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What type of distinct ecosystem is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently for years or decades or seasonally for a shorter period? The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of such sites.
Which boxer defeated Paea Wolfgramm to win the gold medal in the Super Heavyweight division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics? This Hall of Famer would go on to win 64 of his 69 fights and would dominate the sport along with his brother between 2004 and 2015.
Quill pens of this design were used in 1840 to sign which treaty, a quasi-legal agreement also known as Te Tiriti? Entitling a group of indigenous people to land and resources, the treaty is interpreted as having established a partnership between equals in a way that the British Crown did not intend.
Which country served as Hergé's primary inspiration for the fictional nation of Khemed in the Land of Black Gold and The Red Sea Sharks? Khemed's flag (visual) is reminiscent of the national flag of this country - black, white, and green bands that are connected by a red chevron (with a white star) representing the royal family that has ruled this country since 1921.
Francisco de Almeida became the first person to take charge as Viceroy of Portuguese India, in 1505. He was, however, a replacement for the person who had initially been chosen for the post, but had to forsake it because of growing blindness. Who was this explorer, who gives his name to one of the member-entities of a remote British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, discovered by him?
Sarah Bernhardt was the first woman to play which character on screen, in a two-minute film from 1900 showing the duel to the death against Laertes? She has also portrayed the character in theatre.
Which character, from the planet Corellia, is this trilobite from China named after? Its name was initially believed to reference the dominant ethnic group in China, and the fact that it was found alone in a fossil bed.
While this country has decided to move its capital by 2024 owing to climate change, traffic and overconcentration of economic development, environmentalists oppose the to-be capital since it is to be on a landmass known for its rainforest. Only time will tell if this shift to the outer islands is a victorious deed. What is the new capital's name?
Get Schwifty is a typeface in the style of the title font used for which science fiction TV series released by Adult Swim?
The AFL Aussie rules football team Brisbane [Blank] play their home games at the Gabba, home ground of the Big Bash League cricket team, Brisbane Heat. Fill in the blank with a faunal team name that it shares with that of the NFL team in Detroit.
WHICH Australian swimmer won the World Swimmer of the Year award four times between 1998 and 2003? His tally of five Olympic gold medals is the most for any Australian, a feat he shares with a modern-day swimmer Emma Mckeon.
In Blackadder Goes Forth, Lord Flashheart and Captain Blackadder, after a hearty verbal duel in the middle of the trenches, are suddenly confronted by “the greatest living German” of the time. As he launches into an extravagant speech, Flashheart shoots him dead. Who is this WWI flying ace? In reality, this colourful individual was killed in an air combat while pursuing a Canadian Sopwith Camel fighter plane.
The 2000 final of Mastermind India was hosted at which royal residence built between 1920 and 1943 atop Chittar Hill on the outskirts of the "Blue City" of India? This palace continues to be inhabited by the Rathore royal family, although a part of it is managed by the Taj Group as a luxury hotel.
This symbol based on the ghost emoji is an example of reappropriation of elements in the anti-LGBTQ discourse. It became popular in April 2019 following a tweet posted by the populist far-right party Vox. Identify this symbol (7), a portmanteau name which combines the community (3) that embraced it with the name of a friendly ghost.
Natural coloured diamonds are some of the rarest gemstones. The ______ (6) is the largest purple pink flawless diamond to ever appear in auction at Christie's Hong Kong and in May 2021, it became the most valuable jewel sold that year. Identify this diamond (6), which gets its name due to its resemblance to the petals of a flower that blooms for a few weeks in spring.
Identify this step from K-beauty, which involves applying serums to target specific skin concerns. The term comes from the packaging of serums in this type of namesake sealed, single-use vials, which are also used for vaccines.
Which TV show that premiered in 2016, centres on college dropout Earnest "Earn" Marks and his cousin Alfred, as they navigate through their city's rap scene? Its creator became the first African-American to win an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
The number "Kiss and Make Up" saw the collaboration of Blackpink with which Kosovo-Albanian origin singer who launched her eponymous debut album in 2017? The word "kiss" appears in another of this artist's numbers, featuring Calvin Harris.
Identify either of these monkeys, the first primates to return alive from space. A rhesus macaque and a squirrel monkey respectively, they were named after the first two letters of the Joint Army/Navy Phonetic Alphabet.
Which element lends its name to the story where Levi experiments with the electrolysis of water and bubbles of this element accumulates at the cathode? It is twice the amount of the element at the anode.
Which code word from the NATO phonetic alphabet is replaced with an alternative code word in a particular Asian country due to geopolitical reasons? The original code word is replaced by the name of a country from Southern Europe.
