St. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. You’ll sometimes see his likeness at fire stations, depicted with the single bucket of water that legend says he used to save an entire city from burning. Today the four-sided symbol used to designate firefighting services is known as the Florian Cross.
Who is the firefighter character in the “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” franchise?
A) Ash
B) Barbecue
C) Ember
D) Flamekiller
Previous answer: Emmental and Gruyere cheeses and a splash of kirsch, which is a cherry brandy, are principal ingredients of Swiss fondue.
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