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A mondegreen is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase in a way that gives it a new meaning, most often created by a person listening to songs. One of the most-reported examples of a mondegreen is "There's a bathroom on the right", the line at the end of each verse of which 1969 song by an American rock band in their album "Green River?"
In 2020, which company sent its iconic Advanced Night Repair serum to the ISS for a unique ad campaign? This serum, developed by the eponymous cosmetics giant that owns brands like MAC, La Mer, Clinique, and Bobbi Brown, was the world’s first beauty product to use hyaluronic acid.
Kesar _______(7) is an indigenous alcoholic spirit that was made by Royal distilleries in Rajasthan. Such was the allure of its scent that Roger Moore reportedly got hooked to the drink during the shooting of the Bond flick Octopussy in Rajasthan. What alliterative special ingredient fills in the blank, the use of which became illegal following the 1972 Wildlife Protection Act?
What unusual unit of measurement for large volumes of liquid or size of certain structures translates to a standard exact size of 50 m × 25 m (164 ft × 82 ft), with a depth of minimum 2 feet and a volume of 2500 cubic metres? It is most known from a sporting context, especially at something that happens every four years, where such a structure sees as many as 37 events.
Which artist created the following work titled "Pygmalion and Galatea"? This 1890 work depicting a mythological kiss was painted by the French academic artist known for his Orientalist and historical scenes, who was a teacher to Mary Cassatt and Thomas Eakins among others.
What is the title of this 2010 popular science book by Alex Bellos, subtitled "A Surprising Excursion Through the Astonishing World of Math"? It puns on a quote from a 1942 classic film by combining it with the name of a Greek mathematician.
Used in a Winter Olympic sport of the same name, what balls are made of a cork core surrounded by rubber or rubber-like plastic with a diameter of 62.4 or 63.8 mm precisely? Originally made in red colour, they now typically come in orange or cerise colurs with all three deemed acceptable. Rinkball also uses the same equipment although only in blue colour.
The branding of humans upon their skin has been a gruesome element of history. Until 1832 in France, a certain category of slaves, employed on the seas, were dehumanised further by having GAL branded on them. This was to ensure that owners could highlight their ownership of this important force of labour for their trade. Which word was GAL the shortened form of, the vessels upon which they were put to work?
India Post's second series of scented stamps, released in 2007, carried the scent of which flower that was brought in camel loads to India by the Mughals? Used in perfumes and as a flavouring in sherbets, it also occupies a special place in the gardens of Srinagar.
Which people developed a type of clay pottery known as Hari which forms an integral part of their identity, with vessels often passed across generations? Although their pottery traces back to the Iron Age, these people who speak the namesake language are best known for their stone sculptures, particularly at Great Zimbabwe.
Which 3-letter word, meaning ‘farm or homestead’, is the suffix of the following places?
An area in North London, giving its name to a football club.
A city in the East Midlands, associated with a medieval legendary character.
England’s second-largest city.
Which state was introduced at the 2024 Democratic Convention with the 1976 song "Carry on Wayward Son"? The rock band who composed the song is named after the state.
Under treaties negotiated during the 18th century, France was the guardian of Roman Catholics in the Ottoman Empire, while Russia was the protector of Orthodox Christians. During the early 1850s, the two sides made demands which the Ottoman Sultan could not possibly satisfy simultaneously. These tensions lead to which war in 1853? The poem Charge of the light brigade is inspired from a battle during this war.
In the alternate history universe of the Watchmen, the character Comedian silences many of his critics by resolving an issue which cropped up in the late 1970s. WHAT DEVELOPMENT in Asia, stretching 444 days, is this?
Identify this type of defensive tower (6,5 or 11) in which the upper section has a smaller width than the lower section. The design enables it to be both a fighting platform as well as an observation point. Its name stems from its resemblance to an outdated kitchen contraption used to 'turn' contents to create a certain 'dairy product'.
Born and brought up in Mumbai, he formed the famous rock band ‘Pentagram’ in 1994, which he continues to front as lead vocalist. He got his big break with the 1999 ‘Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi’ along with his fellow composer, and they became one of Bollywood’s most famous composer teams of the 21st century. Name him. (First name accepted)
In this tactic against takeovers, the target firm issues a charter that prevents individuals with more than 10% ownership from transferring their securities to voting stock. What tactic, that gets its name from an entity designed to catch larger crustaceans easily but allows smaller ones to escape? The Krusty Krab from SpongeBob SquarePants is modeled on this entity.
A black screen at the start of episodes in which TV series displays a quote that would be said by a character in that episode? This quote by a drug addict named Bubbles explains to the Baltimore Police how dangerous the game is.
Which UAE opener was picked in the 2017 IPL auction by Gujarat Lions for 10 lakh rupees but didn't get a chance to play a game? He is presently the vice-captain for his national side.
Which circumpolar people primarily inhabit Siberia and lend their name to the largest republic of Russia - the world's largest country subdivision? The capital of this republic is also named after this Turkic ethnic group.
