1995
Where It All Began
Where It All Began
This TLC hit topped the Billboard charts for 7 straight weeks in 1995, famously warning listeners: "Don't go chasing..." What is the title of this song?
Waterfalls by TLC
The exact distance of a half marathon in kilometers, rounded to one decimal place. What is this number?
21.1 KM
Whenever it's race weekend, Claudia is fiercely cheering for this specific Formula 1 driver. Who is it?
Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton
Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika", is written in Old Javanese. What is its English translation?
Unity in Diversity
Boasting the atomic number 28, this silvery-white metal is essential for producing stainless steel and EV batteries. What is this element called?
Nickel
Released in November 1995, this revolutionary film became the first-ever fully computer-animated feature film in cinema history. What is this movie called?
Toy Story
To complete a standard Olympic-distance triathlon, an athlete must conquer three disciplines in exact order. Name the distance for the swim, the bike, and the run.
1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride, and 10 km run
As of tonight, Claudia has maintained an unbroken streak of this many consecutive days on Duolingo. She is determined to make it to one year! How many days is she on as of today?
343 days
Currently working on her streak, Claudia is actively learning these TWO new languages on the popular green owl app, Duolingo. Name both languages.
Italian and Korean
Formulated by Albert Einstein in 1905, this famous equation (E = mc^2) proves that mass and energy are interchangeable. What does the letter "c" stand for in this formula?
The Speed of Light (in a vacuum)
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the year 1995 was the Year of this animal—known for being generous, compassionate, and fond of good food. What is the animal and element of the Chinese zodiac for 1995?
Wood Pig
How many times in total has Claudia spent the night camping or sleeping overnight on a mountain in Indonesia?
3 times (3 nights)
Showing her musical passion from a young age, Claudia’s primary school choir earned a 2nd place finish at this regional level in Indonesia, bringing their competition run to an end. What level was this?
Provincial (or DKI Jakarta)
In Baijiu drinking culture, a small jug and a small glass are placed in front of you. What is this small jug called, and how many ml does it usually hold?
Hú (壶) and 100 ml
In chemistry, a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change itself is known by what term?
Catalyst
On August 31st, 1995, Claudia was born into the world weighing in at this impressive number of kilograms. What was her weight when she was born?
4.2 KG
Standing at 3,726 meters on Lombok, this bucket-list volcano—famous for its breathtaking Segara Anak crater lake—is one of Claudia’s dream Indonesian hikes. What is the name of the mountain?
Gunung Rinjani
Coined by her close childhood friends during a classic game of Truth or Dare, this 3-word phrase was repeatedly used to endearingly imitate Claudia's unique Australian accent. What is this 3-word phrase?
"Do a dare" (Extra glory for doing the accent!)
Unlike Batik (which uses wax-resist dyeing), this traditional Indonesian textile technique involves tie-dyeing the threads before they are woven into fabric on a loom. The name comes from the Indonesian word meaning "to bind" or "to tie."
Ikat (or Tenun Ikat)
In 1974, a groundbreaking theoretical discovery proved that black holes aren't completely black—they slowly leak quantum thermal energy over time and eventually evaporate. Named after the famous British theoretical physicist who derived it, what is the name of this radiation?
Hawking (or Hawking Radiation)
On January 11, 1995, this national television network officially launched, famously known for bringing anime like Dragon Ball and Asian dramas to Indonesian living rooms. What is this TV network called?
Indosiar
Mountaineers and trail runners use this 3-letter acronym—commonly displayed on Garmin watches and race profiles—to measure the total cumulative height climbed during a route. What are these 3 letters?
TEG (Total Elevation Gain)
Back in university, Claudia aspired to be a filmmaker and landed a few acting gigs! One of them was a 2014 comedy short film that won 1st place at Tropfest Australia. Sounding just like a crisp green apple, what was the title of this award-winning short film?
Granny Smith
The word "capeo" in Manadonese is used to say "hat." Which European language is the direct historical origin of this loanword?
Portuguese (from chapéu)
If you fell feet-first into a black hole, the gravitational pull on your feet would be vastly stronger than on your head, stretching your body into a long, thin string of matter. What is the official, pasta-inspired term astrophysicists use for this process?
Spaghettification (or the Spaghetti Effect)