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This funicular railway links Krek Square to the castle that overlooks the city. Visitors marvel at Jože Plečnik's designs, such as the Triple Bridge, the Trnovo Bridge and the Central Market in the old town before heading to the castle. Which capital city, that was known as Emona under Roman rule and Laibach under Habsburg rule?
Which artery - meaning related to the lungs - carries systemic venous blood returning to the right side of the heart through to the microcirculation of the lungs? Unlike in other organs where arteries supply oxygenated blood, the blood carried by this artery is deoxygenated, as it is venous blood returning to the heart.
In 1989, the High Precision Parallax Collecting Satellite became the first space observatory dedicated to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial objects. What acronym, that pays tribute to an ancient Greek astronomer who founded trigonometry, is used to refer to it? (Name of the astronomer accepted)
Identify this dish in a traditional Onam Sadhya, a sour paste made of curd and beetroot, tempered with mustard. The word means 'pounded' and sometimes a pineapple variant of this is also prepared.
Star Lord, aka Peter Quill from Guardians of the Galaxy carries a casette called "Awesome Mix Vol 1" on a walkman from his time on Earth with an eclectic collection of 60s and 70s music. Following a prison break, a guard gets access to Quill's walkman and listens to a Rupert Holmes song called "Escape" that is often called the ____ ______ (4,6) song in reference to the lyrics that suggest that if the lover likes this drink, or is not into yoga, she should find him. Fill in the blanks to give us the song.
The title cards in the second season of Beef pair quotes from literature with art. Episode 6 pairs a line by English poet A. E. Housman with “Landscape with the Fall of Icarus” by which painter?
Led by veteran explorers Børge Ousland and Vincent Colliard, IceLegacy is an ongoing mission to cross twenty of the world's largest ice caps. In 2016, the IceLegacy duo crossed the largest non-polar ice field in the world. Identify this ice field, that shares its name with the second-highest mountain in both Canada and the U.S. You may also provide the name of the largest national park in the U.S., which includes parts of this vast ice field.
What type of rays (11) form during the 'twilight' hours when the sun appears to be just above or below a layer of clouds? They are visible as distinct shafts of light and dark bands, created by clouds that partially block sunlight.
Which 2024 Netflix limited series is based on the real-life experiences of its creator and lead actor Richard Gadd? It follows the story of his experience with an obsessive stalker named Martha who compares him to a small stuffed toy animal she once received at Christmas.
Which Bengali dish originated as a means for using up leftover meats from the roast of the day before? A protein such as chicken is 'hot fried' in a thick sauce with green peppers, onions and tomatoes to whip up this spicy dish that is often served as an accompaniment to pulao or flatbread.
The Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world which starts from Alicante and culminates back in Europe. Which European city will serve as the finish line for the 2023 edition? This capital of Liguria is the birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus.
Which TV series that began in 2019 has this customised Tudum intro?
Also known as the Peru Current, this cold ocean current flows North along the Western coast of South America. Accounting for roughly 20% of the total worldwide marine fish catch, the current is named after WHICH German naturalist (and polymath) who was the first person to describe the phenomenon and cause of human-induced climate change in 1800? His work, Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe, is an influential treatise on science and nature.
Which god from Norse mythology, a brother of Thor, is known for his beauty and grace and is nearly impervious to harm except for mistletoe? His death is believed to a harbinger for Ragnarök.
Identify the geographical feature depicted in this coat of arms. The shield and lions stand on a silhouette of this geographical feature, that lends its name to an East African country. Its tallest peaks are named Batian, Nelion and Lenana in honour of local chieftains.
Which Air India destination, founded in the 19th century as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony, is the subject of this vintage poster? The poster depicts the Black Swan, the state bird and emblem of the state this city is the capital of.
This new-age hybrid sport, originally known as Roundnet, has seen a revival under a trademarked brand created by the founder. Combining elements of volleyball with trampoline, the players essentially [blank] the ball on to the mini trampoline, giving the sport its name - _____ball. Fill in the blank (5) with the name of the sport, a common sight at beaches and parks today.
Which DJ was instrumental in setting up Sunburn, India's first electronic dance music (EDM) festival? He started off his entertainment career as an MTV VJ, appearing on shows like Select, Roadies, and Splitsvilla.
WHAT ART MEDIUM has Ai Weiwei described as “____ is not painting and it’s not sculpture and it’s not installation. It looks like two dimensions but it’s actually three”? In 2019, Ai used this medium to create portraits of the 43 Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College pupils who were kidnapped and massacred in Mexico.
Trains traveling between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are appropriately called [BLANK] Express trains, as a tribute to the slow process that started informally on 30th April 1975, and formally on 2nd July 1976. Fill in the blank with the name of this scenic train. (13)
The Winchesters is a prequel that explores the titular family's origins in the demon hunting business. Which show is it a prequel to?
Malinowski's 1927 work Sex and Repression in Savage Society is a critique of psychoanalysis, arguing that which Freudian concept is not universal? He based his idea on the matriarchal society of the Trobriand, where boys are disciplined by their maternal uncles, not their fathers; concluding that power — not sexual jealousy — was the source of conflict in such non–Western societies.
