Can you hear anything in space?
No
What is this?
Big Mac
Where is Rafael Nadal from?
Spain
When was World War I?
1914-1918
Constructed in the 9th century, what Moorish fortress in Granada, Spain draws millions of visitors a year and is a UNESCO world heritage site?
The Alhambra
What phenomenon keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?
Gravity
What are the little white sweets that Americans love put on top off their hot chocolate?
Marshmallows
Who is Amber Heard divorced from?
Johnny Depp
Name this man.
Che Guevara
What do German and English speakers call this mountain?
Matterhorn
The oldest tree is a 4,843-year-old bristlecone pine and can be found where?
California
Name this British dish.
Fish and chips
Who was Brad Pitt married to in 2000?
Jennifer Aniston
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What were the names of the three ships Isabella and Ferdinand provided for him?
The Niña, Pinta, and Santa María
In which country is it a tradition to eat 12 grapes for each 12 strikes of the clock at midnight on New Year's?
Spain
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What is this dish?
Kimchi
Who are these singers?
Britney Spears and Madonna
What is another name for Iran?
Persia
Around 96% of all the recyclable waste in this country gets recycled.
What part of a plant conducts photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar
The leaf
This Italian dessert is composed of vanilla ice cream/gelato and espresso. What is it?
Affogato
Which basketball team did Michael Jordan play for from 1984-1993 and again from 1995-1998?
Chicago Bulls
What is one of the names of the plague that killed an estimated 50 million people in the 14th century?
Bubonic Plague or Black Death
The first-ever ‘modern’ novel was written by a Spanish author in 1605. What was the name of that novel?
Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes
Animals that eat both plants and meat are called what?
Omnivores
This liquor was created in the United States in the 1700s and is named for a famous French dynasty.
Bourbon (whiskey)
Name the album.
Thriller
Who was the president of the United States during most of World War II?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Who was Akira Kurosawa?
Iconic Japanese filmmaker known for classic like Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Ran, Throne of Blood.
What is the hardest known natural material?
Diamonds
The Japanese alcoholic beverage sake is made by fermenting what?
Rice
Name this director.
Steven Spielberg
In 1517, a German priest published The Ninety-five Theses, allegedly posting the list on the door of churches in Wittenberg, Germany, an action which sparked the Protestant Reformation. What was his name?
Martin Luther
Switzerland has more ______ than dentists. Think: Type of business.
Banks
Oncology focuses on what disease?
Cancer
Which classic cocktail can be made "dirty" by adding olive juice?
Martini
What is Rihanna's nationality?
Barbadian
Name one of the 13 original colonies represented on the American flag with stripes.
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia.
How many countries border Brazil?
10
Where is the world’s most active volcano located?
Hawaii
What is the name of a side dish made of finely cut cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria? Hint: It's associated with European countries.
Sauerkraut
Former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly became Princess Grace of which European country?
Monaco
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected Europe to Asia?
The Silk Road
Bunraku (文楽) is a form of traditional Japanese ______ theatre.
Puppet
What is the name of the most recent supercontinent?
What are the little "pearls" found in Bubble or Boba tea made of?
Tapioca
Who was this Internet celebrity? (RIP)
Grumpy Cat
How many countries have won the FIFA World Cup?
Triple points if you can name them.
Eight
Brazil (5), Italy (4), Germany (4), Argentina (3), France (2), Uruguay (2), Spain (1), England (1)
When was the last time Switzerland fought in an international war? (I'll accept year or period)
1815