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Despite its name, this mustelid is not a canid. Its scientific name is Gulo gulo, meaning glutton - a reference to its ability to kill and eat larger prey. This ferocity is one reason behind its use as the name of a Marvel superhero. 10 others reasons are also on display in the photo. Which creature, the largest of the mustelids?
Which city was the eleventh destination of the "A to Z Club"? Visitors to this city along the Vistula River can view Leonardo da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine" at the Czartoryski Museum.
Which 2021 Telugu movie did Nandini Ramnath review with the headline, "A parable about liberation with a radio playing the role of a god" thus succinctly summarising the whole movie? Its one-word title is an allusion to radio having a central role.
This is an early patent for an ergonomic version of what object to help users, particularly corporate employees, maintain a natural wrist position? It is also used widely by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome.
The pectineus muscle (green in the visual) in the thigh is named after its resemblance to a ____ (4). The ____(4)-like strainers for food, situated on the sides of bills of ducks, are called pecten for the same reason. What object (4) used for personal grooming is the source of these names?
Alexander McQueen helmed his eponymous fashion label from 1992 to 2010, while also serving as creative director for which fashion house between 1996 and 2001? The house's most famous ambassador wore its designs in the films Sabrina, How to Steal a Million, and Charade among others.
Which mathematican lends his name to the title of this work by Leonard Mlondinow? He wrote one of the most widely read texts of all time - a series of thirteen rolls of parchment composed in Alexandria. This treatise, fundamental to our understanding of a particular field, is estimated to be second only to the Bible in the number of editions published since the advent of the printing press.
The Daut Pasha Hammam dating back to the 15th century today houses the National Gallery of a particular nation. It is located in which city, a European national capital that was conquered by the Ottomans in 1392 and ruled for the next five centuries as “Üsküb”?
What connects: the colour of the submarine described by The Beatles, the colour of the big taxi in Joni Mitchell's track, and the colour of the roses in Dolly Parton's country number?
Marilyn Monroe wore this red strapless dress designed by William Travilla in which 1953 movie directed by Jean Negulesco? Considering the main objective of the three leading ladies in the film, one might take them to be gold diggers.
What home appliance is used as one of the tokens in Monopoly: Queen Edition, an homage to the music video of I Want To Break Free, where a cross-dressing Freddie Mercury uses the device in the living room? In Britain, these appliances are often referred to by a genericised trademark.
Unlike solar panels, this energy technology has seen only a 10% decline in learning rate during the last two decades. This is because this technology is more efficient when they are larger, thereby making it harder to produce and transport at scale. Additionally, recent fires and cracks in these brought the Siemens stock crashing down sending the price soaring. Which large energy technology is this?
Zolgensma, the world's most expensive drug costing upwards of INR 16 crore, is a gene therapy medication injected into infants under four years of age suffering from a rare genetic disease. WHICH DISEASE, that results in the loss of motor neurons causing muscle wastage, does this drug cure?
What term is given to a small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol? Often, typefaces are categorized into two, basis the presence or absence of this stroke, with the latter being represented by a prefix added to this term that stands for Latin for "without".
Identify this 1400 km demarcation line, as depicted by Reena Kallat. It was proposed as a border between the Second Polish Republic and the Soviet Union following WW1. Its proposer was no stranger to dividing territories, having orchestrated the partition of Bengal during his role as the Viceroy of India between 1899 and 1905.
The idea for Pixar's Luca was inspired by local folklore and legends. Which legendary tale that supposedly occured in the 2nd century CE and first recorded in the 11th century CE is one of the inspirations? This legend is also reflected on the emblem of Genoa, which has claimed arrears from England for one particular aspect of its emblem.
What is the 2-word name of this non-vegetarian North Indian dish, named after the Hindi word for the vessel it is cooked in?
Identify this perfume brand by YSL. With Dua Lipa as its face since 2023, its name is a tribute to YSL's most enduring value - freedom. The word appears in a slogan associated with a Caribbean nation's independence, which is also the name of a popular rum-based cocktail.
Will Smith received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in WHICH 2001 BIOPIC? During his year preparing for the role, Smith took up Islamic studies, trained for seven hours a day, and received dialect training to match the 'musical' delivery of the person he was portraying?
Located at Boulevard de Montparnasse in Paris, this sculpture by Auguste Rodin commemorates which French writer dressed in the robes of a Dominican monk - something he did while writing? This novelist is known most popularly for his multi-volume magnum opus, written in early 19th century, that depicts the French society during Restoration period.
In diplomatic history, the Eastern Question was the issue of the political and economic instability in which empire from the late 18th to early 20th centuries? This period was a time of great strategic competition and political considerations between the European great powers and led to many changes in the makeup of Europe.
