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Play this categoryHow many pieces of bun are in a classic Big Mac?
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3
How many pieces of bun are in a classic Big Mac?
Its 3 pieces of bun include the distinctive middle layer.
How many fingers are in the classic full-size British KitKat bar?
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4
How many fingers are in the classic full-size British KitKat bar?
The classic bar breaks into 4 fingers, each with wafer inside.
How many chocolate wafers surround the filling in a classic Oreo?
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2
How many chocolate wafers surround the filling in a classic Oreo?
The creamy filling sits between 2 chocolate wafers.
After blue replaced tan in 1995, how many colors were in the standard plain M&M’s mix?
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6
After blue replaced tan in 1995, how many colors were in the standard plain M&M’s mix?
The 6-color mix paired blue with red, yellow, green, orange and brown.
What number appears in Heinz’s classic varieties slogan?
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57
What number appears in Heinz’s classic varieties slogan?
The famous 57 was a marketing choice, rather than a complete count of Heinz products.
What number of flavors is celebrated in Baskin-Robbins’ classic branding?
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31
What number of flavors is celebrated in Baskin-Robbins’ classic branding?
Its famous 31 suggests a different ice-cream flavor for each day of a long month.
How many flavors does Dr Pepper’s familiar branding say it blends?
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23
How many flavors does Dr Pepper’s familiar branding say it blends?
Dr Pepper advertises a blend of 23 flavors while keeping the formula secret.
How many herbs and spices are in KFC’s famous Original Recipe claim?
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11
How many herbs and spices are in KFC’s famous Original Recipe claim?
The brand’s signature claim is a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices.
How many basic ingredients are in traditional pound cake, before any flavorings?
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4
How many basic ingredients are in traditional pound cake, before any flavorings?
Flour, butter, sugar and eggs make up its 4 basic ingredients.
How many equal-part ingredients make a classic Negroni, excluding ice and garnish?
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3
How many equal-part ingredients make a classic Negroni, excluding ice and garnish?
Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth are the classic 3-part combination.
How many alcoholic ingredients are in a classic Long Island Iced Tea?
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5
How many alcoholic ingredients are in a classic Long Island Iced Tea?
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec make 5; tea is not part of the recipe.
How many liqueur layers are in a classic B-52 shot?
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3
How many liqueur layers are in a classic B-52 shot?
Its 3 layers usually combine coffee liqueur, Irish cream and orange liqueur.
How many mother sauces are in the classic Escoffier-based French culinary classification?
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5
How many mother sauces are in the classic Escoffier-based French culinary classification?
The classic 5 are béchamel, velouté, espagnole, tomato and hollandaise.
How many dark germination pores, or eyes, are visible on a coconut shell?
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3
How many dark germination pores, or eyes, are visible on a coconut shell?
The 3 eyes help give a coconut shell its familiar face-like appearance.
How many red stigmas does a saffron crocus flower normally produce?
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3
How many red stigmas does a saffron crocus flower normally produce?
Each flower offers just 3 red stigmas, which are dried to make the spice.
How many different spices come from the seed and its covering in a nutmeg fruit?
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2
How many different spices come from the seed and its covering in a nutmeg fruit?
The fruit yields 2 spices: nutmeg from the seed and mace from its red covering.
How many core ingredient categories make up a classic modern malt beer recipe?
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4
How many core ingredient categories make up a classic modern malt beer recipe?
The 4 core ingredients can produce a huge range of beer styles.
How many eggs are in a full dozen carton?
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12
How many eggs are in a full dozen carton?
A full dozen gives you 12 eggs, though egg cartons also come in other sizes.
How many items are in a baker’s dozen?
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13
How many items are in a baker’s dozen?
A baker’s dozen gives you 13 items, with an extra to spare.
How many milliliters are in a standard wine bottle?
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750 mL
How many milliliters are in a standard wine bottle?
The familiar standard bottle holds 750 mL milliliters, though many other formats exist.
How many milliliters are in a magnum of champagne?
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1,500 mL
How many milliliters are in a magnum of champagne?
A magnum holds 1,500 mL milliliters, making it a popular bottle for sharing.
At standard atmospheric pressure, at what temperature does pure water boil in degrees Celsius?
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100°C
At standard atmospheric pressure, at what temperature does pure water boil in degrees Celsius?
Water boils at 100°C degrees Celsius at standard pressure; altitude changes the boiling point.
At standard pressure, what is pure ethanol’s boiling point in Celsius, to the nearest whole degree?
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78°C
At standard pressure, what is pure ethanol’s boiling point in Celsius, to the nearest whole degree?
Pure ethanol boils at about 78°C degrees Celsius; a drink is a mixture, so it behaves differently.
How many grams are in a US stick of butter, rounded to the nearest whole gram?
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113 g
How many grams are in a US stick of butter, rounded to the nearest whole gram?
A US butter stick weighs about 113 g grams, useful when switching to a kitchen scale.
How many milliliters are in a US customary cup, rounded to the nearest whole milliliter?
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237 mL
How many milliliters are in a US customary cup, rounded to the nearest whole milliliter?
A US customary cup is about 237 mL milliliters; a metric recipe cup can be a different size.
