In terms of vertical distance, which is larger: the maximum depth of the Mariana Trench, or the summit of Mt. Everest?
The Mariana Trench (it's 2,000 meters larger than Everest)
Which of these is a county in Ireland?
A. Drogheda, B. Sligo, C. Navan
Sligo
What is the most common name for pubs in England?
A. The Red Lion, B. The King's Arms, C. The Crossed Keys
The Red Lion
Who was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen?
A. Roger Moore, B. Pierce Brosnan, C. Sean Connery
Sean Connery
Which singer is known as "The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"?
A. Stevie Nicks, B. Tina Turner, C. Janis Joplin
Tina Turner
What is acrophobia a fear of?
A. Cars, B. Heights, C. Bats
In Greek mythology, which god was believed to be the personification of the sun?
A. Hephaestus, B. Heracles, C. Helios
Helios
Instead of milk, what is added to make a Russian tea?
A. A shot of alcohol, B. A slice of lemon, C. A lump of brown sugar
A slice of lemon
What is the name for a group of chickens?
A. A clutch, B. A gaggle, C. A scatter
A clutch
Which city, famous for its casinos, is nicknamed "The Playground of the Rich"?
A. Macau, B. Monaco, C. Las Vegas
Monaco
Basketball legend Michael Jordan used to play for which team?
A. The Denver Nuggets, B. The L.A. Lakers, C. The Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls
Complete this verse from the Book of Proverbs: "Pride comes before..."
A. A fall, B. Destruction, C. A defeat
Destruction (the full verse is, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall")
True or false: the Netherlands is a region in Holland.
False - it's the other way around
True or false: the Canary Islands are named after the canary bird.
False - the name comes from the Latin "Canariae Insulae", meaning "Island of Dogs"
True or false: the first song ever played on MTV was "Lucky Star" by Madonna.
False - it was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
What is the heaviest organ in the human body?
The skin
In the UK, what is the name for a mix of lemonade and orange soda?
A. Rock Shandy, B. Saint Clements, C. Citrus Swing
Saint Clements
What word can refer to a type of fruit, a type of bird, and a person from New Zealand?
Kiwi
Which American hip-hop artist had a high-profile rap feud with Drake in 2024?
A. Kendrick Lamar, B. Jay-Z, C. Eminem
Kendrick Lamar
What is the only state in the US not to feature any letters from the name GEORGE W BUSH?
Indiana
True or false: in the Wizard of Oz book, Dorothy's shoes are red.
What galaxy is Earth located in?
The Milky Way
True or false: the Christmas song "Silent Night" was originally composed on violin.
False - it was composed on guitar
What star is closest to Earth?
Eggplant