The Daily Quiz for February 17, 2026

Espresso is made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee under high pressure.

Pronouns were first classified by ancient Sanskrit grammarians around 500 BCE.

Mars, the planet of action and energy, governs Aries’ bold and pioneering spirit.

Tallinn’s Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Howler is the wolf mascot for Timbits cereal, introduced in 2020 as a collaboration between Post and Tim Hortons.

Adam and Barbara Maitland are the names of the recently deceased couple, played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. They become ghosts haunting their former home.

Shocking vegetables in ice water after blanching stops the cooking process, preserving color, texture, and nutrients.

The Spells of Astoroth is a fictional magical tome, but its name is likely inspired by Ashtoreth, a goddess in ancient Middle Eastern mythology.

This phrase became a cultural phenomenon and was widely used in memes and merchandise.

Gyrate comes from Latin “gyratus,” meaning “to turn around.””