TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: WORLD FLAGS 
Clue: In 1996, to represent unity, Ethiopia put this 5-pointed star with mystical overtones on its flag

SOLUTION: a pentacle

PROBLEM: Category: KITCHEN UTENSILS 
Clue: When buying one of these to test for doneness in meat, choose one with a thin probe that will let less juice out

SOLUTION: meat thermometer

PROBLEM: Category: BEFORE HE WAS PRESIDENT 
Clue: He was "Old Rough and Ready", a hero of the Mexican War

SOLUTION:
taylor