Fermi Estimates
The number of times you could belt the Broadway version of Defying Gravity in 10 hours.
Is ~102 times too much? (90 - 110)
(Running time approx 5 mins 53s)
The first woman to win a nobel prize, this scientist was also the first person to win two nobel prizes, and remains the only person to win them in two different scientific fields.
Who was Marie Curie?
(Physics 1903, Chemistry 1911)
Originally conceived as a handy book for travelers with tips for where to rest and fuel up, these monthly publications by a French tyre company are now often considered the gold standard in dining.
What is the Michelin Guide?
Perhaps best known for his role as an incorrigible philanderer, this Emmy + Tony winning gay actor is actually happily married to his husband with whom he has two children.
Who is Neil Patrick Harris?
The youngest of her siblings, this seemingly unexpected "author" is Valeria's favourite character in Bridgerton.
Who is Penelope Featherington?
The length in mm an average human hair grows every day.
(Hint: 25mm is approx 1 inch)
How long is 0.5mm?
(0.25mm <= 1mm)
This property of H2O allows for ice to float on water and act as an insulator, allowing life to thrive in the oceans.
What is the anomalous expansion of water?
(H2O is at its maximum density at 4 degrees celsius = 39 degrees fahrenheit)
French for “under vacuum” this cooking method requires food to be sealed and cooked in water at precise times and temperatures.
What is sous vide?
This character in Harry Potter is named after an old English word for bumblebee.
Who is Dumbledore?
The two nutty foods after which Valeria hopes to name her future dogs.
What are pistachio and cashew?
Throwing 2 TDs and 1 Int, Jalen Hurts (also Valeria's QB in this year's Fantasy Football) amassed these many yards in Super Bowl LIX.
How much is 221?
(190-250)
Initially nicknamed "BackRub" and eventually named with a misspelling for the number 10100, this eponymous product was the first offering of one of the biggest tech companies we know today.
What is the Google search engine?
(10100 is a "googol")
Introduced by Coco Chanel in 1926, this now wardrobe staple grew and retained its popularity during the Great Depression and World War 2, thanks to its economy and timeless elegance.
What is the Little Black Dress?
This 2004 tear-jerking star-crossed lovers' tale was the highest grossing Indian film of the year. It is famous for its melodious old-worldly soundtrack, and was Lata Mangeshkar's last full-length album as a playback singer.
What is Veer-Zaara?
This piece of clothing also lends its name to one of Valeria's favourite songs.
What is a cardigan?
The median number of days it takes for a paper to go from "Submitted" to "Accepted" with the journal Nature.
How many days is 268?
(180-350)
This highly influential polymath is often credited with the invention of the lightning rod, bifocals, and mechanical glass harmonica, while also being one of the founders of UPenn, the first United States Postmaster General and ambassador to France.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This province of Canada lends its name to a style of smoked salmon, often enjoyed with bagels.
Where is Nova Scotia?
Based on a Pulitzer-winning romance of over 1000 pages set largely in Atlanta, GA, this is the longest movie to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
What is Gone with the Wind?
(Runtime 224 mins, 1939)
These are Valeria's alter egos at various fast-food drive-thrus and Chick-fil-A.
Who are Val and Valerie?
This is how long it would take you to hear all of Taylor Swift's studio albums in a row.
(Hint: No TVs, count TTPD anthology)
How long is ~11 hrs 19 mins
(10.5 hrs - 12 hrs)
Amongst his many other achievements, Steve Jobs is also credited as an Executive Producer for this movie.
What is Toy Story?
(Released in 1995, Toy Story was Pixar's first movie, in which Jobs was a majority stakeholder.)
This Italian chain of clothing stores is named after and owned by the same family as the Formula 1 team with whom Michael Schumacher won his first two World Championships.
What is United Colours of Benetton?
Singing a song named after one of history's greatest military defeats, somewhat ironically, this band won the 1974 Eurovision contest - a first for their home country!
Who are ABBA? (Waterloo)
Valeria's nickname for her tennis racquet.
(Hint: It's also a Selena song)
What is Bidi Bidi Bom Bom?