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What sweetener, marketed as being diabetic-friendly due to its low glycemic index, is derived from the leaves of a succulent native to central America? Incidentally, a popular alcohol from the same region is distilled from the sugars in the leaves of the same plant.
Maja Jezercë is the highest mountain within which mountain range that stretches for 645 km from Italy in the northwest to Albania in the southeast? It derives its name from the tallest peak in Croatia, which is located along its border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tracing back to the 16th century orange-white-blue Prinsenvlag ("Prince's Flag"), the national flag of which country can be outlined within the flag of Norway? It is composed of a horizontal tricolour.
Tate Modern has organised a series of retrospectives, which have been regarded as “one-woman revivals”.
In 2018/19, Tate Modern presented a retrospective of which German artist who applied modernist ideas to the ancient craft of the loom, developing a signature style of works known as “pictorial weavings"? Textiles became her key form of expression after she was discouraged from taking up traditional classes at the Bauhaus in Weimar.
Tillotama Shome plays SP Meghna Barua stationed in Nagaland, in the second season of which OTT show? This neo-noir thriller showcases how the dark world of crime intersects with political turmoil in the country.
What term is used to refer to a residence in which the normal functions of several rooms – often the living room, bedroom, and kitchen – are combined into a single room? Its name stems from the main purpose such apartments were used for by creative professionals.
Heracles alone was responsible for killing or defeating six of the vile offspring of Typhon and Echidna. Among them was which avian monster who was tasked with eating the liver of the Titan bound to the top of a mountain? Your answer should contain a region (and mountain range) that straddles the Black Sea and Caspian Sea along with a bird of prey.
Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights has sparked a renewed interest in Gothic literature. Which 1764 novel, often considered to be the first Gothic novel, follows the tyrannical Prince Manfred, who attempts to marry his son’s fiancee, Isabella, after a giant helmet mysteriously crushes his son on his wedding day?
By what name (5,2,3) do we better know the plant Mimosa pudica? Often referred to as the _____-__-___ (5,2,3), it is capable of thigmonasty, theorised to have evolved either to deter predators or reduce evaporative water loss from its leaves' surface. Its species name 'pudica' translates to "shy, bashful or shrinking" in Latin.
WHICH AUTHOR is seen making a cameo here in the 2011 film adaptation of his 1974 work? He also appeared as an insulted restaurant diner in a 2016 British mini-series starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston.
Lana Turner plays Cora Smith, the femme fatale in which 1946 film noir directed by Tay Garnett? The title draws an analogy between the follow-up protocol of certain government workers and how the consequences of a crime always catch up to the wrongdoers.
The rise of left-leaning governments over the last few years in Latin America has been dubbed as the resurgence of the 'Pink Tide'. Name the current President of Honduras who assumed office in January 2022. Active in liberal politics since her youth, she also served as the First Lady during her husband’s term as President between 2006 - 2009.
Following the decline of the Kalyana Chalukyas and the Cholas in the 12th century CE, Raichur Doab became a bone of contention between the Hoysalas and which other dynasty with its capital at Orugallu? One of the earliest ruling dynasties from a certain region, this structure was used as part of the emblem of an entity that was established in the region in 2014.
In 2001, which Bangalore-based Indian band released But It Rained, an iconic rock song about the kidnappings in Kashmir Valley of 1995? The band never released a full-length album prefering to distribute their music for free. Their lead guitarist, Sonam Sherpa, passed away in 2020 after which the band re-released their hit single.
A viral social media reaction to showcase one being unenthused features a clip of which actor tasting a peanut butter sandwich with a blank stare? It originates from this internet daddy's March 2023 appearance on an episode of Snack Wars where he compared American and Chilean snacks.
Although India doesn’t have any designated Dark Sky Places, this cold desert mountain valley is in close contention for the certification. Which valley located on the Indo-Tibetan border, whose name means "the middle land”?
This individual in Raphael's The School of Athens is identified as which philosopher, credited as the founder of Western philosophy? The teacher of Plato and Xenophon, he was sentenced to death in 399 BC after being accused of impiety and corrupting the youth.
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.
With a Resin code of 6, which plastic polymer has good damping properties making them ideal for making packaging material? This particular use-case is known as Thermocol in India and a different name in the USA and Canada (derived from the compound name). Either the 2-letter acronym OR full name acceptable.
Season 2 of The Gilded Age covers the grand dedication of an engineering feat connecting Manhattan and a neighbouring borough, completed after 14 years of construction. Which iconic structure was inaugurated?
On the right, you see Peter Ostrum, a veterinarian in Lowville, New York, as he looks today. On the left, is Peter Ostrum in his most well-known cinematic role. Which character in a 1971 movie did he play? Noticing what he is holding in his hand may help you out.
Located in the port city of Calais, this sculpture by Auguste Rodin commemorates which group of elite citizens who joined the Hundred Years' War as an act of surrender? This was an honorific title given to such citizens who typically made up the city administration, and also is the name of a Portuguese origin ethnic group in Sri Lanka.
