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2025 saw the birth of many self-made billionaires. In April 2025, Lucy Guo became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Along with Alexandr Wang, Guo is the co-founder of which company that provides high quality training data for AI applications? In June 2025, Meta purchased 49% of this company and Wang moved to work for Meta.
This Central European dish, most commonly made with pork or veal, involves pounding the meat until it is wafer-thin and tenderised, then coated in an egg batter and breadcrumbs, and pan-fried. What traditional dish, whose most popular version originates from Austria, is this?
Which song released in 1947 was a breakthrough in the US for a singer who was already in great demand in her country? In later years, seven covers of the song by various artists reached the Billboard charts, and it is no surprise that it "inspired" this Anu Malik song from the 2000 movie Hum To Mohabbat Karega.
Which American apparel brand's (8) heavy-duty workwear has commanded attention from rappers of both coasts, with the likes of Nas, Tupac and Eazy-E favouring its oversized cuts and rugged fabrics? Founded by Hamilton ________ (8) in 1899, this Michigan-based label is common sight at construction sites, farms and ranches.
Gene therapy produces a therapeutic effect through the direct manipulation of gene expression in a patient. What does the “-vec” in drugs like alipogene tiparvovec and talimogene laherparepvec indicate? The word refers to the virus that is used as a vehicle to deliver new genes into cells.
Which amino acid was discovered by Edmund Drechsel in 1889 by breaking down casein and named after a term used to refer to the disintegration of a cell by rupturing its membrane? This essential amino acid enhances calcium absorption and collagen formation.
Introduced in 1971 by the Naxon Utilities Corporation of Chicago, this brand was created as a cooking appliance for cheap restaurants but grew in popularity as more and more women entered the workforce. WHICH BRAND IS THIS, whose name is used generically for such slow-cooking appliances, even though it is trademarked? To get around this, most others remove the hyphen from the name and put it as two different words or a combined word.
According to accounts, several thousand Roman prisoners captured during which battle were dragged to sacred altars and sacrificed to gods? The punishment was meted by the victors of this 1st century CE battle which included tribes such as the Cherusci, Angrivarii, Sugambri, Marsi, and Usipetes.
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 Roman architect Vitruvius is famous for asserting in his book De architectura that a structure must exhibit three qualities: "firmitatis", meaning strength; "utilitatis" meaning utility; and "venustatis", meaning what?
Identify the film referenced by DeMarisco where he splits the frame into three distinct parts to show a tense moment towards the end of the game. The film splits the frame in the same manner during a riveting tennis match simmering with romantic tension.
Maria Theresa was an 18th century ruler of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and other territories. During her reign, she repeatedly used her children as pawns in dynastic games to secure alliances and increase power. Her fourteenth child was the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, who married Maria Beatrice d'Este, the heiress of the Duchy of [BLANK] in Northwestern Italy. FITB with the name of an Italian town, today home to factories of several famous sports car makers.
Identify the full name of the POTUS from his first 100 days in office:
Desegregated the armed forces ahead of the Korean War, advocated for universal healthcare, and proposed a sweeping civil rights program as part of his "Fair Deal" agenda.
Which Sicilian delicacy originated in the 10th century during Arab rule as a way to use leftover saffron-infused risotto? Most commonly filled with ragù and cheeses like mozarella or caciocavallo, this rice ball variant translates to “little oranges” in Italian due to its shape, size, and colour.
Although "merit" on this platform has a name reminiscent of rebirth in dharmic religions, which content site celebrates each user's "Cake Day", the day they joined the site, instead of birthdays? A cake emoji appears beside the username, allowing them to earn more upvotes and, hence, "merit".
What is the name of the castle (9) that is home to He-Man? The name is meant to be a literal description of what it looks like, although the colour here might appear more green than the more boring colour it is supposed to be.
