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Twilight of the Gods is an animated series that presents an alternative take on the beginning of Ragnarok. Which clan does the prince, Leif, belong to? The 13th century prose-rendition of this clan, which is named for a grandson of Odin, is a cycle includes many epic tales including that of Sigurd and Brunhild.
What English phrase refers to any activity that serves as a person's livelihood or basic source of income? The idiom is merely a common pairing of a baked good and a spread it is consumed with.
This alternative to plastic straws is made from the stalks of which plant? A diverse group of perennial flowering grasses from the Poaceae family, their use is not limited to straws and includes furniture, apparel, and decor.
Which anthology crime drama series uses hues of pink and purple in scenes depicting Andrew Cunanan and his relationships, all of which were with older men? He was the killer of a famous Italian fashion designer, whose assassination was the subject of the second season of this show.
Binging with Babish is a YouTube cooking channel created by Andrew Rea (aka Babish) that recreates recipes featured in film, television, and video games. In this still, Babish attempts to recreate the 'prison sauce' made in which iconic 1990 film? Babish remarks that cutting the garlic "so thin that it liquifies in a bit of oil" doesn't really make a difference but admittedly looks pretty cool.
Shqipëria is the name in the local language of which country with the name itself a reference to their language? The name we know it by derives from an Ilyrian tribe first mentioned by Ptolemy, although the usage of the term 'Arbëreshë' (meaning children of the eagles) was also common until the 18th century.
BMW Sauber F1 driver Robert Kubica had a big crash at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, and had to be rested for the next race. He was replaced by which 19-year-old Formula Renault 3.5 Series leader, who finished 8th and scored the first points of a long and illustrious career, spanning 15 years, 5 teams, and 4 consecutive championships?
The music video for Dani California by the Red Hot Chilli Pepper includes this segment showing which heavy metal band that formed in Los Angeles in 1981? The band members have often been noted for their hedonistic lifestyles and the androgynous personae they maintained, which were depicted in graphic detail in their autobiography and the accompanying Netflix biopic, both titled "The Dirt". The way they spell their name was inspired by the name of the beer they were drinking at the time, Löwenbräu.
The "MR" vaccine is administered by the UIP to protect against rubella and which infectious disease caused by a highly contagious virus that results in a red, flat rash which usually starts on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body?
Who plays the role of the leader in Surf's Up 2: Wavemania? He is portrayed as a scheming businessman otter, with his chest tattoo designed to portray the front of a suit.
This illustration by graphic designer Noma Bar has been used as the cover of which 1999 novel with a two-word alliterative name? The artwork depicts an entity that achieved a certain world-first as a representation of how the two lovers in the story orbit each other's lives.
This sausage, an integral part of the Braai culture of Southern Africa, is said to have first been made by white farmers who migrated from the Netherlands. It consists of coarsely ground beef (typically combined with ground pork or lamb) and a generous amount of spices. What is the common name of this South African barbecue staple?
In the only documented example of pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact of Europeans with Americans, Leif Erikson made first contact with the indigenous Beothuk people at the site of L'Anse aux Meadows in which island in Vinland? Its present name is a rather fanciful interpretation of its Latin name, 'Terra Nova'.
Known as the “Scottish Strokes”, which band led by Alex Kapranos shot to fame in 2004 with their first two singles, "Darts of Pleasure" and "Take Me Out"?
Named by Malia and Sasha after their maternal grandfather’s favourite R&B musician Ellas McDaniels, this Portuguese Water Dog's name was also incidentally the initials of the head of the family. WHOSE initials?
Which classic short story written in 1819 about a life-changing encounter in the Catskill Mountains was adapted into a Classics Illustrated comic? It shows an old, bearded man stretching and yawning underneath a tree, having awoken from a deep slumber.
Deepavali Deepavali from the 1993 movie Muddina Maava had Dr. Rajkumar sing for whom, someone whose primary claim to fame is in fact as a playback singer?
This is the logo of which UEFA nation’s top-level football league? Careful now!
Which historical region inhabited by the [BLANK] people of the Middle East is currently part of Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iran? While there have been self-determination movements in each of the 4 states, they have mostly been crushed by military interventions and the only state where they have been partially successful is Iraq.
What moniker (6,2,3,6) was given to a 2003 Test match between England and Sri Lanka that took place in the Dambulla Stadium? Its rhyming name ______ __ ___ ______ (6,2,3,6) is a play on a 1974 event that took place in a similar tropical setting, altered to reflect the incompetent manner in which the English batting collapsed.
Which 2008 action thriller starring over 40 Mollywood stars including Mohanlal and Mammooty was a fundraiser for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists? It shares its name with a sports format that was emerging around that time.
The Elemental Haiku for which element with atomic number 84 is given here?
