Human Body & Brain
Q: What organ in your body is responsible for pumping blood?
A: The heart
Q: In the movie Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
A: A clownfish
Q: What yellow fruit is famous for being high in potassium?
A: Banana
Q: What is the largest continent on Earth by land area?
A: Asia
Q: What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A: Mars
Q: What is the largest organ of the human body?
A: The skin
Q: In the TV show Friends, what city do the main characters live in?
A: New York City
Q: Guacamole is traditionally made from which main ingredient?
Q: Guacamole is traditionally made from which main ingredient?
Q: Which country is both a continent and a country?
A: Australia
Q: Who is credited with developing the theory of relativity?
A: Albert Einstein
Q: Which part of the brain is most involved in decision-making and impulse control?
A: The prefrontal cortex
Q: Which 1994 movie features the quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates”?
A: Forrest Gump
Q: What is the term for fish that is served raw with rice in Japanese cuisine?
A: Sushi (or nigiri/sashimi in more specific terms, but “sushi” is fine)
Q: What is the capital city of France?
A: Paris
Q: In what year did humans first land on the moon?
A: 1969
Q: What chemical messenger in the brain is most commonly associated with the “reward” or “pleasure” system?
A: Dopamine
Q: In which TV series does a high school chemistry teacher become a methamphetamine manufacturer?
A: Breaking Bad
Q: Which spice is made from dried flower stigmas and is known as one of the most expensive spices in the world?
A: Saffron
Q: Which river is the longest in the world by most measurements?
A: The Nile River
Q: What is the name of the force that keeps us on the ground and holds planets in orbit around the sun?
A: Gravity
Q: What is the term for the brain’s ability to change, form new connections, and reorganize itself over time?
A: Neuroplasticity
Q: Which director is known for films like Inception, The Dark Knight, and Interstellar?
A: Christopher Nolan
Q: What is the cooking term for slowly cooking food completely covered in liquid at a temperature just below boiling?
A: Simmering (or “poaching” in some contexts, but simmering is the usual general answer)
Q: Which landlocked country in Europe has Bern as its de facto capital and is famous for chocolate and banking?
A: Switzerland
Q: Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains?
A: The Inca (Incan Empire)