Movies
Which 2009 science-fiction film directed by James Cameron, featuring the moon Pandora and the Na’vi people, became the highest-grossing movie of all time for several years?
Avatar
Which 2019 Billie Eilish song features the whispered hook “I’m the bad guy… duh” and became her breakout global hit?
“Bad Guy”
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What battle royale game released in 2017 became massively popular for its building mechanics and live in-game events?
Fortnite
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which specific 2008 superhero movie directed by Christopher Nolan, featuring Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance as the Joker, is widely considered one of the greatest comic-book films ever made?
The Dark Knight
Which SZA song from the album SOS includes the lyric “I just killed my ex, not the best idea” and went viral on TikTok in 2023?
“Kill Bill”
Which currency is used in Japan?
Japanese Yen
In The Legend of Zelda series, what is the name of the princess Link often rescues?
Princess Zelda
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Which 2014 sci-fi film directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey as a pilot traveling through a wormhole to save humanity, features a score by Hans Zimmer and heavy involvement from physicist Kip Thorne?
Interstellar
Which The Weeknd song released in 2019 became one of the biggest streaming hits ever and opens with the lyric “I been tryna call…”?
“Blinding Lights”
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
In Grand Theft Auto V, what are the names of the three playable protagonists?
Michael, Franklin, and Trevor
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
In Get Out (2017), what seemingly harmless phrase do members of the Armitage family and their guests repeatedly say to Chris that later becomes a chilling signal connected to the hypnosis technique?
“Sink into the floor.”
In Drake’s “God’s Plan” (2018) music video, what does Drake do with the nearly $1 million budget instead of spending it on production?
He gives the money away to people (students, families, and strangers).
Which currency is used in Brazil?
Brazilian Real
In Overwatch, what is the name of the gorilla scientist hero who uses a Tesla Cannon and can deploy a bubble barrier?
Winston
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
In Inglourious Basterds (2009), what small cultural mistake during the tavern scene gives away the undercover British officer to the German soldiers?
He orders three drinks using the wrong hand gesture (British three instead of German).
In Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” (2017), what phrase does Kendrick repeatedly shout in the chorus telling others how to behave?
“Sit down. Be humble.”
Which country’s flag features a blue Star of David between two horizontal blue stripes on a white background?
Israel
In Super Mario Odyssey (2017), what is the name of Mario’s living hat companion that allows him to capture enemies and objects?
Cappy
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
In Parasite (2019), what hidden location beneath the wealthy Park family’s house is discovered, revealing a shocking secret about the former housekeeper’s husband?
The hidden bunker (secret basement)
In Frank Ocean’s album Blonde (2016), what track features the emotional lyric “We’ll never be those kids again” while reflecting on nostalgia and growing up?
“Ivy”
Which currency is used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein?
Swiss Franc
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), what is the name of the infamous airport mission that caused major controversy?
“No Russian”
What blood type is known as the universal donor for red blood cell transfusions?
O negative
In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), what phrase does Miles Morales finally say before leaping off the skyscraper in his first true act as Spider-Man?
“What’s up, danger?”
In Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex” (2022), what phrase does Drake repeat in the intro that quickly became a meme on social media?
“21, can you do something for me?”
Which country’s flag is the only national flag that is not rectangular or square, consisting of two stacked triangular pennants?
Nepal
In The Last of Us (2013), what is the name of the fungal infection that causes the global outbreak?
Cordyceps
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres (northern, southern, eastern, and western)?
Africa
In Blade Runner 2049 (2017), what simple wooden object convinces K that he might have been born rather than manufactured?
The Wooden Horse
In Tyler, The Creator’s album IGOR (2019), which pop singer provides uncredited vocals on the song “EARFQUAKE”?
Playboi Carti
What is the capital city of Mongolia?
Ulaanbaatar
In Halo, what is the name of the artificial intelligence companion that assists Master Chief throughout much of the series?
Cortana
What number is represented by the Roman numeral MCMXCIX?
1999
In Whiplash (2014), what jazz song does Andrew perform during the final concert, leading to the intense drum solo showdown with Fletcher?
Caravan
In Frank Ocean’s “Pink + White” (2016), which global superstar singer provides the background vocals on the track?
Beyoncé
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan, renamed in 2022 after previously being called Nur-Sultan?
Astana
In Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018), what is the name of the gang that Arthur Morgan belongs to throughout the game?
The Van der Linde Gang
What is the tallest type of grass in the world?
Bamboo
In The Prestige (2006), what method does Angier ultimately use to perform “The Real Transported Man” illusion every night?
Tesla’s cloning machine, creating a duplicate of himself each performance.
In J. Cole’s “No Role Modelz” (2014), what famous phrase from the chorus referencing internet culture does Cole repeatedly say when criticizing superficial celebrity lifestyles?
“Don’t save her, she don’t wanna be saved.”
Which country uses the currency called the “dong” and has Hanoi as its capital?
Vietnam
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), what is the name of the street gang that Carl “CJ” Johnson belongs to at the start of the game in Los Santos?
Grove Street Families
What is the only word in the English language that ends with the letters “mt”?
Dreamt