English cartoonist Chris Riddell has illustrated panels for many of Phoebe Bridgers' songs. This sketch was made to summarise which album released in 2020? It shares its name with the vigilante persona adopted by Vietnam veteran Frank Castle. The tusked skull motif on his chest was replaced by Marvel with an Oni after it was co-opted by far-right extremists.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated widely in Chinese culture. What round pastry with a rich thick filling is consumed by people during these festivities? It originated as an offering for the lunar deity Chang’e.
Which other NFT series, also featuring a series of profile pictures but 8-bit ones, did Bored Ape trump to become the more-sold and higher-priced NFT? Bored Ape's parent company, Yuga Labs, completed a buy-out of this in May 2022.
Turkish Airlines has released amenity kits that pay tribute to its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Identify this ancient Greek city near Selçuk in İzmir Province which was home to one of the seven ancient wonders that was burnt down by Herostratus in 356 BCE. According to some accounts, this town was the final residence of Virgin Mary, where she lived with St. John.
Designed by Pierre Balmain, what upper garment worn by women in Southeast Asia serves as the iconic crew uniform of Singapore Airlines? You may also identify the lower garment: a tube of fabric wrapped around the waist. The combo also serves as the basis for the uniforms adopted by Garuda Indonesia and Malaysia Airlines.
The Arch of Septimius Severus, also known as the Arch of Triumph, was built in the 3rd century to supposedly celebrate Roman victory over the Parthians. In 2015, this archway was blown up with dynamite, and plans are currently on for its restoration. Which city was this arch located in?
This modular seating system designed by Hans Hopfer consists of three or more simple rectangular cushion elements that can be combined or stacked to form various compositions: an armchair, a sofa, or even a bed. Which Chinese tile game thus lends its name to this piece?
In 2014, which British-American rock band reunited for the tour titled 'On With The Show', eventually stopping in 2022 due to the death of their singer Christian McVie? The set list included songs like "The Chain", "Dreams", and "Rhiannon".
Which great cultural folk hero and deity in Polynesian mythology is known as a trickster? Some exploits common to most Polynesian traditions are stealing fire for humans from the underworld, fishing up islands with his magical hook, and capturing the Sun to lengthen the days. A figure was also portrayed in a 2016 animated film, where he was voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
In the handbook on combating gender stereotypes, the Supreme Court of India suggests that the word "prostitute" be replaced with what two-word phrase when judges are writing their judgements?
Which “anonymous animal” does this icon represent? This crepuscular rodent is named after a people of the Andes, who once wore its dense, velvet-like fur.
Which real-life politician and barrister did Alyque Padamsee portray in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi? He was the first Governor-General of his nation, and the busiest airport in the same nation today carries his name.
Published in 2003, Glamour magazine proposed the name __________ (10) chicken or _____ __ (5,2) chicken for this lemon-herb roast chicken, after readers reported a happy life update following its preparation. Famously, Beth Ostrosky was one of the readers who cooked it for then-boyfriend Howard Stern. Give either name.
In August 2020, which Russian opposition leader and lawyer was poisoned by the Kremlin with a Novichok nerve agent during a flight from Tomsk to Moscow, an assassination attempt he survived? He has organised many anti-government demonstrations and attempted to run for office to advocate reforms against corruption in Russia (and Putin).
Among the types of Roman gladitors is the _gladiatrix_, which referred to any ______(6) gladiator. Their existence is poorly documented, but it is known that they used the same equipment as other gladiators and were probably considered an exotic rarity by Roman audiences. They were officially banned as unseemly by Septimus Severus in 200 AD. A marble relief from Halicarnassus shows two gladiatrix fighters, one of whom is named Achillea. Fill in the blank.
Which English philosopher wrote An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689), arguing that the mind is a "tabula rasa" (blank slate) at birth? In 1704, Gottfried Leibniz completed New Essays on Human Understanding, a chapter-by-chapter rebuttal, which he delayed publishing to honour the former's death.
Which Lebanese political party and militant group owes its origins to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982? Adopting the model set out by Ayatollah Khomeini after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, it is considered to be more militarily powerful than the Lebanese Army and described by the Israelis as the greatest guerrilla group in the world.
In a 2011 movie, this is the number plate on the car of the lead actor. The number plate reflects the outcome promised/offered by the lead character to those who hire him. Name the movie. Note: The blanked out word in yellow is not part of the movie title.
This 1987 film sees Captain Ben Richards forced to participate in the titular game show, which features criminals fighting for their lives by 'fleeing' mercenaries to earn a government pardon. What is the title of this Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic?
This Arch of Triumph, called "Kaesonmun" in the local language, was built to honour the country's resistance to Japanese rule. It is currently the second-tallest memorial arch in the world. Which city is this located in, where it was inaugurated in 1982 to mark the 70th birthday of the nation's founder?
This white hot chocolate with marshmallows is inspired from the 1988 sculpture Michael Jackson and Bubbles. Which American artist, known for his neo-pop sculptures made using materials such as stainess steel, ceramics and glaze, inspired this dessert?
