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Which Shakespeare play does Cunk describe as his best and also 'shockingly modern'? Here's her comment on the scene where the protagonist of the play meets his end: "In those days you couldn't find your horse by beeping your car keys and making its arse light up."
Valerianella locusta is also known as [BLANK] Salad, same as a fairy tale character. What’s interesting is that the salad isn’t named after the character; the character in the fairy tale was named for the salad. In the story, the father keeps stealing the leaves for his pregnant wife to eat, from a sorceress, who punishes them by taking the child as a hostage, and naming it after the salad. Fill in the blank.
In a 2009 NPR interview, Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons confirmed that the blue look of the character Doctor Manhattan was based on the blue glow emitted by nuclear reactor piles underwater. WHAT PHENOMENON, named after a Soviet physicist, is this?
This piece was composed in 1740 by James Thomson, and some people mistake it to be the country’s national anthem, or confuse it with the actual anthem. EITHER name this piece OR identify the canine ring name of Davey Boy Smith who used it as his WWE theme in the 1990s - appropriate, given how his character represented his country.
While one of the London Zoo penguins was renamed 'Mac' at the Platinum Jubilee after Dame Ellen MacArthur who broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005, another was renamed after which New Zealandian member of a British expedition?
Najin and her daughter Fatu, who live in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya are the 'endlings' of which subspecies? Their southern equivalent is far more numerous.
There has never been a universally accepted standard for Roman numerals, and inconsistencies were rife in the Middle Ages. A notable case is writing 4 as IIII (additive notation) instead of IV (substractive notation). Isaac Asimov once theorised that the reason was that the Romans were trying not to be impious, and wanted to avoid writing "IV", since those were the first two letters in the Latin spelling of the name of which chief god?
Predating Judy Chicago's 1979 The Dinner Party by 45 years, the Famous Women Dinner Service is a set of 48 dinnerplates that represent notable women. Each plate was hand-decorated by Duncan Grant and which artist known for her modernist art? This founding member of the Bloomsbury Group also designed dust jackets, painting nearly all the covers for her older sibling's books, published by Hogarth Press.
In season 6 of Sex and the City, Carrie moves to France, bag and baggage. During a shopping spree on a rainy day, Carrie slips on a puddle of water while entering a store, and falls flat, leading her to say, "I fell in ____ (4) I will always be remembered as the American who fell in ____ (4)". Fill in the blank (4) with the name of a French fashion luxury house.
This script originating in the Roman province of Hispania was used from the late 7th-century until the 13th-century. It is named after which kingdom that was founded by King Wallia in the province of Gallia Aquitania that expanded to include the Iberian Peninsula? Do not confuse this kingdom in the west with the one in the east led by Theodoric the Great.
You've likely seen MIMIR quizzers do this often. In US, China and India it typically starts from the second in line, moves to one end and then switches back to the other extreme to finish. The Japanese have a different method, moving in sequence from one end to the other but prefering to fold instead of extend. The global differences in this practice was also a major plot point in a 2009 movie. What practice is being described here?
Masaharatis sound the wake-up call for what pre-dawn meal before the Ramadan fast begins? They traditionally sang odes, played a flute or beat a drum. The term is prefixed before "-wallahs" for individuals performing the same task in Old Delhi.
The stage name of which rapper came about by modifying the name of an alcohol brand? The modification arose because Instagram would not allow the use of the brand's name as is. The rapper is also Playboy's first creative director in residence.
Bernard ________ (8) was an American atmospheric scientist who came up with the idea of cloud seeding using silver iodide. His brother Kurt was a famous author whose first novel was Player Piano. What is their shared surname?
Wheel of Musical Impressions is a popular segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This is Christina Aguilera's impression of which singer performing the rhyme "This Little Piggy"?
S2E7 of What if...? explores a scenario where Odin's daughter is banished from Asgard and discovers the Ten Rings. Which character, the goddess of death, is this?
The origin of the kami and of Japan itself are recounted in two eighth-century texts, Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, in which it describes that kami appointed a brother and sister to create land on Earth. Name either of the two siblings (also husband-wife, tch tch) who are among the primordial deities in the world of Shintoism.
Alcoholic drinks were originally served in wooden cups pictured here, the name of which came to be juxtaposed with the key ingredient of a creamy Christmas drink. What frothy cocktail was thus named, comprising of alcohol, milk, cream, sugar, and the star ingredient?
This is Alessia Cara's impression of which singer performing the theme song of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Identify this Roman (7) appearing in Asterix and the Golden Sickle, who is often seen stuffing his face with an abundance of food. His name reflects his tendency to be extra, especially while eating up up all the "excess" produce and food.
In which 2019 film does Sandler portray a jeweller and gambling addict who uses the titular entities to place rash bets on NBA games that land him in trouble with loan sharks? His performance in the film was lauded as one of the best of the year.
