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Identify this 2024 hit covered by Adam Krueger.
In 2010, then British Prime Minister David Cameron gave a national apology for WHAT incident committed by British paramilitary forces in Ireland, an incident that has also inspired a very famous U2 song?
The 2019 film 'Joker' starring Joaquin Phoenix features this scene where (spoiler alert) Arthur shoots and kills Murray Franklin, a late night talk show during an appearance on his show. Who plays Murray Franklin? The actor said he considered this an homage to another character he had played in an 80s film, also a comedian obsessed with a talk show host.
In 1924, Pablo Picasso was commissioned by the Limited Editions Club to illustrate which Greek comedy about a woman who convinced her countrywomen to withhold sex from their husbands and lovers in order to end the Peloponnesian War? This Aristophanes work was also illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley.
What circuit symbol is shown here? It can connect or disconnect the conducting path in a circuit.
The “Third Pole” is a non-polar glacier system comprising the Karakoram, the Himalayas and which mountain range - primarily its eastern end which includes the Chiantar Glacier? At 7,708 m, Tirich Mir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan is the tallest peak in the world outside of the Himalaya-Karakoram range.
With Ancient Greek as base, which script was deciphered from the bilingual Cippi of Melqart? Named after an ancient thalassocratic civilisation in the Levant, this script was used to write Early Iron Age Canaanite languages.
A part of the Tibetan kingdom in medieval times, local rulers and rulers from Bhutan have ruled the region. Declared by the British as off-limits in 1873, it was invaded by Chinese troops during the 1962 war who later withdrew. It is the location of the Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling monastery. Which mountain pass, that offers views of the Kangto and Gorichen Peaks, some of the highest in a North-East Indian state?
Which 1928 accidental discovery by a Scottish bacteriologist does Prof. Liulevicius mark as a turning point in modern history for "heralding the era of antibiotics and preventing large-scale human deaths"? Its first commercial production was led by the US War Production Board (WPB) to help wounded soldiers in WW2.
This is the mascot for which general-purpose scripting language geared towards web development? The mascot's name is a slight modification of the creature pictured to reference the language itself. It can be deployed on a variety of operating systems and platforms using an interpreter powered by the Zend Engine.
He is the Kwizatz Haderach / He is born of Caladan / And will take the Gom Jabbar
These are lyrics from an Iron Maiden song titled 'To Tame A Land' based on which scifi novel from the 1960s that had five sequels, the last of which was titled 'Chapterhouse' and released in 1985? Though the lyrics mention the title of the book, the author refused to let Iron Maiden use it as the song title.
Norman Hartnell, the designer of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation gown, secretly added an extra element on the left-hand side of the gown (where her hand grazed) as a symbol of good luck. It is a rarer variant of the symbol of one of the regions in the United Kingdom. Identify the symbol or the variant.
The New Yorker cover from Dec 2, 2019 was a painting titled Art Connoisseurs by Kadir Nelson. It was an examination of what qualifies as art. Nelson was inspired by which artist's 1962 painting Art Connoisseur, which asked the same question? The painter of the 1962 work was back in news earlier this year in connection with his grandchild winning an award.
What moniker was given to a 2004 Premier League match that saw Manchester United end Arsenal's 49-match unbeaten run? The ______ __ ___ ______ (6,2,3,6) was a war of footballing giants that saw a large spread of items tossed on players such as soup cans, fruit, coffee, and pizza.
If you're buying a chef knife, it often comes down to German- vs Japanese-style knives. One difference is the _____ (5) of the edge, or the degree to which the metal angles away from the cutting edge. Japanese blades have a smaller, sharper angle and may taper either on one or both sides of the blade. German knives always taper on both sides, but with a larger angle. Fill in the blank with a term that describes the edge of a structure, often used interchangeably with 'chamfer'.
