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In Blade: Trinity (2004), after slaying countless vampires, Blade finally takes on the big daddy – Dracula himself. This version of Dracula, called Drake, is the first vampire and is immune to sunlight. What virus is specifically created by Blade and his allies to kill Drake? The virus (7 or 3,4) shares its name with an alternative name for Venus and Lucifer, as well as the name of a Christian television network.
Which TV show is this a 3D office floor plan of? It depicts mid-century modern furniture along with the statue in Sterling's office, and the octopus painting in Cooper's office.
Which large cat species is the only living member of the genus Panthera, native to the Americas? It is the largest cat species in the Americas and features prominently in the Aztec and Mayan mythology. Interestingly, Argentine Rugby Union uses this animal in their logo [image] although their teams are called "Los Pumas".
Which Russian tennis player ascended to the top in 2009 without ever winning a Slam, joining her brother (a 2-time Slam champion) to become the first sister-brother world No. 1 pair? In total, she spent 26 weeks at the top and made back-to-back French Open finals, losing to Ana Ivanovic (2008) and Svetlana Kuznetsova (2009). She also lost the 2009 Australian Open final to Serena Williams.
Robert Hooke's "Micrographia" is widely considered the first-ever scientific best seller, published by which institution whose name arises from the formal grant given by King Charles II in 1660? This oldest continuously existing scientific academy owes its current existence to the wide public appeal garnered by Hooke's work in its early days.
What type of fabric, often made from cotton or wool, is created by brushing the fabric to loosen and raise the fibres, which traps air and adds to its cozy feel? It derives its name from “gwlanen”, the Welsh word for “wool”, and is typically used for shirts, jackets, and shackets.
In the seminal 1950 paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence, what 2-word term does Alan Turing initially use to describe an arrangement where an interrogator must sit in a room away from two participants A and B, and using only questions and answers attempt to determine which of them is a man and which is a woman? The arrangement is later modified to replace one of the participants with a machine.
This Penguin Modern Classics cover depicts the Bundren family’s matriarch, Addie. The novel covers the arduous, nine-day journey to the town of Jefferson and the story is told through fifty nine shifting, stream-of-consciousness, monologues. Which work is this?
Which acid is 4% of vinegar by volume, making it the main component of vinegar apart from water and other trace elements? This acid is also used in the production of photographic film, wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In biochemistry, the [blank] group, derived from it, is fundamental to all forms of life.
What group of rock-forming aluminium tectosilicate minerals, containing sodium, calcium, potassium or barium makes up 60% of the Earth’s crust? It is a compound of the German words “field” and “flake”.
In this 2006 film, a Shah Rukh Khan dies suddenly in the hospital, seemingly from complications from being in a coma. Later it is revealed that he was poisoned by diazepam by the lead character Mark Donald, played by... never mind, too many spoilers already! Which film is this?
Which sport made an appearance as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (aptly) and the subsequent 1992 edition, before becoming part of the Summer Olympic roster since 2000? Of all medals given out in its four categories, South Korea have grabbed a mammoth twenty-two of them.
Which American TV series (2004-11) was adapted as a K-drama that chronicles the life of a young, rising actor and his group of close friends as they navigate the entertainment industry?
The first Luxembourgian to emerge victorious at the Tour de France, in 1909, was someone known for his long solos. He was also the first ever foreigner to win the Tour. Which rider, who died fighting during WWI?
Named after the English player Horatio [Blank] and Austrian player Marcus [Blank], this opening move in chess is a common defense against the King's Pawn opening that leads to good endgames for the Black side and allows it to circumvent many theories pertaining to the 1.e4 move. Fill in the two blanks to give us the name of this popular opening in chess.
Between 1964 and 1975, Africa underwent decolonisation that witnessed regions gaining independence and civil wars breaking out. In 1957, which country became the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve sovereignty? Part of Britain’s group of West African colonies, the region was previously called the "Gold Coast" but chose to rename it after a word meaning “King” to refer to its inhabitants being from a kingdom further North.
