Science
What elements are diamonds made of?
Carbon
The word diamond derives from the Greek word “adamas,” which means invincible or indestructible.
Complete the lyrics to this popular song: "And all that glitters is gold"
Only shooting stars break the mold
Bonus points for singing the whole chorus!
Which athlete has won the most number of Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps
Bonus points for the number of medals he has won
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
The entire country is about one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park
Who is the protagonist of the Hunger Games?
Katniss Everdeen
In a 2013 study, it was revealed that The Hunger Game book series includes eight of the top 10 passages singled out by Kindle readers for highlighting. The line most frequently picked out was was: “Because sometimes things happen to people and they’re not equipped to deal with them.”
What are the two elements that exist as liquids at room temperature?
Bromine and Mercury
While mercury is a metal, bromine is a halogen
What is the longest running primetime television series?
The Simpsons
If you could watch all of "The Simpsons" episodes without ads nor sleep, it'd take about 8.5 days.
Who holds the record for most home runs?
Barry Bonds
He has hit 762 homeruns! (and I have no idea what a homerun is!)
Which self- governing country was the first to establish women's voting rights?
New Zealand
The legislation followed years of campaigning by people such as Kate Sheppard, who helmed the movement and now adorns the country's $10 banknote.
What is the core of Harry's wand made of?
Phoenix Feather
Bonus points if you can name others with a phoenix feather core wand
What sense do dolphins not have?
Smell
Dolphins have excellent eyesight, hearing and touch, but they cannot smell anything
For which role did Ithaca alum, Jeremy Jordan, get nominated for a Tony award?
Jack Kelly, Newsies
When Bale heard about the movie being turned into a musical, he declined to catch the production, sharing "I'm not really into musicals but I wish them the best. And I'm sure the person playing the character I played exceeded whatever I did, and congratulations to them."
Which two artists performed at the halftime show at the Superbowl?
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira
Which city was buried by the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius?
Pompeii
The volcano is categorized as a stratovolcano and could erupt at any time - nobody knows when, and an evacuation plan is permanently in place in case of any warning signs
Which Stephen King novel takes place in the fictional 'Overlook Hotel'?
The Shining
What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
The liver
At any given point of time, the liver holds about a pint of blood
Who voiced baby groot?
Vin Diesel
Groot is Dutch for large, which is fitting for a hero who can grow in size.
Which British athlete is married to academy award winner, Dustin Lance Black?
Tom Daley
Dustin Lance Black won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the biopic Milk, and Tom Daley is a two-time diving world champion, and a two time Olympic bronze medalist!
What is the name of the Greek goddess of victory?
Nike
When Nike appeared alone, she always had wings, but Nike is portrayed without wings in Athens so that she could never fly away from their city.
Which town is To Kill a Mockingbird set in?
Maycomb, Alabama
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
The Alliance is founded on the principle of collective defence, meaning that if one NATO Ally is attacked, then all NATO Allies are attacked.
Who was the original commander of the death star?
Grand Moff Tarkin
Name two of the sports that women competed in at the Olympics when they first participated.
Tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian and golf.
Women first participated in the 1900 Paris Olympics
Name three European countries that aren't part of the EU.
Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
The Fault in Our Stars takes its title from which Shakespeare play?
Julius Caesar
"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."