In a 2024 ruling, the ICJ reaffirmed the illegality of Israeli settlements and their incompatibility with which series of international treaties first adopted in 1949? Its Article 59 also states that an occupying power is obliged to allow relief for the population of an occupied territory and deliberately obstructing it constituted using starvation as a weapon of war.
Name the current President of Colombia who assumed office in August 2022. An active participant in the guerilla group of the 19th of April Movement, he also served as the Mayor of Bogota - the first ex-guerilla leader to hold political office in Colombia.
What nickname does Haydn's Symphony no. 101 in D Major have because of a consistent short tapping rhythm throughout the second movement, reminiscent of an everyday item?
Tom Alter has portrayed many historical figures in Indian theatre and cinema. Who did Tom Alter portray in the 2017 play Lal Qile Ka Aakhri Mushaera? It recreated the last poetic congregation at the Red Fort, which included Mirza Ghalib, Momin Khan Momin and Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq.
The nine-minute suite for the Joker ("Why So Serious") in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight was based around two notes played by electric cello, solo violin, guitars and a string section. To depict anarchy musically, Hans Zimmer took inspiration from a band from his native Germany. Which band, founded by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider and widely considered one of the pioneers of electronic music?
Although it has existed since 300 BC in the Greek colony of Byzantum, which common religious symbol rose to prominence after it was adopted into the flag of the Ottoman Empire in 1844? Thanks to it dotting numerous buildings across the Empire, it has now become associated with Islam in general, featuring in as many as 9 national flags.
What is the portmanteau name (7) of this type of hybrid garment, a two-piece swimsuit that offers chest and torso coverage by combining a ____ ___ (4,3) and ______ (6) bottom?
The [BLANK] Rules was a set of tactics developed by Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons in 1988 to try and neutralize a particular player. The playbook included varied defences to physically challenge him, usually with a double team. Which Bulls player was this who continues to hold a grudge against Thomas?
In 2020, Condé Nast India released Behind The Mask, a series that "unmasked" India's fashion designers. Identify this fashion designer, who is wearing a mask based on his favourite era of Bollywood. He is known for single-handedly transforming film costume design and translating that glamour into aspirational couture.
The highest individual score by a Sri Lankan in men's Test Cricket is the 374 scored by which ex-captain at the R Premadasa Stadium against South Africa in 2006? He also struck a memorable hundred in the 2011 WC final, even though MS Dhoni had the final laugh.
Identify the song parodied here by The Key of Awesome.
Which anti-fascist force led by Josip Broz Tito was considered to be Europe’s most effective anti-Axis resistance movement during WWII? Primarily a guerrilla force at its inception, it soon developed into a large fighting force engaging in conventional warfare. It also lends its name to a football club from Belgrade, which participated in the first ever European Cup match in 1955.
In 1963, which world leader after rejecting the draft from his speechwriters, spoke in his own words about the “day when this city will be joined as one and this country and this great continent of Europe in a peaceful and hopeful globe”? However, this speech became famous for its only non-English line.
Iraq is divided into 19 administrative divisions known as Governorates. Pictured here is the emblem of which Iraqi Governorate whose capital of the same name sees a footfall of tens of millions every year for religious reasons? The capital witnessed a major battle that is commemorated on the 10th day of Muharram every year by followers of Islam.
As part of the Hogarth Shakespeare series, which author released the novel New Boy in 2017 as a contemporary re-telling of Othello? Her best-selling work came out in 1999, titled for and based on a Vermeer painting that was also adapted into an Academy-nominated film starring Scarlett Johansson in 2003.
Maria Theresa's fourth child and eldest son, Joseph II, eventually became sole ruler of the Habsburg lands after her, and inherited what important title from his father? Held in conjunction with 'King of Italy' and 'King of Germany' for much of its history, this title held great prestige especially in the eyes of the Catholic Church. It was originally claimed by the Frankish king Charlemagne in 800 (more than three centuries after the fall of the ancient empire that it refers to).