Which director cast his daughter in a cameo role in his violent 2002 period piece? She has grown up to be a TikTok star, offering funny glimpses of her interactions with the now 83-year-old director.
Identify this natural beauty oil extracted from the kernels of certain trees prevalent in Morocco and southwestern Algeria. Goats are encouraged to climb this tree to consume its fruits, with the kernels later collected from the droppings. The oil's cosmetic applications have grown in popularity since the 2000s and is widely used in hair oils, skin lotions, lip balms etc.
The once-forgotten 17th century Dutch artist Judith Leyster produced an entire book filled with 40 sketches of which flower, to capitalise on the crazy trend she saw all around her?
Located in Central Australia, which sandstone rock formation is one of the world's largest monoliths? A sacred site to the Aboriginal people of the area, it was one of the country's most famous landmarks and tourist destination since the late 1930s although it was closed off from the public in October 2019. You could give us either of the two gazetted names.
Which marginal sea of the Mediterranean Sea covers the area between mainland Spain and the namesake group of islands, an autonomous community of Spain that includes the popular party destinations Mallorca and Ibiza? This waterbody is also known as the Iberian Sea.
Examples of what style of painting that gets its name from the city where it originated, hang in the dining room at Sonam Kapoor's Mumbai home? The style is characterised by rich colours and is distinguished by its use of gold foils. It dates back to at least 1600 AD when it was patronised by the Nayakas of this city.
Dutch is the official legislative language in only three countries, two of which are the neighbours Netherlands and Belgium. WHICH COUNTRY, the smallest sovereign nation in South America, is the third? Situated slightly north of the equator, the country is dominated by rain forests due to which most of its population lives on the Atlantic coast.
What is the paired title of the 2013 release, the first instalments in the sixth generation of the Pokémon video game series? The pair is also the last in a series of 23 pairs, with the first entity discovered by German cytologist Hermann Henking and the second entity discovered by American geneticist Nettie Stevens.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood painter John William Waterhouse was known for his depiction of women from Greek mythology. This painting by Waterhouse depicts which princess of Crete abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus after she helped him escape from the Minotaur using a ball of yarn?
A campfire with the Glanton Gang sees "the judge", the antagonist of Blood Meridian, providing a historical narrative on the ancestors of which group of Native Americans who have inhabited the Southwest since millennia? They get their name from Spanish for "people" or "village" - similar to how Los Angeles was originally named - and reject the use of the term "Anasazi" for their ancestors.
Raj Rewal's design for the Nehru Pavillion followed geometrical principles based on Buddhist values for an agnostic Nehru. What type of symbolic diagram, meant to represent the universe or the cosmos and employed widely in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, served as the basis for the structure's floor plan?
The Crafts of India line featured sarees created using what block-printing technique associated with Sindhi culture that is popular in the Kutch region? It is believed to derive its name from “blue” in Arabic or “brick” in Persian and is identified by its unique symmetrical patterns on a crimson or indigo background.
Identify this hill fort, which formed the backdrop of the Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman song "Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai" from the movie Guide. This capital of Mewar was ruled by brave warriors such as Rana Kumbha and Rana Sanga and associated with the legend of Rani Padmavati.
Primarily associated with Coyle's Bakeshop in Seattle, this hybrid dessert is prepared by covering puff pastry, the kind used for making a popular French treat, with lye and sprinkling them with flakes of salt. What is this creation called? You may also identify the two individual components.
These brothers are amongst the greatest players in all of Spanish Basketball. The elder brother played in the NBA for 20 years, winning the Championship in 2009 and 2010 with the LA Lakers, while the younger brother is still active and won the championship in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors. Name the brothers.
This 2020 live action remake of a popular 1998 Disney animated film sees Liu Yifei playing the titular woman who disguises herself as a man to join the army in ancient Imperial China. Which film?
