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This 1856 Wagner composition has been re-interpreted on the electric guitar, and used as the WWE entrance theme for a very popular wrestler since the 2010s, known for his "Yes!" chants. EITHER name the wrestler OR name the piece you’ll hear, which references the titular characters from Norse mythology moving through the skies.
The Dragon Throne is located in the Palace of Heavenly Purity at the centre of which imperial palace complex? This painting shows Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty seated on an early form of the throne which has been used by all rulers starting with the Ming dynasty.
This statue of suspected Predynastic Egyptian origins depicts two seated nude beings with large skulls and thin bodies and has writing on the back of one of the figures that has yet to be identified. It is named after which village in the Giza Governorate that houses the necropolis for Memphis? Its most prominent site is the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Pokemons were often created inspired from actual animals, in shape as well as characteristics. Drowzee, a psychic-type Pokemon, was based on which mammal species? Most noticeable similarities include the two contrasting colours on the body and the short trunk. While the specific sub-species here is Malayan, other varieties include Baird's, Mountain, and South American.
The left side of Botticelli's Birth of Venus shows two figures, both personifications of the winds that are blowing Venus to the land, and her hair to the right. If the young female being carried is identified as Aura ('breeze'), name the male figure, responsible for the more forceful wind.
These tiles in mahjong belong to a class known as the "dragons". In Japanese versions, the white dragon is typically a blank tile. Identify its nickname, owing to its resemblance to a block of soft, protein-rich soy curd.
What connects: the colour of the little Corvette driven by Prince, the colour of wine preferred by Neil Diamond, and the colour of the emotion faced by Taylor Swift after a breakup?
Vietnam Airlines has adopted a simple version of what long, split tunic worn over silk trousers as its cabin crew uniform? The term can be used to describe any clothing attire that consists of a long tunic, such as nhật bình.
What type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather with decorative metal tips (called aiguillettes) and secured with an ornamental clasp or slide is shown in the image here? One of its colloquial names refer to a similar such item we tie.
In which 1998 film do we see the lead actress disguise herself as a man named Thomas Kent, in order to audition for a play, at a time when women weren't allowed to play women's parts onstage?
Which 2016 film is based on this former pilot and aviation safety expert who is best remembered and celebrated for his heroics in 2009 following a fatal bird strike?
Abstract: The Art of Design is a Netflix documentary series which profiles designers behind iconic creations. The episode featuring Tinker Hatfield, a champion athlete turned designer, focussed on his twenty-year stint at Nike as the lead designer for which line that features the "Jumpman" logo?
Alexander McQueen's AW 1998 line for Givenchy was a homage to the costumes from which film released around a decade and a half before the show? Michael Kaplan, who designed Sean Young's shoulder-padded outfits, noted that of all the designers who've been influenced by the science fiction masterpiece, only McQueen got it right.
Which crime syndicate is characterised by their strict codes of conduct and unique practices such as amputating their little finger on the left hand or wearing conspicuous body tattoos? They get their name from a card game where drawing 8-9-3 (the words collectively forming their name) is considered the worst hand, just like your fate would be if you met them.
Which French explorer vanished along with his crew near Solomon Islands three years into a world expedition? His ships L'Astrolabe and La Boussole set sail from Brest in 1785 and visited places as far as Hawaii, Chile, Alaska, Korea, and Russia, where a key strait is named for him.
The amino acid Tyrosine is named after the Greek for ______, as it was first discovered in the protein casein found in ______. FILL IN THE BLANK. (Both blanks are the same)
Which author, known for her signature look of large sunglasses, pencil skirts and flats, is seen here visiting Alcatraz prison in 1967, which featured in her essay Rock of Ages? The second visual is from her time in California, where she penned Slouching Towards Bethlehem.
The most translated work from Trinidad and Tobago is a 1979 novel that tells the story of Salim, a merchant who came to leave his coastal home and move to an unnamed country in the heart of Africa after he buys a business. Which work is this?
This painting by O'Keeffe depicts one of several hundred species of which flower (top) that belongs to the mallow family, Malvaceae? Native to the tropical and subtropical regions, the magenta-coloured sepals of the roselle variant are used to prepare a namesake herbal tea.
This is the unpainted national flag of which African nation? Adopted in 1977 after its independence from France, the light blue represents the Bab-el-Mandeb and the Issas, whereas the green represents the earth and the Afars.
100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes is a 2019 book that chronicles the stories behind the fashion in Hindi films. Which 1966 film, starring Vyjayanthimala as a dancer in the court of Ajatashatru in the 5th century BC, saw her in this dress by Bhanu Athaiya? The designer incorporated motifs from the Ajanta Caves into the look of this garment.
This 2017 film's plot follows a young boy with a congenital disorder and the trials of growing up. Its title comes from the amazement his family and friends have for his kindness and fortitude. Which film?
This alternative to plastic straws is made using the beans of which plant? It involves mixing natural binders with the residue produced while brewing a popular beverage to create sturdy, compostable straws that don't get soggy.
