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69 AD in the Roman Empire was the 'Year of the Four Emperors', when civil war saw four emperors rule in quick succession in a single year: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian. It also marked the transition away from the Roman Empire's first imperial dynasty, the Julio-[BLANK] dynasty. Name any of the 5 emperors of the Julio-[BLANK] dynasty.
There are many Scrabble-style word arrangement games around the world. Which word arrangement game (11) involves the players racing to create their own word grids by arranging the letters to form words connected in an interlocking manner? Its portmanteau name refers to the fact that playing it will drive you [BLANK], especially because the same word often needs to be rearranged.
This photograph by Edward Burtynsky shows the world's second-largest ship breaking yard, located in which port city, the second largest in a South Asian country? This industry originated with the salvaging of a ship named Al Abbas during its 1970s war for independence.
One version of this soup's origin story says that Louis XV of France was afraid of being poisoned and so forced so many servants to taste it that it was completely cold by the time he tried it himself. Which cold soup is this, usually made of boiled leeks, onions, potatoes, cream and stock?
What widely used forensic technique has limitations to its use, especially in patients suffering from rare genetic diseases such as adermatoglyphia and ectodermal dysplasia? Criminals are known to use sandpaper, fire or unusual methods involving pineapple juice to evade detection from this technique.
Which anime-manga series had a collaboration with Reebok for a sneaker based on its protagonist's colour scheme? The tongue of the shoe depicts the card used by the professionals in the series, who are on the quest for their respective goals, much like the protagonist who is seeking his father.
The Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast follow a naming convention primarily inspired by deities or elements. They also follow a pattern that results in a child receiving one of these names. How is the name decided?
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a 2015 American comedy-drama film that features characters who create short parodies of iconic films. In this parody, the group recreates a classic 1981 film about two actors playing fictionalised versions of themselves having a conversation over a meal. What title is given to the parody? They suffixed two words to the original title to reference a behemoth from the world of sports entertainment.
The third step in the How to Become a Tyrant playbook is titled "Reign of Terror". Who was the featured tyrant in this episode? He was a former decorated member of the King's African Rifles, a military unit that quelled revolutions across the continent for the British. His 8 year reign saw the deaths of over 300,000 locals, including a propaganda campaign that saw several Asians (mostly Indians) expulsed from his country.
The Special Air Services, with the motto ‘Who Dares Wins’, is a special forces unit of the British Army. The cap badge of the SAS features not an inverted dagger, but something else from local legend. What is this thing?
Which French artist's 1876 painting Young Man at His Window (right) was inspired by this Caspar David Friedrich work (left) and other similar works? Full name, please.
The Tiger [BLANK] economies refer to the countries Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. They are so named because they attempt to follow the same export-driven model of economic development already pioneered by the Asian Tigers, but, because they are newly emerging economies, they're still growing into their full potential. Fill in the blank.
Founded in London in 1873, cigarettes under this brand are manufactured by different companies worldwide, with ones in UK ironically being made by Japan Tobacco. Noel Gallagher, the songwriter and guitarist of Oasis, named his two cats after this brand, a favourite of his. Which brand is this?
Debuting in 2021 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings, which Singaporean middle-order batsman became the first from his nation to play in the IPL? Currently part of the Mumbai Indians team, he has also been a part of the Multan Sultans (PSL) and the Saint Lucia Kings (CPL).
The lead singer wanted to name this song "Anthem", but due to similarities with a song by his ex-girlfriend's band 'Bikini Kill', he named it after some graffiti that a member of Bikini Kill once wrote on his wall about a product he used. Which early 90s song, whose olfactory title never appears in the lyrics? The song came to define the grunge movement.
At six metres in height the [BLANK] Giraffe is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land animal. It is differentiated from other subspecies by its coat which consists of large liver-red polygonal blotches. Fill in the blank with an adjective meaning: constructed, arranged, or marked like a net or network.
The Great Game may have come to an end through one of two events - signing of the Anglo-Russian Convention on 31 August 1907 or definition of Afghanistan's northern border. The latter was done by a joint Anglo-Russian group that delineated a boundary along what geographic entity that rises in the Pamir mountains?
Identify the city built on seven hills named Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Rincon Hill, Twin Peaks, Mount Davidson and Lone Mountain or Mount Sutro. Its topography has made the city a top choice for shooting iconic car chase sequences and it is in the centre of a region that has produced many tech companies.
Identify this 2024 song covered by OLN as a pop punk song.
Identify this athlete who lifted a total of 318 kg, 5.14 times his body weight at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This Colombian overcame a lumbar hernia to beat Eko Yuli Irawan by over 6 kg in the final.
The entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum features a "hanging obelisk", the first of its kind in the world. This 16m tall, 87-ton obelisk is designed to be viewed from below, revealing a rare cartouche of which pharaoh, whose 66-year rule was the longest recorded reign of any pharaoh?
This type of doughnut, popular in Canada and parts of North America, is named so because it resembles the flexible appendage of an animal known for constructing natural structures across rivers. What is it called? Two-word answer.
