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A [BLANK] is a type of climbing hold that has a thin edge on which only the tip of the fingers can rest. Considered one of the most difficult holds, it shares its name with a hairstyle first popularised by Barbra Streisand, where heat is applied to straight hair to make it wavy in a sawtooth fashion. Which hold?
Identify the filmmaker duo from these selected writer credits.
1995 Assassins
1996 Bound
2003 The Animatrix
2005 V for Vendetta
2008 Speed Racer
This photo by Raghu Rai features which tabla master with his son Zakir Hussain? He was trained in the Punjab and the Patiala gharanas in his youth and gained international recognition in 1960s while featuring in Ravi Shankar's concerts, notably at Woodstock and Monterey.
While it is famous for commemorating anniversaries and current events artistically, which site also celebrates users' birthdays in a similar fashion if they have entered their birthdays as part of their profile? Clicking on the commemoration once led to the user's profile on a related "additional" app which shut down in 2019.
At some point during his two-year vegan stint, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey visited his parents for Thanksgiving. His mother commented that he had turned orange. Specifically his skin, eyes, hair, had all assumed a bright shade of orange, largely due to his heavy consumption of which specific supplement?
Biagio De Cesena was an Italian Priest who served as Papal Master of Ceremonies. He was a negative critic of Michelangelo’s work and said that it was more suitable for 'public baths and taverns'. An artist does not necessarily take well to criticism, and so Michelangelo decided to paint Biago’s likeness into his work. What did the artist wrap around Biagio's likeness, depicting a metaphoric and painful way to puncture his vulgarity?
In the climax of this 2016 film, the last thing a Shah Rukh Khan sees, smiling while falling to a voluntary death, is the face of the man who defined his entire life and now defines his death. Which film?
What two short words are repeated five times in the title of a 1975 ABBA song from their album ABBA? The song's simple lyrics reinstate that she truly loves her man. Typically, at a certain social function, these two words are heard twice - once each by the two individuals central to the function.
Which painting depicts the painter's own etching, Black Lion Wharf, hanging on the wall next to the seated subject? The inclusion of this scene from the Thames River was a deliberate choice to add visual interest to the otherwise mundane arrangement.
Identify this 2004 Hindi film from the iconic shehnai refrain, given the effect of a distant echo, to go with the theme of the motherland calling in the song’s lyrics.
Which cricketer after his retirement went into the business of installing floodlights at sports stadia by forming the company ___ Musco Lighting Private Limited in 1995. One of their first projects was installing the floodlights at the Mohali stadium.
Consisting of Moe Howard, his brother Shemp, and Larry fine, this American vaudeville and comedy team were active between 1922 and 1970. WHAT WAS THE GROUP called, primarily known for their physical farce and slapstick comedy? Through the 1930s and 40s, they produced 190 short films with Columbia Pictures, their biggest legacy.
Which 90s pop star leaked info to the press regarding Eminem's secret marriage to longtime girlfriend Kim Scott, causing Eminem to mention her in numerous tracks? The most famous one was in 'The Real Slim Shady', claiming she had given him an STD in a sexual encounter. She responded with a parody of the song, and the two buried the hatchet with a hug during the 2002 MTV VMAs.
In 2025, commuters at the Grand Central Station paused to watch several employees of Lumon Industries going about with their eerily mundane office routines, seemingly unaware of the crowd surrounding them. Which Apple TV series was this a marketing stunt for?
GK Chesterton wrote a series of eight short stories in 1922 featuring the sleuth Horne Fisher. While Fisher solves the murders, the killers most often get away with the crime because Fisher realises that to to bring the killers openly to justice would create a greater chaos in the country. The title of the first story describes Horne Fisher and this title was first borrowed by Alfred Hitchcock for which 1934 thriller?
Which Frankish military leader reunited and ruled the entire Frankish realm and is best known for winning the Battle of Tours (732 AD) against invading Islamic forces, halting their northern expansion, and consolidating power to lay the foundations for the Carolingian dynasty?
Which city hosted the 14th Asian Games in 2002? The emblem of the games combined sea waves with the Taegeuk to hint at the city's status as one of the world's major ports.
What is the two-word name (4,6) of this finishing move by Dwayne Johnson? The move presumably left his opponents at the lowest point in their lives.
This button (OT) triggers pre-configured combinations that give the car a short burst of high performance via increased engine and hybrid power. Some teams also label this button as OV. When does a driver press the OT/OV button?
Non-binary actor Sabrina Wu plays Mx. Cassidy Geoffrey, a substitute teacher in which mockumentary sitcom? Geoffrey's unorthodox methods in the classroom lead Janine and Melissa to believe they are faking their teacher's qualifications.
Tech billionaires have a penchant for experimenting with their eating habits. The richest man in the world at the moment, Elon Musk, is no different. To fuel his 80 to 90 hour work weeks, Musk claims that he doesn’t often have time for breakfast, but when he does he usually reaches for what confectionary, an apt choice considering one of his missions?