Hidden in Pitchblende
gleaned by Marie and Pierre,
their radiant child
Fork the People created a series on "Flavour Bases Around the World". Which member of the Allium family is considered to be "the pope" of Cajun cuisine? The term Allium itself is the Latin word for this bulbous plant.
The bubble-like spirits warawara live inside the magical reality Mahito travels to in the hopes of rescuing Natsuko, his aunt turned stepmother following his own mother’s death during the firebombing of Tokyo. Mahito is the protagonist of which film that Miyazaki came out of retirement to create?
Which former skipper of the New Zealand cricket team has coached Chennai Super Kings to five IPL and two Champions League T20 titles? This batsman also serves as the head coach of Joburg Super Kings and Texas Super Kings.
Identify this iconic sofa (11) designed by Irving Harper. This model produced by Herman Miller got its name after the prototype's white cushions drew comparisons to a soft, fluffy confectionary item often paired with hot chocolate.
Alexander Ripley's 1991 work Scarlett is a sequel to which 1939 novel, the title being a nod to the protagonist of both works? The original went on to be adapted into plays and movies, with a movie adaptation grabbing 8 Oscars.
Which Western Indian flatbread is a staple of Maharashtrian agrarian cuisine and has nothing to do with measures taken to appreciate the efforts of COVID frontline workers? It is made from rice, wheat, millets, legumes and spices and during the preparation of its dough, ingredients such as onions and other vegetables are also added. It is usually served with butter or yoghurt.
What type of vault is hemispherical in form and placed over a circular or polygonal space? This precursor of the dome vault was named after its resemblance to certain wind-catching structures, typically attached to masts.
In this clip from Baje Sargam... which vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and actor can be seen singing in his native language of Telugu and playing the violin? Known for his jugalbandi concerts with Hindustani musicians, he has also acted in films across the South Indian industries.
The name of this currency was coined by Obafemi Awolowo, although it was only launched by Shehu Shagari as minister of finance in 1973. It derives its name from the name of the country itself, while the country in-turn is named after a river that originates in the Guinea Highlands. Which currency?
Which style of Chinese hot pot uses a light and refreshing soup base and seafood ingredients, characteristic of the cuisine of its southeastern coastal province? Due to the high humidity of this province - the most populous in the country - the hot pots aren't spicy and use a lot of fresh herbs.
Untitled Film Still #13 is meant to evoke the image of Brigitte Bardot. Sherman wears a headscarf similar to the way Bardot did in which 1963 film where a young playwright is brought in to rework a script for a screen adaptation of The Odyssey by Fritz Lang, who plays himself in this film?
Which was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate? Its final ruler came to power in 1517 after the death of his father and reigned for nine years until 1526, when he was defeated and killed in Panipat, giving way to a new empire in India.
System D' is the French equivalent of 'Jugaad' - about thinking on your feet and improvising when faced with roadblocks. The term gained wider popularity in the US after appearing in the 2006 NYT Besteller, "The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones." Who wrote this book, which the author divided into five sections named Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, and Umami.
In 19th-century England, green indicated gay affiliations, as popularised by Oscar Wilde. He often wore a green version of what flower, belonging to the Dianthus family, on his lapel? It is believed to have got its name from its use in Greek and Roman ceremonial crowns or from its natural 'flesh' colour.
Cantu's curling cream is named after what soft dish that incorporates air bubbles to give it a foamy texture? "[blank] au Chocolat" is a classic variant of this treat made of whipped egg whites or cream. The term is also to refer to a class of hairstyling products, typically in an aerosol form.
This fashion aesthetic is characterised by a preppy yet gothic look influenced by 20th-century British or New England college attire. The style emerged on Tumblr in 2015 among those who were fans of works such as the Harry Potter series or Donna Tartt's The Secret History. What's it called? (4,8)
This political term ultimately derives from the Dutch vrijbuiter (a pillaging and plundering adventurer), though the precise history of its borrowing into English is obscure. WHAT IS THIS TERM that today means "obstructing progress in a legislative assembly"?
On 21st November of Einstein's annus mirabilis ('miracle year') 1905, the journal Annalen der Physik received from him a fourth submission titled 'Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?', which established the equivalence of mass and energy, leading to the development and use of atomic energy a few decades later. To quote directly from the paper: "If a body gives off the energy L in the form of radiation, its mass diminishes by L/c^2." What constant does c here represent?
Watch this excerpt from a 2001 film. Real-life sufferers have criticised it for misrepresenting the condition for comic gain. What condition is he shown to be suffering from, from the Greek for 'attack of stupor or sleep'?
This island is the northernmost of the active Galápagos volcanoes and was the home to Lonesome George, who in his last years was known as the rarest creature in the world. Which island, named for a caravel that was part of a pioneering 15th century expedition, is this?