Tabu plays Inspector General Meera Deshmukh in which 2015 crime thriller? It is a remake of a 2013 Malayalam film of the same name.
Which American physicist - who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1927 - lends his name to the scattering of a photon by a charged particle, resulting in the photon having a different wavelength? This phenomenon and its namesake effect provided evidence of light's particle-like behaviour.
The 1992 biography '[BLANK]: A Biography' by Walter Isaacson is about WHICH 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN LEADER and diplomat? Icaacson states that he significantly moved away from previously held ethical ideals and severely compromised America's world standing, undermining the cause of democratic government and human rights. He thus achieved the American dream and amassed considerable power at the expense of not just intellectual honesty but general personal character.
Using this track outline, identify the Formula 1 circuit that has long remained a fan favourite due to its exciting long straights and equally exciting unpredictable weather! The size of the track means that it can sometimes be raining on some parts of the track while staying completely dry in others, forcing drivers to adjust their grip from each corner to the next.
After retirement, which tennis player decided to enter the fashion industry by investing in a company with his name that went bankrupt by the end of the 1980s? In 2006, he was forced to put his five Wimbledon trophies up for auction but his longtime rival convinced him not to go ahead with it. Finally though, his fashion brand was bought for a large sum and his story had a happy ending.
What is the more common name of the ninth Beatles album, released in 1968, with no real album cover beyond the band name embossed on a blank background? It has been described as foremost an album about musical purity (as the album cover and title suggest).
Sonam Kapoor, an Indian actress, recently hosted Architectural Digest at her Mumbai home.
What kind of artwork that is typically done on a cloth and depicts scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, adorns her living room? These works derive their name from the fact that they are typically hung as the backdrop behind main idols inside temples.
Which geochronologic unit is the longest, extending from 500 million years to two billion years? With 4 such defined units, we are currently in the Phanerozoic [unit], the same one where the production of the James Bond film series began.
Maurice Flitcroft posed as a pro and managed to play in the 1976 British Open having never played a full round of golf before and scored 121, the worst score ever recorded at the event. Rules were modified to prevent him from competing again, but he continued under a variety of pseudonyms including Gene Paycheki and Arnold Palmtree. What was his 2010 biography (and 2021 biopic) titled, a pun on a 1986 musical and the name of the tournament he first competed in?
Which avatar of Vishnu titles the Demonic Resurrection song where Vishnu "takes upon a task with the coming of Pralaya", where in a "matter of a day, the largest lakes he has outgrown"? The track then describes how rain pours down in torrents, and they "sail through the water for a day of Brahma".
Which river formed by the confluence of the Uruguay River and the Paraná River near Argentina is considered by some geographers to an estuary? With a width of 220 km, it is regarded as the world's widest river.
Alexander McQueen's AW 1997 show It's a Jungle Out There transformed models who stormed the runway like feral beasts. This drew comparisons between McQueen and the protagonist of which 1896 science fiction novel where human-like hybrid beings are created from animals via vivisection?
In 1662, France bought a territory from England's ruler Charles II who sold the territory due to fears that it would be a liability for international relations. Which territory, located in Northern France, just under 10 km from the Belgian border, did France buy? This French commune has the third largest harbour in the country and played a significant role in both the World Wars, especially a namesake 1940 battle.
Which artist painted "The Kiss" as part of his series, Frieze of Life, which depicts the stages of a relationship? This painter born in Løten explored psychological themes in many of his works including "Ashes", "Anxiety" and "Melancholy".
Aman is an ultra-luxury hospitality brand known for its lavish, secretive hotels. Before its transformation, Amansara served as a residence for the guests of King Sihanouk. It is one of their most popular properties due to its proximity to a famous UNESCO WHS. It is located in which city, the second-largest in its country?
Which character's journey is depicted in this map? This ruler of Mycenae commanded the Achaens (Greeks) during the Trojan War. He becomes the first to unite the forces of Greece and enter the Trojan walls, however he is killed upon his return by his wife Clytemnestra.
A red crescent and star (visual) straddle the white and green vertical bands on the flag of which African nation? Used prominently after the French massacred the towns of Sétif and Guelma in 1945, the flag was adopted by the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) before it became the national flag in 1962.
Each year, the I-10 freeway leading to Coachella is littered with billboards featuring musicians from the festival. Which American pop singer, who often incorporates rap elements into her dance and electronic music, got her signature Donnie Darko-esque mascots to hold up signs along the roads leading to Coachella?
According the University of Twente researchers, which fairy tale character would have developed chronic conditions over time, like obesity, muscle atrophy, cardiovascular diseases, along with bed sores?
Part of an ongoing crowdsourced initiative, this crochet-based work has been exhibited at various biennales around the world to highlight the plight of what ecosystems due to climate change?
At the time this question was framed, the 10th most expensive NFT ever sold was one issued by WHICH controversial figure? The NFT is for an artwork that shows his face made from pages of a US appeals court decision that ruled that the program he exposed had violated US law. The $5.4m will benefit the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Namiya is a 2017 Chinese film based on the 2012 novel 'Miracles of the Namiya General Store' by Keigo Higashino. It stars whom as the eponymous shopowner, who said he was not afraid to play elderly characters as he had already done so in 'The Foreigner' and in a 2010 remake of a 1984 film?
