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The KM (Korabl Maket) was the largest aircraft in the world from 1966 to 1988. It was built by the Soviet Union along the Volga River and sailed to which waterbody, the world's largest of its kind? It was tested there in secret, leading to it receiving the nickname the "[blank] [blank] Monster".
Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted Modernity is a 2023 exhibition at the Museo Barbarini in Potsdam that explores symbols related to the unconscious, occult, alchemy, and magic in Surrealist paintings. Black Magic is a 1945 nude painting featuring Georgette Berger, the wife of which artist? The image forms part of a series of nudes featuring Georgette in which her upper torso is painted blue.
Until 2011, 4 lettered ticker symbols were not available on the New York Stock Exchange. What was the first registered four letter symbol? The company is now a part of MSFT.
Which king issued gold staters in c. 350 BCE with the head of Apollo (obverse) and a biga being driven by Nike (reverse) to signify his string of victories? These coins would later spread all over Anatolia, the Levant, Egypt, Persia, and Central Asia following his son's military campaigns.
Which NBC drama (2015 - 2020) focuses on a mysterious tattooed woman who is found inside a travel bag in Times Square, kickstarting an FBI investigation? The title, a reference to the Jane Doe's obscured memory, is a figurative term from anatomy, where it refers to an area with no light-sensitive cells.
Which American jazz rock band, that adapted to being a studio only duo, get their name from the prosthetic phallus in William S Burrough's work 'Naked Lunch'? Formed in 1971, they won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2000 with their work Two Against Nature.
Mikhail Lomonosov, an 18th century Russian polymath, discovered the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction through scientific experiments. Which French scientist made this discovery independently around the same time? He is also known for the discovery and naming of oxygen.
This country has been fostering a form of diplomacy where foreign visitors are taken on a tour which kicks off with mixing “moromi”, a fermenting mixture made of rice and koji, and ends with an elaborate tasting experience. What do they prepare/taste during this tour? This kind of experience was popular during a global event which was held in this nation in July-August 2021.
Name the queen of Numidia mentioned in De Mulieribus Claris who was responsible for King Syphax changing loyalties and becoming the strongest ally of the Carthaganian campaign in the Punic wars. She is often depicted in art consuming a poisoned chalice rather than be a part of the Roman triumph after the eventual defeat of Carthage.
August Derleth was not only a contributor to the Ctulhu mythos but also the first book publisher of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. He is most remembered, however, as the founder of which publishing house known for publishing "weird fiction"? The house has published many supernatural works since 1939 and is named after a Lovecraftian creation.
Many K-pop groups have been credited with popularity of Baby Shark in the West outside of You Tube. Which K-Pop group is singing the Korean version in this video? One of their most famous numbers is the "Ice Cream Cake", a different type of cake compared to the name they go by.
Identify the two media franchises in this crossover by Dark Horse Comics. It shows the "prototypical all-American teenager" facing "the galaxy's deadliest hunter".
What term has the following meanings?
- In anatomy, it refers to the cavity of the skull in which the eye is situated.
- In astronomy, it refers to paths that result from a balance between gravity and forward momentum.
This sport/activity was formalised in the early 20th century and is typically associated with the military as a part of boot camp training to test endurance, strength and teamwork. What sport/activity, that features several hurdles such as monkey bars, walls, mud crawls, rings of fire etc., is this?
What is Robert’s surname? This current managing director of the English Cricket Team was a Kent batting mainstay, and played for England in the 2000s. His surname is also an important musical concept. It is a group of related chords, centred around a tonic note, that guides how songs and pieces are written.
The alpine resort town which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948, has also held golf tournaments, Cricket on Ice, and its frozen lake is the regular venue for the Snow Polo World Cup. Which Swiss town?
The main character of Neal Stephenson’s seminal novel Snow Crash is named ____ (4) Protagonist and is half Japanese half Black. While his first name is from the Greek word for “protector” it is also a synonym of the word "protagonist". As a nod to the character’s ancestry Stephenson cleverly switches the second letter from "e" to "i" to give it a Japanese flavour. What is the character’s apt first name? (4)
The Braille alphabet as originally devised by Louis Braille in 1829 had 9 decades instead of the modern 4 or 5, covering numerals, special characters and plenty of space for new additions. The fifth through ninth decades used an extra 'symbol' (in addition to dots), but Braille recognized these are being impractical, as they were difficult to distinguish from dots in practice. What extra symbol was it, which may remind of you a different system of encoding?
The etymology of this spice lies in the term 'terra merita', meaning meritorious earth, a reference to the mineral pigment-like colour of the spice when it is ground. An integral part of Indian cuisine and medicine since antiquity, this versatile spice is now growing in popularity the world over, being recognized for the valuable commodity it is. Which spice? We need the English name.
"It's 8:15, And that's the time that it's always been, We got your message on the radio, Conditions normal, and you're coming home; ----- ---" What two words [5,3], blanked out, form the title of this song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark? The song has been misconstrued as a pride anthem and was banned in many countries when it came out.