Named World Swimmer of the Year twice (2015, 2018), who is the only British swimmer to have won the title? This breaststroke specialist is also the first swimmer from Great Britain to have retained an Olympic medal.
The Bible has many female characters by this given name. An ancient commentary on the Bible by someone known as Cyril of Jerusalem bundled all these characters into one, a theory much later espoused by Pope Gregory the Great. What is this name? Just a one-word answer.
Baalshamin, being the Canaanite God of the Heavens, was also believed to control the weather, leading to travellers praying to him for good weather on their journey. The Temple of Baalshamin was located in which UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was remarkably intact over two millennia until its demolition by the ISIS in 2015 during the Syrian Civil War?
Arma Christi refers to holy objects associated with the Passion of Christ. Which holy object is housed at a chapel designed by architect-priest Guarino Guarini in the late 17th century? The contents of this relic are unique in that they can be discerned more clearly in a black and white photographic negative than in its natural sepia colour.
The Equator passes through seven countries in Africa from west to east. What country is missing from this list?
São Tomé and Príncipe
Gabon
Congo
DR Congo
[blank]
Kenya
Somalia
The Nazis changed "Y" for "Ypsilon" to a Belgian city's name, where Germany used poison gas for the first time in WW1. This was reverted after WW2, an exception, as other names stood for longer. What did they change "Y" to?
What sugar substitute, discovered by accident in 1965 by James Schlatter, is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar and is commonly found in diet sodas and sugar-free products? This methyl ester of two amino acids, one of which is phenylalanine, is considered to be unsafe for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
In 1834, which English scientist used a rapidly rotating mirror to measure the velocity of electricity in a wire and proposed that his new method could be adapted to a study of the speed of light? This inventor of the stereoscope and the kaleidophone is best associated with a namesake setup that is used for measuring an unknown resistance.
What nickname is given to the Premier League football team whose logo is shown here? Their name comes from an early 20th century cartoon where the cartoonist drew the team-members wearing black and white stripes with the namesake creatures of the Corvidae family sitting on top of their goalposts.
In 2023, a mile-long stretch of Fifth Avenue was overlaid with pink carpeting and remodelled to look like the early 1960s. The most popular tour-stop along the way was a display of the stage of "Gaslight Café". Which Amazon Prime Video TV series was this an immersive experience for?
The Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Medina is known in Islamic tradition as the location where the Prophet and his followers were directed in a verse to pray towards Mecca. Before this revelation, the qibla was held to be in the direction of _________ (9), guided by the practice followed in Medina by another Abrahamic religion. Which city fills in the blank?
Fairy chess is an umbrella term for variants of chess where non-standard pieces are used. What animal piece (5) in fairy chess moves two squares before one square of perpendicular movement? Inspired from medieval Middle Eastern chess variants, this mammal is better adapted to survival on longer journeys than the horse (knight).
Kane & Lynch was revealed to be in the same universe as which other IO Interactive video game franchise? In Absolution, the titular character is shown meeting Kane & Lynch while working on a contract assigned to him by the "ICA".
The national flag of which country is red in the upper half with a gold frigatebird flying over a rising sun? Its lower half is blue with three horizontal wavy white stripes to represent the ocean and its three archipelagoes: Gilbert, Phoenix and Line Islands.
A Bigger Bang was a world tour held by which influential band between 2005 and 2007 to promote the namesake album, the highest grossing tour at the time it finished? Much like U2 using 'The Claw' in their tours, the background of every stage on this band's tour featured a fleshy muscular organ associated with them.
Which series (2019-20) is based on the namesake true crime podcast hosted by Christopher Goffard? The first season of the show follows ____ (4) Meehan's obsession with a wealthy, successful interior designer who rebukes him after their initial relationship. The show is named for titular character's notoriously slimy ways with women.
The very last episode of Blackadder has a much darker tone than the rest of the series, really pushing the limits of gallows humour. The final scene is this image of a poppy field. Which poetic work of early twentieth century literature is this a reference too?
Which character that appeared in a series of six books between 1902 and 1912 inspired this Macy's Parade balloon? This character was the subject of a 2018 film and its 2021 sequel, with James Corden voicing the titular character.
The formation of what geographical structures was first explained by Charles Darwin using the subsidence model (visual)? He coined the term for it from the Dhivehi language, spoken heavily in regions such as Maldives and Lakshadweep, which have an abundance of these formations.
Popular originally in Persia and later in India during the Mughal period, Ganjifa was an early form of WHAT MODERN-DAY GAME OR PASTIME? A variant called Ganjapa is popular in the Indian state Odisha.
These are picks by Reuters breaking news writer Stanley Widianto for which national capital?
See: Sunset at the Sunda Kelapa harbour.
Eat: Bakmi (noodle bowl), Cakalang fufu (spicy smoked tuna).
Do: Shop at the Pasar Baru market.
