Last week, we posed some downright briny questions about pickles. Several players entered, but only one emerged victorious. The winner of this round of Street Smarts is:
Matt Gergeni
Milwaukee, WI
Congratulations, Matt! You just won $25 in free food from EatStreet!
For everyone else, here are the answers to In a Pickle:
Question 1: From what Dutch word is the English word “pickle” derived?
pekel
Question 2: According to the USDA, about how many pounds of pickles does the average American eat per year?
8.5
Question 3: What famous Egyptian leader believed that eating pickles helped her stay beautiful?
Cleopatra
Question 4: What two US states produce the most pickles?
Michigan, North Carolina
Question 5: In what Shakespeare play was the phrase “in a pickle” first used?
The Tempest
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