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What 9-letter name is given to such boxes because of their similarity, when they open up, to a part of a mollusc's body? It is used for storing all sorts of common snacks, foods and meals.
Because of the presence of Chandigarh Airport nearby, which cricket stadium, officially named for IS Bindra, has 16 short floodlight pillars instead of the standard configuration of four tall ones?
Whose pet horse Yanardag is referenced on the Army General shoulder military ranks of Turkmenistan? This first president of the nation was in office from 1990 to 2006.
In a scene from Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), we are introduced to a character called Raccacoonie who sits under the chef's hat of another character and helps with cooking, an obvious homage to the 2007 animated film Ratatouille. Who voices the character of Raccacoonie? This American composer is known for Southern-accented singing style, and Ratatouille happens to be one of the few Pixar movies not scored by him or his equally-famous cousin.
The Château de Cheverny in Loir-et-Cher, France served as the model for which fictional country house and estate that first appeared in a 1943 work? While the original French name of the building was Moulinsart, its English name is shared with a seaman's tool used for splicing rope, an allusion to the maritime history of the family that owns it.
From the literary cookbook Tequila Mockingbird, what is the name of the cocktail that combines the generic name for a liquor made from sugarcane, with the title of a 1929 feminist essay by an English author?
Which R&B singer has been Coldplay's most frequent opening act for their Music of the Spheres World Tour? She has won several awards in recent years, including an Oscar for the song "Fight for You" from Judas and the Black Messiah and a Grammy for the George Floyd-inspired "I Can't Breathe."
When we’re first introduced to Oliver Putnam in the TV series Only Murders in the Building, we hear an internal monologue that goes: "NYC, what is it about you? which of course is a line from a big hit show about an orphan. And don’t we all feel like orphans here at times?”. This monologue is a tribute to which Broadway musical, featuring the song It's the Hard Knock Life?
Which "-punk" genre (4) is set in utopias that could have come about if not for the Great Depression or the World Wars? It borrows its name and aesthetic from an opulent art and design movement that defined the Roaring Twenties. The movement is also accepted.
Which Asian head of state does Donald Trump derisively refer to as Little Rocket Man, taking swipes at both his short stature and obsession with missiles?
Musical symbols are marks in notation that guide how a piece should be performed. They convey information about elements like pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, meter, form, and specific playing techniques. Which musical symbol (4) is a horizontal or diagonal line that connects consecutive notes and indicates rhythmic grouping? It visually evokes a namesake structural element that provides support or load-bearing in architecture.
Which denim brand founded in Amsterdam 1989 by Jos van Tilburg gets its name based on the idea that they wanted to market clothes that would be suitable for a "gangster"? They also produce a line with the word "RAW" suffixed to the brand name.
What style of yoga popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois is rooted in vinyasa and made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures? Although it is named for Sanskrit for “eight limbs”, Jois has omitted any distinction between his school and the eight-limb classification in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
What term from anatomy is given to the small almond-shaped, hard-to-see aperture at the end of a sewing needle?
What two-word alliterative term was given to the system of commerce in which arms, textiles, and wine were shipped from Europe to Africa, enslaved people from Africa to the Americas, and sugar, tobacco, and other products from the Americas to Europe? It gets its name from the appearance of the routes on maps.
_______ (7), a traditional Venezuelan pancake dish is made of ground corn with the addition of cheese and cooked on a smooth, flat griddle called budare. Name it (7). It is known as corn arepas in Colombia.
Vaslav Nijinsky is considered the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. His breakout role was as the Golden Slave in which ballet, based on a symphonic suite by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov? This Oriental-themed work, which broke away from conventional ballet techniques, narrated the story of Shahryar and Zobeide's doomed marriage.
What name is shared by a northeastern Mexican state and an independent kingdom established by García I in the Iberian Peninsula in 910 CE? The kingdom was eventually absorbed into the crown of Castille, both still entwined today to form Spain's largest autonomous community.
By what term - the title of a famed book by Hopkirk - is the diplomatic confrontation between the British and Soviet Empires in Central Asia in 19th century known as? This was essentially started by Britain to protect their prized jewel - India - from falling into Russian hands.
Which 1864 science-fiction classic follows an eccentric German professor and his party of four who attempt to navigate the inactive volcano Snæfellsjökull to try and arrive at the titular destination, before they are spewed out by an active volcano in Italy? This lost world precursor also pioneered pivotal time travel concepts.
The name of which James Bond film is the translation of the motto on the Bond family coat of arms? Pierce Brosnan stars alongside Sophie Marceau in this thriller about a planned nuclear sabotage to influence petroleum prices.
In 1985, the wreckage of which ship was found at a depth of about 3,800 metres about 685 kms southeast of the coast of Newfoundland? It lies in two main pieces about 600 metres apart. It was named after the pre-Olympian gods in Greek mythology.
Which American athletic wear brand, primarily focused on mountaineering and ski apparel, was started by the family of Gert Boyle after fleeing Nazi Germany? Its 'bus' logo is a zoomed-in look at the weaving patterns in the textile, although many have written to the company about its resemblance to a Swastika. Considering their origins, that may be very unlikely, but their resemblance to the Sun Microsystems logo is uncanny.