Despite bursting on to the tennis scene as the youngest ever winner of any Grand Slam and the first Swiss athlete (male or female) to do so, which player retired for the first time from the sport in 2003? Her comeback was short-lived as she retired again in 2007, but when she came back in 2013, she climbed all the way to World No. 1 in doubles.
The third decade of the braille alphabet is again identical to the first, but with additional dots in positions 3 and 6. However, the letter W is 'out of place' and has only position 6 dotted, without position 3. What is the historical reason for W being tacked on in this manner?
Basquiat's Undiscovered Genius of the [redacted] Delta is a showcase of select African American history. Which river, that played a prominent role in slavery, lends its name to the title? Mark Twain is name dropped in the work for his satire on racism in Huckleberry Finn.
What red liqueur is a style of gin made by infusing it with the titular drupe of Prunus spinosa, the blackthorn plant? Designated by EU to have at least 25% ABV to be called so, this style of gin was consumed by Tim Curry to wash the pain inside of him according to his 1978 song.
What decorative technique involves engraving intricate, repetitive patterns into a metal surface, such as on watches or jewellery? The method is named after a French engineer who invented a lathe to create such textures.
Which British cosmetics retailer, founded by Mark Constantine and Liz Weir, collaborated with Katseye to release a collection of six soaps? This vibrant company began as a supplier for Anita Roddick's Body Shop.
Pictured here is the emblem on the wall of India House in London representing which province of British Raj? The picture shows a coastal building, Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India. Today, the building houses a state legislative assembly.
Which strait separates the island of Sakhalin from mainland Russia, connecting the Sea of Okhotsk to the Sea of Japan? It has no fixed links across it, although it freezes completely around its narrowest part, named Nevelskoy.
Which herb, a component of fines herbes, and sometimes lazily called French parsley, has a name that comes from the Greek "chairephyllon" which literally means "leaves of joy"? It also went by the name myrrhis due to its oil having an aroma similar to myrrh.
Identify this 2670 km demarcation line, as depicted by Reena Kallat. It was established towards the close of the "Great Game" by a British diplomat of the Indian Civil Service along with the Emir Abdur Rahman Khan. While its western end runs until the border with Iran, its eastern end is at the border with China.
Based on British history posits, prisoners would lower their footwear using these entities out of their cell windows to collect money from passersby. What idiom referring to "scant resources" or "meagre budget" originates from this metaphor of relying on limited resources? It is often used in business parlance.
The tail of the Air India Express aircraft VT-BXR features what handwoven fabric or shawl native to Kashmir? Deriving its name from Persian for "robe" and "yard", this textile is traditionally made using cashmere wool.
This plant uses long stalks with pointed tips to pierce zombies. It is known by what name (10) that references a polearm used for thrusting or throwing? It inserts a single letter in the name of a vegetable known for its distinct smell.
By what name (9) do we better know the shrub Codariocalyx motorius? Meaning "sign bearer" in Greek, the _________ (9) plant is equipped with a number of dancing leaflets which constantly sample the intensity of available sunlight and relay the information to re-orient the main leaves, behaving like flags sending a signal.
What nickname referring to an entity from a different continent was given to the duo of H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman? It was as a play on their ancestry and their shared penchant for forming a protective shield around Nixon and serving as his gatekeepers. They were later imprisoned for their roles in the Watergate cover-up.
Vietnam has a distinctive approach to diplomatic relations, rooted in principles of flexibility, resilience, and independence. Their policies maintain a firm stance on national sovereignty while adapting to the dynamics of global geopolitics. It draws inspiration from what plant that is culturally significant to the region and known for its strong roots, a sturdy trunk, and flexible branches?
In 2011, a museum dedicated to which Spanish fashion designer was opened in Getaria by Queen Sofia and former apprentice Herbert de Givenchy? Described by Coco Chanel as "the only courturier in the truest sense of the word", he pioneered the movement towards capes and flowing clothes without waistlines.
The oil produced from the flower of which plant is a common ingredient in perfumes such as the iconic Chanel No.5? This herb belonging to the mint/deadnettle family gets its name from a Southern Indian language meaning "green leaf".
This panel from David Squires' book depicts a manager best known for leading the English national side to an iconic victory, which according to the BBC is still the most watched television event in the history of UK television. Which manager, whose success at Ipswich Town until 1963 lead him to being offered the job to coach the national side?
Identify this 2006 song, which saw groups of friends perform this circular move.
Which Japanese prefecture, a landlocked region in the Kantō region of Honshu, has a namesake capital located 20 to 30 km north of central Tokyo? You may also be familiar with it via the name of the protagonist of a manga about a superhero who can defeat any enemy with a single blow.
