A tale of cities and countries
This country is known as the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanoes and glaciers.
Between 30 and 40% of it's population will not deny the existence of elves. The folklore is still rich with stories about the Huldufólk, meaning "hidden people", who are said to live in the lava fields.
When constructions take place in certain lava fields of the country, there is even a special spokesperson for the elves.
Identify the country.
Iceland
What literary "S" term is intended to be both critical and humorous while poking fun at an institution or idea?
Satire
Before it was filled with cat videos and music clips, one of the earliest viral videos on this platform featured a lonely elephant at the San Diego Zoo. This simple video captured the hearts of early internet users and helped propel the platform to popularity. What was the name of the first video uploaded to YouTube?
Me at the Zoo
Singer-actor Stefani Germanotta's college classmates made a facebook group called 'Stefani Germanotta you will never be famous', she has won 14 Grammys, what is her stage name?
Lady Gaga
This city is the second most populated city in the world, beaten for the first place by only 3.3 million people. This city was designed by renowned architects – Sir Herbert Baker and Edwin Lutyens, the city is also known as Lutyens _______ to honour his contribution.
Name the city.
Delhi
J.K. Rowling is rumored (and has since denied) to have written the first part of world famous fantasy novel on what uncommon writing surface?
A napkin
Before it became a verb, this tech giant had a rather unusual name, a playful reference to analyzing the web's 'backlinks.' Imagine telling someone you were '_________' the internet! What was the company's original name before it became synonymous with searching?"
BackRub
In 17th-century Netherlands, during a period known as "_____ mania," 'X' became incredibly valuable, and for a time, they were treated as a form of currency or futures contracts, with people trading their valuables and even entire properties for them. Identify X.
Tulip Bulbs
Mallorca and Menorca are the two largest of Spain's Balearic Islands. The third biggest island is a popular spring break destination, known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and unique landscapes.
Famous singer/songwriter Mike Posner, released a song in 2015, which is about a night at an Avicii concert in this city where Posner, feeling unrecognized, took a pill offered by someone in the VIP section.
Identify the island, bonus point if you get the song.
Ibiza, I took a pill in Ibiza
The 1965 science fiction novel "____" was the winner of the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel and was considered at one point as the world's best-selling science fiction novel. It has also been adapted into 2 films (sequel) released in 2021 and 2024.
The movie was in buzz for winning Two Academy Awards, Best sound and Best visual effects in 2025.
What is the name of the Novel and Who authored this work?
Dune, Frank Herbert
The acquisition of this video-sharing platform was a landmark moment for the company, but the deal was reportedly sealed over a pizza dinner. The founders of both companies met and quickly reached an agreement, solidifying the acquisition. What year did google acquire this bet?
2006
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series widely popular for it's attention to detail and over the top set. A modern day everyday item made an unintentional cameo in the fourth episode of the HBO fantasy saga’s final season, “The Last of the Starks,” This sparked a huge online debate amongst fans on how the producers simply do not care about the production anymore, identify the modern day item.
Starbucks Cup
What country changed its capital in 1868 to its current capital city in a move driven by the desire to establish a centralized, modern, and Westernized government? Both the pre- and post- 1868 capitals are anagrams of one another. In case you've forgotten over the years, anagrams are words that contain all the same letters but in a different order. And we're looking for the country and both the cities.
Japan, Kyoto, Tokyo
Set in the Indian state of Kerala, this "divine" 1997 debut novel made this Author the first Indian woman to win the Man Booker Award for Fiction. Name the Author and the Novel.
Arundhati Roy, The God of small things
Before it became the ubiquitous mapping tool, Google Maps originated as a startup with a rather descriptive name, focusing on location-based software. This company's early work laid the foundation for the interactive maps we use today. What was the original name of the company that started Google Maps?
Where 2 technologies
Arguably the first viral K-pop song in the west, with a dance that looked like riding an invisible horse, not only broke online viewing records, but also forced online video platforms to rethink their view-counter algorithms. This song's popularity was so unexpected, it literally broke the system. What song was it?
Gangnam Style by Psy
This country host the most number of pyramids, The ancient Nubian civilisation, formerly known as the Kingdom of Kush, built impressive pyramids along the banks of the Nile River, the ancient pyramids in this country were built to serve as tombs for kings and queens, as well as wealthy citizens. Identify the country.
Sudan
This Author is considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. None of their work was published in their lifetime and was only found after their death. They Instructed their friend Max Brod to burn all their work after their death, Max Brod decided to publish it instead.
Their influence extends beyond literature into philosophy, psychology, and popular culture. Their works have inspired countless writers, filmmakers, and artists. Directors like Orson Welles and David Lynch have drawn from their themes and style in films.
Their writing style has coined a term, which according to Cambridge dictionary is described as : extremely unpleasant, frightening, and confusing, and similar to situations described in the novels of ----- -----
Identify the author and the writing style.
Franz Kafka, Kafkaesque
The now-famous homepage illustrations began as a simple 'out of office' message. The founders wanted to let users know they were at a festival, so they added a stick figure behind the logo. This casual addition sparked a creative tradition that continues to this day. What festival were the founders attending when they made the first doodle?
Burning Man
In the summer of 2023, two films, released on the same day, created a cultural phenomenon due to their extreme thematic differences. One explored themes of existentialism and the potential for human destruction, while the other explored themes of identity and societal expectations through a very colorful lense, creating a viral internet phenomenon, This trend was fueled by countless memes, mashups, and online discussions, with people planning to attend both showings in a single day. What were the titles of these two films?
Barbie and Oppenheimer, Barbenheimer