movies and tv shows
the city in which "The Big Bang Theory" takes place
Pasadena, California (aka The City of Roses)
Stipe Mesić
the main ingredient in hummus
chickpeas
the reptiles that have 4 heart chambers
crocodiles
Which two symbols appear on the flag of the USSR?
a hammer and a sickle
the king of Minas Tirith in "The Lord of the Rings"
Denethor
How many Punic Wars took place?
3
the irrational fear of public and open places
agoraphobia
the poison famously used by the CIA that can also be found in many fruit pits and seeds
cyanide
the hottest place on Earth
Death Valley, California
In which 2026 movie does the lead of "The Notebook" also star?
"Project Hail Mary"
the Ancient Greek scientist who proved that the Earth was round
Eratothenes
the german racetrack on which Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda famously crashed in 1976
the Nürburgring
the scientific study of birds
ornithology
the capital city of New York State
Albany
In "Lego Ninjago", who is Kai's love interest and the yellow ninja?
Skyler
According to Churchill, which animal cannot be reasoned with when one's head is its mouth?
a tiger
the britpop/rock band credited with the hits "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger"
Oasis
Which infectious disease causes the most annual deaths globally?
tuberculosis
the largest island in the Carribean
Cuba
Which Netflix prequel series was nominated for 53 Emmys and never won a single one?
"Better Call Saul"
In Japan, which 250 year period was famously a time of peace and influential cultural reforms?
the Edo Period
the most globally watched sport each Summer Olympics
gymnastics
Which vestigial organ can be found in the abdomen (hint: coccyx)?
the appendix
the national language of Pakistan (hint: it starts and ends with the same letter)
Urdu