This special edition of Monopoly is based on a band formed in the 1970s. The properties in the game are concert venues, following the band from their earliest gigs at Imperial College to the sell-out shows at Wembley. Which band is this? One of the tokens in the game is their News of the World robot.
What name (6) is given to a paintbrush with the bristles cut at an angle to give it a pointed tip? Although not sharp enough to be a fighting knife, the brush's unique shape can be used to apply multiple colours along a line.
The ___ ____ _________ (3,4,8 or 3,4,9) by comedian Stephen Fry discusses many aspects of poetry like metre, rhyme, etc. What is its punny title which replaces the first word in the title of a 1978 Scott Peck book with a type of poetry? It may remind you of a popular Robert Frost poem.
What type of fries are made by cutting a potato into a spiral shape and seasoning it with a spice mix? The name given to this type of springy, helical snack can also be used to describe a person’s hair.
Which orange-flavoured liqueur is a common ingredient in the following cocktails? Cointreau is a brand of such liqueur.
Margarita: Tequila, lime juice, and [blank]
Long Island Iced Tea: Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum, and [blank]
Sidecar: Cognac, lime juice, and [blank]
____ (4) Bazaar is one of the largest flea markets in India and one of Mumbai's many tourist attractions. It specializes in second hand and vintage goods though according to popular legend, if you lose anything in Mumbai you can buy it back from here. All this probably explains how the bazaar got its unflatterring name. Which bazaar?
An annual ultramarathon held in the Snowy Mountains National Park in New South Wales is set around the base of which mountain? The tallest mountain in this country's mainland, it got its name because a Polish explorer perceived it to resemble a mound in Krakow with the same name.
Which country’s passport is rooted in its heritage and reveals several cultural motifs, including its national symbol, when scanned under UV light? It also features text in a language that is considered to be a taonga (“treasure”) by its indigenous people.
The World Athlete of the Year is an annual award presented to the best performer across disciplines. In 2022, it was awarded to which athlete who set four world records in the calendar year while becoming the first woman to break the 51 second barrier in the 400 metres hurdles? She is the current Olympic gold medal holder in the event.
________ (8) is a character from The Justice Friends, a ghostly musical parody of Marvel's Vision. What is the name of this superhero? You can arrive at the name by adding the letter 'h' to the name of a company known for its colour matching services.
A recent tragic incident with 21 victims in which USA city close to the Mexico border is depicted on the cover of this June 2022 New Yorker? The city's name is a misspelling of a Spanish governor.
And sometimes, dumb answers in Family Feud can lose you the game, but benefit you anyway. The host asks: "Name Popeye's favorite food." The contestant confidently answers with a word that makes the host hang his head. What food was this, that a food franchise (which even has this item on the logo) awarded the contestant $10000 worth of, in return of the unintended brand promotion?
This is a LEGO recreation of which director's filmography, that were nearly all adaptations of literary works shot through innovative cinematography?
In 1774, which French scientist - following his experiments with oxygen and mercury - discovered that the total mass of matter is the same at the end as at the beginning of every chemical reaction? Although he did not refer to the notion of atoms, his experiments provided an accurate definition for an "element" and thus paved the transition from the philosophical tradition of atomism to modern atomic theory.
Owen Wilson has used his trademark "wow" in several films across his career.
Identify this film in which Owen Wilson goes "wow" at several points. One such occasion is when he and his titular pet are surprised by the number of dogs at a park.
In a formal dinner table setting, the 4 rightmost glasses are for champagne, red wine, white wine and sherry. What is the leftmost glass for?
In the aftermath of the Night of the Long Knives, Adolf Hitler looked for a new headquarters for the "Brownshirts" or the SA. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he handed this work to which Nazi-era architect who worked closely with the Fuhrer and was later convicted under the Nuremberg Trials? His name is an anagram of a local river.
American heavy metal vocalist and former Black Sabbath lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio is credited with popularizing what hand gesture, inspired by his grandmother's use of protective magic to ward off evil? The gesture is commonly seen in heavy metal performances and involves folding three fingers to leave two fingers extended.