In Velasquez' Las Meninas, two other paintings by Peter Paul Rubens can be seen hanging on the backwall. One of them, in image here, showcase a weaving contest between the god Athena and which mortal? After losing the weaving contest, Athena gets irked by a lack of respect shown by the mortal in not recognising the source of her "web-spinning skill", thus being punishable.
Who is caricatured as the Gothic chief Metric in Asterix and the Goths? Metric has dreams of pan-European hegemony and enjoys spiky hats like the person caricatured. The character is called Metric because of the person's attempts to create a coherent metric system.
Founded by Edward [Blank] in the early 1900s as Aligarh Dairy Farm, this Indian beverage brand became synonymous with good quality milk (and milkshakes) in Delhi in 1925 when the brand opened a shop front in Chanakyapuri. In the last decade, the brand has been revived under the leadership of Agastya Dalmia who has taken "the original milkshake" and its iconic glass bottles to almost every major Indian city (and some abroad as well). Identify the brand.
Which series, based on the namesake series of novels by Caroline Kepnes, is set to air its fifth and final season in 2024? This show follows anti-hero Joe Goldberg's obsession with a different woman each season. Series lead Penn Badgley has gained critical approval for his portrayal of the charming sociopath.
In Jamaican culture, a sound system is a group of disc jockeys, engineers and MCs playing various genres of music. What music genre is characterised by a walking bass line, accented with rhythms on the off beat? This early genre combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and R&B and gets its rather short name from the scratching guitar sound while muting and strumming.
Which Argentine Player won the 2004 French Open having entered the tournament as an unseeded player beating compatriot Guillermo Coria in the final? This was his only Grand Slam title and he never even reached another Grand Slam final.
By WHAT NAME do we know the group of diagnostic tests conducted to assess levels of cholesterol in our body? These are blood tests that give the readings of LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and Total Cholestrol, and are named after the protein or bio molecule in which cholesterol is found.
In 1999, the wreckage of which ship, that was destroyed by a German submarine in 1917, was found about 298 kms off the coast of Land's End, England? Named after a mountain range in Central and Eastern Europe, it is best known for rescuing survivors from the Titanic.
Which classical dance from a South Indian state is seen here in the safety demonstration video of Air India? It unfortunately does not receive as much screen time due to another more prominent dance from the same state taking up most of our attention.
Which nail painting technique is sometimes named after a product it uses, whose trade name was first owned by Dow Chemical? The technique involves painting a nail with two colours, then using a scrunched up ball of [BLANK] to press down on the nail and pull away, thus removing some of the top layer and allowing some of the base layer to shine through. The resultant marbling effect goes by many names, all referring to the material used to achieve it.
Named after the local word for a "hooded cloak" owing to the cloud cover over its summit, which stratovolcano is the most active in Iceland? Often referred to as the "Gateway to Hell", this symbol of raw power appears in Moby Dick and has formed 10% of all tephra rocks in Iceland.
Which Nicholas Sparks story is read from the titular object in the present day by an elderly man (played by James Garner in the film adaptation), telling the tale to a fellow nursing home resident (played by Gena Rowlands, the director Cassavetes' mother)?
WHICH PENINSULA that lies between the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south forms a land bridge between Asia and Africa? It derives its name from a biblical mountain believed to be in the region, and has been ground zero for wars such as the Six Days War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Which chemical element is secured from a conflict mineral called Wolframite, mined most commonly in China but also in DRC's conflict zone? The element is used in armor-piercing ammunition as well as in machine tools in the form of [blank] carbide.
Cunk calls this Shakespeare play "a posh Friday the 13th." It's actually a tragedy, known for its graphic violence. Which play, about a Roman General who presents the Queen of the Goths as a slave to the emperor, Saturninus?
The Bosphorous Bridge is one of three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorous strait in Istanbul. The bridge was officially renamed to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge in 2016, following which event on the namesake day that led to the death of more than 300 people? A general answer is all we're looking for.
This 2017 musical, based on a 1960 film, features dancers fitted by Manish Malhotra slowly becoming reflections of the female lead in appearance - emulating visuals from the film. Which epic film was adapted to the stage?
In which '90s drama film does Blake shout at Shelley Levene to "put that coffee down" and proceeds to tell him that coffee is “for closers” only? Blake, a troubleshooter called in to shake up the organisation, verbally overpowers the entire room of salesmen with a torrent of verbal abuse.
This uncle-nephews trio shot to nation-wide fame after their appearance in the song Kun Faya Kun from the film Rockstar. They belong to a family of Qawwals, who have been performing at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah for centuries. What is the two-word name of this collective, where the first word is their adoptive name reflecting their devotion to the Dargah, and the second word signifies the fraternal ties between the trio?
The grey wolf had paws designed to burrow holes to make caches of food for their young. Which breed, whose name derives from the German for 'badger dog', shares this feature? It was selectively bred to develop elongated bodies that can slide into burrows.