The Venezuela away kit jersey uses a terrain-inspired graphic to represent what type of steep, flat-topped mountain that rise abruptly from the jungle? These unique "islands in the sky", which includes the likes of Mount Roraima, are home to many endemic species.
Which fashion designer has a museum dedicated to his life and work in Granville, France, in the home where he grew up? He began his career with Robert Piguet before establishing his namesake label and even got an Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design for his work in 1957's Terminal Station.
Identify this visual pun, which involves making a modification to her name.
Which Ryan Murphy show centres on a group of female divorce attorneys who depart a male-dominated law firm to establish their own practice? These lawyers go to war for their female clients who have lost out in love.
In the 1960s, NASA-funded researchers invented a polymer (visual) for keeping test pilots cushioned during flights. It could absorb a high amount of energy while still remaining soft. This was later dubbed ______ ____ (6,4), and used in products designed for those suffering from long-term pain or postural problems. What material (6,4), that uses one's body heat to soften and mould to their shape?
These unique shots invented by director Yasujiro Ozu require a fixed camera positioned about 90 cm from the floor. This angle imitates the viewpoint of a spectator kneeling or seated on the floor and thus draws the viewer into the scene. What is this distinctive shot named, owing to what the camera rests on?
Understood to be the private military army of Vladimir Putin, this mercenary unit has been in the news since Ukranian war, tasked with bringing down major officials in Kiev. The company's name comes from veteran army man Utkin's own call sign reportedly named after his favourite German music composer. Which group, responsible for most of Russia's foreign "exploits" in the 21st century?
Laurent Binet is an author of counter-factual historical fiction, flipping or altering real-life events. Which artist serves as the lead detective in the murder of Jacopo Pontormo in the 2025 work Perspectives? He was enlisted by Cosimo de Medici, in part thanks to his vast knowledge into the lives and work of the most excellent painters, sculptors, and architects.
This resident of Europe and Northern Asia, known as the Northern [BLANK], makes its way to Southern India flying over the Himalyas, taking a break in the wetlands south of the mountains. Which species of duck is this, named for the fact that it uses its beak like the gardening tool it resembles?
Identify this 2024 hit covered by Adam Krueger.
The track "Don't Look Down" in Ed Sheeran's remix album features which singer alongside Santhosh Narayanan and Hanumankind? She made her debut with the viral indie hit "Enjoy Enjaami", which became fraught with controversy for sidelining its writer and composer, Arivu.
In 1939, Indian physicists Bibha Chowdhury and D M Bose detected which hadronic subatomic particle after exposing emulsion plates to cosmic rays near Darjeeling, but failed to investigate further due to WW2? Made of a quark-antiquark pair, it was predicted by Hideki Yukawa, who used the Greek word for "intermediate" to name it.
Which entity with an alliterative name (logo in visual) originated in 1916 when Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in Brooklyn, NY? Occupying a central position in the abortion debate in USA, it has been a prominent target of the anti-abortion movement. In June 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned its earlier decisions on this entity’s case v Casey along with Roe v Wade.
Bamboo masks are used for mythological characters in Bhaona, the theatrical form integral to which monastic tradition started by Vaishnavite saint Sankardev in Assam? It is best known for its namesake classical dance - one of eight in the country.
S06E17 of F.R.I.E.N.D.S is famous for Ross's insistence, with an accompanying gesture, that Rachel and Phoebe's self-defence classes are useless without "_____"(5), a state of total awareness. Despite their retorts that the word actually refers to a salmon skin roll, Ross refuses to budge and ultimately gets subdued by them. While Ross is actually trying to refer to 'Zanshin', what's the word he's using? We invite you to perform the gesture as well.
Macro XRF scans of this section of Rembrandt's Night Watch with the outfit and sword of Willem van Ruytenburch, show us high concentrations of which element? The element is now known to be toxic, but Rembrandt used it as part of a pigment called Yellow Orpiment.