EP7 of Bambai Meri Jaan sees Dara seize an opportunity to consolidate his empire by striking a deal with sheikhs in Dubai. What is the episode's title? (3,4,7) This three-word phrase of Biblical origin refers to the arrival of the 'empire' promised by God, acquired by the blood and suffering of Christ.
This entity is awarded to the winner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series event at Martinsville. What is this (11,5), supposedly getting its name from a Henry Clay Work song about something owned by the song narrator's ancestor?
Identify this type of earring (6), which fits snugly around the earlobe, as if in an embrace. Its plural form shares its name with a baby products brand (7) owned by Kimberly-Clark.
A related program to Operation Paperclip was Operation LUSTY, the US Air Force's effort to capture and evaluate German aeronautical technology during and after World War II. What does LUSTY stand for? The first word alone is enough for points.
What type of storyteller or poet play an important role in preserving and passing down the history, genealogies, and traditions of communities in West Africa? They also serve as mediators and advisors and often enjoyed positions of power within royal courts.
Who designed the iconic uniforms for Trans World Airlines (TWA)? He's also famous for having created the 'Jackie look' through his designs for Jacqueline Kennedy.
Luxury cosmetics giant Lancôme collaborated with which institution, the world’s most visited of its kind, for a reimagined line of makeup products? It saw new hues for its iconic "L'Absolu Rouge" lipstick being based on the Les Salles Rouges (The Red Rooms) of the site.
Which code word from the NATO phonetic alphabet is replaced with alternative words primarily in US air traffic control (ATC) to disambiguate from a company that has a significant presence in that country?
In Game of Thrones' episode S4E2 popularly called Purple Wedding, which Icelandic band had a cameo as the official wedding band for Joffrey Baratheon's wedding? They sing the song Rains of Castamere which is also used in the official end credits of the episode.
The Apgar score is a quick way for doctors to evaluate the health of all newborns. The list of criteria form a backronym of 'Apgar'. These are the scores and indications for the criterion _____ (5), that examines the baby's heart rate. What criterion? (5)
Score 0: absent
Score 1: < 100 beats per minute
Score 2: ≥ 100 beats per minute
In 1307, when Master Jacques de Molay, the leader of a group, came to visit Pope Clement V, he was instead burned alive at the stake on the Pope's orders, which led to the group's suppression. What is this group known as, founded in 1119 AD when they acquired power under the auspices of King Baldwin II, the count of Edessa?
Many teams have released customised kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The navy base along with the yellow and turquoise trim of Brazil's away kit is based on the vibrant colours of which creature? Opponents need to be wary as it may help the Selecao shoot a quick toxic counter attack.
Embraced as a symbol of balance in various occult traditions, which half-human, half-goat was allegedly worshipped as a deity by the Templars? In the 19th century, this deity got intertwined with Éliphas Lévi's Sabbatic Goat image, which later inspired the symbol of the devil in tarot decks.
For which film does the Letterboxd eye icon change to aqua blue when one marks it as watched? This is a reference to the piercing blue eyes of the Fremen, a tribe found within this media franchise.
In the first stage of the beer brewing process, barley grains are stored in moist and warm environments to encourage ___________ (11) of the grains. This growth process makes the starches and insoluble proteins in the grain decompose into sugars. Identify this process. (11), that physically manifests in the form of a tiny root sheath breaking through the husk.
A 1960s Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph features 3 people prominently along with a bunch of others. 1. Jim Leavelle, a WW2 veteran and Dallas detective (pictured); and 2. Someone born Jacob Leon Rubenstein. Who is the third?
A [BLANK] is a type of climbing hold which is named after the action required to hold it. Climbers generally place their thumb on one side of the hold and the rest of the fingers on the other side while using it. A similarly named action is used while cooking with salt and spices, and so this term can also mean 'a little bit'. What term?
Known for its rough punishing terrain, the cycling Monument Paris–Roubaix runs primarily across which historical territory and former administrative region of France? Deriving its name from a weapon used by people from this region in ancient times, Emmanuel Macron was born in its largest city Amiens.
Monroe's performance of "Happy Birthday Mr President" has been the subject of many impressions and parodies. Who is seen here performing a slightly-modified version of the song, and whom is it addressed to?
Many of the titles in James Patterson's Alex Cross series are a play on the titular protagonist’s surname.
This novel sees Alex becoming the the target of two diabolical killers, although its title may give the impression that someone working closely with Alex may deceive or betray him. Identify its two-word title.
Which event of the ancient Greek pentathlon took place in a sand pit outside the Temple of Zeus, and not at the main venue?
Which interstellar space probe launched in 2006 performed a flyby study of the Pluto system in 2015 and has a secondary mission to fly by and study one or more other Kuiper belt objects (KBOs) in the decade to follow?