Words/Misc Flashcards

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1
Q

In Italian, what word means swank?

A

Mafia

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2
Q

Orthoepy is the study of what?

A

Word pronunciation

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3
Q

Eidology is the search for the existence of what?

A

Ghosts

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4
Q

The back of a sock is called a what?

A

Gore

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5
Q

What is a Caldera Depression?

A

A depression left by a volcano

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6
Q

In German what does lager mean?

A

Storage

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7
Q

A Markka is a currency of what country?

A

Finland

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8
Q

Where was Amazon founded?

A

In the garage of Bezo’s home in Bellevue, Washington

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9
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When did Amazon begin service as an online bookstore?

A

In July 1995

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10
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In the 18th Century what job did a fart-catcher do?

A

A footman who walked behind the Master

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11
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U.S. Federal laws specify what color underwear for Crash Dummies?

A

Tea Rose

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12
Q

Every 15 minutes cockroaches do what?

A

Fart

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13
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What’s the primary ingredient in hummus?

A

Chickpeas

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14
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What name does deer meat go by?

A

Venison

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15
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Which kind of alcohol is Russia notoriously known for?

A

Vodka

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16
Q

What other name does “corn” go by?

A

Maize

17
Q

What is the national dish of Spain?

A

Paella

18
Q

How old was the youngest Pope?

A

11

19
Q

The bikini was originally called the what?

A

Atom

20
Q

What perspires half a pint of fluid a day?

A

Your feet

21
Q

“On average, what do you do 15 times a day? a. Laugh b. Burp c. Break wind d. Lick your lips

A

a. Laugh

22
Q

What color was Coca-Cola originally?

A

Green

23
Q

“Bubble gum contains what? a. Plastic b. Calcium c. Rubber d. Pepper

A

Rubber

24
Q

What do you have when youʼre sciapodous?

A

Huge feet

25
Q

What do you most fear in hormephobia?

A

Shock