This saint was martyred during the reign of Roman Emperor Valerian. This sculpture by Bernini (visual 2) shows the exact moment during his torture, when he mockingly roasted his torturers asking them to turn him over. Identify the saint and the motif - also a term used in a particular sport.
This is the silhouette of which Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer known for pieces such as the "Das Lied von der Erde" ("The Song of the Earth") and the "Resurrection Symphony"? His works had strong Yiddish influences leading to them being deemed as "degenerate" during the Nazi era.
Which is the most abundant monosaccharide in the world? Its molecular formula is C₆H₁₂O₆. In energy metabolism, it is the most important source of energy in all organisms, and its name is derived from the Greek word for 'sweet'.
Employing his pioneering "grattage" technique, Max Ernst depicts himself as what bird being nearly consumed by the threatening forest around it? This creature would be a familiar motif in Ernst's surrealist work and carried the message of his anti-war sentiments following his experiences in World War I.
Grand Theft Auto V often parodies real car brands in the many vehicles available throughout the game.
This is the Penaud La Coureuse. Which car manufacturer is "Penaud" a parody of? This French company owns subsidiaries like Alpine and Dacia.
The village of Nejapa, El Salvador, annually celebrates the festival of Los Bolas de Fuego that commemorates a phenomenon that took place in 1658. What phenomenon, attracting a category of thrill-seeking hunters who also head to Hawaii, Iceland, and Indonesia in its pursuit?
Which novelty edition of the boardgame Monopoly has tokens that look like this? Tokens include a pointy shoe, bowler hat, and a car with fins for wheels.
The Monetta _____ ________ (5,8) Fund, or the MYIF, invests 50% of its assets in ETFs and index funds. The remaining 50% is put only into companies that are well known to the intended target audience for the fund. In July 2007, the fund declared that every new investor opening an account or celebrating a birthday that month would receive a free Happy Meal! What does the YI stand for?
Mixing M.A.C's Lip Pencil in Nightmoth with Dr. PawPaw's Clear Balm and dabbing it on the lips results in the 'Soft Goth Lip' look of the titular character from which Netflix supernatural television series? The show's filming took place in Romania, with Cantacuzino Castle serving as the setting for the school.
Combined oral contraceptive pills contain two hormones: estrogen and progestogen, and are typically taken for 21 days. During the last 7 days, a placebo without hormones is commonly given for the individual to maintain a fairly regular menstrual cycle. The placebos are usually sugar OR what other element, appropriately added to compensate for anemia during a period?
This landlocked country lost access to the Pacific Ocean during the 1879 War of the Pacific. In 1963, this country's government established a freshwater force to patrol the "highest navigable lake in the world" and had a naval unit permanently deployed in the Argentine city of Rosario. Which country with an active naval force despite being landlocked, a symbol that the country remains hopeful of regaining the lost access to the sea?
Which Australian female cricketer won the ICC Cricketer of the Decade between 2010-19 in all three formats separately, while having represented Australia at both Cricket and Football World Cups? She is the youngest ever player for Australia and the most capped international cricketer for the country.
A dramatised version of which traditional game from the Indian subcontinent is shown in this clip from the 1999 Hindi film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam? The elaborate costumes are not a requirement of the game. There are plenty of local names, but we're looking for the most commonly used Hindi/ English/ Kannada name.
Founded in 1832 at Yale University, this secret society is the most well-known among student societies and (supposedly) continues to exist to this day, meeting at their windowless headquarters called "The Tomb". Named after the symbolism used on their logo, one that may remind you of pirates, it was co-founded by Alphonso Taft, the father of future President William Howard Taft. Which society?
Not to be confused with spaghetti or fettuccine, what pasta with an elliptical cross-section is combined typically with seafood such as scampi or clams? It translates to "little tongues" in Italian.
Which American poet wrote one autobiographical novel, published in 1922, titled The Enormous Room, detailing his life for four months in prison? This pioneer of modernist free-form poetry used lower-case spellings for poetic expression.
The suffragette movement was initiated by members of the British Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), a women-only movement founded in 1903. Its formation was spurred by the legalization of women's right to vote in WHICH COUNTRY - the world's first to do so? This Southern hemisphere nation is currently led by a woman, as well.
Mumbai-based metal band Demonic Resurrection's album Dashavatara has 10 songs: one on each of Vishnu's incarnations. Which avatar titles the song where they sing "it is the twilight hour, neither day nor night; at the threshold, neither indoors nor outdoors; upon his body, neither the earth or sky; disembowelled by his claws"?
The flow map for Napoleon's 1812 campaign has been admired for its 'brutal eloquence' in showing the dropping strength of the Grand Army, specifically using the width of the coloured paths on the map to corrspond to the number of men left alive (1mm to 10000 men). The crossing of which river in the south portion of the map caused the single greatest percentage drop in troop numbers? It is also the source of the French expression "C'est la [BLANK]", meaning "it's a disaster."
