2026 World Cup Recap
Substitute Ferran Torres scored the lone goal of the 2026 Final for this nation in the 106th minute of extra time to win it all
What is Spain?
It's a mechanical device with rotating blades to move a ship or aircraft
What is a propeller?
This weapon that delivers an electric shock is an acronym made from the name of fictional character Tom Swift
What is T.A.S.E.R?
"Flint and steel!"
What is A Minecraft Movie?
In 2015 this ex-president & Sunday school teacher said scripture was often misinterpreted to justify the abuse of women
Who is Jimmy Carter?
Implemented across all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, these three-minute pauses were designed to protect player welfare in warmer weather
What is a hydration break?
This word for an exact copy was shortened to become the name of an office machine also called a telecopier
What is a facsimile?
Licensing musical works & distributing royalties, ASCAP is the American Society of this group, Authors & Publishers
What are composers?
"What if there's beach? You'll need someone who's a professional in that"
What is Barbie?
In "How I Held My Breath for 17 Minutes", David Blaine described hyperventilating to purge his blood of this gas compound
What is carbon dioxide?
This island nation with a population of ~530,000 was the only nation to not concede a goal to Spain in the tournament
What is Cape Verde? (Cabo Verde)
a.k.a. a "pen name," it's a fictitious sobriquet used to conceal your identity
What is a pseudonym?
You probably know your own ZIP Code, but do you know that ZIP stands for these three words?
What is Zone Improvement Plan?
"All the people are fantastical and magical / That's who we are in the Family Madrigal!"
What is Encanto?
In 2003, this primatologist described the breakthrough moment when she observed a chimp using twigs and grass blades as tools
Who is Jane Goodall?
This Frenchman won the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals, becoming the first men's player to win the award in back-to-back tournaments
Who is Kylian Mbappé?
It's a seismic event in the Sea of Tranquility, for example
What is a moonquake?
Deaf actor Troy Kotsur won an Oscar in 2022 for his role in this acronym-titled movie that also took home best picture
What is CODA?
"You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home"
What is Sinners?
In "Fashion and Creativity", Isaac Mizrahi recalled his time at this acclaimed Greenwich Village School of Design
What is Parsons?
The United States notched their second ever knockout-stage win by defeated this (one) nation in the Round of 32.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
What's that clamor? It's this noisy word that comes from the Greek for "bad sound"
What is a cacophony?
Involved in egg growth in women and sperm production in men, FSH is short for this hormone
What is follicle-stimulating hormone?
"Rocky's growing on me! At least he's not growing in me, which was a concern for a while..."
What is Project Hail Mary?
This Brit's talks have included "A Magna Carta for the Web" & "The Year Open Data Went Worldwide"
Who is Tim Berners-Lee?