Geography
Another name for Burma; a coup happened there earlier this year.
What is Myanmar?
This language of the enemy-turned-ally alien empire of Star Trek. Notable works translated include The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Art of War.
What is Klingon?
Jacuzzi
What is "Hot Tub"?
This term originally referred to effigies of a 1605 failed English revolutionary; it now generically is used to refer to any man.
What is "Guy"?
Though it takes place in the galaxy far far away, John Williams chose to use the real-world language of Sanskrit to give the feeling of an epic religious ritual in the chanting of this famous Star Wars piece.
What is "Duel of the Fates"?
This capital of Syria may be the oldest city in the world, with evidence of habitation dating back to at least 11,000 years.
What is Damascus?
What is middle-earth?
What is "Flying Disc"?
This term comes from a great hunter in the Bible; after Bugs Bunny sarcastically used it to insult Elmer Fudd, it came to mean someone who is incompetent. So sad for those who are still named it.
What is "Nimrod"?
The Chanukah Song, humorously detailing the experiences of Jewish kids left out at Christmas, was performed by this infamous comedian in 1994. Part of the lyrics became the title of his later animated film "Eight Crazy Nights".
Who is Adam Sandler?
Dracula's hometown of Transylvania is in this country; Dragostei din Tei aka "Numa Numa" was also the number 1 song here in September 2003.
What is Romania?
Translate this phrase from Pig Latin to English: "etterbay atenay anthay everlay!"
Q-Tip
What is "Cotton Swab"?
This term originally referred to one who has nothing; now it means someone who is mischievous or badly behaved.
What is "Naughty"?
Pope Gregory I's influence can be seen in our still-in-use Gregorian calendar, and in the monophonic Gregorian chant, which is typically sung by monks in this language.
What is Latin?
This country has the lowest population on Earth, though it is still considered its own region for Battle Spot rankings.
What is Vatican City?
Though a constructed language, the word Esperanto itself is a Latin cognate, suggesting one who has this. The Spanish "Esperanza" is a synonym, and the English "despair" means a lack of it.
What is "hope"?
Roller Blade
What is "Inline Skate"?
Thanks to its evolution from two similarly-sounding words, this word is its own opposite; it can mean either to faithfully cling, or to be forcefully separated.
What is "Cleave"?
My Sweet Lord was the best-selling single of 1971 by this former Beatle, inspired by his conversion to the Hare Krishna movement. Prominently featured on the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack.
Who is George Harrison?
The Driest Place on Earth is The McMurdo Dry Valleys, which can be found on this continent.
What is Antarctica?
Kiliki is a language invented for this 2015 Bollywood epic, which, at the time, was the most successful Bollywood film both in India and internationally.
What is Baahubali?
Dry Ice
What is "Carbon Dioxide"?
This one-syllable word actually has the same meaning: skillful or clever. However, its connotation changed from an admirable quality to untrustworthy one.
What is "Sly"?
This hymn was written by a slave ship captain-turned-abolitionist after narrowly surviving a violent storm; according to iCarly, it's also a good song to sing at funerals!
What is "Amazing Grace"?