Sports
In which year was the first modern Winter Olympic games held?
What is 1924?
This largest living shark, often feared for its size, can grow up to 40 feet long and primarily feeds on plankton.
What is a the Whale Shark?
This American songwriter, famous for his social justice anthems, wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin
Who is Bob Dylan?
This chef and TV personality is known for his signature catchphrase "Bam!" and his love of Creole cooking
Who is Emeril Lagasse?
This BRICS nation is the world’s largest exporter of coffee and iron ore, and one of the largest economies in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is Brazil?
What 1990 champion is the only nation to win a World Cup that no longer exists?
What is West Germany
Which shark swims in fresh and salt water?
What is a Bull Shark?
This 2012 song by Carly Rae Jepsen became a viral sensation, thanks to its catchy chorus and the line "Hey, I just met you.
What is "Call Me Maybe"?
This French cooking technique involves cooking food gently in fat at low temperatures, often used for meats like duck.
What is Confit?
This term refers to the economic phenomenon in which a company’s stock price continues to rise, even when the fundamentals do not justify it.
What is a Bubble? (or a Stock Market Bubble)
This artist performed at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, famously having a wardrobe malfunction with Janet Jackson.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
Overfishing and the demand for this delicacy, made from the fins of sharks, has led to the decline of many shark species worldwide.
What is Shark Fin Soup?
In 2005, Blink-182 went on an indefinite hiatus, during which Tom DeLonge pursued his career in this field, aside from music.
What is UFO research? (or paranormal and extraterrestrial research)
This spice, derived from the dried stigma of a flower, is one of the most expensive in the world and is often used in paella and risotto.
What is Saffron?
The 2008 financial crisis, also known as the “Global Financial Crisis,” was triggered by the collapse of the market for these mortgage-backed securities.
What are subprime mortgages?
This US city hosted the first major league baseball game played under lights in 1969.
What is Cincinnati, OH?
This moment from Happy Days, when Fonzie jumps over a shark while water-skiing, became the inspiration for this phrase, describing a show’s decline in quality.
What is "Jump the Shark"?
This artist holds the world record for the most Grammy wins in a single night, with 5 awards in 1981.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This Argentine dish is a type of grilled meat, often served as part of a social gathering called a "parrillada."
What is Asado?
In 2012, Nestlé acquired this American company, best known for its nutritional products, such as baby formula and health supplements.
What is Gerber?
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, Michael Jordan wore the signature shoes of another player for the only time in his career. However, these non-air Jordan Nikes removed the signature "1 Cent" graphic. What player's shoes was MJ wearing?
Who is Penny Hardaway?
The process of this feeding behavior involves a shark swimming in a circular motion to disorient prey, often performed by the great white shark.
What is "breaching"? (or the "bait ball" attack method)
This 2008 music video from Beyoncé was one of the first to be shot entirely in one continuous take, with choreography and vocals performed live.
What is Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)?
The invention of the sandwich is credited to this 18th-century English aristocrat, who reportedly requested meat be served between slices of bread.
Who is John Montagu, the 4th Early of Sandwich?
This international economic organization, founded in 1944, is tasked with overseeing the global financial system, and its headquarters is in Washington, D.C.
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?