[ "Monkey", "Tiger", "Goat", "Rat" ]

Goat

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The sign comes second. Its personality is descibed as steady and supportive..

[ "Ox", "Horse", "Snake", "Goat" ]

Ox

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It is the ninth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is best described as this.

[ "Powerful", "Active and Agile", "Soft and Fentle", "Steady Persistent" ]

Active and Agile

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The first Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yang Sign commonly associated with the Water Element.

[ "Rat", "Dog", "Horse", "Pig" ]

Rat

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It is the 12th Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yin Sign associated with the Water Element.

[ "Snake", "Rabbit", "Rat", "Pig" ]

Pig

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The campaign for real ale, CAMRA, was founded in Ireland to revitalize British beer.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

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This nation brews and drinks the most varied and numerous collection of beers in the world varying from the popular pale lager to the esoteric appeal of lambic.

[ "The Czech Republic", "Belgium", "Germany", "The Netherlands" ]

Belgium

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By law German beer can only be made from these four ingredients:

[ "Water, hops, malted barley, yeast", "Water, hops, malted wheat, carbon dioxide", "Water, hops, malt, citric acid", "Water, hops, malt, sugar" ]

Water, hops, malted barley, yeast

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This country has the most full sized breweries:

[ "The USA", "Belgium", "Germany", "The UK" ]

Germany

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This country leads the world in per capita beer consumption:

[ "Ireland", "The Czech Republic", "The UK", "Germany" ]

The Czech Republic

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The worlds largest brewer is based in:

[ "Germany", "The Netherlands", "The USA", "Belgium" ]

Belgium

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Order a Budweiser in Britain and you will get a beer from:

[ "none of these", "the Czech Republic", "the Czech Republic or the USA", "the USA" ]

the Czech Republic or the USA

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Michael Jackson---

[ "developed the moonwalk immediately after consuming 2 six packs of Michelob.", "All of these.", "is President of Denmarks Tuborg brewery.", "wrote the book - The World of Beer." ]

wrote the book - The World of Beer.

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This country consumes the most beer.

[ "The USA", "China", "Russia", "Germany" ]

China

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Which of the the following is not a step in the brewing of beer?

[ "steeping", "sparging", "mashing", "boiling" ]

steeping

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Which of the following colors is not used in the card game Magic: The Gathering?

[ "Blue", "Orange", "Green", "Red" ]

Orange

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Which of the following is the most expensive card in the game Magic: The Gathering?

[ "Wildfire", "Mox Diamond", "Black Lotus", "Wrath of God" ]

Black Lotus

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Who created the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering?

[ "Bennie Smith", "Richard Garfield", "Gary Gygax", "Mike Flores" ]

Richard Garfield

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A player begins a game of Magic: The Gathering with 40 life points.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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Which of the following spells in the card game Magic: The Gatheringcan destroy both creatures and enchantments?

[ "Blaze", "Wrath of God", "Putrefy", "Mortify" ]

Mortify

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Which of the following cards in the game Magic: the Gathering is from the Onslaught Block?

[ "Orims Chant", "Visara, the Dreadful", "Hypnotic Specter", "Savra, Queen of the Golgari" ]

Visara, the Dreadful

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In the card game Magic: The Gathering, if your opponent casts Rend Flesh at your Hand of Honor, which spell could you use to save your creature?

[ "Ebony Owl Netsuke.", "Ghostway", "Stifle", "Oblivion Stone" ]

Ghostway

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Which of the following cards has a converted mana cost of 2 in the game Magic: The Gathering?

[ "Ink-eyes, Servant of the Oni", "Shock", "Disenchant", "Char" ]

Disenchant

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Which of the following is not a Magic: The Gathering game format?

[ "Two Headed Giant", "Free For All", "Emporer", "One Eyed Cyclops" ]

One Eyed Cyclops

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What kind of alcohol is used for the preparation of the Bacardi cocktail?

[ "Rum", "Vodka", "Gin", "Bourbon whiskey" ]

Rum

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A wedge of what fruit is traditionally used as a garnish of the Cuba Libre cocktail?

[ "Lime", "Pineapple", "Lemon", "Apple" ]

Lime

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At what time of the year is the Tom and Jerry cocktail served traditionally in the United States?

[ "Easter", "New Years Eve", "Thanksgiving", "Christmas" ]

Christmas

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In what country did the Kamikaze cocktail reportedly originate?

[ "Jamaica", "India", "Japan", "South Africa" ]

Japan

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This cocktail was reportedly the first drink the American astronauts had when they returned to Earth in 1969.

[ "Daiquiri", "Bloody Mary", "Pina Colada", "Moonwalk" ]

Moonwalk

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What popular cocktail is made simply by mixing vodka and orange juice?

[ "Colombia", "Screwdriver", "Wilson", "Madras" ]

Screwdriver

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What is often put on the glass rim when serving a Margarita cocktail?

[ "Avocado slice", "Sugar", "An olive", "Salt" ]

Salt

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What popular herb is added to the Mojito cocktail for a refreshing flavor?

[ "Mint", "Camomile", "Basil", "Rosemary" ]

Mint

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The juice of what fruit is used for the preparation of the Cosmopolitan cocktail?

[ "Strawberry", "Peach", "Raspberry", "Cranberry" ]

Cranberry

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What kind of alcohol is used as a base to make the popular Manhattan cocktail?

[ "Gin", "Whiskey", "Rum", "Vodka" ]

Whiskey

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This plant can be used as a herbal medicine to treat gastric and intestinal problems, migraine, asthma, anemia, depression, anxiety and nervous ailments, among others.

[ "Tobacco", "Asafetida", "Saint Johns Wort", "Cowhage" ]

Saint Johns Wort

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This well known plant derives its scientific name from Atropos, one of the Fates in Greek mythology, who held the shears to cut the thread of human life. The plant grows shiny black berries that are sweet to the taste but very toxic.

[ "Deadly Nightshade", "Catarrh Root", "Damiana", "Vervaine" ]

Deadly Nightshade

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This perennial herb from the mint family, that grows in wet soil, comes in two forms, a creeping variety and a more upright one.

[ "Water Lily", "Sassafras", "Cannabis", "Pennyroyal" ]

Pennyroyal

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Name this small tree also known as the Apalachin, whose leaves are used to prepare a strong infusion that contains large amounts of caffeine.

[ "Calamus", "Wild Fennel", "Yaupon", "Sweet Sedge" ]

Yaupon

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This perennial herb was once used to make absinthe.

[ "Wormwood", "Muscal Buttons", "Mandrake", "Woodruff" ]

Wormwood

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This very unusual plant, seen quite frequently during the Yuletide season, is a parasite growing on the branches of trees and deriving its nourishment from them.

[ "All of the these", "Birdlime", "Mistletoe", "Golden Bough" ]

All of the these

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This plant has a long and colorful history and its legal status varies from country to country.

[ "Catnip", "Cannabis", "Phalaris Grass", "Juniper" ]

Cannabis

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Name this plant grown worldwide in parks, gardens, and greenhouses as an ornamental fixture with large colorful flowers also known as Wedding Bells and Heavenly Blue.

[ "Morning Glory", "Hemlock", "Motherwort", "Marigold" ]

Morning Glory

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This plant grows wild in the dry, desert ground of Texas and Mexico and is one of the very few spineless varieties among some two thousand different types of cacti growing in the world.

[ "Peyote", "Sorcerers Cherry", "Sunbirch", "Stickletop" ]

Peyote

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Cultivated on a huge scale for the brewery industry, this plant grows separate as male and female.

[ "Yeast", "Hops", "Amber", "Rockberry" ]

Hops