For this result of Jeff Hayward's DALL-E experiment, name the original artist, whose name appears in the name of the painting, and the artist whose style is being mimicked, whose most famous paintings feature a nighttime scene and a surgical procedure.
Identify this natural beauty oil extracted from the kernels of certain trees prevalent in southern Africa. Its vitamin E-rich oil is used as a skin moisturiser and for keeping hair soft. Elephants are often spotted consuming the tree's fruits and displaying 'drunken' behaviour. A famous cream liqueur from South Africa is prepared using the fruit's extracts.
In this parody, the group recreates a 1957 film set during the Black Death to tell the tale of a knight set to engage in a battle of wits against Death. What title is given to this parody? They alter it from the original to reference a number of animals of the class Arctoidea.
Which Finnish architect who pioneered the Scandinavian Modern style expressed a concern for design as Gesamtkunstwerk? Together with his first wife, he designed not only the building but the interior surfaces, furniture, lamps, and glassware as well.
Which character, the second in a short list, sports a choker and sings a solo number named Don't Lose Your Head in the musical that won the Best Original Score at the 2022 Tony Awards? In the musical, presented as a pop concert, the six leading ladies take turns singing and telling their stories to determine who among them suffered the most.
The last film made by Ingmar Bergman for theatrical exhibition, this exploration of an intense mother-daughter relationship garnered Ingrid Bergman a Best Actress Oscar nomination and Ingmar Bergman a nomination in the Best Writing category. Which film, that has Chopin's Prelude No. 2 in A minor playing a pivotal role?
Which tournament has a tradition of the winner drinking milk, beginning in 1933 when Louis Meyer commemorated his second win with a glass of buttermilk as per his mother's advice? Today every driver is polled before the race on their preference for whole, 2%, or skim milk, with some even requesting chocolate.
Which fictional band, the titular subject of a cult 1980s mockumentary, was initially called The Originals, until discovering another band had that name, at which point they changed their name to the New Originals? They rebranded again to their most well-known name (and the name we are looking for) when they released their hit number Listen to the Flower People.
Milo ______'s ___ (6,3) is a show where the titular character Milo has a reputation for extreme misfortune and constant bad luck. According to the show, this misfortune is because Milo is a descendant of American aerospace engineer Edward Alosyius ______ (6). *What seemingly pessimistic adage gives the show its name*?
What term is used for tiered surfaces which lead to the top in the form of receding steps, a common ornamental feature of Art Deco structures? This motif, named after a type of structure which means 'high' or 'pinnacle' in Assyrian, is seen here in the Eros Cinema building in Churchgate, Mumbai.
This Abstract episode featuring typeface designer Jonathan Hoefler covered the story of his first assignment. It resulted in the creation of the font "Knockout" for which publication? From gracing its title to long stats tables, the typeface was used for its annual swimsuit issue as well.
Which strait separates the island of Sicily from the Italian peninsula? The Meloni administration recently gave final approval for a 3.6 km bridge across the strait, which would make it the longest suspension bridge in the world.
What term (7) is used for an ice hockey player better known for their hard work and checking than their scoring, often eeking out victories in tough fixtures? Not to be confused with a dating app, these players are important for a team's morale.
On 20 July, 1944, Claus von Stauffenberg and other conspirators attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler, inside his Wolf's Lair field headquarters. With the goal of wresting political control of Germany from the Nazis, this operation wasn't a success. What was this operation called, named after one of Odin's handmaids? A 2008 film about these events is also named the same.
The second track on the official album of Shark Tale is a cover of the 1976 song Car Wash by Rose Royce, performed here by American rapper Missy Elliott and WHICH 90s AMERICAN TEEN POP IDOL, who has been referred to as the "Voice of a Generation" thanks to her four-octave vocal range?
The Samudra Manthana (lit. churning of the ocean) is believed to have several ratnas (lit. 'treasures'). Which wish-fulfilling tree emerged during this episode along with Kamadhenu, the wish-granting cow? Often associated with the parijata, champaka, or banyan, this tree of life is sacred to all Indic religions.
What is the fandom name of this Canadian singer which shares its name with a deep-fried potato preparation often served as a side dish? This fanbase is well-versed in neither being "greedy" nor caring about their "exes"!
According to the protagonist of a series of works, which club, comprised of “the most unsociable and unclubbable men in town”? Sharing its name with the founder of Cynic philosophy, it features in several stories from the series such as The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter and The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans.
Identify the para-cycling variant depicted in this pictogram. It references a specific discipline named for the type of cycle used by visually impaired participants who participate in a duo with a sighted guide.
Which Native American confederacy (also known as the Six Nations) in Northeastern North America is this utility helicopter of the US military named after? First used in combat during the Vietnam War, this helicopter manufactured by Bell is also nicknamed Huey after its designation HU-1.