Cars
Which car manufacturer introduced the first production car with a W16 engine?
Bugatti, the Veyron.
Which luxury fashion house uses a Medusa head as its emblem?
Versace
I am a singer from Barbados, launched Fenty Beauty, and headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. Who am I?
Rihanna
In 2024, the original Apple-1 computer prototype used by Steve Jobs was sold at auction. Which was closer: $100,000 or $700,000?
Approximately $700,000 would be closer
A. Octopuses have three hearts.
B. Sharks existed before trees.
C. Goldfish have a memory of only three seconds.
What is the Lie?
Goldfish can remember information for much longer than three seconds.
The McLaren F1 famously positioned its driver in what unusual seating arrangement?
In the center
Which luxury watchmaker produces the Royal Oak collection, introduced in 1972?
Audemars Piguet
I was born in California, dropped out of college after just six months, and helped establish a company in my parents' garage. I was later forced out of the company I co-founded, only to return years later and transform it into one of the world's most valuable businesses.
Steve Jobs
At its 2017 launch, the iPhone X started at which US price: $799, $999, or $1,199?
$999
A. The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in hot weather.
B. The Great Wall of China is clearly visible from the Moon with the naked eye.
C. A day on Venus is longer than its year.
What is the Lie?
The Great Wall cannot be seen from the Moon with the naked eye.
Which automaker developed the 959 supercar, featuring advanced all-wheel drive technology?
Porsche
Which luxury fashion house created the Birkin handbag, named after actress Jane Birkin?
Hermès
I was born in Madeira, won five Ballon d'Or awards, and became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer. Who am I?
Cristiano Ronaldo
The Bugatti Chiron had an approximate starting price of $3 million or $8 million when introduced?
Approximately $3 million
A. Cleopatra lived closer in time to the first Moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid.
B. Oxford University began teaching before the Aztec Empire was founded.
C.The Roman Empire fell before the birth of Jesus.
What is the Lie?
The Western Roman Empire traditionally ended in 476 CE
What does BMW stand for?
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Which Swiss watch brand created the Nautilus collection, designed by Gérald Genta?
Patek Philipp
I founded a clothing company in 1967, named it after myself, and built an empire known for its polo shirts. Who am I?
Ralph Lauren
Which was closer to the original US retail price of a PlayStation 3 60GB model in 2006: $399, $599, or $799?
$599
A. The world's first feature-length animated film was made in Argentina.
B. The world's first speeding ticket was issued to a driver traveling just 8 mph.
C. The first person to reach the South Pole was British.
What is the Lie?
The first person to reach the South Pole was British.
What are Aryan's Top 5 Favorite Car Brands?
BMW, Lamborghini, Range Rover, Rolls Royce, Porsche
Which Italian luxury brand introduced the iconic Bamboo 1947 handbag, featuring a bamboo handle?
Gucci
I was born in France, represented Algeria internationally, and became the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or. I later managed Real Madrid and won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles.
Zinedine Zidane
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold at auction in 2022 for approximately how much: $14 million, $54 million, or $143 million?
Approximately $143 million
A) The inventor of the Pringles can was buried with some of his ashes inside one.
B) The creator of the Lamborghini car company originally manufactured tractors.
C) The founder of IKEA named the company after his four children.
What is the Lie?
IKEA was named after the founder's four children.