First hoisted as a defiance of Dutch rule on August 17, 1945 at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56, the national flag of which country can be formed within the flag of Norway? It is composed of two horizontal bands.
Which retired UFC fighter was the first American female to earn an Olympic medal in Judo by winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics? She was part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's first ever female fight at UFC 157, holding the record for most UFC title defenses (6) by a female. She is now signed to WWE.
Which railway hub serves as the headquarters of the East Central Railway (ECR) zone, consisting of the Danapur, Dhanbad, Mughalsarai, and Sonpur divisions? Mahatma Gandhi Setu, the country's third-longest bridge, connects this city across the Ganges to Patna.
The first international football game played under floodlights was in 1955, when the home team of England defeated the visiting Spain 4-1 in a friendly. In which iconic stadium, more recognisable for its arch, did this happen?
Exit Party, set to be published in 2026, is a piece of speculative science-fiction where America is at war with itself and California has become a separate republic. The author's breakthrough 2014 novel, about a Shakespearean troupe in a pandemic-stricken world, won her the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Who is this author?
In which 2005 film does Sandler portray a disgraced quarterback accused of point shaving during the Superbowl? It is a remake of a 1974 comedy about a group of convicts facing prison guards in a game of football.
Although it was initially conceived as a Saturday afternoon program, this programming block showcasing Japanese anime was converted into a late-night program on Adult Swim in 2012. What is this programming block called, a portmanteau of the original network's name and a Japanese word, that is hosted by a robot called T.O.M [_______ Operations Module]?
What type of flatbread made of ground maize dough is stuffed with eggs, ham, or cheese and sold as a regular or limited-time breakfast item in Venezuela and Colombia by McDonald's?
Our friend Prakash's 17th favourite book is a mystery novel first published in 1939, and described by its author as "the most difficult one to write". The book has been sold under at least 3 different titles, with changing times causing the publisher to realize that yet another name they picked is still incredibly inappropriate. The latest title (and the one we want from you) skips naming the children's counting rhyme that is featured in the plot, and instead refers to the situation at the end of the book. Which book is this, which Prakash has rather unkindly placed at #17?
This is a 19th century map of a London neighbourhood which showed that all the points of interest were clustered around a water pump in Broad Street. Which physician thus demonstrated that cholera was a waterborne illness and consequently saved countless lives?
Which 1974 novel was in part inspired by Kim Philby, a high ranking double agent who defected to Russia? The plot of the novel involves the hunt for a traitor within MI6 that mimicked the search for Philby, who was ironically at the time Head of Soviet Counterintelligence. The novel was famously adapted into a 2011 film starring Gary Oldman.
The painting by Paul Delaroche is a fictional account from sometime in the mid-17th century. Who is depicted opening the coffin of his rival, Charles I, and taking one final look at him? He wouldn't have approved of his appearance in this artwork as his skin looks airbrushed.
Which 19th century leader of the Native American Sauk people is this utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky named after? Widely used in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is also the titular subject of a 2001 Ridley Scott film.
The bronze plaque shown here acts as the Zero Mile marker for which country? It is located just in front of the Iberian Chapel, in a short passage that connects to the Manege Square and is flanked by the City Duma.
Which quattrocento Carmelite priest, known for his depictions of chubby infant Jesuses, is the subject of this fictionalised biography? Notorious for his lustful nature and numerous affairs, he eloped with a novitiate nun with whom he had a son, who would go on to become a famous artist as well.
In 31st place on Guardian's list of 100 Greatest Sporting Moments was a two-footed kick by a non-English man otherwise known for his one-footed kicks. The event made news, not only for its insanity, but also for the confusing press conference quote that followed: "When the seagulls (\takes a sip of water\) follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea". Which infamous 1995 incident is this, which he later covered as a song?
Which French wine is suggested by Food Network Guide as a pair for mussels, clams, and oysters? The heightened acidity of this white wine is supposed to complement the fresh flavour of the raw seafood. Originally from the Burgundy region, the eponymous green-skinned grape variety is the key component of many sparkling wines as well.
As of 7th October 2024, there have been 5 women who have won the Nobel Prize in Physics, the first of which was Marie Curie in 1903.
Which German-American became the second woman recipient of the Physics Nobel in 1963? She was recognised for her work on the nuclear shell model of the atomic nucleus and would go on to work on isotope separation for the Manhattan Project.
What does the acronym BMM expand to? (4,7,6 or 4,7,7) Similar to "quiet quitting" it involves doing the least possible work on the first day of the week to avoid burnout.
The flag of which Southern African nation features a rising red sun with thirty one rays against a black horizontal band? The black band is on the top of three horizontal stripes, with red and green being the other two.
Recent nail trends have names inspired from the world of food and drink.
This elegant trend based on delicate shades of beige is named after what paste made from ground sesame seeds that is used in Arabic, Israeli, and Turkish cuisine?
What sequence is this mnemonic used for? Albert Szent-Györgyi, who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1937, was integral in identifying many of the components of the sequence, including fumaric acid.
Caesar's Armies Invaded Other Kingdoms Searching For Many Oranges