Science
What freshwater fish, found mainly in South American rivers, is known for its sharp teeth and sometimes exaggerated reputation for aggressive feeding frenzies?
Piranha
Which continent lies in all four hemispheres of the Earth?
Africa
In 1863, what memorable speech did Abraham Lincoln give during the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery?
Gettysburg Address
What series of children's horror books by R.L. Stine features twist endings and was adapted into both a TV show and movies?
Goosebumps
What traditional street snack consists of skewered fruits in hardened sugar syrup?
Tanghulu
What is the name given for a group of witches?
A coven
What is the scientific theory that explains the origin of the universe?
Big Bang Theory
What is the state capital of New York?
Albany
In 1971, what synthetic food dye, now widely used in candies, cereals, and beverages, was developed by the Allied Chemical Corporation?
Red 40 (or Allura Red AC)
What logic puzzle asks you to place digits so each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains 1-9 exactly once?
Sudoku
What Mexican condiment delivers a unique blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, often used to coat fruit, candy, and drinks?
Chamoy
What art form is described as "decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering"?
Calligraphy
What is the loudest animal on Earth?
Sperm whale
What iconic hiking trail stretches over 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine?
Appalachian Trail
In 2008, what popular vacation rental website was launched, allowing people to list and book accommodations in private homes worldwide?
Airbnb
Which Chinese toy company is known for their collectible blind-box figurines like Hirono and Skullpanda?
POP MART
Often served as an appetizer in American Chinese restaurants, what fried wonton dish is filled with cream cheese and crab meat?
Crab Rangoon
What is the world's oldest major religion?
Hinduism
What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
Exosphere
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In 1793, what museum--now the largest single-building museum in the wolrd--opened to the public?
The Louvre
The 2002 movie 8 mile is a semi-biographical story of what rapper?
Eminem
What Hawaiian dish consists of diced raw fish mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings?
Poké
What is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward?
Palindrome
What is the chemical symbol for mercury?
Hg
What is the name of the thin, long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?
Chile
In 1984, what band with a spicy name released their self-titled debut album?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
In 2016, who won a record 23rd and final gold medal at the Rio Olympics?
Michael Phelps
Fried and wrapped in a thin spring roll wrapper, what Filipino dish is filled with meat and vegetables?
Lumpia
What is the term used for astronauts from Russia?
Cosmonauts
What is a centenarian?
A person 100+ years old
How many members are in the K-pop group BLACKPINK?
4 (Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo)
Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary movement and balance?
Cerebellum
Which Asian river is considered the longest?
Yangtze River (Chang Jiang)
In 1815, Andrew Jackson defeated the British in what battle?
The Battle of New Orleans
What is the name of the Jelly Bean game where each color can taste either nice or disgusting?
BeanBoozled
Due to its low moisture, high acidity, and natural antibacterial properties, what is widely considered the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
The world's largest Starbucks is found in which U.S. city?
Chicago (Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago)
What temporary organ in mammals links the fetus to the mother for nutrient, waste, and gas exchange?
Placenta
What geyser in Yellowstone National Park is known for erupting roughly every 90 minutes?
Old Faithful
In 1969, photographer Iain Macmillan captured four musicians crossing what London street?
Abbey Road
Which Jamaican sprinter set the world record for the 100m at 9.58 seconds in 2009? (F+L Name)
Usain Bolt
What traditional Latin American dish is made by steaming dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables inside a corn husk or banana leaf?
Tamales
What word, less commonly used than its plural form "data," refers to a single piece of information, even though "data" is often treated as singular?
Datum
How many elements are there in the periodic table?
118
Located in northeastern Italy, what mountain range is know for its dramatic peaks and is a World Heritage Site?
The Dolomites
In 1971, what university began an experiment placing volunteers in a mock prison setting?
Stanford University (Stanford Prison Experiment - a psychological study on the effects of perceived power)
Which American filmmaker, known for his dark, quirky, and gothic aesthetic, directed Beetlejuice (1988, 2024)?
Tim Burton
What is a single strand of spaghetti called?
Spaghetto
What is the term for the study of birds?
Ornithology
Lactose intolerance is caused by the absence of what enzyme (a protein) in the human body?
Lactase
Goodyear's West Coast blimp base, one of only four in the world, is located in which California city?
Carson, CA
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill creating what retirement assistant program?
Social Security
In 1991, Nickelodeon aired the first episode of what animated series set mainly in the Pickles' house?
Rugrats
Made from finely ground beef or pork and is often served in sandwiches, what processed American sausage shares its name with an Italian city?
Bologna
What does PETA stand for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals