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In an episode of Sex and the City, Carrie talks about which brand (9) when she says, "I used to think people who sat alone at _________(9) writing on their laptops were pretentious posers. Now I know: they are people who recently moved in with someone"?
Identify this type of earring (7), which consists of a straight rod with a bead on each end. It shares its name with a common exercise equipment used in weight training.
One of the essays in Indian historian Manu S Pillai’s 2019 collection The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin: Tales from Indian History is about the cultural practices of the Mappila community of Kerala. They have their own version of an ancient Indian text, where someone is portrayed as a sultan. This person is described to be struggling to shave because he has to put in 10 times the normal effort. *Who is this sultan***?
In 1999, as Will Smith's clout grew, he turned down the lead role in WHICH SCIFI BLOCKBUSTER, in a move that is frequently referred to in lists of worst decisions ever made by an actor? Smith explained that he had found the script too complicated, and was skeptical over the film's high dependence on some extremely ambitious special effects. His quote was: "If that doesn't work, the movie looks ridiculous."
What common English word comes from a diminutive of the term used for the small shield typically placed on a jouster's shoulder? A jouster aims their lance at this shield to score a point.
Geological timescale is divided into several named geochronologic units. Which geochronologic unit is the second longest, extending several hundred million years? With 10 such defined units, we are currently in the Cenozoic [unit], the same as the one Taylor Swift is in, although she might claim to have had many of these.
This is an esoteric programming language made of only three characters - the space, the tab, and the linefeed. WHAT collective name for these characters is also the name of the language?
What sporting equipment has been upcycled into this wall hanging? By regulation, this object should weigh between 4.75 and 5.50 g. Today, a synthetic version is preferred over versions made from a keratinous substance.
Gjon Mili's photograph uses a series of short or instantaneous visuals, a technique known as stroboscopic effect, to portray which early 20th century Modernist artwork? The abstract elements are replaced by a real human body's movement.
Identify this 2023 song Dua Lipa covered at her concert in Melbourne.
Whose name has been blanked out from this George Lois cover image for Esquire? The image shows a group of socialites from New York City absolutely livid at this person for publishing a piece called “La Côte Basque”, a thinly veiled fictionalised account of their scandalous lives, in the same magazine. This episode is back in popular consciousness these days.
While the Bath Fashion Museum and the Grammy Museum carry duplicates of the 2000 Dress of the Year, a "bamboo-print silk chiffon evening dress", the original is in the Los Angeles home of which celebrity who made it famous at the 42nd Grammy Awards? It was described as a turning point in Donatella Versace's career after the death of her brother Gianni.
What English idiom is used to allude to an unduly idealistic or optimistic vision on or about something? It may either trace back to mapmakers polishing a tool with certain petals or the residue left behind by red wine that has just been consumed.
This edit shows Lt. Aldo Raine waiting alongside a WW2-era vehicle for which military officer assigned to the Sicherheitsdienst?
This version of The Kiss features a couple from which MENA country? Aside from using the flag colours, one can see the symbol of the sultanate – the traditional dagger, khanjar – which also features on its currency, the rial.
The Greek word 'Polis' or 'Pol', as in Acropolis or Megapolis, is a suffix that means "city" that has been used in naming many places around the world. Which town in the Marmara province of Turkey shares its name with a town in Italy's Puglia region, with both getting its name from the Greek word 'pol' to refer to city. Specifically meaning "Beautiful city", the name is more popular as a peninsula that witnessed a lot of bloodshed in the early 20th century.
What is the 'culture of cuteness' in Japan called? This style or culture refers to the look given to many Japanese creations that are frequently described using words such as: loveable, cute, or adorable. Most soft toys from Japan also follow this style starting with Sanrio's Hello Kitty, with many popular characters from popular media like Pikachu and Eevee from Pokemon being other notable examples.
The tail of the Air India Express aircraft VT-BXI depicts what GI-tagged handwoven white cotton cloth with red embroidered borders? Native to Assam, it is typically worn around the neck or draped over shoulders and used as a token of respect, in religious rituals, and in everyday life.
According to Euclid's Window, the Egyptians utilised a person called a harpedonopta, literally, a “rope stretcher” for surveying. The harpedonopta employed three slaves who stretched a rope taut to form triangles as needed. Which geometric term came into being through this process? In Greek, it referred to a line that "stretched under".
The UIP administers the "JE" vaccine in over 175+ risk prone districts to protect against which infection of the brain caused by a namesake virus that is spread by mosquitoes of the Culex type? It was first documented in an Asian country in 1871.
Britney Spears' song 'If U Seek Amy' (2008) about her looking for a woman named Amy in a club caused a controversy in Anglophone nations when it was released, leading to an edited version replacing "Seek" with "See" in some regions. If you sing this line from the chorus out loud - "Love me, hate me, say what you want about me; But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy", WHAT was the controversy?
Which shooter, with a biblical name, combines the following varieties of whiskey - Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker, and Jameson - used in equal-parts and served in a shot glass?
Another deformity in Mindy can be seen in the neck area. While working on a computer or looking down at a phone, the muscles in the back contract to hold the head up. What rhyming two-word name (4,4) is given to this condition?