By Shakespeare's time, the association of Machiavelli with political cunningness was already established on the English stage. In fact, the ghost of Machiavel delivers the prologue of a Christopher Marlowe work about a murderous irreligious schemer called Barabas. Which play, inspired by the 1565 siege of a Mediterranean island, is this?
According to the History of the World in 100 Animals, there were 38 of these involved in a 3rd century BC event. They got as far as the River Po, but most of them succumbed to illness by this point. Only one survived and was used for a triumphal entry into the comune of Capua. The question, however, is who was in charge of these?
The disposition of the three main figures in a famous 1862-63 painting is derived from Marcantonio Raimondi's engraving The Judgment of Paris (c. 1515). The artist transports them from a mythological scene into a tableau of somewhat vulgar Parisian holidaymakers. Which painting thus resulted?
While this member of the young X-men has no powers on his own, he gets them by having an artist brand him with tattoos such as the phoenix force, biohazard symbol, lightning etc. each of which takes power away from the tattoo artist while giving him more. What very apt name does he use? The word is sometimes used as a synonym for 'tattoo'.
The fourth edition of The Match saw Mickelson & Brady face off against Aaron Rodgers and which winner of the 2020 US Open? Nicknamed "The Scientist", He is the third player, after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to win the NCAA Division I championship, U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Open.
The Great Wall of Gorgan is located in the Golestān Province at the southeastern corner of the Caspian Sea. It was built to protect which empire that endured for over four centuries until its decline in 651 AD? Often referred to as the Neo-Persian Empire or Empire of Iranians, it was founded by Ardashir I who rose to power in the Parthian Empire.
What is the title of this 2010 popular science book by Alex Bellos, subtitled A Surprising Excursion Through the Astonishing World of Math? It puns on a quote from a 1942 classic film by combining it with the name of a Greek mathematician of Alexandria.
What sheer fabric with a delicate, net-like structure is named after the fine, silk-like substance spun by spiders? It is typically used for flowing effects in fashion and decoration.
This face cream from the Korean beauty giant Innisfree consists of what key active ingredient? Known for its anti-aging flavonoids, it is one of the largest groups of flowering plants. Innisfree sources members from Jeju Island, where they even bloom in the winter snow.
Originally created as a militia to protect tea gardens and the fertile plains of the namesake state, which CAPF unit of India with a two-word name is responsible for manning India's boundaries with Myanmar? Strangely, the state it is named for does not border Myanmar, at all, but once did, before newer states were carved out of it.
What term is given to the thick cream made by heating full-cream cow's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly? This slow cooling leads to the cream rising to the surface and forming [blank], giving it its name. You could also give a couple of alternative names referring to either of two English counties.
This painting by John Gadsby Chapman that one can find in the rotunda of the US Capitol depicts the baptism of which native Indian figure from American history? She was christened Rebecca post the baptism and married a tobacco planter who took her to England as an example of a "civilised savage".
In Episode 5 of WandaVision, the house is transformed to resemble the one from which 1980s sitcom? It is centred on the bond between kith and kin despite the protagonist, played by Michael J Fox, developing generational strife with his parents. Fox won three consecutive Emmys for his work on this show.
What type of location serves as the common primary setting of these novels: Agatha Christie's Cat Among the Pigeons, John Green's Looking for Alaska, and Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go?
In obstetrics, the term “_____ening” (5), of Germanic origin, refers to the point when a pregnant woman can first feel the movements of the growing foetus. Over centuries, this point has been used in common church and legal practice as a standard for determining the severity of the crime of having an abortion. What is this word (5), that now commonly means rapid or clever?
Evan Goldberg is a Canadian-American writer known for his collaborations with a childhood friend. Which film is about an ambitious reporter whose one-night stand with a lazy slacker ends with her getting pregnant? The 2012 film 'This is 40' is a spiritual sequel to this film.
One of Gustave Dore's most famous illustrations depicts a line from an 1845 poem: "Sorrow for the lost Lenore - for the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore". Which poem is this?
Another popular ingredient in the 'black food' trend, this substance is most commonly obtained from creatures under the Cephalopod class. It has been used to add a blackish color and a unique flavour to food, and is also a commercially important source of melanin. So it definitely belongs in the kitchen and not at your writing desk among stationery. What ingredient?
Which heavy metal musician owns the Bored Ape featured here? He tweeted about the purchase earlier this year while promoting his own CryptoBatz NFT project. Keeping in line with the musician’s own antics, CryptoBatz lets owners “bite” another NFT to generate a hybrid image.
Identify this mid-ocean ridge, located near the namesake island group off the coast of South America. It also names the volcanic hotspot which gave the islands its unique landscapes and ecosystems.
Which 2022 TV series produced by Marvel Studios is about Steven Grant, who works at the souvenir shop of an ancient history museum in London? He has Dissociative Identity Disorder and is introduced to his mercenary alter ego Marc Spector.
Taylor Swift's 2020 song Tolerate It tells the story of a young woman marrying an older man, and making many attempts to win his love only to have him rebuff them. While fans have speculated that the song was based on the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana, which 1938 English Gothic novel with similar themes has Swift stated to be the actual inspiration?
