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While some novels are set over just one day, even fewer are set over one night. Which Chuck Palahniuk novel with a one-word title, not to be confused with the Terry Pratchett novel of the same name, is set on a night when legendary pornstar Cassie Wright attempts to break the world record for serial fornication on camera? Typical of a Palahniuk novel, while the premise is shocking, the novel eventually turns into an interesting meditation on the adult industry and mother-child relationships.
Which Air India destination is the subject of this vintage poster? The first service to this capital city started in 1950 via Aden, in order to serve the large Indian expatriate community in the region.
This variant of waving has been described as having "fingers cupped and forearm swaying side to side" or a "vertical hand with slight twisting of the wrist". It is often accompanied with a stoic demeanor which signals elegance and restraint. In the UK, this variant might be called the Royal Wave or the Queen Wave. What is it called in the USA, referencing a type of event when it is frequently used?
In recent years, the Dress of the Year has moved from capturing fashion zeitgeist in the abstract to more direct representations. In 2017, this t-shirt bearing which slogan, also the title of a book-length essay by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was selected as part of the Dress of the Year? It was created by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first female creative director of Dior.
Which international organization or collective was formed in 1969, in response to the arson fire that caused the burning of Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem? Initially constituted as a conference to discuss the fall-out of this incident and putting safeguarding measures for such Islamic treasures, it has 57 member states today with the goal of being the collective voice of the 'Muslim World'. An acronym is also acceptable.
The image here shows one of Iverson's ideas to add an AR preview feature on which app, that might prove pivotal to users planning to meet offline?
“A woman and her ex-husband investigate a series of teen deaths caused by a mysterious videotape. Their investigation takes an ugly turn when their own son becomes a victim.” This is the synopsis of a 1998 Japanese horror film. Name the 2002 Hollywood remake of this film.
The word 'Khadaga' means sword in Sanskrit, which in it's modified form 'Khadagin' is used as one of the names for this animal. It is named thus because the horn of the animal curves upwards to a point just like a sword. Which animal, a specific species of which has a natural habitat range limited to North-Eastern India?
Parle first ventured into the cola market in the 1940s with a drink called Gluco Cola. The name sounded too similar to Coca Cola though, and Parle discontinued the brand in 1951. In 1952, which soft drink did they launch, named after their Gold Star peppermint which reminded its audience to "Livva Little Hot, Drink [BLANK]"? Early advertisements featured Rekha and Usha Uthup.
Identify the famous painting from the "inaccuracies" described.
- The titular vessel would not be with all its sails rigged in this state.
- A single small tugboat would be woefully insufficient to the task.
- The journey was from the seaside port to the riverside port which means the vessel should be facing the sun.
Which religion advocates the “bigu” – a fasting practice of avoiding grains associated with achieving "xian", meaning transcendence or immortality? This has been variously interpreted from avoiding food grains, cereals, the Five Grains, wugu, or staple food, to not eating anything at all.
Which cheese is made from cow, sheep, goat, or water buffalo milk whey leftover from the production of other cheeses? Its name hints at it being cooked twice—where the whey is heated after it is separated from the curds. It is typically used in dishes like lasagne or ravioli as well as in desserts like cannoli or cheesecakes.
With a stage name referencing an animal of the genus Felis, which rapper has delivered musical hits such as "Candy", "Say So", "Woman" and "Streets" that have spawned many viral TikTok and Instagram trends?
This promotional material was used for the latest edition of the biennial held in which African city, which is better known in sporting contexts? The colourful logo is rendered in the nation's flag colours whereas the stick figure is a tribute to the short-lived Mali Federation flag of 1959.
Beatles Art History is a blog that displays artworks overlaid with song lyrics by The Beatles. The line "Nothing Is Real" from Strawberry Fields Forever is superimposed over which 20th century painting? The motif over the artist's face inspired the Fab Four to name their record company.
The Czech dominate the world records in the javelin throw event. Barbora Spotakova holds the record in the women's event, while this individual (visual) holds the men's. In 1996, he set his still-standing record of 98.48 metres, with it only being remotely threated by Johanees Vetter's 97.76 metres in 2020. Identify him.
Which German explorer disappeared after being last seen on 3 April 1848 near the modern-day town of Roma, Queensland? This naturalist's third major expedition attempted to try and cross the continent from the Darling Downs to the Swan River settlement, what is now Perth.
Which Azerbaijani grandmaster, with a current rating of 2757.5 (and peak rating of 2820), hails from a chess-playing family? In 2005, he made history by winning the World Junior Chess Championship for a second time, a feat he is still the only player ever to achieve.
Also called the fig family, what is the more common English name of the Moraceae family, in taxonomical ranking? Some genera include figs, jackfruit, and a common plant familiar to us as the focal point of a famous nursery rhyme.
On The Beatles Art History blog, the line "You Can Radiate Everything You Are" from Dig A Pony is superimposed on which 20th century painting? In 2006, the work was returned by Galerie Belvedere to Maria Altmann, the niece of the painting's titular subject, after a legal dispute.