This moustache style is a narrow moustache that points upwards at the extremes, often mentioned as being in a 'ten past ten' position. WHAT IS THE NAME given to this moustache style, named after the artist who popularized it and once said that this style was the only serious thing about him?
Rene Lariche witnessed many patients' traumatic injuries from WWI in his early surgical career. This led to him developing pioneering techniques for treating conditions in the veins, arteries and lymphatic circulation and is regarded as one of the fathers of the field of ________ (8) surgery. What surgical specialty (8)? He was nominated, albeit unsuccessfully, for the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 79 times.
Which building is the subject of this photo taken during the Battle of Berlin in 1945? The photo quickly became a symbol of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, as the building was the most symbolic target in the city.
The images showcase which English footballer's association with Stocksbridge Park Steels from 2007-2010, earning meagre money in the 7th tier and working 10-hour shifts at a carbon fibre factory? After contemplating quitting the sport, he gradually made it up the rungs, winning the top flight 6 years after he left Stocksbridge.
The first significant collaboration between a rap group and a rock band happened in 1986 when Run DMC decided to work with Aerosmith on reworking which earlier Aerosmith hit? The song took its title from a hilarious scene from Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein.
The long jump event of the ancient Greek pentathlon saw the athlete take how many leaps as part of the jump? It is two more than the ones in a modern day Olympic event.
Which former Russian professional Mixed Martial Artist, nicknamed "The Eagle", competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion? With 29 wins and no losses, he retired with an undefeated record in 2021 and spends his time as a cornernman now.
A certain holiday-time tradition associated with love probably originated in ancient Greece during the festivities of Saturnalia and later in marriage ceremonies due to the association of the plant with fertility. Which tradition, now associated with a religious holiday, is done as an expression of love despite the poisonous nature of the plant? [Two keywords required]
Which celebrity couple got married in 2004 in a mixed ceremony with Indian attire in Manhattan, New York? The ceremony included a reading from Shakespeare. This marriage between the British-American novelist and the Indian American TV presenter of Top Chef lasted a little over 2 years.
This Eleanor Macnair work is a recreation of a 1978 photograph by which artist, famous for her series of self portraits where she masquerades as various cinema characters?
Which singer got a bee tattooed behind her ear to honour the 22 victims of UK's deadliest act of terrorism? She chose the bee as it is the symbol of Manchester.
Zuckerberg has also started to embrace contemporary labels like Buck Mason, Todd Snyder and Vuori, a far cry from his usual choice of Loro Piana sweaters or Brunello Cucinelli t-shirts - both "old money" luxury labels made popular by the morally bankrupt billionaires of which HBO TV series?
Cultural exchange between Northern and Southern Europe was defined by a network of roads that ran from Saint Petersburg on the Baltic coast to Rome and Venice in the south. What fossilised commodity was being traded across this route, the 'Gold of the North' that decorated one of Russia's most famous chambers?
Only a handful of circuits have hosted races in both 500cc/MotoGP and F1 World Championships. Which circuit in the namesake town has hosted thirty-seven F1 GPs (1970-2019) and twenty-three 500cc races (1957-1994)? Despite such a rich history with legends like Michael Schumacher (4 GP wins) and Giacomo Agostini (5 GP wins) making it a fan-favourite, this circuit has been out of both WC calendars for a long time.
In 2016, Madison Keys worked with this former World No.1 to improve her play across surfaces. This seven-time major winner was the first player to hold multiple Grand Slams across surfaces. Identify him.
This stadium is regarded as one of the most famous and iconic football stadiums in the world, it is the first to have hosted two FIFA World Cup Finals; the 1970 World Cup Final and the 1986 World Cup Final. Situated in Mexico City, WHAT is the stadium called, a tribute to the early heritage of the city as well as that of Mexico?
When Starbucks introduced these lattes featuring a spice blend, it led to a hue and cry about how it tasted nothing like what the name suggested. But, the blame did not lie with Starbucks as the name is a misnomer that comes from the fact that the spice blend is used in a dessert pie made from the eponymous ingredient. WHAT SPICE BLEND, subject of many YouTube challenge videos?
The current Finance Minister of India is the subject of several memes on the internet.
Identify this visual pun, which involves making a modification to her name.
Atom Eve is a spinoff based on which comic-inspired show? It follows Mark Grayson as he attempts to prove his mononymous super-moniker true while standing against the forces of evil.
This 1500 map by Juan De La Cosa, a cartographer who sailed with Columbus, was the first map to include the expeditions of which Italian explorer? In 1997, the British and Canadian governments officially recognised Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland as his landing spot on the 500th anniversary of his journey.
What was the name of the third stage requirements document for the Ada programming language? It shares its name with a heartless character from a novel published in 1900. A political interpretation of this character is as a worker dehumanized by rapidly growing industrialization.
In 2020, the NGO St+art India established an art district in a resettlement colony near OMR, Chennai. With over 80,000 residents, this colony was established in 2005 and named for which vengeful central character from a famous Tamil epic? Harbouring Hope (visual) is one of the murals found here.