Current Events
Yesterday, Jimmy Lai, a high-profile political leader from Hong Kong, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by this large, communist, East Asian country.
What is China?
This word starts with A.
The round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin red or green skin and crisp flesh.
What is an apple?
This major French general and ruler from the 1800s, who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with the U.S., wore a famous bicorn hat that sold for more than $2M in 2023.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This legal drama crime film was released in 1962 and features a lawyer named Atticus Finch who defends an African American man and educates his children about prejudice.
What is "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
In classical mythology, this is the god of love and is a major symbol of Valentine's Day.
What is Cupid?
A U.S. blockade on jet fuel has resulted in this communist Caribbean island country declaring that it cannot refuel aircrafts anymore.
What is Cuba?
This word starts with A.
A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
What is an advertisement?
The deerstalker hat, which was originally made for hunting, is commonly associated with this fictional British detective whose catchphrase is, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
This musical drama film was released in 1965 and is a fictional retelling of Maria von Trapp's experiences as governess to seven children in 1938 Austria.
What is "The Sound of Music"?
Saint Valentine was born and passed away in this European country that entirely surrounds Vatican City.
What is Italy?
Two days ago, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was re-elected in a landslide. The election took place in this East Asian island country, home to Mt. Fuji.
What is Japan?
This word starts with A.
Relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen. This word also describes a category of exercises.
What is aerobic?
The expression, "Mad as a hatter," comes from 19th-century hatmakers suffering from poisoning due to this toxic element present in old thermometers, and whose chemical symbol is Hg.
What is mercury?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 600 PTS
This romantic comedy film was released in 1961 and features the main character, Holly Golightly, meeting Paul Varjack in Manhattan.
What is "Breakfast at Tiffany's"?
The practice of giving heart-shaped chocolates was first popularized by this British chocolate company in the 1800s.
What is Cadbury?
Two days ago, the Seahawks of this Pacific Northwestern city won the Super Bowl.
What is Seattle?
This word starts with A.
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
What is artificial?
True or false: the Panama hat does not originate from Panama; instead, it originates from Ecuador.
True
This political thriller film was released in 1962 and centers on Korean War Veteran Raymond Shaw, who becomes brainwashed by communists and nearly assassinates a major party's presidential nominee, before turning the gun on his handlers.
What is "The Manchurian Candidate"?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 800 PTS
The Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran Churches celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. However, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates on the 6th and 30th of this summer month.
What is July?
DAILY DOUBLE - NOW WORTH 1000 PTS
Recently, the 2026 Winter Olympics started in two cities of northern Italy. Name one of them.
What are Milan and Cortina?
This word starts with A.
A whole formed by combining several discrete/separate parts.
What is the aggregate?
This tall, black, furry hat is worn by British Foot Guards at Buckingham Palace.
What is a bearskin hat?
This live-action animated musical fantasy comedy film was released in 1964 and is based on the book series written by P.L. Travers.
What is "Mary Poppins"?
White Day, which takes place exactly one month after Valentine's Day, is characterized by men giving women gifts since women give gifts on Valentine's Day. It is mainly celebrated in this East Asian island country.
What is Japan?