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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Kate Middleton, is the wife of Prince William of Wales. Their wedding was in April of 2011. Kate met William while they were studying at St. Andrews in Scotland. They had a long courtship - eight years - before they were engaged.

The 1980s was the decade that started on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989. The most notable events in the 1980s include the election of US President Ronald Reagan (1980) and the space shuttle “Challenger” disaster (1986).

Manufactured by General Motors from 1966 to 1997, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was a mid-size car produced in five generations. Its fifth generation model was available in three body styles: 2-door convertible, 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan.

This category contains questions and answers related to energy conservation.

Jeep, a subsidiary of Chrysler Group, Limited Liability Company. Jeep specializes in manufacturing and selling sport utility vehicles and is the oldest SUV-producing brand. Jeep was founded in 1941.

Jane Austen is the author of many literary romance classics such as "Sense and Sensibility," "Pride and Prejudice," and "Emma."

A proverb is a short fluent saying that is used to express a specific situation based on the cumulative experience of the nations. Ask about famous proverbs, their meanings and origins here.

James Cook was a British explorer who achieved the first European contact with the Hawaiian Islands and the eastern coastline of Australia. He also holds the record for being the first person to circumnavigate New Zealand.

Sauce derives its name from a Latin word meaning salted. Sauce is used in different countries in different ways but has normally the same thin consistency. Sauces can be served hot or cold and can be made from a variety of ingredients more well known are mint sauce and tomato sauce. Gravy on the other hand is usually made from the juices from cooked meats incorporating flour and milk to make a thicker gravy to accompany meats such as roast beef, pork and chicken. Gravy is coloured brown by the use of sugars contained in the meat juices that are caramelized to a brown colour. Gravy is then thickened with flour and butter known as a roux. Not all sauce contains a roux such as apple sauce which is often served with roast pork. Although we might think they are the same both sauce and gravies can be made and used in totally different ways. One sure thing no matter sauce or gravy, they both add to the flavour of the dish being eaten. Did you know a chef, who is solely responsible for making sauce in commercial kitchens is known as a "saucier."

Red pandas are a raccoon-like creature that has a red and brown coat and white markings around the eyes. They have recently lost habitat and are listed as endangered. They have been classified as bears and raccoons, but now belong to a unique family all their own.

A ditloid is a word game consisting of abbreviations and letters. To solve the puzzle, the letters have to be figured out through creativity and logic to discover the common phrase or sentence. Examples are 4 Q in a G (Four Quarts in a Gallon) and 1 W on a U (One Wheel on a Unicycle). Letter equations, sometimes referred to as language or linguistic equations, are riddles involving common expressions containing numbers and words. The first letter of each word replaces the word itself leaving the reader with a puzzle to figure out.

And then she said, "I have questions about parentheses, brackets, and quotation marks!" This category is for you!

A calculator is a hand-held inexpensive electronic device used to perform the operations of arithmetic. The simplest calculators can only do addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, while scientific calculators can handle exponential operations, and trigonometric and logarithmic functions.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

The Charger is a mid-size car manufactured by Chrysler for its Dodge brand. This model has been produced in different platforms and has been offered in different body styles like sedan, hatchback and luxury coupe.

The sequel of Kingdom Hearts, Sora wakes up after put to sleep by Namine (story in Chain of Memories). He attempts to find his best friend Riku, defeat the Heartless, and uncover the secrets of Organization XIII, which leads him to a dozen new Disney locations. Any Questions about the story, game play, tricks, characters, locations, and much more can be asked here.

Things Fall Apart is the novel by Chinua Achebe. The novel, the protagonist Okonkwo, and the various plot lines are discussed in this category.

The US state of Nebraska is located on the Great Plains of the Midwestern US. With a total area of 200,520 sq km, Nebraska is one of the leading ranching and farming states in the US.

Butter is an emulsion of of dairy fat, protein, and water. It is used to cook with, as well as a condiment. It adds a rich creamy flavor to foods. When vegetable fats are used instead of milk fats, it makes a product known as margarine. Some margarines are healthier than butter due to the types of fats used in the emulsion.

Visual Basic programming involves the use of a language that allows programmers to create simple and complex applications. It is a combination of visually organizing components or controls, specifying their attributes and actions, and writing additional codes for better functionality.

Drugs and alcohol are potentially addictive substances when consumed in huge amounts and/or on a regular basis. People who are under medication should avoid alcoholic drinks as this may result to medical problems.

This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1940s.

A mummy is the body of a person (or an animal) that has been preserved after death. Their organs (apart from the heart) are removed and placed in canopic jars. The bodies then go through a 70-day process before being wrapped in linen bandages.

This category is to explore the history of the legendary Barbie Doll. On this 50th anniversary of the doll, these questions pertain to the plastic fashion model and her adventures, her friends, and her various incarnations.

The thyroid is responsible for controlling your metabolism, blood calcium levels, energy, excess fats, hormones, oxygen, weight loss. Blood tests can determine your TSH levels to see if you thyroid gland is functioning properly. If you have an under-active thyroid, you are said to have hypothyroidism. If you have an overactive thyroid, you are said to have hyperthyroidism. The thyroid can also be related to several other conditions such as Grave's Disease and heart problems.

A group of five subject examination, the General Educational Development (GED) test certifies students who pass this examination that they posses Canadian or American high school-level academic skills. GED is developed by the American Council on Education.

A casino is a public building where some types of gambling activities are held. Some casinos are also used for entertainment such as hosting for live events like concerts, sporting events and stand-up comedy.

Yorkshire Terriers are a breed of dog that has a beautiful, silky coat that originated in England. Although, small in size and adorable looking, Yorkies can be brave and bold! This category contains questions about this breed’s temperament, personality, etc.

The story of Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of Powhatan, has been enjoyed by schoolchildren for generations. Stories handed down in books and Disney's largely fictionalized version of the maiden have made her famous and larger than life. This category is to separate fact from fiction about Pocahontas, Powhatan, John Rolfe and, of course, John Smith.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the act of using computers to design an object. CAD techniques follow standard engineering design and drafting procedures, but use a computer to help speed up the process.