Mythology
What did souls have to pay Charon to cross the river?
A coin (usually placed in the mouth of the deceased)
Which famous Hollywood actress was nicknamed "Gimme Moore"?
The Hollywood actress who was nicknamed "Gimme Moore" is Demi Moore. This nickname reportedly came from studio executives due to her reputation for being very demanding when it came to perks and benefits during her peak career years
What does the term "Boston marriage" mean?
A Boston marriage is a historical term that refers to a long-term, intimate relationship between two women who lived together and were financially independent of men. This concept was especially common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in New England, particularly among educated women. The term does not necessarily imply a romantic or sexual relationship, though some may interpret it that way
There are eight main blood types - A+ (A positive), A− (A negative) ,B+ (B positive), B− (B negative), AB+ (AB positive), AB− (AB negative), O+ (O positive), O− (O negative). What is the rarest blood type?
The rarest blood type is AB negative
Ellipsis, oxymoron, hyperbola, metaphor. Which is odd one out?
Hyperbola. It’s the only term from mathematics. The others—ellipsis, oxymoron, and metaphor—are all related to language, writing, or literary devices.
Which titan held up the sky as punishment?
Atlas
Which famous scientist is buried in between Darwin and Newton in Westminster Abbey? He died in 2018.
Stephen Hawking is buried between Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton in Westminster Abbey, London. His ashes were interred there in 2018, honoring his contributions to science and cosmology.
In May 1884, P.T. Barnum (the famous circus showman) staged one of the most unforgettable publicity stunts in New York City’s history: leading 21 of his circus elephants and 17 camels across the newly built Brooklyn Bridge. What was this publicity stunt for?
After the Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883, many New Yorkers were skeptical about its safety. A tragic stampede occurred just days after the opening, killing 12 people and injuring dozens more. Public confidence in the bridge was shaken. The animals crossed safely, dramatically proving the bridge’s strength and calming public fears.
What's in common between these things Wisdom Teeth, Tailbone, Muscles of the Ear?
All of these structures are considered vestigial organs, meaning they have lost their original function through the process of evolution. They are remnants of features that were useful to our ancestors but are now largely redundant.
What fictional character often repeated this phrase: “I’m a handsome, thoroughly clever, and modest man in my prime.”
Karlsson-on-the-Roof
What is Ulysses Syndrome?
Describes the emotional and physical toll of migration-related hardships. Also known as the "immigrant syndrome of chronic and multiple stress". Named after Ulysses (Odysseus), the mythological hero who endured a long and difficult journey far from home. Not a formal diagnosis, but acknowledged by mental health professionals as a real and serious condition
What was the code phrase “London Bridge is down” used for?
The code phrase “London Bridge is down” was used to signal the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
What is the origin of this expression "The last Chinese warning" or "the final Chinese warning"?
During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis in 1958, tensions between the United States and China escalated over Taiwan. American fighter jets frequently flew over the Taiwan Strait, prompting China to issue repeated diplomatic protests. These protests were often labeled as “final warnings” by the Chinese government. However, despite the strong wording, these warnings were not followed by any real consequences. By 1964, China had issued over 900 such "final warnings" to the U.S., each one sounding serious but ultimately proving toothless.
The Apgar score is a test given to newborns at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to quickly assess their general health using five factors: 1. Pulse (heart rate), 2. Grimace (reflexes), 3. Activity (muscle tone), 4. Respiration (breathing) and 5._________ What is one more missing factor?
Appearance (skin color)
What is the name of the fairy who accompanies Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell
As punishment for what crime did Heracles have to perform the 12 labors?"
Heracles had to perform the Twelve Labors as punishment for killing his wife and children.
What connects Mother Teresa and Princess Diana besides (being women, deep humanitarian values, mutual respect, and two personal but historically significant visits)? Hint: 5.
The year of their death. They died within five days of each other in 1997. Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997 in a car accident in Paris. Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997 in India.
In the 19th century, especially in England and the United States, informal street or improvised boxing matches had no formal registration of participants. Which action did someone have to do to show that they what to join the fight?
To signal a desire to join the fight, a person would typically throw their hat into the ring.
What's in common between these places- (Okinawa Japan, Sardinia Italy, Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica, Ikaria Greece, Loma Linda California USA)?
These places are known as the Blue Zones, and they have exceptional longevity. People in these regions often live to 100 years or more, with lower rates of chronic diseases.
Names of pedigree kittens and puppies are often formed according to the alphabetical principle, especially in official kennels and clubs registered with systems like FCI or WCF . Each generation or year of birth is assigned a specific letter of the alphabet. All animals born during that period receive names starting with that letter. If the letter "U" was used in 2023, which letter will be used in 2025 (assuming that Q and X are skipped)?
If the letter "U" was used in 2023, and we skip the letters Q and X, the sequence would look like this:
2023 — U
2024 — V
2025 — W
What do these 3 notions have in common? Slaying the Nemean lion, Obtaining the belt of Hippolyta, Stealing three of the golden apples of the Hesperides
The three notions—Slaying the Nemean Lion, Obtaining the Belt of Hippolyta, and Stealing Three of the Golden Apples of the Hesperides—are united by the fact that they are all part of the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
To which U.S. President did Marilyn Monroe famously sing “Happy Birthday” in 1962?
John F. Kennedy
Nobel Prizes cannot be awarded posthumously, though there is one exception. What is it?
The exception is when the laureate dies after the announcement of the prize but before the award ceremony.
There are four trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze…also ______. What is the fourth response?
Fawn – trying to please or appease the threat to avoid harm.
Officially there are 6 Nobel Prize Categories: 1. __________ 2. Literature, 3. Physics, 4. Chemistry, 5. Physiology or Medicine, 6. Economic Sciences Which one is missing?
Peace – for efforts to promote peace and resolve conflict