Big Scientific Milestones
World Events
Movies
100
In September of 2022, NASA alters an asteroid's trajectory in a test mission, becoming Earth's "first planetary defense test".


What was the name of this event?

Double Asteroid Redirection Test or DART.

100

On September 8th of 2022 was the passing of a very big political figure. Who was this person?

Queen Elizabeth II

100

In May of 2022, this movie about the Navy Fighter Weapons School starring Tom Cruise, was released.


What is the name of the movie?

Top Gun: Maverick

200

A study published in March in Environment International found what micro-substance in human blood?

Microplastics

200

Since Boris Johnson steps down from the role of the British Prime Minister, another man has stepped into the role, being the first person of color to do it.

Who is this person? 

Rishi Sunak

200

This year, we had 2 movies that heavily focused on the multiverse. What are the name of these 2 movies that released very closely together in April and May of this year?

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness".

300

On January 7th, 2022, a first-of-its-kind-surgery, was completed on a 57-year old man. He was given a genetically modified heart from what animal?

A pig

300

In October of 2022, Elon Musk completes his $44 billion acquisition of this company, sparking a lot of controversy. Which company is this? 

Twitter

300

This movie sequel has just recently been released with "needing $2 Billion in the box office to turn a profit' according to its director.

What is the name of this movie?

Avatar: The Way of Water

400

In May, scientists captured the first image of Sagittarius A,. What is this frightening phenomenon they captured at the center of our galaxy?

A Black Hole

400

The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in the Middle East for the first in history. Which country did FIFA world cup take place?

Qatar

400

This movie-adaptation to a video game franchise was released in February of 2022, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg as Nathan Drake and Victory "Sully" Sullivan.


What is the name of this movie?

Uncharted