This piece from the 2011 Imtiaz Ali film Rockstar titled "The Meeting Place" says Out beyond the ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing, there's a field, I'll meet you there, words taken from which Sufi mystic's work? This Konya-based poet gives one of his many titles to the name of the order he was pivotal in establishing.
Which author of the Martian Chronicles (1950), a novel about Earth's colonisation of Mars, which leads to the extinction of an idyllic Martian civilisation, has a Martian crater named after him?
Even though 17th century Europe is widely accepted to be the official birth of calculus, a school of mathematics of astronomy in India gave a non-rigorous method, resembling differentiation, applicable to some trigonometric functions. Which school is this, founded by Madhava of Sangamagrama, which produced the works Tantrasangraha and Yuktibhasa?
Who won the inaugural Men's World Squash Championship in 1976? Widely considered to be one of the greatest in the sport's history, this Australian would go on to amass three more world titles, all of which came against his archrival Qamar Zaman.
What term refers to a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by glacial activity? Although the longest of its kind is located in Greenland, Norway has the highest concentration of this type of landform in the world.
Ubuntu 18.10 released in May 2018 is named "Cosmic [blank]". What cephalopod, known for changing the colour and texture of its skin for camouflage, lends its name to this version?
Which hill station and pilgrim town (marked in red in this map of the state of Madhya Pradesh) is the origin for the Narmada river, which flows west, and the Son, which flows north? The name of this place comes from the Sanskrit words for immortal and thorn or obstruction. It is also unique as it forms the meeting point of two mountain ranges in the region - the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
Akbar displayed exemplary moderation in all aspects of his private life, including in his diet. Though some would consider this diet a little extreme Akbar followed it in order to better manage time in his busy daily schedule. What kind of diet was this? It was more recently popularized by celebrities like ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and actress Liz Hurley. The common name is a simple 4-letter acronym, but you can also give a general description.
Who became the president elect of an Asian country, after winning the presidential elections held on May 9, 2022, defeating Leni Robredo, the nearest challenger, who represented the 1Sambayan coalition?
Alexander McQueen's SS 1999 show saw one of the most iconic moments in fashion history: Shalom Harlow being spray-painted by robots. This moment of a helpless Shalom being "slashed" with streaks of paint was regarded by McQueen's biographer to be a tribute to the shower sequence featuring Janet Leigh from which film?
Superfan John Westwood has been seen at football games at the Fratton Park for eons, ringing his bell, sporting his tattoos, and often arguing with the arch rivals Southampton. Which football club is he a notorious superfan of, the only English football club to not have its stadium on the mainland of the UK?
Which game (8,3) by the NYT involves forming as many words as possible using the letters placed in a grid referred to as "the hive"?
Identify this type of situation (8), where the ball is returned and falls between multiple players without any of them going for it. It is called so because the players seem to be huddled together like a group of people gathered around a warming outdoor blaze.
The Saffarin Hammam was built in the 14th century by the Marinids, a Berber Muslim dynasty. It is located near Qarawiyyin Mosque in the medina (old town) of which city that served as the political centre of its country for many centuries until 1912?
The 1993 European Grand Prix was sponsored by Sega and this reflected in the look of the winner's trophy. What was it designed to look like?
The national flag of which country is the only one worldwide to have a unique design on each side? Its reverse depicts the cap of liberty, adopted after it thwarted annexation by Argentina.
Greek and Roman mythologies are ripe with many twins, either both divine or ocassionally one being mortal. An example of the latter are the twins that represent Gemini, with one being Castor - mortal son of King of Sparta - and other being whom - the divine son of Zeus? You may also give us their combinative name.
Swedish translators are clearly no fan of men, considering they chose to be pretty blunt about the morally corrupt nature of the title character by giving the book the title “En Man Utan Skrupler,” or “A Man Without Scruples.” Which 1925 book wherein the protagonist shows dishonesty regarding his status as an “Oxford Man”?
What device is DOOM being played on here? Originally invented as a contraption for grinding grains, the machine naturally complements the fast-moving, heart-pumping action in DOOM.
During World War I, Kimberley-Clark produced wadding for surgical dressing made out of a new material called Cellucotton. The Red Cross nurses soon found that the super absorbent material can also be used as sanitary napkins. This was leveraged by the company to immediately begin marketing it as a menstrual health product with what brand name, deriving it from the fact that it has a cotton-like texture.
The third movie in the Resident Evil franchise begins eight years after the previous film, with the world now already consumed by the T-Virus. What is the 10-letter subtitle of this movie, in which humanity is already down to its last few survivors? If not for the protagonists, humans will end up going down the path of passenger pigeons and Tasmanian tigers.
Which quartic plane curve (6/7) is named for its resemblance to a headgear popularly adopted as an accessory by European militaries in the late 18th century?