This famous composer and pianist went deaf later in life but continued to create incredible music. Who is he?
Ludwig van Beethoven
In the movie "The Shawshank Redemption," what is the name of the main character?
Andy Dufresne
In physics, what is the term for the measure of the amount of matter in an object?
Matter
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Brasilia
What popular Italian dish consists of thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served as an appetizer?
Carpaccio
In which year did Michael Jackson release his album "Thriller"?
1982
Who directed the critically acclaimed film "Schindler's List"?
Steven Spielberg
In chemistry, what does pH measure?
Acidity or alkalinity
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
Australia
In which country did the sandwich originate?
England
In which decade did the legendary Woodstock music festival take place?
60s
This 2014 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, explores the concept of space travel and features Matthew McConaughey as the main character. What is the title?
Interstellar
This scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. Who is he?
Isaac Newton
What is the capital city of Ukraine?
Kyiv
What is the primary ingredient in the traditional Korean dish kimchi?
Cabbage
Name the first album released by Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020?
Parasite
What is the smallest particle of an element that retains its chemical properties
Atom
Which mountain is the tallest in North America?
Denali (Mount McKinley)
Which spice comes from the dried stigma of a crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices by weight?
Saffron
What is the term for the technique of rapidly changing between two or more notes in a melody?
Trill
This influential director is known for classics like "Psycho" and "Vertigo." Who is he?
Alfred Hitchcock
In genetics, what term describes a variant of a gene?
Allele
This landlocked country in Central Asia is the largest in the world by land area. What is it?
Kazakhstan
What French term is used for a cooking method where food is slowly cooked in a covered pot, often with aromatic vegetables and liquid?
Braising