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Identify this TV show based on a paperback thriller series featuring an LAPD detective named after a 15th century Dutch painter. Its titular character is a veteran of the First Gulf War and Afghanistan who works in the Hollywood homicide division.
Which retired Indonesian badminton player,a former World and Olympic champion in the men's singles, was most known for his powerful smashes with one smash being clocked at 305 Km/hr? A six time winner of the Indonesia Open, his only Olympic gold came at 2004 Athens.
Sipping on daiquiris or mojitos while spotting vintage cars pass by; exploring the open-air art museums and murals across the art district; and wandering around colourful buildings and crumbling mansions are some of the activities recommended by Time Out magazine to try at San Isidro, a neighbourhood in which Caribbean capital city?
What name (6) is this cake given in Greece, evoking its comparison to a decorative art form that uses small pieces of coloured stone or glass, and gets its name from a collection of Greek goddesses?
This biopic depicts the challenges behind writing the screenplay to what is often considered as one of the greatest films ever made. Which 1940s film, also the subject of the 1999 film RKO 281, is shown being written in this biopic?
This pictogram depicts a sport whose medals at the 2022 Asian Games were shared between China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. It made a mark in global news in March 2016 when a computer program beat Lee Sedol in a five-game match. Which sport?
Adam Krueger, the Chief Meteorologist at Fox LA, often sneaks in lyrics of famous songs in his weather broadcasts. Identify this 2024 song.
What is the common name of the currencies of the following countries?
Brunei
Taiwan
Hong Kong
In S1E2 of Yes Minister, the group is seen travelling in a train and holding an impromptu meeting where more and more characters walk inside a cramped space. Given their situation, one of the characters makes a fairly obscure reference (for modern British audiences) to which alleged 1756 incident?
What is the 4-word name of self-help author Mark Manson’s first ever audiobook, released in 2020? This screenshot from his website explains his book’s name as a reaction to this Beatles song. You need much more, according to Manson. The book shares its name with a Nine Inch Nails song.
When The Guardian released a list of the 100 Greatest Sporting Moments of the 20th century, it was obviously dominated by English moments. But there were a few exceptions. In 27th place was the moment when a German lad captured the imagination of the tennis world by winning the Wimbledon singles trophy at the age of just 17, becoming the then-youngest ever winner. Who is this player, who later coached Djokovic and is currently spending time in court, having filed for bankruptcy?
In the 1950s, Isamu Noguchi designed the "Akari" lamp. Each lamp is handcrafted using what form of traditional Japanese paper processed by hand using fibers from the bark of the paper mulberry tree?
In bartending, what 3-word term is used to refer to drinks that are served undiluted with just ice cubes in a highball, Tom Collins, or a namesake glass?
Placeholder names are used around the world when the true name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed. In Indonesia, a country with diverse religions and ethnic groups, what one word name is commonly used as a placeholder? This Javanese name is the same as that of the first Indonesian president who was in turn named after a character in the Mahabharata.
The away kit for Norway is based on the armour and tattoos sported by which Viking warrior class? The team will hope to enter a similar trance-like state, where they go crazy and unleash insane attacks on their opponents.
This Tom Gauld comic panel references a Nobel Prize winner who postulated an equation to calculate the wave function of a system and how it changes dynamically in time. Which Austrian physicist is the subject of this comic?
Which unit of distance was the distance a team of oxen could plough without resting, equivalent to about one-sixth of a mile? Although its almost obsolete now, in horse racing, it is the standard measurement of race lengths in many countries.
In 1918, Fisher published The Correlation Between Relatives on the Supposition of Mendelian Inheritance, in which he introduced what term used for the measure of the average squared difference between data values and the mean? The square root of this measure is the standard deviation.
Edison's U.S. Patent No. 821,032 dated May 22, 1906, had active components made of nickel and iron held under pressure in small pockets of sheet metal. While it was developed from earlier work by scientists such as Alessandro Volta, Edison significantly improved and commercialised it. What was this invention, whose power was demonstrated in the Edison Electric Runabout?
The pacy word in its name, commonly found in newspaper mastheads, reflects the broadsheet origins of this magazine for music. After a merger in 1952, it added another word to indicate a fresh, revamped start. Name this periodical, which is better known by its three-letter initials. It covers music of all genres along with film, culture and gaming in its print and online editions.
ESA is developing a visible to near-infrared space telescope to study the shape of galaxies and the geometry of the universe. Which Greek mathematician and “father of geometry” is it named after?
Karl Lagerfeld began his eponymous fashion label while also serving as creative director for which fashion house, a position he took up in 1983? He popularised the use of the eponymous founder's monogram, consisting of interlocked letters, as the house's logo.
In skincare and cosmetology, what term is given to products that help slough off dead cells from the topmost layer of the skin to improve its appearance? Deriving its name from Latin for “strip off leaves”, examples of this family of products include things like pumice stones, chemical peels, and micro-bead scrubs.