Which work is depicted as abandoned here? The depiction of a story written in Roman Antiquities, the painting usually shows a family of nine, of which three are shown to be pledging themselves to a cause.
In his most famous persona in the WWE, Brutus Beefcake carried a pair of garden shears that he used to humiliate any opponents that lost to him. This led to him being given what "professional" nickname, following a famous match where he personally administered the losing penalty to Adrian Adonis?
What was the Odia remake of Sairat was titled? It shares its name with another hit Bollywood song that was remade in 2016, and that was originally plagiarized by Kalyanji-Anandji from this Canadian song. What was the Odia remake titled?
Tisanes are herbal teas made by seeping herbs, spices, or other plant material into water. What tisane is made from the namesake member of the Fabaceae family that grows in the fynbos biome of South Africa? Deriving from Afrikaans for "red forest", it is also served as a latte.
Which hotel on the Las Vegas Strip was one of the world's largest at the time of its opening? It was named for appearing like an "illusion" to travellers coming from the Nevada desert.
Perry appeared as Murray, a relative of Dr J.D.'s favourite patient, in which TV series? It was also Perry's first and only directing gig.
Which 2012 drama film directed by Anand Gandhi won the National Award for Best Picture? It was named for a thought experiment that questions whether a thing retains its original character even after all its parts have been replaced.
This island is the youngest and third largest island in the Galapagos, as well as the furthest west. Which island, named in honour of a Spanish king, is this? He - along with his wife - defeated Granada, thus completing the centuries-long Reconquista. (Minor variations accepted)
One of the most watched series finales of all time, The Stockholm Syndrome, which aired in May 2019, was the last episode of which TV show? Following events that lead up to a ceremony on the 10th of December, the show returns home to Pasadena for a final hurrah around their couch.
What group of micro-organisms are classified under a separate kingdom of living things, outside of plants, animals, protozoa, and monera? They're placed so because of the presence of chitin in their cell walls, the second most abundant polysaccharides on Earth. The study of this field is known as mycology.
In Igbo tradition, the groom sends a ____ ___ (4,3) as greetings and declaration of his proposal to the potential bride's family. If it is accepted, both the families meet to decide on a date for the “breaking of the ____ ___ " (4,3) i.e., marriage. What is this naturally-occurring entity (4,3), that is rich in caffeine? It lends its name to a class of cold beverages enjoyed around the world.
In a priming experiment, behavioural researchers asked participants to recall an ethical or unethical act, and then asked them to fill in the missing letters in the words W _ _ H, S _ _ P, SH _ _ ER. Subjects who recalled unethical acts wrote words that implied a need to cleanse their conscience. WHICH 17th CENTURY LITERARY CHARACTER is the effect named after?
Titled "Spy Racers", this 2019 CGI animated TV series is based on which media franchise that has spawned 10 films since the turn of the century?
Identify this type of thick noodles made from wheat flour, used widely in Japanese cuisine. Known for its ability to soak up flavours, its simplest form is in a hot soup with a mild broth called kakejiru made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin.
McDonald's caters to the Indian market with many vegetarian variants of dishes, even running some veg-only outlets. Which dish in the McD menu in India, a best-seller, consists of a potato-and-peas patty topped with veg sauce, ketchup, tomatoes and onions? We need the full Mc-stylised name.
Which 1998 film with one letter changed is represented here? Please provide the altered title of this film, that sees the lead character say "man" 147 times in the movie, nearly one and a half times a minute.
For the first half of the 1970s, Oman was fighting a war against tribals in which region of the country? The Southern part of this region is the most fertile part of Oman, thanks to the plentiful monsoon rains it gets, and has lush vegetation unlike the rest of the country.
Peru’s most revered cultural event is the celebration of the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year, when the hours of light begin to lengthen again. Aptly, the festival pays homage to the mythological Sun God through animal sacrifices to ensure good harvest. Which Peruvian festival is this, that gets its name from the Sun God of the Incas?
What is the Japanese name given to dried edible seaweed from the red algae Pyropia used to wrap sushi or rice balls? It has a strong and distinctive flavor and involves a process resembling papermaking to make '____ sheets'. After commercial manufacturers initially failed, they adopted the methods used by Kathleen Drew-Baker for laverbread and still hail her as the industry's saviour.
The creators of Drive to Survive wanted a short and snappy intro much like the fast-paced sport it covers. Which group, whose average job takes anywhere between 2 and 3 seconds, featured in the opening of this show?
What monotreme is the only living species of its genus Ornithorhynchus? It is seen on the Australian twenty-cent coin and while its genus name translates to ‘bird-like-beak’, its common name derives from Greek for 'flat foot'.
Identify this Mexican dish, a spiced stew from Jalisco that is typically made with lamb or goat meat braised in a chilli-laden broth. The long cooking process allows the trashy meat to be easily shredded and tucked into tacos, which is often dipped in the broth.