In 2019, Tate Modern presented a retrospective of which Russian artist who vastly influenced the avant-garde as a leader of artist groups such as the Jack of Diamonds (1909–11) and the Donkey's Tail (1912-13)? This pioneer of Cubo-Futurism and co-founder of Rayonism later led a career in fashion, designing costumes for the Ballet Russes.
What nickname was given to this group of A-list showbiz friends formed in the late 1940s and 50s? It was believed to have been coined by Lauren Bacall when she compared the raucous bunch to a group of rodents.
Which country is depicted here in ASL? The sign shows how to hold the pouch-like end of a famous woodwind instrument originating from its Highlands.
Which multiple grand slam winner and Olympic medallist was sentenced to pay the Spanish tax authorities around 3.5 million euros in fine for evading tax payments between 1989 and 1993 when she was at the peak of her career? An impossible sum of money to pay, she said at the time. She was later charged for property fraud in 2015 and in 2018 for deliberately misleading the courts.
After taking office as Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd said issuing a formal apology to Aborigines was of the highest priority. He apologized for policies that "have inflicted profound grief, suffering, and loss on our fellow indigenous Australians." Among the offenses singled out by Rudd was WHICH very specific policy that was imposed between 1905 and 1970, and often involved trickery from the Government to achieve their goals?
The 2007 biography subtitled ': His Life and Universe' by Walter Isaacson is about WHICH 20TH CENTURY FIGURE? Isaacson describes his insolent streak and how the sometimes abrasive nature around it cost him much in the short term, though larger society benefited dramatically in the long run. He was the only graduate of his class who was not offered a job and trekked much of Europe looking for work, quoting "I will soon have graced every [BLANK] from the North Sea to the southern tip of Italy with my offer."
Which town/circuit will be hosting the Malaysian Moto GP 2022? One of the reasons behind the choice of this circuit, for both Moto GP and F1, has been its proximity to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The Chinese pastime of Weiqi first originated around 3000 years ago. As opposed to chess that represents a single battle, the game focuses on capturing and recapturing territory consisting of multiple small battles. In China, the pastime is of significant cultural importance being one of the four arts Chinese scholar-gentlemen were required to master. HOW DO WE BETTER KNOW WEIQI TODAY?
What is common to the stage names (2) of the following rappers whose real names are listed - Shawn Moltke, Stanley Kirk Burrell, Aaron Bernard Tyler?
The Dora Milaje's design aesthetics see inspiration coming from outside Africa, incuding for the footwear worn by these elite warriors. These divided toe shoes are meant to look like those worn by which other class of noble warriors, representing their shared sense of honour and duty?
Professional wrestlers often have nicknames to accompany their gimmick, with some having nicknames that reference other professions or jobs. Relying on his good looks as part of his gimmick, Rick Martel was known by what "professional" nickname due to his stylish, cocky and narcissistic character? His character was always in his element when making the walk from backstage to the ring area.
WHICH 'SUPER BASS' RAPPER collaborated on Elton John's 2020 album 'The Lockdown Sessions' with the song 'Always Love You'?
Giotto's most famous fresco cycle is his work on the life of Virgin Mary at a chapel in Padua, Italy. Pictured here is one of the works in the group, that depicts a critical Biblical scene involving Virgin Mary, of course. What is the title of this painting?
William Morrow, Greenwillow, and Amistad are imprints of which of the "Big Five" publishing houses? Its logo - the torch and the water - reflects that it was formed by the merger of two houses, one British and the other American.
Inspired by Eric Clapton's fondness for chocolates, which 1968 Beatles track lists the various flavours offered in Mackintosh's Good News chocolates as a warning to Clapton about over-indulging? The track is named for the main refrain, one of the twelve flavors that the Mackintosh chocolate series offered.
Belonging to the same family as garlic and onions, this final component of the fines herbes, whose stalks, buds, and flowers are used in cooking has uses in gardening too, where it is used as an insect repellent. Which herb?
Which 80s style icon did Karlie Kloss portray? A true chameleon, this singer is known for his flamboyant outfits that effortlessly "club" together elements from different "cultures".
This 1942 family photo was manipulated by inserting the visage of an officer named Harald Quandt despite his being away on military duty. Quandt's mother was married to the politician seated second from right. Which Minister of Propaganda is this?
The "Blackshirts" were the paramilitary wing members of the National Fascist Party and the all-volunteer militia under Mussolini's rule. They were structured into Zona, Legione, Coorte, Centuria, Manipolo and Squadra - based on the army of which empire that lasted for over two millenia? Its armies were successful in the Punic, Pyrrhic, and Gallic Wars.
The All-India Music Conference in 1927 in Madras turned out to be one of the more iconic ones. One reason was 17-year-old Ranganayaki Ammal, who was the only woman among 23 musicians, and the first to make it big in a previously male-dominated profession of playing which musical instrument, the primary percussion instrument in a Carnatic music ensemble?
The co-founder of Cornell University, Ezra Cornell, was an American Quaker who made his fortune in the telegraph business as an associate of Samuel Morse. The company he established, called [BLANK] Telegraph Company, had to diversify their interests due to the decline of telegraph to start the business they're known for today. Which company is this, known by its name blanked out above, whose new business maintained the concept of 'transfers across borders' just like telegraphs did?