In one scene from Cunk on Shakespeare, Cunk silently reads the title of a play and smiles at the camera as her fingers trace out the last 4 letters. It's a juvenile joke, as these letters spell out a body part. Which Shakespeare play about a Roman General is this?
In legalese, it is a sworn pre-trial questioning by a legal team as part of collecting evidence. In art, it is the representation of the body of Christ being brought down from the cross. In science, the same word refers to an accumulation of minerals in a bodily organ or matter by natural processes. What ten-letter noun is this?
Vermeer's The Music Lesson features what box-shaped keyboard instrument popular in the Baroque period but now seldom used? These featured rich decorations, most prominently on the upright soundboard that could be painted upon. The instrument is believed to have gotten its popular name either because young women would often play these or that they sounded like a maiden's voice. It can be seen in two other Vermeer paintings.
Ants are one of the most diverse animal groups in the world.
These ants with a royal name were native to Africa but have now spread around the world due to human commerce. Since they are a major indoor nuisance, it was once believed that it was one of the ten plagues of ancient Egypt. What are they called?
Which city hosted the 12th Asian Games in 1994? The emblem of the games is an abstract image of a dove in the shape of the first letter in the city's name, to hint at the city's desire for peace.
Billy Crudup's West End debut saw him portray 19 characters in Harry Clarke, a solo show about a midwestern barista who beguiles a wealthy New York family. The premise has drawn comparisons to which 1950s novel where a gifted conman is hired by a wealthy man for a gig in Italy?
In 11th place on Guardian's list of 100 Greatest Sporting Moments was which Belarusian's exploits at the 1972 Olympics, grabbing three golds and enchanting the world? Although she won only one more medal in 1976, all of which came at a significant personal cost, the "Sparrow from Minsk" left an indelible mark on the sport.
Which 2020 game features a photo mode that is acclaimed by critics as one of the best for in-game photography? The action-adventure also has a "Kurosawa Mode" to apply a grainy black-and-white filter inspired by the director's cinematography.
Which Irish architect designed and lived in a villa named E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin between 1926-29 with her lover Jean Badovici? This modernist haven, which was later inhabited and "vandalised" by Le Corbusier, was decorated with several pieces of furniture designed by the person in-question.
The episode "Crossword Crisis" from Dinner Impossible (2007-10) saw chef Robert Irvine making dishes based on food-related idioms. What idiom names a dish featuring a particular kind of lettuce topped with some blue cheese? This dish was just the beginning of what would turn out to be an elaborate meal.
Inspired from the Buddhist philosophy of Zen, conceptually balancing the supposed yin and yang elements of food, which diet promotes the consumption of whole, locally grown foods over processed foods? It also emphasizes slowing down your lifestyle through moderate food consumption and meditation.
Which allotrope of oxygen is a pale blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell? It is much less stable than the other allotrope, constantly breaking down in the lower atmosphere.
Moschino's collection acknowledged Picasso's love for a certain activity by designing jackets influenced by the "chaquetillas" worn by what type of daring performers who also sport a "montero" hat? They trace their name back to Persian for "dead" or "kill".
Which dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate gets its name from an Afghan town known as Qalati [BLANK]? It came to power in 1290 when Jalal ud-Din Firoz [BLANK] murdered Muiz ud din Qaiqabad and deposed of his infant son, but lasted only thirty years. The dynasty was originally born of a Turkic tribe that had long settled in Afghanistan before proceeding to Delhi.
Wisdom Kaye, considered by Vogue to be "TikTok's best-dressed guy", created unofficial Olympic uniforms. This look takes inspiration from the traditional menswear of which nation? It represents the kuşak, a form of waist wrap, and the yelek, a sleeveless and collarless garment, while incorporating its national emblem.
You will hear the theme music from an Oscar-winning score from a 1960 Paul Newman film based on a best-selling book set largely in Israel. Decades later, in the 90s, the music was reworked slightly, to create a piece of music for one Curt Hennig, for his immaculate use every week. EITHER identify the film OR explain in 2-3 keywords how it was used in the 90s.
