Tanisha
Shaurya famously showed his amazing driving skills and landed a UAE driving license in his first attempt. Simply brilliant, wow!
How many attempts did it take Tanisha to get her license?
2
In _____ culture, celebrating a birthday or any holiday beforehand is considered a bad omen. The belief is rooted in cultural values of modesty and restraint, dating back to ancient Hindu law codes that emphasized guarding against life's temptations.
Which Harvard University graduate and former president of The Harvard Lampoon became the longest-serving Weekend Update anchor in Saturday Night Live history in 2021, and is married to actress Scarlett Johansson?
Colin Jost
Tanisha only ever withdrew from one course during her time at NYUAD. Name that course.
Introduction to Computer Science
In ____, certain birthdays are considered bad-luck years and are skipped. Women specifically avoid celebrating turning 30, 33, or 66 years old due to superstitions about these ages bringing misfortune.
Hint: this country has their own calendar system.
China
Which Hawaiian-born singer served as the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls, won season 10 of "Dancing with the Stars," and recently won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of "Sunset Boulevard"?
Nicole Scherzinger
You have all sat in Tanisha's car.
Name any one piece of decor on the front dash/seats.
A hanging pink rubber duck
Flowers on the AC-vents
A clip-on Koala
In ______, pushing the birthday person's face into the cake during "la mordida" (the bite) tradition is believed to bring good luck for the coming year. During this ritual, the birthday person's hands are tied behind their back and they must take the first bite of cake without assistance, while guests shout "Mordida!" and someone pushes their face into the cake.
Mexico
This Brazilian-American actress, born on June 29, made her acting debut portraying Veronica Lodge on The CW teen drama series Riverdale and went on to star in Netflix films like "Do Revenge" and "The Perfect Date".
Camila Mendes
In late-2024, Tanisha had surgery on her ___?
Nose (Septoplasty)
Birthday celebrations in this South-East Asian country, often incorporate wearing or receiving lucky Buddha amulets that are believed to bring protection and good fortune for the coming year.
Thailand
This Real Madrid footballer celebrates his birthday on June 29.
Hint: he's one of the few English players playing abroad in Spain.
Jude Bellingham
Which country was Tanisha in when she decided to date Shaurya?
Turkey
In this European country, it's considered very bad luck to wish someone a happy birthday in advance.
Hint: This country also has the most castles in the world.
Jan Lewinson