Science in 2026
Artemis II sent how many astronauts to circumnavigate the Moon in 2026?
4
This artist became the most nominated artist in Grammy history, with 99 career nominations
Beyonce
Which NBA team completed a clean sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals?
Oklahoma City Thunder
At the 2026 Met Gala, which actress went viral for "ruining" the historical immersion of a film by wearing modern-looking gel nails in an 1800s-themed period piece?
Millie Bobby Brown
In 1066, William the Conqueror successfully invaded England after winning which decisive battle?
Battle of Hastings
The Artemis II mission became the farthest human spaceflight in history, surpassing which distance record from a previous mission?
Apollo 13
Which musical icon cancelled his/her Las Vegas residency in April 2026 due to health issues?
Dolly Parton
On May 13, 2026, which team currently holds the best record in Major League Baseball?
Atlanta Braves
Which horror film made history this year by becoming the first of its genre to receive 16 Academy Award nominations?
Sinners
Which Russian monarch, an "Enlightened Despot," corresponded with Voltaire and expanded the empire to the Black Sea?
Catherine the Great
This country's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reached first criticality in April, marking a major step in their nuclear energy program:
India
What 90s band reportedly sold their music catalog for $300 million in May 2026?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Which favorite is currently teeing off at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink as the second major of the season begins?
Scottie Scheffler
Which legendary filmmaker announced in early 2026 that his 10th and final film, The Movie Critic, has been officially scrapped in favor of a new, top-secret project?
Quentin Tarantino
In 1783, a high-profile legal case involving the massacre of 130 enslaved people for insurance money became a catalyst for the British abolitionist movement. What was the name of the ship?
The Zong
A famous comet, named after a famous man, might actually be misnamed. A medieval monk might have beaten ________ to one of astronomy's greatest discoveries by nearly 700 years!
Edmund Halley/ Halley's Comet
Who did actor Timothée Chalamet famously ignore while sitting courtside at a Knicks game in early 2026?
Amy Poehler
Which historic stadium in Mexico City is set to host matches for its third different FIFA World Cup this summer?
Estadio Azteca
Which famous Broadway show ended its run in Chicago in February 2026?
Phantom of the Opera
Who was the last English monarch to be killed in battle, dying at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485?
Richard III
Recent fossil discoveries in May 2026 tell us that these creatures were apex predators 100 million years ago. They were 62 feet long and could crush prey all the way to the bone.
Giant octopuses
According to May 2026 reports, how much did Olympic gymnast Simone Biles spend on "glam" for a recent high-profile red carpet?
$30,000
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first in history to feature how many participating nations?
48
Which original character in the musical Hamilton is set to return to his role in summer 2026?
Leslie Odom Jr. is set to reprise his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr this summer.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962?
Nikita Khrushchev