by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

A Spanish film actor, film director, film producer and singer. Made success with his role as the legendary masked swordsman Zorro in the 1998 film The Mask of Zorro. He was the first Spanish actor to portray the character. Well known today for voicing Puss in Boots in the Shrek sequels.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

The first reports of bonbons come from the 17th century, when they were made at the French royal court.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

A traditional type of Korean dress. Often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Hanbok is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

An blue-to-green mineral. Rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Can also refer to the mineral's distinctinve colour.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

A traditional African style of hair grooming where the hair is braided very close to the scalp. Often favored for their easy maintenance, cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time if maintained through careful washing of the hair and regular oiling of the scalp.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

A group of small islets in the East Sea. Although claimed by both Korea and Japan the Dokdo islets are currently administered by the Republic of Korea. By the way, I am neither Korean nor Japanese and am thus free from bias.
by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011