This Scottish Indie band led by Stuart Murdoch was formed in 1996 and has produced twelve studio albums with their biggest success arguably coming from the single 'If You're Feeling Sinister' from their namesake album. They get their name from the two titular characters of a 1966 French novel concerning a boy and his dog who live in the Greater Pyrenees. Identify the band.
Identify this style of dumplings originating in Tibet and Nepal that is typically steamed and served with a chutney known as achar influenced by the spices used in South Asian cuisines. While the Tibetan variant is half-moon in shape like jiaozi, the Nepali variant is round like baozi.
Who is this Saudi Arabian footballer? Described by the Guardian as the most gifted domestic footballer in Asia, this Al Hilal winger scored the winner vs. Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
James, a young and rather annoying member of the sloth Sid's Camp in Ice Age Franchise, is what type of animal? It is really fitting that this ant-eating "earth pig" is the very first answer of this quiz.
Book math time! Solve this problem:
The number in an inescapable dilemma that Capt. Yossarian is subject to in this novel - (minus) The number that appears in the title of the novel in which a tyrannical head nurse of a mental institution exercises near-total control over those in her care.
A) The Ruler of Macedonia between 336-323 BCE.
B) The Emperor of Russia from 1855-1881 CE.
C) The King of Yugoslavia from 1921-1934 CE.
What is their shared name?
______ (6), a pancake popular in Ethiopia and East Africa is traditionally made with 2 ingredients, teff flour and water. It is cooked on a large circular griddle known as mitad, and paired with stews. Name it (6).
An Irish physicist and mathematician derived a mathematical expression for the drag force resisting the fall of small spherical particles through a fluid. He lends his name to the law and also what force acting on the interface between the fluid and the particle? He, along with a French scientist, lends his name to a Millenium Prize Problem.
What is the name (8) of this sour candy brand by Impact Confections? It shares its name with a term for the part of a missile or torpedo that carries the destructive agent, typically located at its tip.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, seems highly allegorical in nature, though CS Lewis has denied it. If we ignore him though, the lion Aslan is often said to represent whom? This is supported by his act of willingly sacrificing himself for Edmund, being put to death and eventually resurrecting.
What term (5) is used to refer to a thin slice of semiconductor, such as a crystalline silicon, used for the assembly of integrated circuits and, in photovoltaics, to manufacture solar cells? The term may also refer to a thin, crisp biscuit - such as the type given out during Holy Communion.
One of the most influential figures in the history of 20th-century oil, Calouste Gulbenkian was given this nickname because of the wealth accumulated by brokering oil deals. What percentage is his nickname, a standard commission in the world of sales?
Another major difference in the Rider-Waite tarot card deck compared to traditional decks is the fifth card of the Major Arcana, The Hierophant. Usually depicted as a man on a throne with his right hand raised in blessing and with a triple cross in his left hand, WHICH figure from historical deck does the Hierophant replace?
Shandur is the world’s highest ground for what was been termed as the ‘The King of Sports, and the Sport of Kings’. Which sport is this, with origins in the 6th century BCE, usually played by teams of 4 each, and whose modern form developed in India?
A prime gap is the difference between two successive prime numbers. What is name given to pairs of prime numbers with a prime gap of 2? Examples include 17 & 19, and 41 & 43. The name is a bit of a misnomer as the two prime numbers are clearly not identical.
What was the nickname (5) of the 1970s New York Rangers line consisting of Phil Esposito, Don Maloney and Don Murdoch? They were dubbed so because their names reminded people of a term in vogue that decade thanks to a couple of films.
Whose win at the triathlon in Tokyo 2020 made her the first and thus far only individual Olympic gold medallist for her country? By virtue of this win, it became the smallest country in the world to have an Olympic gold. She was appointed as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2022.
Locals in Kullu believe that Lord Shiva created the pass and in Lahaul, they believe that it was created by Gyapo Gyasar, the king of Western Tibet. In the Ladakhi language, its name is Bhoti which translates to a “Pile of Corpses”, due to the numerous people who died trying to cross the mountain pass. Which pass?
The map shown here represents a free state that existed between 1919 and 1923 as a consequence of Rhineland's occupation following World War I. This was a result of the hourglass-like shapes of the bridgeheads that left a space between French and American zones of the Allied powers, in essence, creating a [blank] there. What was the free state known as? It derives the name from the constriction that such a shape created in that geography.
The world's best-selling single malt whisky has a name that literally means Valley of the Deer. Identify this favourite of Inspector Morse when he's not drinking beer, whose logo is shown here.
An argot or cant is a language or jargon often employed to exclude or mislead people outside of a group. In which form of argot in the English language are words altered by moving the initial consonants to the end with an "ay" sound? For example, Wikipedia becomes Ikipediaway. Its name might immediately remind you of a more ancient language, but that is a deliberate misdirection.
What is the name (8) of the coffee chain in the Shrek universe? It modifies the name of a global chain to highlight that it is located in a land a long long way away from the starting point of a story.