Then and Now
What popular 80s movie features a team of ghost hunters with the catchphrase “Who you gonna call?
Ghostbusters
In Japan, it is considered good luck to see which animal in the wild?
A crane
Which famous Scottish drink is often referred to as “water of life” and is made from barley?
Whisky (Scotch)
What famous invention by Thomas Edison was initially marketed as a "home convenience" but ended up being a complete disaster because of its high maintenance?
The Phonograph (record player)
Which animal is known for having three hearts and blue blood, making it one of the most unique creatures on Earth?
Octopus
Which British singer's album “25” was one of the best-selling albums of 2015?
Adele
Which country is known for having a tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve to bring good luck?
Spain
In which Scottish city would you find a giant pencil statue, the National Wallace Monument, and a statue of a dog named Greyfriars Bobby?
Edinburgh
What disastrous event occurred on April 15, 1912, involving the largest ship of its time?
The sinking of the Titanic
What job involves lying in bed all day and testing out mattresses for comfort?
Mattress tester
Which American director is known for his signature films that feature intricate timelines, such as Inception, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight trilogy?
Christopher Nolan
What country has a town where people celebrate Christmas every single day of the year?
Finland (Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village)
What is the name of the mythical creature said to live in the waters of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands?
Nessie (The Loch Ness Monster)
In 1986, NASA launched a shuttle that tragically exploded shortly after takeoff. What was the name of the mission?
The Challenger Space Shuttle
Which animal can sleep for up to three years at a time, entering a state of dormancy to conserve energy when food is scarce?
The Snail (specifically The Ramshorn snail)
Which actor was the voice of the Genie in Disney’s 1992 animated "Aladdin"?
Robin Williams
In which country is there a "Day of the Dead" festival, where people build altars and offer food, flowers, and mementos to honor their deceased loved ones?
Mexico
Which Scottish festival is famous for its kilts, bagpipes, and tug-of-war competitions and is celebrated with traditional Highland games?
The Highland Games
Which fast food chain’s Pizza offering, launched in the 1980s, was quickly discontinued after poor sales, as people found it was too difficult to eat in a fast food setting?
McDonald's (McPizza)
Which popular snack was invented in 1853 when a chef accidentally made fries so crispy that a customer complained, and he decided to make them even crispier on purpose?
Potato Chips
Which 2020 TikTok trend involved people dancing to “Say So” by Doja Cat and using the hashtag #SaySoChallenge?
The “Say So” Dance
In which country is it common to eat fried tarantulas as a snack?
Cambodia
In the Scottish Highlands, there is a "phantom" castle that only appears on rare days in the fog. What is the name of this mystical phenomenon?
The "Castle of the Mist" (commonly associated with the ancient ruins of Eilean Donan Castle during heavy fog)
Which popular (medieval and fiction) TV series, originally celebrated for its clever writing, had a disastrous final season in 2019 that led to widespread fan backlash and ruined its reputation, becoming one of the most discussed "failures" in modern TV history?
Game of Thrones
Which animal has a tongue that can be longer than its body, often using it to extract food from hard-to-reach places like tree bark?
The Chameleon