Several fashion designers incorporate the clothing styles of indigenous peoples into their fashion collections. Designer Michael Guli is one of many who design [BLANK] leggings, named after a kind of leather made from the commonly-used animal hide in Native American culture. What word fills the blanks?
Which museum is housed in a building designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and has the only bicycle path in the world that passes through a museum? It covers 800 years of its country’s art history and has a special Gallery of Honour with works by Frans Hals and Jan Steen among others.
On what date is Down Syndrome Day celebrated each year? The condition is caused by a trisomy of a particular chromosome in the human body. The answer should be in the form "name of month + date".
Istanbul is a splendid sight at night as can be seen in this picture taken from the ISS. The lights of the city contrast well with the surrounding water bodies - The Black Sea (bottom) and the Sea of Marmara(top). What is the strait which connects these two seas and divides Istanbul into a European and an Asian half called? The name derives from the Ancient Greek word for 'cow-strait'.
"Having great ideas, however, isn't enough to innovate... one needs incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things." These are words from a 2016 valedictory speech at the Gilman School, Baltimore, which would become widely shared in December 2024 due to the involvement of the speaker in a high-profile incident. Which individual spoke these words, who was also falsely credited with driving up the sales of certain Nintendo merchandise?
Originating in Hungary, this new-age hybrid sport combines table tennis with football and has already featured at the European Games, despite only being created in 2012. Its short name ___ball is a shortened reference to the fact that one needs [blank] to be able to play the sport rather than depend on any form of luck. Fill in the blank (3) with the name of the sport.
The followers of which religion observe a fast during the annual holy celebration “Paryushana” that lasts for either 8 or 10 days depending on the sect? They may additionally adhere to the “Proşadhopavāsa”, fasting on the eighth and fourteenth days of the lunar month.
Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes holds a career grand Slam in mixed doubles, winning each of the four Grand Slams with different partners. Who was Paes' partner when he achieved the feat, winning the French Open for the first time in 2016? In the 90s she became the first Swiss player to win a Grand Slam before returning in the following decades, retiring finally in 2017 as World No 1 in doubles with a career slam of her own.
Despite advice to keep one's blaster holstered, which tavern located on Tatooine in the Star Wars universe sees much violence, such as Han Solo and Greedo's standoff? Obi-Wan Kenobi considered it the best place to find pilots.
The South African government is trying to stop a controversial auction of 70 personal items belonging to which historical figure? It is estimated that one of the shirts in the collection might sell for up to $70,000.
This stair system has alternating treads that are spaced out in a checkered formation. It is designed to save space because the staircase can be built steeper than a traditional one. What nickname (5) is given to this stair system based on an urban legend that they were first built in 17th century Massachusetts to ward off a certain evil?
Several characters in the Harry Potter universe have the power of 'legilimency', including Dumbledore, Snape, and Voldermort. The best example, however, comes from The Sorting Hat: the moment a student puts it on, the Hat understands which House is ideal for them, based on their fears, hopes, and dreams. The word comes from the Latin roots legere and mens. In the common parlance of us Muggles (ordinary people), what ability does a mastery of legilimency give you?
The Kenyan author James Ngugi was already famous by 1970 for his book A Grain of Wheat when he was seized with the idea of decolonization. He started writing in his native language Gikuyu and expressed his philosophy in the 1986 book Decolonizing the Mind. What other key change did Ngugi make, to complete the process of decolonization and embrace his Gikuyu identity?
This photograph depicts spectators lining up at the concession stand at which annual sporting event, dubbed the 'Run for the Carnations'? It is held at a city in the State of New York.
What is Rigobert’s surname (4)? This former Liverpool and West Ham defender coached the Cameroonian team in the 2022 World Cup. His surname is a basic form of musical output that usually involves vocals.
Tombstone Rashomon is a 2017 Western film that is a retelling of which 1881 incident by six of the survivors of the incident, with each telling varying widely much like in the movie Rashomon?
The Gwalior and Dilli gharanas are noted for what vocal form based on a song in two parts that recur between expanding cycles of melodic and rhythmic improvisation? Often associated with romantic poetry, it allows the performer a great degree of expressive freedom and therefore gets its name from Persian or Arabic for 'imagination'.
