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Prized for absorbing tea oils and flavors over time, Yixing teapots are traditionally crafted from what porous material?
Yixing teapots are crafted from zisha clay, a porous purple sand material mined only in China's Yixing region, which seasons with repeated tea use to enhance flavor.
Named for its tire man mascot, what Michelin Guide award recognizes good food at a fair price?
This award is named after Bibendum, the official name of the white inflatable mascot known as the Michelin Man.
Often viewed as a sign of honesty, what behavior involves looking directly at another person during a conversation?
While many see eye contact as a sign of honesty, research shows that liars may increase it to gauge the listener's reaction and appear more sincere.
Which Pixar film features a rat with culinary aspirations in Paris?
The name "Ratatouille" is a clever play on words - it refers both to the French vegetable dish AND combines "rat" with "Patton Oswalt," who voiced the main character Remy.
Which chef uses chemical compounds to explain recipes on the show Good Eats?
Alton Brown designed Good Eats as a blend of Julia Child, Mr. Wizard, and Monty Python to explain the science and chemistry behind everyday cooking.
Served in a distinctive copper mug, what spicy cocktail mixes vodka, lime, and ginger beer?
The Moscow Mule was invented in 1941 in Los Angeles to boost sales of Smirnoff vodka, which was struggling in the U.S. market despite its Russian origins.
Often used in instant blends, which coffee bean species has more caffeine and a more bitter taste than Arabica?
Robusta beans contain nearly double the caffeine of Arabica, which acts as a natural pesticide and contributes to their characteristically bitter taste.
Which Austrian chef owns a frozen pizza company and cooks for the Oscars?
Wolfgang Puck has catered the Oscars Governors Ball since 1995. His signature smoked salmon pizza served at Spago inspired his line of frozen pizzas.
Lasting under 1 second, what term describes the quick facial expressions that reveal how a person really feels?
Microexpressions typically last between 1/25 and 1/5 of a second. They occur when the limbic system, the brain's emotional center, overrides conscious facial control.
Often used in instant blends, which coffee bean species has more caffeine and a more bitter taste than Arabica?
Robusta beans contain nearly double the caffeine of Arabica, which acts as a natural pesticide and contributes to their characteristically bitter taste.