Chess may be an individual sport, but winning a world championship requires the assembly of a team of capable 'seconds' who help the challenger with his opening prep.
Name this South African, Gukesh Dommaraju's mental conditioning coach, an expected inclusion in the list of names the World Champion thanked post the win. He is a well-known figure to Indians for playing the same role in India's 2011 Cricket World Cup success.
What origami base (4) is regarded to be the simplest and made by bringing one edge of a sheet to the opposite edge? An advanced form of this base (visual) uses multiple folds to create "pages".
In 1915, Kazimir Malevich painted Black Circle, often considered to be the first use of a circle in modern art. Following his footsteps, which artist painted Dynamic Circles in 1934 becoming arguably the first to use polka dots in modern art? This progenitor of Dadaism taught textile arts at the Zurich University of the Arts from 1916 to 1929.
Lyma is an at-home beauty device for boosting collagen production. It is based on a technology called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), which has been used for decades for rebuilding what type of connective tissue composed of chondrocytes? Apart from protecting most joints, it is found in the nose and ears.
On Christmas Day in 1868, the President of the USA, Andrew Johnson, used the "Presidential Pardon" to give sweeping pardons to which group of soldiers who fought against the country from 1861-1865? This pardon was met with much criticism but Johnson felt it was time for the country to reconcile with its past, pardoning their actions and their fight to uphold the institution of slavery.
Probably the most terrifying of all AI villains is SHODAN, the central antagonist in which 1994 video game (6, 5) and its sequel? Set in a cyberpunk themed space station in 2072, SHODAN is showcased as a megalomaniacal villain with a god complex who won't shy away from taking pot shots at the players whose goal is to hinder SHODAN's plans.
What English idiom is used to urge one to take time to enjoy the finer aspects of life, especially when one has become overworked? The idiom is attributed to golfer Walter Hagen, who presumably liked to frequent gardens.
Which mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide), with an absolute hardness of 100, is used to define a Mohs hardness of 7? It is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust and is used in wristwatches due to its piezoelectric properties. It has several varieties like amethyst, carnelian and onyx.
Which fermented dairy product is a thick, high-protein soft cheese, but marketed internationally as a yoghurt? This product has found historical mention in medieval sources including Egil's saga and Grettis saga, where it was originally made with sheep's milk.
Identify this airport terminal design (9), whose name comes from how the terminal gates are located away from the main terminal, akin to certain bodies orbiting larger bodies. Examples include the Gatwick Airport in London and the Orlando International Airport.
In the run-up to the 2016 US Presidential Elections, Donald Trump's campaign released a Pac-Man inspired parody video to disparage his Democratic opponent. What replaced the snack pellets in the parody? The highest possible score in the game was presumably 33,000.
In economics, _____________ (13) describes the practice of companies - in response to rising costs - reducing the size or quantity of a product to ensure that the price of the product remains the same to the consumer. What portmanteau term? (13) An example of this practice is reducing the size of a chocolate bar from 50 g to 45 g but charging the same price for it.
In complete contrast to his Blue, Rose, and Cubist period, this 1955 sketch by Picasso is a stark black and white image that he drew for a French journal on the 350th anniversary of WHICH LITERARY CHARACTER's debut from a titular work?
The dating world is abuzz with many new terms, but have you kept up with them? As opposed to "ghosting" where you completely stop responding to your date and go off the radar, what term refers to the act of leading someone on because you're too scared to reject them outright? This friendlier version of ghosting sees you text them back, but without really meaning business.
This modular system designed by Ubald Klug is composed of seven graduated leather-wrapped cushions set on a rectangular base, which can be expanded to form 60-foot-long sofas. What type of landscape, associated with farming in hilly areas, thus lends its name to this piece?
Which series (2018-22), based on a series of novels by Luke Jennings, follows an MI5 analyst's obsession with an international assassin? The titular act is teased at several points throughout the show, however it does not ever actually occur.
While the motifs on this medal are inspired by Louis Sullivan, the father of skyscrapers, the motto “firmitas, utilitas, venustas” is from attributes associated with Vitruvius. Identify the prize for which this medal is awarded.
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's core after iron? Used chiefly for strengthening alloys like stainless steel, this metal is a micronutrient essential for regulating hormonal activity and plays a role in the production of human breast milk
Used mainly for Christian churches, what form of a raised platform from which a speaker addresses an audience or delivers an oration, originates from Late Latin for "a scaffold for preachers"?
Often used in jewellery and wall hangings, what palm-shaped amulet is used throughout North Africa and in the Middle East as a sign of protection against the evil eye? You may provide either of its two names - the one deriving from Arabic for “five” or the one referring to an important figure from Islam.
In Britain, what quirky unit of measurement that uses both length and height is approximately 36 feet by 14.5 feet? Named for an iconic red sight on the streets of London, it has been used, for example for the diplodocus dinosaur, estimated to be about 2.5 times this unit.