What medium does Tatsuo Horiuchi use for painting panoramic scenes of life in rural Japan? He has explained that the "AutoShape" function allows him more flexibility, avoiding the cost of expensive painting supplies.
Which app campaign launched in 2016 rears its head every December and came out this week featuring a new addition that gives you a personality type such as those shown in the image here? You may have also seen an "aura" feature that tracks your moods through the day basis how you used this app's service.
Which children's fantasy novel by Eiko Kadono is about a young witch following tradition by living in a new town for a year? Accompanied by a talking black cat Jiji, she sets off on her adventures that include setting up a business that makes use of her broom. It was adapted into a popular 1989 animated film.
The Vietnam War is the setting for which 1989 musical by Schonberg & Boublil, based on the opera Madame Butterfly by Puccini? The title of the play refers to a mini beauty pageant held among the bargirls at a brothel to win the affections of the US soldiers.
Which Swiss brand recognised by its signature hollow apple watch hands (pommes) logo has been a subsidiary of the Swatch Group since 1999? It was established in 1775 by its eponymous founder Abraham-Louis who later produced the world's first self-winding watch, the Perpétuelle.
While more recent iterations saw fairly well known TV actors Rajesh Khera, Aamir Bashir, Ashish Chaudhary donning the cape, what iconic role in a 90s TV ad was originally played with great elan by David Whitbread?
A yellow star and crescent on a green background (visual) form the central element of the flag of which African nation, whose name derives from an ancient Berber empire? In 2017, the country added two red bands at the top and bottom of this design (visual) to symbolise the bloodshed in securing freedom from France.
A Bridge Too Far is a book by Cornelius Ryan that gives an account of the failed Allied attempt to break through the German lines at Arnhem in the Netherlands. The titular bridge, now known as the John Frost Bridge, is across which river that gave its older name as well?
Inspired by the party game Mafia and the sci-fi horror film The Thing, which multiplayer game made an appearance all across the final canvas of the third edition of r/place? It was quite fitting that the game's suspicious entities were hiding in between other figures.
Identify the beverage brand from its colour palette. The Red is for the 5-pointed shape which represent the 5 ingredients of the beverage, while the Green is more commonly associated with the glass bottle, as well as the name in the logo.
A contronym, often called a Janus word or auto-antonym, is a word that has opposite or contradictory meanings depending on the context. Which 9-letter contronymnous noun can mean EITHER an accidental omission or error OR close scrutiny and control?
Gesamtkunstwerk (lit. 'total artwork') is a work of art that makes use of many art forms or strives to. Who detailed this concept for the first time in his 1850 book Oper und Drama, developing his union of music, drama, theatrical effects, and occasionally dance?
Which two-time ODI World Cup-winning captain is the head coach of Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL? He is third on the all-time list of international centuries scored in men's cricket.
Located in Madrid, Las Ventas is Spain’s largest arena for what sporting activity, an intrinsic part of the national culture? The venue is the third-largest in the world, after those in Mexico and Venezuela. Answer in English please, to avoid confusion.
Eric Moussambani from Equitorial Guinea gained entry to the 100m freestyle event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics through a wildcard although he'd never seen an Olympic-size pool before. He swam his 100m in 1:52 - twice the time of the eventual winner - and qualified to next round thanks to false starts by the rest. What ray-finned fish with the ability to swim backwards was he compared to, earning him the nickname Eric the [Blank]?
The winner of Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year 2022, announced this week, is what two-word term that refers to the idea of rejecting societal expectations put upon us, in favour of doing whatever one wants to? This term, a nod to being like certain creatures from folklore, gained much attention after model Julia Fox was linked to a fake headline using the phrase about her break up with rapper Kanye West.
In 2002, Yayoi Kusama designed an infinity mirror room with a pool of water in the center of the space and a viewing platform surrounded by 150 small hanging lights. It was evocatively titled "_________ (9) on the Water". Fill in the blank with a group of winged insects that belong to the Lampyridae family. The blank is in plural form.
This musical is based on a series that had its first television adaptation in 1964. It has been adapted for the screen several times since then, with the latest coming to Netflix in late November 2022. Which TV series inspired this musical, featuring tracks like Move Towards the Darkness?
Identify this long distance runner who had a 2.57% margin of victory in the 10,000 metres event at the 2017 World Championships in London. This Ethiopian was honoured as IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year in 2016.
A sene is the 1/100th sub-unit of which currency (4) used in Samoa? The ____ (4) gets its name from a corruption of a more widely used currency.
The bison Bravo could be found geared up to welcome people to the 2007 edition of which global multi-sport event that was held in Hyderabad? The event, organised by the International ________ (8) Sports Council (CISM), witnessed nearly 5000 participants from 101 countries. The blank is part of the answer.