Pop Culture
What day do Star Wars fans celebrate “National Star Wars Day”?
May the 4th
Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
Zeus
Bonus:
Which two major gods are brothers to Zeus?
Hades and Poseidon
What is the fashion capital of the world?
Paris
First sold in 1946, Percy Spencer used WWII-developed radar tech to create the Radarange—the first of what modern day appliance for cooking food super-fast?
Microwave
Which group of people invented the compass out of magnetized rocks?
The (ancient) Chinese
This streaming giant released Stranger Things and changed how the world watches television.
Netflix
Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Which stylish First Lady in the '60s set fashion trends?
Jackie Onassis Kennedy
What is the process of cooking pasta until it is firm to the bite called?
al dente
This invention, monopolized by Ancient Egyptians, gave people a standard, durable medium on which to record ideas.
Papyrus/paper
Which comedian did Will Smith infamously slap at the 2022 Academy Awards?
Chris Rock
Are is the Greek god of what?
War
What luxury brand is known for its red-soled shoes?
Christian Louboutin
Abbreviated "pn," what small unit of measurement used for adding spices or sugar to your cooking is roughly equivalent to 1/16 of a teaspoon?
Pinch
You can still see aqueducts from this ancient civilization in France and Italy thanks to its development of concrete and arches.
Romans
Which actress stars as “Wednesday Addams” in the hit Netflix series Wednesday?
Jenna Ortega
Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom?
Athena
What fashion house is famous for the little black dress?
CoCo Chanel
This cooking technique that starts with a "b" involves pouring fat or juices over food, particularly meat, during cooking in order to keep it moist.
Basting
This more destructive achievement was used first in Ancient China for fireworks and war.
Gunpowder
At 90 years old, what actor took a trip to space, making him the oldest person to ever participate in space travel?
William Shatner
What three-headed dog guards the underworld?
Cerberus
Which type of pants originated in Genoa, Italy?
The word "jeans" comes from "Gene fustian," a type of twill cloth from Genoa.
Way before Philly schmears, what boiled and baked dough rings originated in Poland?
Bagels
The ancient civilization pioneered medical ethics via the Hippocratic Oath.
Ancient Greece