SCIENCE QUIZ
This fourth state of matter occurs when atoms in a gas are ionized
plasma
"Shakedown" is the first word of this Smashing Pumpkins song named for a year
1979
A tossed beanbag that has run afoul of the rules is deemed a stanker in this pastime
cornhole
When it comes to this potent potable, go for one labeled "100% blue agave"
tequila
It's come to describe a business in a physical building as opposed to simply online
brick & mortar
This actress said, "In the first Harry Potter film, if you watch carefully in some scenes, you can see me mouthing Harry & Ron's lines"
Emma Watson
A key to quantum mechanics is the notion that both radiation & matter can act as either particles or these
waves
This song that Toni Braxton wasn't too keen to record became her signature hit & won her a Grammy
"Un-Break My Heart"
Scott Salvadore won the "mane event" for the championships of this hairstyle with his 'do named "The Lord's Drapes"
a mullet
An in-escape-able song by Rupert Holmes wonders if you like these cocktails & getting caught in the rain
piña coladas
In economics the price of a product is determined by this, how much is available & how bad you want it
supply & demand
In 2024, he led the American League with 58 homers & 144 RBIs; our verdict--guilty, of being very good at his job
Aaron Judge
Most snapping turtles are this type of equal-opportunity eater, happy to eat any old animal or vegetable for brunch
an omnivore
This Brit pop group made listeners feel bubbly with the song "Champagne Supernova"
Oasis
In 2023 Post Malone paid big bucks for a card from this enduring card game that featured the One Ring from "The Lord of the Rings"
Magic: The Gathering
This golfer has his name on the drink of iced tea & lemonade; spike it with vodka & you've got a John Daly
Arnold Palmer
God "rained upon" Sodom & Gomorrah these 2 things, often now seen in the opposite order from the King James Bible's
fire & brimstone
Oh, doctor! When it comes to "The Hangover", he's Mr. Chow, that's his name, that name again is Mr. Chow
Ken Jeong
Chloroplasts are where this energy conversion process takes place in plants
photosynthesis
Clips from the show "Happy Days" were used in this band's video for the song "Buddy Holly"
Weezer
"Baldur's Gate 3" is a 2023 video game juggernaut based on the 5E rules for this tabletop role-playing game
Dungeons & Dragons
Though quite sweet, the name of this almond-flavored liqueur means "little bitter"
amaretto
In the '90s this manufacturer of Tide detergent dropped its man in the moon logo after rumors spread that it had satanic elements
Proctor & Gamble
2 differing Hot 100 tunes in Oct. 2024: Tate McRae's "It's OK I'm OK" & "I Am Not Okay" by this singer with a sponge cake name
Jelly Roll
This 12-letter word describes the richness of life forms in a given environment
biodiversity
This Red Hot Chili Peppers tune implores, "Take me to the place I love, take me all the way"
"Under the Bridge"
In this centuries-old game with a hyphenated name, you throw a knife at your opponent's feet; what could go wrong?
Mumblety-peg
Many a classic cocktail calls for a wee bit o' this Scotch whisky liqueur flavored with heather honey
Drambuie
This beastly phrase often describes the interplay of detective & suspect
cat & mouse
In 2024 she made news by using her voice to question OpenAI's practices after a new ChatGPT voice sounded an awful lot like her
Scarlett Johansson