Wild Things
I'm born underwater, but an excellent land jumper! Who am I?
What is a Frog
This is the name for the high-speed train network in Japan?
What is Bullet train? [Shinkansen]
It’s a metal rod used in weightlifting
This Islamic festival marks the Islamic Day of Sacrifice wth animal offerings and charity
What is Eil al Adha? [Eid]
It’s the term for when your prank ends with you covered in glitter, not your unsuspecting roommate.
Backfire
This one can lift 50 times its own weight
What is an Ant
This traditional Japanese garment is worn on formal occassions
What is Kimono?
You might do this if you trip on stage, send a text to the wrong person
What is embarass
This Brazilian pre-Lent celebration is borrowed by Goans too, known for its joyous atmosphere
What is Carnival?
A term with a dark financial past - from stock market crashes to now, an annual consumerist ritual
What is Black Friday
This creature has three hearts and blue blood.
Extra points if you can tell WHY
What is an octopus?
This Japanese word means 'cute' and is also a global aesthetic
What is Kawaii?
This word describes a lawyer in the courtroom or someone who just passed a major exam.
Who is a Barrister
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, this American holiday is all about gratitude and food
What is Thanksgiving?
This digital media giant once told millennials what snack they were based on their favorite Taylor Swift song
What is Buzzfeed
This miniature cow breed from southern India is prized not just for its high-fat milk but also for needing less feed and water — ideal for arid regions. Name the breed.
What is a Punganur cow
This Japanese concept describes a reason for being or purpose in life
What is Ikigai?
Found clinging to ships and piers, this marine organism is basically the clingy ex of the sea world.
What is a Barnacle
This Spanish festival involves a massive tomato fight
What is La Tomatina?
Though not medically defined, this symptom is the unofficial mascot of burnout culture, pandemic brains, and poorly timed double espressos.
What is Brain Fog
This bird mimics almost any sound it hears, including chainsaws or camera shutters
Whats a lyrebird
This Japanese concept refers to finding beauty in imperfection or impermanence
What is Wabi Sabi
Invented in the 1600s, this device measures atmospheric pressure and is essential for predicting storms.
What is a Barometer
This holiday honours the dead in Mexico, known for its sugar skulls and colourful altars
What is Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead
This fish can kill you with tetrodotoxin — but chefs licensed in Japan call it a delicacy
What is a Blow Fish