Which 2013 Bollywood film that sets off the plot with a trekking trip among former classmates has been blanked out from this Letterboxd list? The film marked the first time Pritam composed the original soundtrack for a Dharma Productions film, infusing the story with a playful, youthful energy.
Which video game franchise, with almost 32 games from 1996 until now, was originally released by Capcom as Biohazard - a nod to its zombie and apocalpytic setting? This is not just the highest grossing horror franchise in video games but also the highest grossing live-action film franchise based on video games.
Which animated fantasy action series uses purple and blue colour palettes in the show's finale, particularly in the scene when it is confirmed that the show's titular character is in a relationship with Asami? This sequel to a famous series ends with the two characters entering the Spirit World.
A cestus gladiator was a type of boxer who did not wear any other armor or accessory aside from a cestus, which translates to 'striker' and was worn on the fighter's hands. It is thus similar to what modern-day fighting accessory which, despite one of its common names, can be made of a variety of materials?
This type of parquet uses planks of even width, criss-crossed, just as it happens in the art of [BLANK] weaving, which also names this parquet style. Which parquet style is this? Adding the word 'underwater' to this weaving art results in a mocking idiom to refer to silly or useless academic courses.
This Indian city shares its 3-letter IATA code with a Portuguese word meaning "good", one which is found in the name of a basilica in India. Which city? Its IATA code references an older name for the city.
These stars represent the nine islands of which island country, in the manner in which they are spread across the ocean? As of July 2021, it is the second-least populous country in the world, behind Vatican City.
Deriving from an Old Turkic word meaning "elder brother", what title was reserved in the Ottoman era for senior military officers, such as the commander of the Janissaries? It appears today as part of the title of the imam of Nizari Ismailism, one of whom started a coveted award for architecture.
The abbreviation "SPQN" can be seen on a plaque on Karlsbrücke ("Charles Bridge"), one of the many bridges across the Pegnitz River in which city? It is regarded to be the unofficial capital of Franconia, a cultural region in its country.
Established by the Mumbai-based Parsi businessman Dinshawji Pandole in 1889, this aerated soft drink brand initially sold only a lemonade-flavoured soda. But, in 2011, PepsiCo relaunched the brand with three additional flavours with “Mangola” being retained only in Mumbai as a city legacy. Identify the brand whose once-iconic Chembur plant is shown here.
In 2015, this actor played through the game subtitled "Wild Hunt" three times and later upon learning about its TV adaptation, he met with the creator to express his desire to be part of it. Which character did he play for three seasons, before quitting due to "creative differences" over sticking to the source material?
In 1942 the mathematician Mandelbrot coined WHICH TERM through his book "The [BLANK] Geometry of Nature" to explain a concept seen in nature's elements like snowflakes or coastlines? He claimed that even the Eiffel Tower or the Baobab tree branches follow this pattern, wherein these shapes don't multiply by a factor of an integer (like in a polygon), but by a broken factor that could be any number.
Aged with 130 flowers and herbs, WHICH FRENCH LIQUEUR was first produced in 1737 by a certain order of monks in the Grenoble region? Named for the monastery of these monks, which in turn is named for the mountain range in the area, the liqueur comes in both yellow and green versions and has lent its name to a shade of both.
The Tomb of Suleyman Shah in the Aleppo Governorate, Syria, is the property of Turkey. 40 Turkish soldiers permanently guard the tomb and the tomb was moved to a different location during the Syrian civil war in 2015 as well. Whose grandfather was Suleyman Shah, the reason for Turkey guarding the tomb so zealously?
Invented in 1939 by US physiologist Royal Huddleston [Blank] Sr., which eponymous exercise was initially designed to be a quick fitness test but became a popular exercise when the US Army made it one of the methods of testing a recruit's base level of fitness? Today, it is a mainstay of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) routines.