The abbreviation "SPQB" can be found on the Webern-Brunnen in the Steinenvorstadt neighbourhood of which city? This city on the Rhine is often regarded to be the cultural capital of its country, and is home to several prestigious art museums.
The motifs of the Toraja batik on this island are regarded as the "most original" owing to the fact that the oldest batik textiles dating back to the 1st century were created by the Torajan people here. Which island, the 11th largest in the world and the 2nd largest completely within Indonesia after Sumatra?
When embarking upon a theatrical production, rehearsals begin with cast members sitting around and using the scripts as reference while getting familiar with their lines and cues. This continues for a few days until they are comfortable with the script. What is the simple 1-word name of this stage of rehearsals? The word "cold" precedes it when referring to the very first time. Incidentally, the same word is an indispensable part of running Mimir quizzes!
The half-time show for the 1999 Superbowl featured Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, in keeping with the theme for the year: 'A Celebration of Soul, Salsa and [BLANK]'. The three genres are alliterative. Fill in the blank.
In 2005, Itokawa became the first asteroid to be the target of a sample-return mission. It was visited by which JAXA space probe that returned to Earth in 2010? Its name, which translates to "peregrine falcon", is also used by Suzuki for one of its superbike lines.
Krasner's iconic Little Image series (1946-49) consists of 40 paintings, which have now come to be categorised as mosaic, webbed, or hieroglyphs. Many scholars interpret these works as Krasner paying homage to her heritage by reworking which alphabet/script that derives from Aramaic?
What type of igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, feldspar, and plagioclase is formed from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that cools and solidifies underground? Mt. Rushmore and the gopurams of the Brihadeeswara Temple are carved from this type of rock.
In 1994, while in the middle of the first book, and having already told his agent about his plan for the sequels, the author envisioned even more books to come (...and still coming). His choice of name for the series came from his earlier works, like A [BLANK] for Lya, and it sowed the seeds of a pop culture phenomenon. What did he name the series?
What term, derived from a slang for "back room", was originally used to refer to densely populated urban settlements in East London? Over time, this term has gained a more general usage, despite people campaigning to ban the word from public policy documents.
SUGAR's Matte Crayon lipsticks have shades named after different characters in fiction. This shade is aptly named after the lead character of a doomed romance film from 1997 based on real events. However, the name used is the full name of the character that includes her dead lover's surname that she added in a bid to keep his name alive. Which fictional character? Full name required.
The "Order of the Flying Dutchman" is for maritime personnel who have sailed around which rocky headland that is widely misbelieved to be the southernmost point of its continent?
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks (Because I'm [BLANK]); Got some new glitter Uggs and lovely pink sequined Crocs (Because I'm [BLANK])"
This Weird Al parody of Happy by Pharell Williams follows the orignal video's style of having actors interact with the camera in a single, uncut shot. Name this song, which through its lyrics and Al's outfits mocks questionable style in fashion as well as activities considered gauche.
Eco-activists linked to Letzte Generation damaged the frame of which painting by Peter Paul Rubens at Alte Pinakothek, Munich? It depicts the namesake incident in the nativity narrative of the Gospel of Matthew, in which King Herod orders the execution of all male children who are two years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem.
The 2021 winner of the Zenobia Award was Tyranny of Blood, a game set in India between 1750 and 1947. In this game based on social displacement, you play as one of the four stratifications, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. What do these stratifications represent? It is believed to have originated with the Indo-Aryans in the Vedic Period.
Which psychedelic rock band is associated with two distinct skull imageries from the 1970s? The skull with the crown of roses is from their eponymous 1971 album cover, while "Stealie" is from their 1976 album Steal Your Face.
Which bowler's action is this? He was the first bowler from his country to take a World Cup hat-trick in 2019, and was also the leading wicket taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where his nation lost in the final.