_____ (5) Bazaar located near the Parrys Corner in Chennai is a market notoriously known for its sale of counterfeit goods. What is the name of this Bazaar, run by refugees from a country that once went by that name? These refugees, mostly comprised of the Chin ethnic group, arrived in India after the 1962 coup d'etat in their nation.
This video excerpt is from a classic ad for which chocolate product? The ad starts with a banner for 'A Glass and a Half Full Productions', a nod to the brand's slogan and logo, and the purple and gold backdrop is a visual hat-tip as well.
Identify the 90s classic from these six illustrations in sequence from the film.
Moon landing conspiracy theorists don't consider moon rocks as evidence of landings. They argue that the 1967 trip of this NASA man to Antarctica was a trip to gather Lunar meteorites to fake moons rocks. Since the man in question was a former member of the Nazi party and an SS officer, they suggest that he could have been pressured to agree to the conspiracy to protect himself from recriminations over his past. Which person?
"No wizardry or witchcraft, no crass deceit; No dark conspiracies, I stand on my own two feet; I'm coming through just like Jack Ruby" These lyrics from Deep Purple's number is about the titular man Jack Ruby, who "came through" because he assassinated which much-reviled individual? While Ruby himself went to prison, the public felt that he did the right thing.
Which medicinal preparation (9) is a concentrated liquid prepared by boiling plant material? Used widely in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this term deriving from a word meaning "to cook" is also used for brewed coffee.
The "Order of Mariners of the Desert" is for those who have transited which waterway divided into sections such as the "Tunnel Ismailia", "Lake Timsah", and "Maadia Al Qantarah Street"?
Located on the foothills of Cerro Rico ("rich mountain"), Potosi in Bolivia was a city of significant historical importance during the Columbian Exchange as an official department of Spanish Empire was here. Before Guanajuato in Mexico surpassed it, it was the Spanish Empire's biggest source of WHAT METAL that these mountains were rich in relevant to the working of this department?
Which great Roman defeat occurred following the reckless battle led by Crassus against the Parthian empire in 53 BCE at the eponymous town in present day Turkey? Crassus’ death in the battle resulted in the end of the First Triumvirate and according to many, started the decline of the Roman Republic.
This iconic photo of Michael Jordan shows him immediately after winning a third straight NBA championship in 1993, when the Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns in the finals. What name is given to this gesture, that also describes the feat his team had just achieved? The portmeanteau name was coined by LA Lakers player Bryon Scott in 1988.
Another variant of a Lucha de Apuestas is the Mask VS [BLANK]. This match is fought between a masked wrestler and a previously unmasked wrestler. While it gives the latter a chance to bring some stakes to the match, it is not a very common match as the masked wrestler has way more to lose. What can the unmasked wrestler lose in such a match, resulting in lost prestige but not in a permanent way, since the loser can always participate again after a period of time?
Which zodiac sign does Singh depict in this work with the subtitle “Indulgence”? It was prevalent in multiple cultures, holding significance in agricultural calendars and rituals.
Which jazz trumpeter is being paid homage in this segment of Plastic Sax by Basquiat? The artwork commemorates a 1953 concert at Massey Hall, considered one of jazz's greatest moments. This composer of A Night in Tunisia and Groovin' High got his nickname because of his outlandish antics.
Which TV show features the dramatic matriarch of the Rose family starring in the famous soap opera Sunrise Bay? The character clings on to the glory of her acting days, despite an unfortunate change in fortune.
What is common to the stage names of the following rappers? It reflects their commercial ambition in both music and life.
Once a sacred offering in Hawaiian tradition, this dish is prepared by pounding cooked taro root on a wooden board with a stone pestle until it becomes a sticky, purplish paste. Served at lūʻau ceremonies, what is this quintessential staple that is found all across Polynesia?
In 40th place on Guardian's list of 100 Greatest Sporting Moments was an event where England were at the receiving end, at the 1995 Rugby World Cup semi-final: this All Black player single-handedly outperformed England. Nicknamed "freight in ballet shoes", his performance broke England so much that their captain said "I wish he would go away as soon as possible". Devastatingly, he did so in 2015, gone forever from our midst. Who?
What type of fabric is traditionally made from 100% wool, which is dyed, spun, and then woven into a heavy, durable cloth that has natural water and dirt-repellent qualities? Originally designed in Belgium for military use, it is now popular for making coats and bags.
The arrows in the logo of this company don't feature in the name itself, but in the tagline below reading "Leading Innovation". The arrows resemble a fast-forward button, which is apt considering the products the company manufactures. Which Asian brand uses this triple gray arrow motif to represent its desire to build futuristic products?
In his 2007 account Musicophilia, Oliver Sacks explores a range of psychological ailments and their connections to music. One of the figures mentioned is a 20th century Russian composer who supposedly refused to have a piece of shrapnel removed from his head. It gave him the ability to hear music upon tilting his head in a certain way, which he then incorporated into his compositions. Which composer, known for works such as the Leningrad Symphony?