Zuckerberg added a pic titled "jersey swap" in which he traded his shearling with Jensen Huang's trademark leather jacket. Huang is the co-founder and CEO of which technology company that has seen a surge in stock prices driven by the demand for its AI-friendly graphic processing units (GPUs)?
National Apologies are often made by state leaders as a way to apologize for wrongs committed by the state. This apology was given by the USA only after a four-decades campaign by Norm Mineta — then a California congressman and a future Secretary of Transportation. Ronald Reagan signed the official Civil Liberties Act in 1988 and, two years later, George H.W. Bush administration paid out $20,000 to all survivors of an act committed by the US in World War II camps on WHICH GROUP of people?
What fabric, a fine open mesh of cotton or silk, made by looping or twisting thread in patterns to form variants such as "bobbin", "crocheted" or "needle", has Han reflected upon in The White Book?
This moustache style is a thin moustache that grows downward in two long tendrils from the upper lip, with the tapered pointed ends hanging past the jawline. It is different from the horseshoe style in that the cheeks area remain completely shaven, unlike in the former. WHAT IS THE NAME given to this style, named after a fictional Chinese master-criminal created by Sax Rohmer in 1911, whose portrayal has become an archetype of the evil criminal genius, especially while concerning Oriental characters?
The sale in 2014 of this Georgia O’Keeffe painting made her the highest-selling woman in art. What’s the common English name of this flower with the scientific name Datura stramonium? It is infamously toxic, and the second word in its name is indicator enough of the invasive nature of the plant. (Alternative answers are acceptable)
These ink drawings are the work of an aspiring artist who turned his back on art to enroll in medical school in Zaragoza, Spain. Luckily his artistic abilities contributed to pioneering concepts in neuroscience, notably the Neuron Doctrine – his theory that neurons communicate without touching. Identify this pioneer of modern neuroscience, one of the winners of the 1906 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine along with Camillo Golgi.
In the TV series Vikings , Clive Standen portrays Rollo, a legendary Norseman who founded which duchy in Northern France, initially as the County of Rouen, following an agreement with Frankish leader Charles III? Named after the inhabitants of the region, this Duchy would go on to leave a lasting legacy on the English monarchy from 1066 onwards.
The island Gorée off the coast of Senegal has been described by UNESCO as a “memory island” and a symbol of the slave trade. An emotional pilgrimage destination for the African diaspora, the symbolism finds its focal point at this location. Identify the poignant name of this location through which slaves left their homeland forever - the ____ __ __ ______ (4,2,2,6).
Which daughter of Hyperion and Theia offers her enchanting magic in Hades II? Despite her kind and dreamy aura, the powers offered by this figure of the night do not wane in strength at all.
What type of sedimentary rock is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite and forms when these minerals precipitate out of water containing dissolved calcium? Examples of monuments built from this type include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Parthenon, and the Jaisalmer Fort.
This specialised mould is used to impart a distinctive, ridged appearance to choux pastry dough to produce what street food that supposedly gets its name from a onomatopoeic word for frying? It is typically topped with chocolate sauce or cinnamon sugar.
The fashion aesthetic of Barbiecore that has seen a rise thanks to Gerwig's new film forms part of a larger umbrella trend wherein brightly coloured clothing have come into vogue. Associated with the idea of a "joy-inducing, happiness-boosting" vibe, what hormone that aptly receives a boost from such vibrancy is this [BLANK] Dressing alliteratively named after?
In this portion of a large 1656 oil painting, a work that has been the subject of much analysis, who can be seen here looking at the viewer? While this figure may seem like he is looking at you, it is equally plausible he is looking at the visitors to his studio whose reflection can be seen in a mirror at the back.
The most outlandish change 'seen' in Mindy is a second eyelid. Exposure to screens causes various documented ill effects to humans. In defence, the human body would evolve to possess a smaller, second eyelid, avoiding overexposure to what? (4, 5)
The Travel Book Co. is a bookstore run by William Thacker, the protagonist of which 1999 film? Located in the namesake London district, William and actress Anna Scott have their first of many meetings here.
Which athlete, with a surname that represents a profession, is depicted here? This jockey's record of 8,833 career victories stood for 29 years before being broken by Panamanian-born Laffit Pincay Jr.
These firm calluses formed on the upper lip are caused by and named after what activity? They are a result of repeated friction in contact with a jazz instrument, a version of which was also used for signals in warfare.
What pair of antonyms can be formed by picking one word from each of these two literary titles?
1. Ernest Hemingway's tale about an aging fisherman in a battle against a giant marlin.
2. A dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley where citizens live in a futuristic World State.
What is the name of this parody, by DCLuigi, of a 2000s pop rock hit, tweaking one of the words to reference the establishments he’s hanging out in?
In FIDE chess notation, what move is indicated either by the symbol O-O or O-O-O, depending on the direction chosen? O and 0 are interchangeable here, as the characters do not directly indicate which piece (or pieces) actually moves.
