World Events
What was other name of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
Covid-19
What soda originally had cocaine and was used for medicinal purposes
Coca Cola
This compound is responsible for the heat in chili peppers and is often used as a spice in many dishes.
What is capsaicin?
What is the deepest point of the ocean
Mariana Trench
What are the names of the angels that will question you in the grave?
Munkar and Nakir
Which famous landmark in Paris was temporarily closed in 2019 due to the catastrophic fire that heavily damaged its structure?
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Which Italian fashion house, founded by ________ in 1913, is known for its luxury leather goods, including its signature nylon bags and the "Galleria" tote?
Prada
In molecular gastronomy, this cooking technique involves cooking food at extremely precise temperatures using water baths.
What is Sous-Vide
Name 1 of the 2 countries who haven't missed any modern day Olympics
Greece and Australia
This branch of Islamic jurisprudence is known for its flexibility and emphasis on consensus and reasoning , and it is the dominant school of law in much of the Muslim world, especially in the Sunni tradition.
What is the Hanafi school of law?
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
This Disney villain has the famous line, "I’ve got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty," and is known for her ability to transform into a human form using her magic.
Who is Ursula
In 1995, the ______ became the first food to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin worked together to develop a system for growing food in space, and _____ were chosen because of their nutritional value and versatility.
Potato
What is the largest Desert in the world
Antarctic desert
What is the only Arab country to be mentioned in the Quran?
Egypt
This 1979 event, when Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran, led to the hostage crisis that lasted for 444 days. The 2012 based film was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Which tennis star famously withdrew from the 2021 Australian Open after refusing to disclose his vaccination status?
Novak Djokovic
The first documented use of this spice dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used both in cooking and as a preservative. Today, it is commonly associated with curries.
What is Turmeric?
This country, once part of Yugoslavia, is home to both the Balkan Peninsula and a , with historic cities like a famous restaurant in New Rochelle known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.”
Name me the 4 rivers of paradise
WATER, MILK, HONEY, WINE
The last open slave trade in the world was officially ended in 1873 when the British, in collaboration with the Sultan of ______, signed an agreement to suppress the trade that had operated out of this East African island
What is Zanzibar Tanzania
In the original script for the pilot episode of Friends, this character was not originally intended to be one of the six main friends, but was later elevated to a main role due to strong audience reaction. This character's storyline was initially designed as a supporting arc.
Answer: Who is Phoebe Buffay?
The name of this popular Italian dish, shaped like small tubes, comes from the Latin word for "little hoses" due to its shape.
Rigatoni
This landlocked country in South America is known for its high-altitude cities and the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. It has two capitals: Sucre and La Paz.
What is Bolivia?
What is the tree called in the hellfire that is food for the people
Zaquum