Which location did Spencer Tunick bring to life in this 2011 installation highlighting ecological disaster? It is linked to the sites of the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah, and conservative politicians in the region compared the photo shoot to the ancient cities' debauchery.

Nominated under the “Manipulative Bastards” category, identify this villain, who appears in this form in an early 19th century work. LitHub says he is "a schemer — he'd probably make a good spokesman for a sports betting app."

Who equalled the record for most catches (8) by a non-wicketkeeper in a single WCWC at the 2025 edition? It would probably end up being a lesser feat in a phenomenal year that saw her break the WODI world records for most runs and most 100s in a calendar year.

What term (6) is given to a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building, originally used for defensive purposes in a castle?

What term (7) is given to a tower on a church or cathedral that is topped by a spire and typically incorporates a belfry and other components?

Which film sequel promoted its release through this structure atop One Times Square? The temporary installation replaced the iconic New Year's Eve ball and the promotion was in full swing through July 2025.

Which national capital’s name translates to "black pool"? The name comes from the area being a dark tidal pool on the lowest stretch of the Poddle River, which joins the Liffey River in this city that is also known as "Baile Átha Cliath" in the local language.

Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (1973), which was reviewed as "sensational with an S".
Oscar for Best Actress (1973) for a musical set at the Kit Kat Klub in Berlin.
Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (1965) for Flora the Red Menace.

Who is this, still missing a Grammy to achieve the "EGOT"? She won the non-competitive inaugural Grammy Legend Award in 1990.

Which film franchise promoted its 2025 sequel with a viral billboard on Times Square that said "Text For Magic" and made money disappear and reappear - an homage to an iconic sequence from the first film?

10th July marks the Tsardom of Russia's decisive victory over the Swedish Empire in which battle of the Great Northern War in 1709 at a present-day Ukranian city? The greatest military catastrophe in Swedish history, their decisive loss would lead to Tsar Peter I and Russia establishing a supremacy in Eastern Europe.

1st December marks Imperial Russia's decisive victory over the Ottoman Empire in which battle in 1853, which contributed to the decision of France and Britain to enter the Crimean War? It was fought on the northern shore of Anatolian Turkey, at a sea port which was once a flourishing Greek city where Diogenes was born.

Which personification of retribution acts as a rival to the player in Hades II? This daughter of Nyx and Erebus has a vengeful personality and opposes everyone around her.

Which company saw their mascot shave his facial hair for the first time during Movember to encourage diners to grow one along with him? The 30-day challenge saw him don several styles including the "Whopper Stash".

Who equalled the record for most sixes (12) in a single WCWC at the 2025 edition? Four of these came in a knock of 94 in a group game vs SA, which was the highest score by a #8 batter in WODI history. She also shares the world record for the fastest 50 (off 18 balls) in WT20Is.

Many key members of the Indian team that won the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup (WCWC) hold several records in the competition’s history. Who holds the record for the highest score in a WCWC knockout game? Her knock of 171* vs AUS in the 2017 WC semi-finals is also the highest score by a #4 batter in any WODI. In the 2025 edition, she surpassed Belinda Clark to become the highest run scorer in WCWC knockout matches.

Drawbotics, a company providing real estate marketing software, created these office floor plans of TV shows. Which TV show is this a 3D office floor plan of? It depicts the protagonist's collection of signed basketballs and baseballs in his swanky office overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

Which national capital’s name translates to "the red hero"? Formerly known as Örgöö and Niĭslel Khüree, it got its current name in 1924 in honour of the Hero of the Revolution that formed the People’s Republic which lasted nearly 7 decades before transitioning to a parliamentary republic.

Which chemical element is administered as "GBCAs" for use as a contrast agent in MRI imaging? The ions of this magnetic rare-earth metal are bound to chelating molecules to make them safer for the body.

What name (6) is this cake given in Italy, invoking the name of a meat product from the country, with the biscuit pieces representing the white flecks of fat in the original cured product?

Hades II features encounters with various Greek mythological characters. Which beautiful demi-god can be found on a mossy rock looking out at a clear pond? He often ignores attempts at communication as he does not care much for others, especially suitors.

Which film promoted its release with free, sing-along bus experiences that toured Times Square in August 2025, allowing young fans to belt out numbers like "Takedown", "Your Idol", and "Golden"?

The Days of Military Honour are special dates dedicated to the most outstanding victories won by Russia. 23 August marks Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in which WW2 battle fought in 1943 at a southwestern Russian city, the administrative centre of an eponymous oblast? It is the single largest battle in the history of warfare and the opening day of the battle, 5 July, was the single costliest day in the history of aerial warfare.

What term (8) is given to the pointed end of a spire or other extremity of a building, which serves as its peak and highest culminating point?

Which mascot underwent a shave for the first time since he was created by Parker Brothers as a symbolic action to raise funds for men's suicide prevention programs during Movember?