Identify the famous painting from the "inaccuracies" described.
- The bottles in the titular establishment don't align with their reflection.
- If the reflection were to be believed, the customer at the counter would obscure the foreground of the work.
- The posture of the central figure is misaligned.
The Sanskirt word 'Chitra' refers to painting or pictures in its noun form and painted/patterned in its adjective form. The Sanskrit neologism for a Giraffe is 'Chitra - ushtra' which translates to painted/patterned X. Identify the animal known as 'Ushtra' in Sanskrit which is also found in the north-western region of the Indian Subcontinent.
Identify the subject of this de La Tour painting. First introduced in the Gospel of Luke, she exchanged her previously sinful lifestyle for a life of penance and contemplation.
In June 2021, this shot putter (visual) broke Randy Barnes' 31-year world record with a distance of 23.37 metres. This performance shortly followed an iconic final at the Tokyo Olympics against fellow American Joe Kovacs and New Zealander Tom Walsh, with nearly every throw breaking the Olympic record. Identify him.
Fill in the blank in this famous Ogden Nash poem titled 'Reflections on Ice Breaking'
Candy
Is dandy
But ______
Is quicker
Who is the third-most commercially successful director of all time? Most well known for his work writing and directing two related trilogies, his other films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994) and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021).
In Team Fortress 2, what achievement is given to players who kill 10 parachuting players? It is a two-word term used to refer to a steep downward plunge by an aircraft, but in slang can refer to a sudden drop of anykind.
This type of bridal veil is gathered at the crown of the head, helping create a cascading effect around the face. Identify this style (8), which is reminiscent of a certain ornamental feature that uses hydraulics to create the same visual effect.
In his episode with author Luke Burgis, Amit Varma discusses his book Wanting: The Power of ___ ___ (7, 6) in Everyday Life. Fill in the blanks with a phrase that was coined by the French philosopher Rene Girard and argues that humans don't want anything independently, but they imitate what other people want.
The titular character of The _____ (5) speaks for trees and is out to confront the Once-ler, who chops down all the Truffula trees. Which 1971 book (5) by Dr. Seuss? It is recognised as a fable concerning the danger of human destruction of the environment.
Who, a World Cup-winning captain, has represented France the most number of times in international football matches? In this list, Lillian Thuram is second, Olivier Giroud is third, and Antoine Griezmann is fourth.
A rainbow sequin version of what one-piece garment with the top and trousers attached together in one continuous piece did Harry Styles take to stage at Coachella 2022? Originally worn by certain members of the airforce, it became a staple with entertainers during the disco-era and orange versions gained popularity following the Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
This type of bridal veil is typically worn by a bride when she walks down the aisle, and it is lifted when she reaches the altar. Identify this style (5 or 7), which presumably gets its name because the shy bride goes pink when she is in front of the groom.
Which French novelist directed the 1975 film India Song, centred on the wife of the French ambassador in India during the 1930s? She also wrote works such as The Lover, and the screenplay for Hiroshima Mon Amour.
Three Ages, starring Buster Keaton and Wallace Beery, is a parody of a 1916 silent epic. Like the original, the parody features inter-cut short films set in prehistoric times, Ancient Rome, and the Roaring Twenties. Which film is this a parody of?
Which salient, a province in the northeastern corner of Argentina, is named after the Jesuit activity there beginning in the early 17th century? It is embraced by three big rivers and is also home to part of the Iguazu falls.
This 1996 film sees John Kruger a U.S. Marshal for WITSEC who specializes in 'wiping out' high-profile witnesses from public records. What is the title of this Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic?
Vivid dreaming that accompanies sleeping typically doesn’t happen during all stages of sleep, but during one particular stage when the muscle tone of the body is shallow. What term is given to this stage of sleep due to certain actions undertaken by a body part inadvertently? Owners of a smartwatch can now track the timing and duration of this stage actively. Acronym acceptable.
The word barbecue comes from the word barbacoa in which language that was spoken by the indigenous tribe of the same name that inhabited Puerto Rico, Dominica, and much of the Caribbean until the mid 16th Century?
NIKE's Skateboard (SB) Dunk Series is a sneaker line that has seen many collaborations and dedications. NIKE collaborated with an artist in 2021 whose eponymous line of shoes was due to be launched in Dec 2021. However, due to the horrific events that took place in November 2021 at a festival headlined and created by him, this collaboration was indefinitely postponed. Name EITHER the tragic event OR the artist.
Blefuscu is one of the two fictional islands, located in the Southern Indian Ocean, that first appear in a 1726 literary work. Even though the geography used by the author is severely off, he did use excellent maths to describe the size of the island's inhabitants - describing them to be in a 1:12 ratio. Knowing all this, what is the other more famous island?
With Old Persian as base, which script was deciphered from the trilingual Behistun inscription? Elamite and the Babylonian version of Akkadian, two of the many Ancient Near East languages that use this script, were found on this inscription.