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Shito pepper is a commonly used condiment in which part of the world?

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Answer: West Africa
In Ghana, West Africa shito pepper is just as ubiquitously as ketchup is in the United States.

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Sailors from years past suffered from scurvy due to a lack of what?

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Answer: Vitamin C
Scurvy amongst sailors was due to vitamin C deficiency caused by fruits and vegetables not being able to survive long sea journeys.

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The "Buddha's hand" is a type of what?

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Answer: Fruit
The Buddha's hand, a type of fruit found in the Far East, is called so because it has finger-like sections which resemble representations of Buddha.

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What is the scientific name of the plant used to make liquorice?

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Answer: Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Glycyrrhiza glabra, the plant used to make liquorice, is native to Europe and Asia.

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Which of the following dishes is a combination of eggs, lemon juice and broth?

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Answer: Avgolemono
The mixture of egg yolk, lemon juice and broth is heated until it thickens. Avgolemono is a dish found primarily in Europe and the Middle East.

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The snack commonly referred to as "potato chips" were originally called what?

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Answer: Saratoga Chips
Potato chips were originally referred to as "Saratoga chips" due to originating from Saratoga, New York in the late 19th Century.

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Kiwifruit are indigenous to which part of the world?

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Answer: China
Kiwifruit originate from China and were first recorded during the 12th Century Song dynasty.

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David Jung is considered by many to be the originator of which famous food?

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Answer: Fortune Cookies
Though a court eventually ruled against him, David Jung is the most-popular name associated with the creation of fortune cookies, which for the sake of modern history originated in early 20th Century California.

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Which popular candy was featured prominently in the classic film "E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial"?

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Answer: Reece's Pieces
The Hershey Company's Reece's Pieces were a main plot device (and product placement) in "E.T." due to Mars company rejecting the use of their product, M&M's, in the film.



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