WHAT CLASSICAL FORM OF UNRHYMED POETRY evolved in the 17th century and is generally written in a single vertical line in 3 sections? Traditionally, poems of this form must contain a 'cutting word' at the end of one of the three sections, as well as a 'season word' somewhere in the line.
Milk advice from Harold McGee's On Food And Cooking: In terms of cooking behaviour, the dozens of proteins floating around in milk can be separated into two broad groups: those that clump together and coagulate in acidic conditions, and those that remain suspended in the liquid. Name both.
The "skyscraper chic" trend is known for tiered dresses with an upward tapering. Which skyscraper, with a seven-storey decorative shell, served as the model for the original silhouette? It was the world’s tallest building for 11 months until the rise of the Empire State Building.
The 2021 Goodreads Choice Award in the "Best Young Adult Fantasy" was voted to be 'Rule of Wolves', the seventh novel in the Grishaverse series by which Israeli-American author? The first five works of this series, split as a trilogy and a duology, have been adapted into the Netflix show 'Shadow and Bones'.
What is the prefix for 10^-12 (10 to the power of -12) in the International System of Units (SI)? It shares its name with a major boulevard in Los Angeles along the Appian Way.
Another unfortunate example of a mondegreen is "The girl with colitis goes by" from a lyric in which 1967 song titled for a girl (and not for anything psychedelic) by an English rock band? The actual lyrics of the song are "The girl with kaleidoscope eyes".
Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge is often referred to as "the train to nowhere" as it has been converted into a luxury safari lodge that is stationed above the Sabie River near Skukuza within the Kruger National Park. Which country is it located in?
What 7-letter word (singular) refers to a regional variant of a language, with its own pronunciations, grammatical rules and vocabulary? For example, Parisian, Quebec, Louisiana Creole are all [BLANK]s of French. Linguists warn against the tendency to see these as inferior to the main language.
Frameless is an immersive art exhibition that allows viewers to experience art in a 360° perspective. This exhibition shows works by which artist, a pioneer of Art Nouveau who was known for his extensive use of gold leaf for decorating paintings?
Episode 29 sees Andrej preparing for a barbecue featuring which large, white fish that was originally a popular choice to eat on Catholic "holy" days? Typically found in cold northern ocean waters, it belongs to the flatfish family, meaning both of its eyes are on the upper side of its body.
Identify this isolated monastery, an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict housing the Black Madonna. It is located in the namesake range, renowned for its unique, jagged, saw-toothed rock formations, in Catalonia.
WHICH CARIBBEAN ISLAND NATION'S tourism tagline is "Let her inspire you"? With Sir Arthur Lewis (Economics, 1979), and Derek Walcott (Literature, 1992), this country has the highest Nobel laureates per capita of any country in the world.
In 1913, Richard Joshua "R. J." Reynolds worked to develop a more appealing cigarette flavour, which got its name because it used Turkish tobacco. It is widely believed that the figure on its logo was based on a real-life counterpart who was part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Which brand is this?
As you'd expect from a song rooted in the psychedelic culture of the time, the lyrics of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles feature some words that you do not normally expect to encounter in rock songs. One such word in Greek would literally be 'a device that lets you look at beauiful shapes' and is constructed using mirrors facing each other at various angles. What word?
In which 2006 movie, inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, does Amanda Bynes dress as a man to infiltrate her brother's all-male prep school (Channing Tatum) so as to be able to get on the football team? The title of the film literally alludes to this.
Identify this song by “Harish Styles”, sung while being dressed up as “The Weekday” in this mash-up.
Phylicia Rashad won a Best Actress in a play at the 2022 Tony Awards for her role in which play (8,4) that follows a group of auto-plant workers grappling with impending unemployment and the foreman's effort to protect the ________ ____ (8,4) that remains? It shares its title with a phrase used to describe the bare bones level of staffing needed to operate something.
Kingdom is a typeface in the style of the title font used for which fantasy drama TV series that concluded in 2019?
It was first a 1967 movie directed by Mel Brooks. A 2001 musical was based on it with lyrics by Mel Brooks again. In 2005, a movie based on the musical was released directed by Susan Stroman. What name do all these share?
Given that this was the summer capital of the British Raj, the entire government had to be moved between here and Calcutta every six months on ox-carts. To make this easier, by 1903, a Mountain Railway - part of the collective UNESCO heritage monument - was built to connect this hill station to the rest of the railway network. Which hill station is this?
As per legend, the distinctive hexagonal glass design of which Belgian beer brand, named after a municipality in the Flanders region, is based on the design of jam jars, which were allegedly used for drinking beer when people ran out of glasses?
In 2002, which musician got her debut starring role as FBI agent Foxxy Cleopatra in the third movie of a franchise? In the movie, she aids the protagonist hunt down Johann van der Smut (visual) who gets his more popular alias after losing his genitalia in a smelting accident. The debut came two years after her first Grammy win for Best R&B Song for Bills, Bills, Bills.