Science
A giant cavy rodent native to South America and a close relative of the guinea pig, what is the largest living rodent in the world?
Capybara
What is the deepest point in the Earth’s oceans?
Mariana Trench
In 1949, the NBL and BAA merged to form what sports league?
NBA
What is the longest-running animated sitcom in U.S. television history, debuting in 1989?
The Simpsons
What Mexican food is a tortilla with melted cheese inside, often folded in half?
Quesadilla
Which famous artist known for starting Cubism, had different periods in his work like the Blue Period and Rose Period?
Pablo Picasso
Which type of carnivorous insect is able to turn its head 180 degrees?
Praying mantis
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 2,717 feet, is located in what city?
Dubai
In 2023, which singer’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time?
Taylor Swift
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy followed the Yellow Brick Road in hopes of reaching what city to meet the Wizard?
The Emerald City
What spicy red paste, made from chili peppers and fermented soybeans, is a common ingredient in Korean cooking?
Gochujang
What unit of power, often used for engines and motors, was introduced in the late 18th century by Scottish engineer James Watt?
Horsepower
What term refers to a planet that orbits a star outside our solar system?
Exoplanet
In which state is Mount Vernon, the historic home of George and Martha Washington?
Virginia
In 2010, a massive earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, the capital of which Caribbean nation?
Haiti
Which fantasy TV series based on Rick Riordan’s novels premiered on Disney+ in late 2023?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
What fruit is known as ‘the king of fruits’ and is banned in some public places in Asia because of its strong smell?
Durian
What is Mr. Steve's (next door) ethnicity?
In Newtonian physics, what term describes the motion of a body when gravity is the only force acting upon it?
Free fall
What dam, built between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, sits on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona?
Hoover Dam
Which European country saw its population drop from about 44.3 million to 37.7 million between 2021 and 2023?
Ukraine
What term refers to the practice of shopping at resale or charity shops to find secondhand items, often vintage or unique, at discounted prices?
Thrifting
What thick Vietnamese soup is made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, often beef or chicken?
Pho
Which German sportswear brand uses the slogan “Impossible is Nothing”?
Adidas
What type of doctor studies diseases by examining body tissues, fluids, and organs?
Pathologist
What is the second-highest mountain in the world, standing at 28,251 feet?
K2 (China–Pakistan border)
What annual four-day music festival, first held in 1991 and now held in Chicago’s Grant Park, features rock, hip-hop, EDM, pop, punk, and indie acts?
Lollapalooza
Which sport uses terms like “Spikers,” “Booster,” “Deuce,” and “Smash”?
What dish, popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, consists of pieces of meat and vegetables grilled on a skewer?
Shish kebab
What extinct prehistoric shark, whose name means 'big tooth,' was one of the largest and most powerful predators to ever live?
Megalodon
What is etymology?
The study of the origin and evolution of words
The UK is made up of which constituent countries? Be specific.
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What is the term for the body’s immune response to injury or infection, often causing redness, swelling, heat, and pain?
Inflammation
What is the world’s smallest independent city-state?
Vatican City
In 1928, Alexander Fleming’s accidental discovery of a bacteria-inhibiting mold led to the widespread use of what?
Antibiotics
In 1961, what theme park chain opened their first location just outside Dallas?
Six Flags
What is the name for a platter typically arranged with cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, and other snacks, often served as an appetizer?
Charcuterie board
Alumni is the plural term for graduates of a school. What is the correct singular form when referring to a male graduate?
Alumnus
What hormone is used in emergency situations to treat severe allergic reactions?
Epinephrine (or adrenaline)
Sharing its name with a famous pop family, what is the state capital of Mississippi?
Jackson
Which mobile phone, first released in the late 1990s and popular for its physical keyboard, shares its name with a fruit?
BlackBerry
Finish this line: "Darling, hold my hand…nothing beats a _____!"
Jet2 Holiday
In Middle Eastern cuisine, what is the name of the chickpea or fava bean fritters often served in pita bread with salad and tahini?
Falafel
In China, Tibetan Buddhist monks are not allowed to do what after they die, unless granted permission by the government?
Reincarnate
What word describes organisms, such as jellyfish or fireflies, that can produce their own light?
Bioluminescent
California has 9 national parks—more than any other state in the U.S. Name 5.
1) Yosemite 2) Joshua Tree 3) Redwood 4) Sequoia 5) Death Valley 6) Pinnacles 7) Lassen Volcanic 8) Kings Canyon 9) Channel Islands
Until 2003, it was called the International Film Festival. Now known by the name of its host city, in what French city is this prestigious annual event held, showcasing films of all genres from around the world?
Cannes
Which Grammy-winning artist released the 2024 album Cowboy Carter?
Beyonce
What salty ingredient, which people might find unappealing, gives Caesar salad dressing its signature umami (savory, rich, meaty) flavor?
Anchovies
What strong acid, released by the stomach during digestion, helps break down food and kill harmful bacteria?
Hydrochloric acid (main component of gastric acid)
Which African country has the most pyramids in the world, even more than Egypt?
Sudan
In 1790, what branch of the U.S. military, initially called the Revenue Marines, was established?
U.S. Coast Guard
One of the world's highest-grossing actors and best known for playing Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious movies, who is Mark Sinclair better known as?
What Peruvian dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is often spiced with chili peppers?
Ceviche