What is the phenomenon called in which light bends when passing through a lens?
refraction
How many time zones does China have?
1
After the Great Pyramid of Giza gets stolen, what does Gru plan on stealing in Despicable Me?
the Moon
A distinctive feature of the waltz is that it has how many beats to the bar?
3
Triton, the only large moon in the Solar System with an orbit in the opposite direction to its planet's rotation, is a satellite of which planet?
Neptune
Komodo dragons naturally live on only a few islands in southeastern part of which country?
Indonesia
What sport, originating in Persia, bans left-handed play?
polo
Which came first? Barbie, LEGO, or Mr. Potato Head
LEGO
What do nephologists study?
clouds
Which country has the most national parks (over 500)?
Australia
Adjusted for inflation, what is the highest grossing film of all time?
Gone with the Wind
Who was the first American woman on a U.S. postage stamp?
Martha Washington
Among other words, the English "hundred" derives from the Old Norse word "hundrað" which does not mean 100. What number does "hundrað" represent?
120
Which South American country includes the Galápagos Islands as a province?
Ecuador
Eddie Eagan is the only person to win gold medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, in different disciplines. Name one of the two sports for which he received one of these gold medals.
boxing and bobsled
In 2020, which artist became the second ever to win a Grammy in all four main categories? (Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist)
Billie Eilish