Known for its intense tartness and distinct aroma, this fruit is a hybrid between the citron and a form of papeda. Which fruit, that originated in Southeast Asia but gained popularity after it was cultivated in Florida for use in desserts, is this? Two-word answer.
This jigsaw puzzle is based on which painter whose works carry a vibrant mix of personal symbolism, indigenous culture, and surrealism?
The oldest Chinatown in India also features on the 2022 World Monument Watch. In which market area in Calcutta, named for a Venetian immigrant who settled here, is this Chinatown located?
This is the Maibatsu Penumbra from GTA V. Which car manufacturer is "Maibatsu" a parody of? This Japanese company is owned partly by Nissan.
Airbnb Icons is a new category of staying experiences inspired by films, music and art.
In anticipation of a June 2024 sequel, guests can stay at an Airbnb Icon named "Headquarters", the control center for the emotions of a character named Riley. Which film's sequel was this created for?
What finishing move (7) is Jon Jones using here? Its portmanteau name combines the afterlife destination Jones wants to send his opponents to with the body part he uses to deliver this infernal strike.
One of the earliest fractals to be described, this "snowflake" or "star" was put forth by which Swedish mathematician in a paper titled "On a Continuous Curve Without Tangents, Constructible from Elementary Geometry"?
The grey wolf had prick-shaped ears that could turn almost 180 degrees when it senses danger or prey. Which dog breed, whose name means 'dry place' in a Mesoamerican language, shares this feature?
The Neemrana Group is noted for restoring ruins and turning them into heritage hotels. Deo Bagh is a 17th century property located in which city that lent its name to the erstwhile princely state ruled by the Scindias?
WHO won the 1904 British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship, played twice for the England women's national field hockey team and won a silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in archery? She is best remembered for her 5 Wimbledon titles, winning her first while being just 15 years old.
All but one of the forks in a formal dinner table setting are placed to the left of the plate. Which is the only fork placed on the right? The main reason for this is that this 3-tined fork has no accompanying spoon or knife, and its job is purely residual. The eating lifestyles of coastal wealthy in USA and UK in the 19th century made this a common fixture in table setting.
In 'Aaron Burr, Sir', Hamilton first encounters Aaron Burr and asks him about his "accelerated course of study". Burr had graduated within 2 years from his college (then the College of New Jersey) and joined the revolution, something James Madison had done before him and something Hamilton wanted to replicate. What is the modern name of this Ivy League institute?
Earl Simmons was an American rapper who passed away in 2021 from a cocaine-induced heart attack. He was the first musician whose first five albums all debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. WHAT WAS HIS STAGE-NAME, under which he released songs like "Party Up (Up in Here)" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya"?
These summer residents of Arctic Tundras make their way to the Himalayas during winters, where they can find abundant food for their younglings. Which bird is this whose breeding plummage led to it being named after a fashionable collar?
Built in 11th Century CE by the Chola King Rajaraja I, many theories have been put forward by historians and archaelogists as to how the Shikara ("spire") of the Brihadeshwara temple was raised 216 feet in the air, considering it is a single piece of massive rock. The most consesus has been built around one theory which accounts for the use of _________(9 in plural form) for the muscle and an 8 km long ____(4) to achieve this feat. Fill in the two blanks to tell us how this was done.
India House, located on Aldwych in London is the building of the High Commission of India to the UK. On its walls outside, there are 12 emblems that represent various provinces of the British Raj. Pictured here is the emblem representing the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. It shows two fishes, a bow and an arrow, and which two entities that are merging at the centre?
Which ex-security guard is the author of the 2017 book Black and White: The Way I See It? The book details the efforts it took for him and his two princesses to smash their way into American sports royalty.
What is the title of this show (4,2,5) about a teenager armed all by her own after dark trying to escape a zombie invasion in the ____ __ _____ (4,2,5), i.e., when the zombies are most active?
What curious term refers to this component on the rear of a bicycle or motorcycle? In the early 1960s some US states initiated laws that mandated the use of such a bar for safety, which various biker groups found annoying. They referred to such bars as [BLANK] bars to indicate how they felt about them, and even started making them excessively tall as a form of protest.
Which 2010 biographical film traces the roller-coaster life of the Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg with James Franco playing the poet? The film’s one-word title (4) is that of Ginsberg’s most celebrated poem that underwent a famed obscenity trial in 1957.
What term is used in the Arab world to refer to a valley? It is also used to refer to a wet (ephemeral) riverbed, ravine, or channel that contains water only when heavy rain occurs.
Which 1717 poem does Mary quote in the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? This tragedy reflects the film's central theme about erasing painful memories.
By what name that might remind you of a 1995 Bond movie are the ducks of the genus Bucephala commonly known?
Which brand owned by Reckitt was founded in the Netherlands and contains sodium percarbonate, an oxygen based bleaching agent, as its primary ingredient? It is recognised by the tagline "Trust Pink, Forget Stains".