Which suffix meaning 'little' in a European language features in the following words:
A Latin-American food item named after a farm animal
The animal responsible for the most human deaths;
Only mention the suffix, not individual parts.
The Dhruva Darshak Pattika is the simplest of the instruments at Jantar Mantar. It was the first structure to be built there as it was intended to be a "tracking instrument". With a slanting wall at an angle of 27 degrees, which celestial body does it point to on a clear night?
The Spirit Tunnel of which musician, actor, and record producer featured the backroom staff singing "We've got [blank], got us feeling like he's ready to roll, watch out! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!", a modification of his 2004 chart-topper featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris?
While many video games carry the Tom Clancy name, very few are actually based on his novels. Which tactical shooter game, first launched in 1998 by Clancy-owned Red Storm Entertainment, is based on his namesake 1997 book featuring the eponymous counter terrorism unit?
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize
This statement sounds perfectly reasonable when taken out of its original context, but originates from a 1993 essay by Kevin Alfred Strom, an American white nationalist, neo-Nazi, Holocaust denier, and convicted child pornographer. In typical internet fashion though, the quotation is most commonly misattributed to which French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, who would likely be scandalized at the association?
What skateboard trick involves holding the board upside down while balancing on the tip of the tail? It is named after a nickname held by Bobby Boyden, known for his pale skin that drew comparisons to a friendly cartoon ghost.
Deriving from the Latin word for "river bank", identify this type of semi-aquatic enclosure designed to replicate the interface or zone found along the edges of rivers and streams. It has significantly lesser land mass compared to its volume of water and typically houses amphibians alongside plants that grow when emersed or fully submerged.
The Coachella 2024 food program also features the restaurant [BLANK] [BLANK] Noodles whose name puns on a traditional food item popular in the cuisine of China's Shaanxi Province, itself named for the sound produced when making them on a hard work surface. What food item with a repetitive name is this, touted as one of the "eight strange wonders of Shaanxi"?
Which statue had to be hosed down after it was found doused with red paint by activists who had written “Danmark defend the whales of the Faroe Islands” in front of it? This was a reference to the drive hunting of pilot whales in the North Atlantic islands during summer.
Yellow to dark brown in colour, this popular hardwood is scientifically known as tectona grandis, and is an expensive wood used for most furniture. Valued for water resistance, durability, as well as its leather-like smell, which wood is this, mostly found in southern and central India?
Which river forms vast tracts of fertile land in southwestern Vietnam when emptying into the South China Sea? Originating from the Lasagongma Spring in Tibet, this 4,350 km-long river is considered to be the third-longest in Asia.
In this Netflix reality series, a group of singles visit paradise to meet, mingle, and remain celibate for their chance to win $100,000. What four-word phrase (3,3,2,6), used for a situation or a topic that would be difficult to deal with or talk about, serves as the show’s title? It is doubly apt, as all the contestants are (conventionally) attractive.
Which sculptor has inspired multiple jewellery designers, spawning creations ranging from rings resembling his signature wood carvings of ovoid heads and earrings that mimic his bronze sculptures of birds in flight or his ensembles of “endless columns” of oak?
Belgian Scotch Ales trace their history back to WWI when brewers came up with special blends to cater to Scottish soldiers who were stationed there. Gordon's, arguably the most popular of the Scotch Ale brands, takes this connection further by serving the beer in a glass designed to resemble what entity from the natural world?
_________ (9) was a racehorse best known for his victory at the 1934 Kentucky Derby and many other high profile races that year. His name is the exact same as the Frank Lloyd film which won the 1933 Academy Award for Best Picture and features a _________ (9) in the background in many scenes to hint at the march of time. What name? (9)
Where in India is this scene from Bharat Ek Khoj set? It shows the central character swimming ashore and finding the spot that would transform his life and vision over the next three days.
Who achieved this Olympic medal set, the only one in the modern era to achieve this feat in her sport? The victory also made her the youngest inductee to the LPGA Hall of Fame at the age of 27.
Fritz Lang’s films ‘The Blue Gardenia’, ‘While the City Sleeps’ and ‘Beyond a Reasonable Doubt’ are collectively referred to as his _________ ____ (9, 4) Trilogy, referencing the common factor in all the films, and the film genre. Fill in the two blanks, which are alliterative. The image is all you need.
Tom Ford began his eponymous fashion label while also serving as creative director for which fashion house, a position he took up in 1994? The Italian house, featuring in the stage name of rapper Radric Delantic Davis, acquired Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) in 1997.
Vault-Tec is a pre-War defence corporation that conducts unethical social experiments on unsuspecting people who are forced to use certain structures that they manufacture, allowing for the continuation of human life. Which video-game franchise does it appear in?
The Lusail Iconic Stadium is designed to resemble traditional Qatari handicraft known as fanars. The stadium's opulent golden panels are meant to reflect light from the sun to shimmer across the city's skyline and illuminate all roads leading to it. What portable objects, versions of which are common in rural India, inspired the luminous aspect of this stadium's design?