In Koppen Climate Classification, Group 5 (Polar) has two sub divisions: Ice cap and which other? This type of biome is characterised by frigid temperatures and gets its name from a Russian-Sami word meaning "treeless mountain tract". In such a climate, at least one month has temperature low enough to melt snow but average temperatures don't climb above 10 degree C.
Hayao Miyazaki is known for featuring a range of tiny oddball creatures or spirits in his films. In which film does Miyazaki reimagine the kodama, tree spirits from Japanese folklore, as being “children of the forest”? As the forest begins to heal at the end of the movie, one sees the reemergence of a lone kodama.
Which coming-of-age series drenches Nick Nelson in the colours of the bisexual pride flag as he watches his friend Tara publicly kiss her girlfriend, Darcy? It is at this moment Nick comes to accept his feelings for Charlie in this show based on a namesake graphic novel and webcomic series.
Sam Chui is an aviation vlogger who has flown over 2,000 flights. In 2019, he was invited by an airline to fly a non-stop distance of over 17,000 km from London on a brand-new Boeing 787. Dubbed "Project Sunrise", passengers on this research flight got to see two sunrises during their journey. Which airline?
Which two-time F1 World Champion voiced Mario Andretti in the Spanish version of Cars? In 2005, he set a new record for youngest driver to win a championship, and currently is the oldest driver on the 2026 grid.
The males of which ethnic group wore the lisbam, a mouth veil which they used as a fashion accessory? They inhabit large regions of the Sahara and the Sahel and a third of this community are pastoralists, making this ethnic group the largest nomadic pastoral community in the world.
Which Byzantine general was crucial to the reconquest of former Western Roman lands, significantly expanding Emperor Justinian I's empire? He famously defeated the Vandals at Ad Decimum and Tricamarum, and retook Rome and Naples from the Ostrogoths.
WHICH temperate grassland in Southern Africa is a flat area covered in grass or low scrub, especially in the countries of South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Botswana? It is named after the Afrikaans word for "field".
The Delhi Sultanate had capitals at various places, apart from Delhi. The only one not in present-day India was the very first one, under Qutbuddin Aibak of the Mamluk Dynasty. He moved there to take over after the death of Mohammed of Ghor, and ruled from there until his death, upon which he was buried in Anarkali Bazaar of this city (shown here). Which city?
Which Indian female cricketer won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award in 2018 and 2021 for the Best ICC Cricketer of the Year? Batting at the top of the order, she has produced six international hundreds and one in Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder which is the tournament's highest ever score.
Enraged by Spongebob’s stopgap gift and seeing other citizens receiving better gifts (roses, chocolate boxes, a bicycle), Patrick goes on a rampage at the carnival. He walks up to the mascot and rips apart his costume while screaming: "I defy you, Heartman!" What literary work is this a reference to, where the tragic protagonist seals his fate, after declaring a similar line in defiance to fate? You can also give the original quote for additional kudos.
Among other members of Guardians of the Galaxy, Groot takes a particular affection to Peter Quill's "Awesome Mix, Vol 1". While growing in a pot, he is seen listening to "I Want You Back", the first national hit from 1969 of which quintet who performed this on live TV in Diana Ross's show The Hollywood Place?
The whole theme of the halftime show was about Lamar indulging in a game that wasn’t designed to be played by people like him. The set layout paid tribute to what console to hint at this fact? Incidentally, it is produced by the company that owns Drake's music label.
In modern dating, what term refers to the act of showing interest in someone sporadically by dropping little morsels of interest without ever really following through on it? Essentially you're close to ghosting them, but you manage to not do so by leaving just enough (a social media like, for example) to keep them on the trail.
Which Hindi director was an early pioneer of the Parallel Cinema movement, born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, but known by a different screen name? The director of films such as Pyaasa (1957) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), however, has nothing to do with another film clan with same surname.