Which body part gets no blood supply?
A. Nails B. Teeth C. Cornea
C. Cornea
The primary body part that gets no direct blood supply is the cornea, the transparent outer layer of the eye. Other tissues without a direct blood supply include cartilage (found in joints, the nose, and ears), the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis), hair, and nails, as well as tooth enamel. These tissues get their nutrients from surrounding fluids or are made of dead cells, hence not needing direct blood vessels.
Name the countries highlighted on these maps?
A. Denmark B. Belgium C. Netherlands
B. Belgium
What was the title of Katy Perry's debut single?
A. I kissed a girl B. Hot and Cold C. Firework
A. I kissed a girl
In what decade was the first email sent?
A. 1980s B. 1970s C. 1990s
1970s
The first email was sent in the 1970s, specifically in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson. Tomlinson is credited with inventing the network email system we recognize today by adapting the SNDMSG and READMAIL programs to allow messages to be sent across a network between different computers
What is the dirtiest part of the human body?
A. Belly Button B. Mouth C. Nose
A. Belly button
The belly button is often considered the "dirtiest" part of the human body because its structure can trap sweat, dead skin cells, and lint, creating a prime environment for bacterial and fungal growth.
How far can the human eye see?
A. 3 Miles B. 4 Miles C. 5 Miles
A. 3 Miles
Why the 3-Mile Limit?
Which country is highlighted here?
A. Egypt B. Morocco C. Algeria
In which US city would you find Elvis Presley's mansion, Graceland?
A. Dallas B. Houston C. Memphis
C. Memphis
Albert Einstein was born in which country?
A. Switzerland B. Italy C. Germany
C. Germany
Which God from Greek mythology ruled the sky and wielded thunderbolts?
Zeus
Which part of the brain is responsible for memory?
A. Cerebellum B. Hippocampus C. Thalamus
B.
The hippocampus, located in the temporal lobe, is crucial for forming new memories and transferring them to long-term storage. Other areas like the amygdala and parts of the prefrontal cortex also play significant roles in different aspects of memory processing.
Which country is highlighted here?
A. Czech republic B. Austria C. Poland
A. Czech republic
What is singer Adele’s surname?
A. Adkins B. Boyle C. Derry
A. Adkins
Complete the title of the play by Shakespeare – ‘The Merchant of …’?
A. Vienna B. Venice C. Rome
B. Venice
Which metallic element is used to galvanize steel and prevent rust?
A. Copper B. Zinc C. Brass
B. Zinc
Which part of the brain processes sound?
A. Occipital Lobe B. Temporal Lobe C. Frontal Lobe
B. Temporal Lobe
Temporal lobe. This region receives auditory information and interprets complex sounds, allowing us to perceive speech, music, and other auditory stimuli.
Which country is highlighted here?
A. Cambodia B. Vietnam C. Thailand
A. Cambodia
Which film franchise made this bridge in Scotland famous?
A. Lord of the Rings B. James Bond C. Harry Potter
C. Harry Potter
Egyptians believed the god Anubis weighed which organ to decide whether the dead would be allowed into the afterlife?
A. Heart B. Brain C. Lungs
A. Heart
What belt comes before black in karate?
Brown
What is the largest joint in the human body?
A. Hip B. Elbow C. Knee D. Pivot
C. Knee
The largest joint in the human body is the knee joint. It is a compound hinge joint that connects the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap), allowing for movements like bending and extending the leg, and supporting the body's weight during activities such as walking, running, and jumping.
What is the only country in the world that starts with the letter Y?
Yemen
We all know the first two Die Hard's are Christmas movies. But how many films are there in the franchise in total?
A. 4 B. 6 C. 5
C. 5
What was the name of the Roman General who married Cleopatra?
A. Mark Antony B. Pompey C. Julius Caesar
A. Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius)
The Roman general and triumvir who was famously involved with and married Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt was Mark Antony. Their passionate love affair and political alliance were a key part of the Roman civil wars, ending with their defeat by Octavian and their subsequent suicides in 30 BCE.
In their opening match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, Ireland scored a record-breaking 42–14 victory over which team?
A. Spain B. USA C. Japan
C. Japan
How long can the human body go without water?
A. 5 days B. 3 days C. 4 days
B. 3 days
The average human can survive about three days without water, but this varies significantly based on individual factors like physical exertion, health, age, climate, and environment. In conditions of high physical activity, excessive heat, or severe illness (such as fever, diarrhea, or vomiting), survival time can be much shorter.
Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. Which is the second tallest?
A. Kangchenjunga B. K2 C. Kilimanjaro
B. K2
The second tallest mountain in the world after Mount Everest is K2. Located on the border of Pakistan and China, K2 stands at a height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
Which artist performed the title song for the James Bond movie Skyfall?
A. Adele B. Taylor Swift C Katy Perry
A. Adele
Alexander the Great led which empire?
A. Persian B. Babylonian C. Macedonian
C. Macedonian
In their post announcing their engagement, how did Taylor Swift describe her and Travis Kelce?
A. Your music teacher and your gym teacher
B. Your prom queen and your jock
C. Your English teacher and your gym teacher
C. Your English teacher and your gym teacher
What part of the brain controls balance?
A. Pons B. Forebrain C. Cerebellum
C. Cerebellum
he primary part of the brain that controls balance is the cerebellum, located at the back and bottom of the head. The cerebellum receives information from the body and eyes and coordinates muscle movements to maintain balance, posture, and equilibrium. Other brain structures, such as the brainstem and temporal lobes, also play roles by processing information and sending signals that contribute to a stable sense of balance.
Which country is highlighted here?
A. Ecuador B. Peru C. Bolivia
A. Ecuador
What are the final words of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody?
A. Nothing really matters to me
B. I sometimes wish id never been born at all
C. Anyway the wind blows
C. Anyway the wind blows
What was the first animal to orbit the Earth?
A. Dog B. Mouse C. Chimpanzee
A. Dog
The first animal to orbit the Earth was a Soviet space dog named Laika, aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft on November 3, 1957. Laika, a stray from Moscow, was the first living creature sent into orbit, though the mission was a one-way trip with no technology for her safe return. She died several hours into the flight due to overheating and stress, a fate that was not initially disclosed by the Soviet Union.
Which two countries share the longest land border in the world?
A. Canada & the USA B. Argentina & Chile C. Bangladesh & India
Canada & the USA