How many milliliters are in an imperial pint, rounded to the nearest whole milliliter?
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568 mL
How many milliliters are in an imperial pint, rounded to the nearest whole milliliter?
An imperial pint holds about 568 mL milliliters, so it is larger than a US pint.
What is the highest number of Michelin stars a single restaurant can receive?
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3
What is the highest number of Michelin stars a single restaurant can receive?
The guide’s top rating is 3 stars, described as worth a special journey.
Which numbered Earl of Sandwich gave the sandwich its name?
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4
Which numbered Earl of Sandwich gave the sandwich its name?
John Montagu was Earl number 4, and his title became a worldwide food name.
How many sponge squares are visible in a classic Battenberg cake’s cross-section?
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4
How many sponge squares are visible in a classic Battenberg cake’s cross-section?
Its 4 squares make a pink-and-yellow checkerboard inside a marzipan coat.
How many dots are in the classic Domino’s Pizza domino logo?
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3
How many dots are in the classic Domino’s Pizza domino logo?
The 3 dots originally represented the chain’s early stores.
How many ingredients are in original Tabasco red pepper sauce?
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3
How many ingredients are in original Tabasco red pepper sauce?
Peppers, salt and vinegar make up the original sauce’s 3 ingredients.
How many chromosomes are in a typical Cavendish banana’s body cell?
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33
How many chromosomes are in a typical Cavendish banana’s body cell?
Its 33 chromosomes come in an uneven set arrangement, helping explain its seedlessness.
How many chromosomes are in a normal body cell of common bread wheat?
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42
How many chromosomes are in a normal body cell of common bread wheat?
Bread wheat has 42 chromosomes, carrying genetic material from several ancestral grasses.
How many basic tastes are conventionally recognised, including umami?
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5
How many basic tastes are conventionally recognised, including umami?
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami make the conventional 5 basic tastes.
In what year was Coca-Cola first served in Atlanta?
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1886
In what year was Coca-Cola first served in Atlanta?
The drink first reached customers in 1886, at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta.
In what year did Caleb Bradham rename his drink Pepsi-Cola?
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1898
In what year did Caleb Bradham rename his drink Pepsi-Cola?
The Pepsi-Cola name arrived in 1898, replacing the earlier name Brad’s Drink.
In what year did Momofuku Ando launch Chicken Ramen, his pioneering instant noodles?
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1958
In what year did Momofuku Ando launch Chicken Ramen, his pioneering instant noodles?
Ando launched Chicken Ramen in 1958, making hot noodles much quicker to prepare.
In what year was machine-sliced bread first sold commercially in Chillicothe, Missouri?
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1928
In what year was machine-sliced bread first sold commercially in Chillicothe, Missouri?
The bread went on sale in 1928, giving the famous comparison a real starting point.
In what year did Fry’s introduce its pioneering moulded eating-chocolate bar?
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1847
In what year did Fry’s introduce its pioneering moulded eating-chocolate bar?
Fry’s launched the bar in 1847, helping chocolate become something to bite rather than only drink.
In what year did the first Starbucks store open in Seattle?
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1971
In what year did the first Starbucks store open in Seattle?
The first store opened in 1971, originally selling coffee beans and equipment.
In what year did Arthur Guinness sign the lease for St. James’s Gate Brewery?
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1759
In what year did Arthur Guinness sign the lease for St. James’s Gate Brewery?
Guinness signed the Dublin brewery lease in 1759, beginning a long brewing story.
In what year did Trader Vic introduce his Mai Tai recipe in Oakland?
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1944
In what year did Trader Vic introduce his Mai Tai recipe in Oakland?
Trader Vic introduced his version in 1944, helping turn the Mai Tai into a tiki classic.
In what year did Burger King’s founders open their first Miami restaurant?
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1954
In what year did Burger King’s founders open their first Miami restaurant?
The Miami restaurant opened in 1954, setting the course for the Burger King chain.
In what year was the famous Bavarian beer purity ordinance issued?
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1516
In what year was the famous Bavarian beer purity ordinance issued?
The 1516 ordinance named water, barley and hops; yeast’s role was understood later.
In what year was Munich’s first Oktoberfest held?
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1810
In what year was Munich’s first Oktoberfest held?
The first celebration took place in 1810, following a Bavarian royal wedding.
In what year did the McDonald brothers open their San Bernardino restaurant?
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1940
In what year did the McDonald brothers open their San Bernardino restaurant?
The brothers opened in 1940, before Ray Kroc joined the company’s story.
In what year did Rowntree launch the bar that became KitKat in Britain?
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1935
In what year did Rowntree launch the bar that became KitKat in Britain?
The wafer bar launched in 1935 under the name Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp.
In what year was the Snickers chocolate bar first introduced?
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1930
In what year was the Snickers chocolate bar first introduced?
Snickers debuted in 1930, combining peanuts, caramel and nougat under chocolate.
In what year did Glico launch Pocky in Japan?
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1966
In what year did Glico launch Pocky in Japan?
Pocky arrived in 1966, leaving an uncoated end so fingers could stay clean.
In what year was the first Michelin Guide published?
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1900
In what year was the first Michelin Guide published?
The guide began in 1900 as a practical companion for motorists, before its restaurant fame.
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