What term is given to the traditional style of bedding used in Japanese ryokans (inns)? These were developed to ensure that rooms can be used for other purposes during the day as they're taken off and aired outside for preventing molds.
WHICH ANCIENT GAME of calculation and strategy played widely in West Africa (and now also around the world) involves 2 players attempting to capture the seeds of their opponent, moving them from six playing holes to their own bank?
This .38-calibre Colt Cobra revolver was purchased to protect cash being transported from The Carousel Club, a strip joint but soon ended up in a safe deposit box in a Dallas bank vault. Who wielded this weapon, whose actions fueled and solidified many conspiracy theories over the years?
If Moscow has the Bolshoi (translating to 'Big'), what is the equivalent opera and ballet theatre in St. Petersburg that was derived from the name of the Empress, wife of Tsar Alexander II? The ballet group named after the building is among the world's premier groups.
In 2014, Pussy Riot members were beaten by Cossacks working in a security capacity in a port city. This happened when they attempted to film a protest song against Vladimir Putin during an event in progress there. Which city?
Ochsenfurt is a town in the distrit of Wurzburg in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the bank of a river, and it named for a ford where cattle could cross over. Thus its name is identical in meaning to WHICH ENGLISH COUNTY TOWN where people, goods and animals could cross the Thames?
What name (8) is given to cheap seats in the highest areas of a theatre such as the upper balconies? Since many theatres were painted with mythological scenes on the roof, people joked that sitting there was like "being in heaven or ________ (8)", along with the gods.
Which social media platform popularised the birthday reminder, with many young users still retaining their accounts for reminders although they no longer use the site, and the "memorialised account" for deceased users? Awkwardly, it took a few years to stop sending people reminders about deceased users' birthdays.
Another work of Nicholas Sparks that was adapted into a Kevin Costner starring 1999 movie is named for a unique form of communication (or dedication) that many lovers resort to. In 1979, The Police sang a number referencing the same idea:
A hundred billion [blank]
washed up on the shore,
Seems I'm not alone at being alone—
A hundred billion castaways
Looking for a home.
Which movie (4 words)?
WHICH PENINSULA separates the Pacific Ocean from a gulf called the Sea of Cortes? Comprising of four desert areas, including the San Felipe Desert and Vizcaino Desert, the peninsula is named after the 'lower' part of the two Mexican states that are part of it, although you may also be reminded of an American state along the same coast.
This is the logo of which UEFA nation’s top-level football league? Multiple hints in the image.
What is the three-word title (2,3,10) of the first episode of Cunk on Earth about the genesis of humankind and ancient civilisations? It pluralises a phrase seen at the start of Genesis 1:1.
The original red-and-black colorway of the Nike Air Ship, the prototype for the Air Jordan I, was quickly outlawed by the NBA when Michael Jordan first started using them. During his appearance on David Letterman's talk show in 1986, Jordan explained that this was because the shoe "didn't have any [BLANK] in it." Letterman responded with "Well, neither does the NBA." Fill in the blank.
This spoon, also known as a "scoop", is used for eating what delicacy extracted from mutton or beef dishes? It was invented to allow dinner party guests to enjoy the fat-rich substance without getting their hands messy.
Which historical figure, also called [BLANK] the Bastard since he was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert the Magnificent, died from injuries after falling off of a horse during a military expedition in 1087? 21 years prior, he had decisively won and killed Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings.
Which hard rock band depicted a Celtic cross and five skulls representing each band member on the cover of their 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction? The figures also don the members' hairstyles and accessories of choice.
Which style of Chinese hot pot is characterised by its use of coconut milk as a base along with chicken as the preferred meat? This tropical island province - the southernmost in the country - is associated with a chicken dish popularised in Singapore by immigrants from this area.
Identify this athlete who lifted a total of 244 kg, 4.23 times her body weight at the 2008 Beijing Games. Pound for Pound the strongest woman lifter at the Olympics, she also became the first woman to win consecutive golds.
At the 65th Grammy Awards earlier this year, singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour’s song ‘Baraye’ became the first to win in the category ‘Best Song for Social Change’. The song became the anthem after the murder of which 22-year old woman in Tehran in September 2022? Hajipour was also arrested for this, prompting Roger Waters to tweet “Hey, Ayatollah, leave them kids alone”.
It brings out the animal the power you can feel/ And feeling so high with this much adrenalin/ Excited but scary to believe what we've become/ Saints and sinners/ Something within us/ We are [blanks]
These are the lyrics from an Iron Maiden song titled after and based on which 1954 novel by a British author? While many songs inspired by this tell the story of Ralph, Piggy, or Simon - the good boys - this one is told from the point of view of the savage boys, Jack and his crew.
In order to protect their houses from evil spirits and receive blessings from the god, what common activity do practising Christians undertake on the Twelfth night over the doors or lintels of their house? While a wreath is hung during Christmas season, this particular activity is more associated with the Twelfth night exclusively.