What variation of Eggs Benedict replaces the Canadian bacon with haggis, a Scottish savoury pudding containing sheep's pluck? It is named for a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse the Odds is a citizen science game that uses puzzles to analyse samples of what solid lumps of tissue formed from abnormal cell growth? The gameplay is linked to estimating the expression of the MRE11 gene, which is found in these tissue masses that maybe benign or malignant.
Which was the only nation that did not sign the Treaty of Versailles at the signing ceremony? The country felt betrayed as parts of German territory in this country was not handed back to it but instead given to a neighboring country that had participated in the war. The sense of betrayal led to great demonstrations in this country such as the May 4th movement.
Which Filipino-origin fast food chain kicked off a partnership with Katseye through a special merch drop consisting of a Shared Dream Tank Top, a Double Drop Denim Tote, and a Chickenjoy Gnarly Box Tee?
This country's currency is named after a long river that empties into the Atlantic Ocean just south of its national capital. Adding a vowel to this currency will give one the name of a festival that celebrates African-American culture. Which currency? The country originally used the Portuguese escudo.
In 2010, Inditex SA partnered with Tata Retail Enterprise (Trent) to launch its flagship fast fashion chain in India. Which brand, whose first store opened in 1975 in A Coruña, Spain? The owner initially planned to name it after a popular film directed by Michael Cacoyannis but was forced to make alterations.
This XKCD panel titled Engineering Hubris attempts to explain why Wile E. Coyote will never be able catch The Road Runner as all of his numerous contraptions are bound to go wrong as per a rule named after which American aerospace engineer?
What type of coffee brewing device is an electric appliance designed to [redacting] hot water over ground coffee beans placed in a filter? Known for its simplicity, this popular method shares its name with the painting technique pioneered by Jackson Pollock.
Identify the erstwhile kingdom, which forms the backdrop of the Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala song "Dil Pukaare" from the movie Jewel Thief. It will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of its merger with the Indian Union next year.
Which film is a meditative look at Isak Borg's life as he sets out on a long car ride from Stockholm to Lund to collect his Doctor Jubilaris degree?
Which 1944 film noir is about Mike Hammer, a tough private investigator who, with his associate and lover Velda, typically works on "penny-ante divorce cases"? The glowing suitcase MacGuffin from this film has been paid homage by multiple films include Pulp Fiction and Repo Man.
In plastic identification, Resin code 3 is reserved for which plastic, the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, most commonly known for its use in plumbing pipes? It is also used in electrical cable insulation, phonograph records and inflatable products. Either acronym OR full name acceptable.
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's oceans after oxygen and hydrogen? Used widely as a disinfectant, this nonmetal regulates pH and electrolyte levels of the human body, stimulates stomach acid production and plays a role in nerve signal transduction.
Which state was introduced at the 2024 Democratic Convention with a 1980 song by new wave band The B-52s? The song is also the source of the title of a 1991 Gus Van Sant film.
Which sans-serif typeface designed by Paul Renner in 1927 is based on geometric shapes, especially the circle, similar in spirit to the Bauhaus design style? It was marketed extensively by the Bauer Type Foundry with the slogan "the typeface of today and tomorrow" and its high point was when it was used for the Apollo 11 plaque on the Moon.
In the game of 'Bingo', the call for number 53 is followed by the words 'Here comes [Blank]' in reference to a sentient Volkswagen Beetle that first made its appearance in the 1969 Walt Disney film 'Love Bug'. Fill in the blank with the name of the character that has since featured in six movies, the latest being the 2005 movie [Blank]: Fully Loaded.
13 out of the top 20 cities on Verisk Maplecroft’s list belong to one Asian country, with its capital ranked 2nd on the list. Which capital city, that blamed stubble burning, primarily of wheat, in neighbouring states for its noxious air quality in 2019?
This is an image of Froebel Gifts, a set of educational play materials designed by Friedrich Froebel in the mid-19th century. Froebel wanted children to have experiential learning rather than memory based learning and thus, started a "play and activity" institute in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg, Germany. What did he rename this institute as, a term he coined, which reflected his belief that children should be "nurtured and nourished like plants in a [blank]?"
The Dhyana Buddha is the second-tallest Buddha statue in India. It is located along the banks of the Krishna River in which Buddhist site that was renowned for its stupa and marble sculptures that are now housed in the British Museum? It also lends its name to a city established in 2014.
What is the name (4,5,4 or 4,3,4) of this candy brand by Mondelez International? Known for its tartness, the name of this candy aimed at children was developed to capitalise on the popularity of a line of iconic cloth dolls.
Shown here is Norman Rockwell's famous set of paintings referring to President Roosevelt's 1941 'Four Freedoms' speech where he identified essential human rights that later went into the Charter of the United Nations. Fill in the blank in the title of the painting featuring a Thanksgiving feast.
Identify this character who appears in a 2025 film. This Superman-esque character has a split personality: one is a watchful hero who wants to protect the people, and the other is a destructive force dubbed "The Void".
In a Sandman issue titled Thermidor which famous pamphleteer and advocate of common sense is shown in jail in 1793/94? He was released after the diplomatic efforts of James Monroe. (Provide 35 seconds on direct)
Darshan Magdum is a social media artist who posts covers of popular songs, despite all the trolling he is subject to. Identify this song, which led to fans calling him “Jatin Birbal”.