This episode of Bharat Ek Khoj is set shortly after the 1857 Mutiny, and focusses on which other famous uprising? The screenshot shows the industry that was central to the event.
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coined the phrase "____(4) is ____(4)" in 1947 and used it to encapsulate his design philosophy: arranging the necessary components of a building to create an impression of extreme simplicity. Which well-known phrase or design aesthetic is this, which finds application in many fields from art to UX design? The two blanks are different.
This German cartographer is credited with the first recorded usage of the term 'America' in a 1507 world map. He was also the first to map South America as a continent separate from Asia, the first to produce a printed globe, and the first to create a printed wall map of Europe. Who is this?
Alfaniques or alpanim are a type of confection or sweet molded into a long or twisted shape made of cane sugar. When they are made to a particular shape as part of a certain festivity, they are known as 'calaveras', directly referring to the shape it represents. During which festival can one find these confections?
Which American rapper performed a virtual concert within the world of Fortnite in April 2020? Around 27 million fans tuned in to watch the event spread over five shows. It could be argued that virtual concerts are the safest way to experience this rapper's shows, given his history with crowd endangerment.
Arsenal fans have taken a special liking to young defender William Saliba this new Premier League season. In a new chant for Saliba, they have picked a 1956 song by The Champs and changed the only word used in the song to "Saliba". What titular word did they replace?
[For this and for other questions in this quad, please feel free to answer early. Nobody needs to hear 30 seconds of this unless you're Vikas.]
Hustle 2.0’s Nazz vs Srushti Rap Battle begins with Nazz introducing himself. The name is a play on another song by Srushti, titled after a gangster played by Rajpal Yadav in a 2007 Bollywood movie. Rajpal’s character is a parody of a famous double-role character played by Amitabh Bachchan. Identify either of the characters.
Which 2016 Marathi romance tragedy about impossible love was remade in Hindi as Dhadak in 2018? Made on a budget of just 4 crore, the movie became a massive hit raking in an estimated 110 crores. The critically acclaimed soundtrack produced by Ajay-Atul includes a symphonic score recorded in Hollywood, a first for an Indian movie.
The peace symbol was conceived as a way of spelling out the letters "N" and "D", standing for Nuclear Disarmament, in what type of signaling system that gets its name from the Greek for "sign bearer"? The signaling system uses yellow and red colored insignia (also, white and blue sometimes) that relies on hand positioning to convey the desired meaning.
In Verne's The Earth to the Moon, the Baltimore Gun Club considers various options for the ignition powder that will power the projectile. What flammable compound (3,6 or 9) resembling a fibre do they decide on, a material Verne was personally very optimistic about, as seen in his other novels where firearms use the same material?
Although traditionally an all-male performance, some of the core roles in Kecak are sometimes performed by women. They play core, gentle characters like Ram, Sita and Lakshman among others. There is another character which females portray towards the beginning of the performance, a role which requires graceful, smooth and agile movements. Which one-act character is this?
Which basketballer is seen in this "flying" photograph where he dunked over a taller 7-foot-2-inch French opponent at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in a moment billed as the "Dunk of Death"? Nicknamed "Vinsanity", he played for 22 seasons in the NBA, a record that he shares with LeBron James.
Which art museum was started after its oil tycoon founder ran out of room to display his works and decided to build a villa close to his home in Pacific Palisades? The collection is now split across two campuses in Los Angeles: the "Center", with its pre-20th century European paintings along with photographs from around the world and the "Villa", with art from ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
Don't Be That Guy is an Amazon Prime special by which comedian? He became popular for creating songs out of tweets made out to him and has also created an original series called Die Trying.
Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire is a 1985 book by Simon Winchester. One of the visits that formed the basis of this work was to a remote volcanic location in the Atlantic Ocean. Which island, named so because it was discovered on the Christian holiday celebrating Jesus's rise to heaven, is this?
The seventh edition of The Match saw Rory McIlroy & Tiger Woods against Justin Thomas and which winner of three majors? Nicknamed "The Golden Child", he is the second youngest to win the Masters and the youngest U.S. Open champion since amateur Bobby Jones in 1923.
Which fiery-tasting spreadable pork sausage is made using the trimmings from various meat cuts, fatback, and mixed with sun-dried chilli peppers? A common feature on pizzas or eaten over a slice of bread, it is similar to sobrassada from the Spanish Balearic Islands.
Agkistrodon contortrix is a type of pit viper endemic to Eastern North America. Its generic name comes from Greek for hook / tooth while its epithet means twisted - a reference to the distorted pattern of darker bands across the snake's back, which are broad at the lateral base, but becomes a narrow hourglass shape in the middle. Which snake? Common name needed.
This Archibet is based on the works of a Japanese-American architect, considered a master of the New Formalism style. Who, that saw two of his marquee works destroyed on live television, inspired this?
First serialized in the French magazine Revue de Paris across three months in 1856, the author of this work was put on trial for obscenity with the work being published in 1857 only after his acquittal. Which novel, subtitled “Provincial Manners” in a reference to the eponymous character’s quest for living beyond her means?