Patrick Rothfuss has taken the world of fantasy by storm with which Chronicle, a fantasy series that began with ‘The Name of the Wind’ and continued with ‘The Wise Man’s Fear’? More books are expected in this critically acclaimed franchise.
What family of rocket engines developed by SpaceX is currently a part of the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles? It is named after a small species of falcon known as the "pigeon hawk" and has no relation to the bearded magician who prominently features in the legend of King Arthur.
The soundtrack to this 1993 crime thriller by Stephen Hopkins starring Emilio Estevez and Cuba Gooding Jr. had eleven songs, each of which was a collaboration between a rap artist/group and a rock band: Pearl Jam and Cypress Hill, Slayer and Ice-T, and so on. Which movie?
A fluxion is the instantaneous rate of change, or gradient, of a fluent (a time-varying quantity, or function) at a given point - considered to be the earliest modern definition of calculus. This was defined in a work titled Method of Fluxions published in 1731 even though it was completed in 1665, by which mathematician?
Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher features Verna, a Mephistophelean character, with whom the ambitious Usher siblings make a pact with eventual fatal consequences. As a harbinger of death Verna appears to the Usher characters just before they're nevermore seen alive. What is Verna’s ‘Poe-tic’ form? If you ponder weak and weary, you’ll find your answer dearie!
"Arrayed on the Ladies’ Day banquet table were yellow-green avocado pear halves stuffed with crabmeat and mayonnaise" This line is from the author's only novel, where avocados are significant symbols for the protagonist Esther Greenwood, and represent her desire to stand in opposition to traditional domestic gender models. Name either the work or the author.
The Grand Egyptian Museum displays the eerily beautiful colossal statues of which pharaoh who reigned between 1353 to 1336 BCE? He was noted for abandoning the traditional Egyptian religion of polytheism and introducing a form of worship centered around a god represented as a solar disc.
The album art of Deep Purple's self-titled third album is a detail, albeit in monochrome, from which famous triptych by a Dutch Master?
Identify this mushroom, known for its use in Italian cuisine. It is characterised by an earthy, meaty flavour, making it a staple for pastas, risottos, soups, and sauces. It derives its name from Italian based on its plump appearance as well as the fact that certain creatures liked to devour it. Multiple names accepted.
What is the good word that the Danes use to describe a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment? Deriving from Norwegian for "to comfort", this lifestyle concept has become ubiquitous with the Danish identity which explains why strangers often tip their hats in the country. The same root has given us an English word that describes a basic act of comforting.
During a 2013 UEFA Champions League game against Malaga, the fans of which football club displayed a tifo featuring a man with binoculars looking for the trophy? Typically, this part of the stadium features a large black and yellow tifo of the club logo on other matchdays.
Michael Kors began his eponymous fashion label while also serving as creative director for which fashion house, a position he took up in 1997? In 2004, he stepped down as the heart of this company, which seems like it will always go on under the helm of recent directors such as Phoebe Philo and Hedi Slimane.
WHICH OF ESCOFFIER'S MOTHER SAUCES is a sauce made with fatty salted pork breast, a mirepoix of carrots, onions, thyme, and white stock, in addition to its eponymous ingredient? He also lists Bolognaise sauce among its many derivations.
Identify this mid-ocean ridge, located on the eastern edge of the Philippine Sea plate. It shares its name with an arc system, a minor tectonic plate, and a feature that is regarded to be the Earth's deepest.
Which shade of blue, defined on the RGB colour wheel as having hue codes between 195 and 225 degrees, ultimately takes its name from the intense blue mineral lapis lazuli? 'Lapis' is simply the Latin word for stone, and 'lazuli' underwent multiple transformations across Latin, Arabic and Persian to give us the name of this shade in multiple European languages.
The 2001 final of Mastermind India was hosted at the Durbar Hall of which royal residence of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar? This Taj Group property overlooking Lake Pichola was built by and named after the only maharaja to not attend the Delhi Durbar, both of 1903 and 1911.
Alexander McQueen's first show introduced several of his signature looks, including his daring "bumster" pants. The show honoured which film, that was also a nod to his father whose livelihood was the titular profession? The same film was also referenced by Marc Jacobs and Junya Watanabe (visual).
Considered the easiest serve in table tennis, the ____ (4) involves a rapid cut executed by bringing the paddle below the ball - thus giving it backspin and preventing the opponent from being aggressive. What serve (4) is this?
Which allotrope of Carbon with the formula C60 has a cage-like fused-ring structure (truncated icosahedron) that resembles a soccer ball, made of twenty hexagons and twelve pentagons? Each carbon atom in this allotrope has three bonds, whose discovery led to the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to its discoverers in 1996.
There have been a few instances in Formula 1 history where the constructors' champion did not field the driver's champion.
The most recent example was in 2021, when Red Bull's Max Verstappen took the driver's championship, edging out his closest rival in the final race in Abu Dhabi. Which team, that fielded Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, won their eighth straight constructors' that season?
In Dungeons & Dragons, which principal character class (9), is seen as a savage warrior who uses brute strength and fury to excel in combat? Of all the classes, only the _________ (9) begins the game illiterate and is forced to expend extra skill points in order to read and write.