Zendaya's promotional tour for Challengers saw her don several tennis-inspired outfits. The Milan photocall saw her wear a vintage dress by which American fashion designer known for his eponymous equestrian-inspired preppy brand?
In 1981, the versatile Indian playback singer Usha Uthup released an album called '24 Carats' filled with Hindi covers of English songs from years gone by. Listen to this cover and identify EITHER the original singer OR the 1979 song. As an additional clue, the original singer was known for her disco tracks, many of which were produced in collaboration with Giorgio Moroder.
Identify this Japanese dish, consisting of chicken skewered on bamboo sticks, glazed with a sweet-savoury sauce (“tare”) and grilled to charred perfection. It is a common side dish in izakayas (Japanese pubs), where they are served alongside beer, sake or shochu.
Prakash's 4th-favourite book, first released in 1954, belongs to a series that is often described as one of the finest examples of world-building ever. One major reason for this may have been that the book universe was largely built around its various fully-constructed initial language systems, for which its author drew heavily from his experience as a philogist. Who, or which book?
Which seven-headed flying horse, described as a vahana (lit. 'vehicle') of either Indra or Mahabali, was created during the churning of the ocean? This creature inspired the logo of George Harrison's Dark Horse Records.
What is the name of Cathay Pacific's in-flight magazine? It shares its name with a science and history infotainment channel owned by Warner Bros. and a ship commanded by James Cook which lent its name to a Space Shuttle.
One of the oldest cities in Japan, it was chosen in 794 as the new seat of the imperial court by Emperor Kanmu. Its economy flourished as one of three major cities in Japan during the Edo period, and is today the HQ of companies like Nintendo and Kyocera. Which city, one of the alternate targets for the 1945 atomic bombings? It was saved by the timely intervention of the US Secretary of War Henry Stimson, who knew of the city’s culture and history from his time spent there.
The flag of which East African nation features a yellow sun on the upper right side corner against a background of blue? The blue forms the top of the three horizontal stripes that make up the flag, in a ratio of 2:1:1 making the blue band significantly larger than the others.
Scooby's Laff-A-Lympics was a cartoon show that pitted characters from various Hanna-Barbera shows against each other in an Olympic style event. In the show a key member of the villainous Really Rottens team was a character named Dread Baron, chosen due to copyright issues on another antagonist character, later revealed to be his twin brother. WHO WAS THIS ALLITERATIVELY NAMED TWIN BROTHER, first appearing in the show 'Wacky Races' before joining Muttley in the show '[BLANK] and Muttley in Their Flying Machines'?
Fines herbes (pronounced feenz erb) is a combination of four herbs that is a mainstay of French cuisine. Which of the four components of fines herbs also appears in the title of a Simon and Garfunkel album, and has its etymological origin in the Greek word pertroselinon meaning "rock celery"?
Praia in Cape Verde chooses to name its international airports after leaders from other countries. Its previous airport was named after Francisco Mendes, former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau. After which Nobel Peace Laureate is the present International Airport at Praia named? This choice is more understandable, given that he was a national leader whose name commands massive pan-African respect and appeal.
In skincare and cosmetology, what term is given to water-absorbing substances that are used to keep the skin moist and wet, examples of which include glycerin and hyaluronic acid? They counteract the effect of dehydrating agents like soaps, thereby finding use in a wide variety of face creams and moisturisers. They're also used as an additive in the food industry to ensure moisture is retained in the food.
Swedish pop sensation ABBA has produced many songs with repetitive words in song titles. What informal word is repeated thrice in a 1979 number from the album Greatest Hits Vol. 2? It is uttered before finishing the line with an ask for someone to help chase the darkness away at night.
Which leading child apparel and childcare products company was co-founded by IIMA graduate Supam Maheshwari in 2010? He realized the potential for babycare brands in India when he had his first child and had to buy products during business trips abroad.
Which film, the recent sequel to an emotional work, had this promotional popcorn bucket? It represents the control panels of the "Headquarters" where several characters live and carry out their functions.
What term is used for match officials who dole out points in artistic events like gymnastics, dance sports and figure skating? The term is used in a general context for anyone that takes decisions over a dispute.
WHAT LIQUEUR is a key ingredient in cocktails such as the Hemingway Special and Mary Pickford, made from distillation of the namesake cherries grown in Coastal Croatia? The cherries themselves are a popular cocktail ingredient, whose usage in ice cream sundaes has led to the phrase 'cherry on top'.
This prequel subtitled "Original Sin" examines the early life of its darkly dreaming protagonist. Which show is it a prequel to?
Which 1842 poem does M narrate at her hearing in Skyfall? The film sees M's strength and determination being tested, much like the subject of the poem.
Which 1970 war film, featuring an ensemble cast of Japanese and American actors, dramatizes the events of a certain 1941 event in World War II? The movie's repetitive name is derived from a Japanese two syllable codeword used to refer to the fact that complete surprise has been achieved.