Science & Nature
This organ produces insulin and also aids in digestion by releasing enzymes.
The pancreas
What is America's official language?
English (Trump designated it as the official language of the US on March 1st, 2025; before that it had none)
Canada has more of these than any other country in the world.
Lakes
What's Aiman's all-time favourite dish — the one she'd request for any special occasion?
Thai / Khao Soay
Water boils at 100°C at sea level — but at higher altitudes, does it boil at a higher or lower temperature?
Lower temperature (due to less atmospheric pressure)
What is the name of the national cricket stadium in Lahore, Pakistan?
Gaddafi Stadium
A 'baker's dozen' refers to this number.
13
Which city was Aiman born in?
Karachi
This is the powerhouse of the cell — but what is its actual function?
The mitochondria produces ATP (energy) for the cell
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra (NOT Sydney)
What do you call a group of flamingoes?
a) A Flock
b) A Flamboyance
c) A Cluster
A Flamboyance
What was Aiman's university major?
Masters: Corporate Communications
This planet has a day longer than its year — it rotates so slowly that one rotation takes longer than its orbit around the Sun.
Venus
This sea borders Pakistan to the south.
The Arabian Sea
If you're in Toronto at 12pm, someone in Karachi is experiencing this time of day.
10pm (or 11pm depending on daylight saving)
What is Aiman's favourite Harry Potter book?
Book 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban
DNA is made of four bases. Name any two of the four.
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine
In what year did Canada officially patriate its constitution, finally giving it full independence from British parliamentary control?
1982
This element on the periodic table shares its name with a country in the Americas.
(if anyone can name any other elements on the periodic table that are named after a country, +50 points for each one)
Americium (Am)
Polonium, Francium, Germanium, Ruthenium, Scandium, Holmium
Which celebrity did Aiman meet and take a photo with in New York City? (Eshaal & Alisha can't answer)
Ed Westwick (if there are others, they will be confirmed by Aiman)