This type of waterfall is similar to fan falls. In both cases, the descending water keeps contact with the underlying hard rock. What term is given to this specific type, owing to its resemblance to an equine appendage?
This Barbie doll designed in 2023 with input from the "NDSS" has a rounder face, a shorter height and longer body. It was released to spread awareness about what medical disorder? The doll wears a pendant with three arrows on it, which represents the three copies of the 21st chromosome.
The fourth movie in the Resident Evil franchise begins right after the events of the third. What is the 9-letter subtitle of this movie, a term referring to a place humans cannot reach once they've turned into undead zombies? The title is shared with a Ricky Gervais comedy-drama TV series that came out in 2019.
Which erstwhile capital of Ethiopia (in the 12th and 13th centuries) is home to a group of monolithic rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Named after the King of the Zagwe dynasty who decided to build a 'New Jerusalem' in his capital, the layout of the churches as well other features in the town have references from Christianity, an example being the local river named River Jordan.
This town in the Mayiladuthurai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu was established in 1620 as the first Danish trading post in India. An annual tribute was paid by the Danes to the Rajah of Tanjore -under whose jurisdiction this colony lay - until it was sold to the British East India Company in 1845. What is the name of this colony?
Which dish, made with rice, a host of spices, and meat (typically chicken or lamb) is traditionally eaten by communities together by sitting on the floor around it? Prepared in a pot called mandi, it derives its name from Arabic for "to squeeze", with both Saudi Arabia and Yemen claiming its origins.
What Japanese aesthetic world view that appreciates the beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompletion influenced the shift from lavishness to simplicity in Japanese tea ceremonies around the 16th century?
The difference between black [BLANK BLANK] and white [BLANK BLANK] is: the former just allows the user to check functionality in the software, without knowing its inner workings; the latter involves knowledge of the internal structure and workings of the application. Fill in the same set of blanks from the world of IT.
Sabrina Carpenter's music video for the song 'Taste' features her along with Jenna Ortega as two enemies fighting over a man. The video is laden with many movie references. In this part of the video, Ortega is seen wearing an eye patch and a nurse costume, a direct reference to Daryl Hannah's character as Elle Driver in which 2003 cult classic?
According to the singer, the [BLANK] in the title of this 2003 track is a metaphor for "something that makes women special", but it could also simply be a reference to oral sex. She's also on record saying that she "doesn't even like [BLANK]!" Fill in the blank with something that brings all boys to the yard.
This look from the Dolce & Gabbana collection is inspired by which 1904 opera by Giacomo Puccini? It follows the story of Lieutenant Pinkerton and his teenaged Japanese wife Cio-cio San, who commits seppuku after he leaves her for an American woman.
Rajamouli wanted the location of Naatu Naatu to be a huge property that had the look of a 1920s Delhi property. Such a location in good enough condition was not available in India on short notice, prompting the production unit to look elsewhere. Which Ukrainian location was finally selected? It is located next to the Dnipro river in Kyiv and serves as the President's residence.
After becoming a self-governing constitutional monarchy in 1963 when Britain gave up its protectorate over it, which islands in East Africa had a short-lived leader in Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah Al Sai from Oman? A civil war in 1964 led to his overthrow and paved the way for the merger of the islands with the mainland into a single nation.
The Leidse Muurformules project celebrates the scientific history of Leiden via wall murals. Whose work is celebrated via this Leiden mural? While the correct attribution of this law's discovery has often changed its course (quite fittingly), we know the popular version via the 1621 work of this professor of mathematics from Universiteit Leiden.
What term refers to a dating practice which involves pretending to care about COVID-19 prevention measures to impress a potential partner? It is phonetically the same as a word meaning "false show or pretense" or "disguise".
Aaron T Beck, who passed away in Nov 2021, was an influential American psychiatrist. While still in training, he began to have doubts about the scientific basis of Freud’s open-ended talk therapy, which was then the gold standard of treatment in psychiatry. Along with Albert Ellis, WHAT DID HE DEVELOP that has today become the world’s most extensively studied form of psychotherapy?
WHICH graphic novel of Alan Moore depicts an alternate history in which the presence of superheroes changed history so that the United States won the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal was never exposed? The story - focused on the moral struggles of the protagonists - was remade as a Zack Snyder movie in 2009.
This photograph shows a dignified, veiled widow clutching her youngest child's head to her lap, while the eyes of her daughter, gaze mournfully during what occasion at a church? This made its photographer Moneta Sleet Jr. the first African-American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Journalism in 1969.
The Bronze Horseman statue was created by which Baroque French sculptor after Denis Diderot recommended him to Empress Catherine? Diderot knew this sculptor from his time creating “Encyclopedie” for which the sculptor contributed a section.
Following the Nakba (lit. catastrophe) of 1948, Palestinian artists have adopted various symbols to express their identity and struggle. What entity serves as a symbolic reminder of their territories being encroached and the people losing access to their primary source of livelihood? The last 40 years has seen hundreds of thousands of these universal symbols of peace being purposely uprooted.