General Knowledge
What is the nearest star to Earth?
The Sun
Which astronomer is name-dropped in "Bohemian Rhapsody?"
Who's the singer of "All I want for Christmas is you"?
What galaxy does Earth belong to?
The Milky Way
In what year did YouTube launch?
A. 2003 B. 1998 C. 2005 D. 2007
C. 2005
What was the catalyst to the start of World War II?
World War II formally began on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland without a formal declaration of war.
What is the name of the fictional African country in the movie Black Panther?
Wakanda
In Spain, what food do they eat in the first few seconds of the New Year for good luck?
A. Cheese B. Grapes C. Bread D. Tomatoes
B. Grapes
What planet is closest in size to Earth?
Venus
This animal has gained massive popularity online and is considered the largest type of rodent. It's known for its fluffy fur and calm attitude. What is it?
Capybara
As of 2025, what country has the lowest birth rate in the world?
South Korea
Guess the song/artist based on the translated lyrics:
"I open doors without a key,
They've swarmed us like locusts,
I became richer even than the richest man,
I scattered like Jackie Chan."
Irina Kairatovna - Aidakhar
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A. Germany B. England C. France D. Netherlands
A. Germany. Germany is credited with the modern Christmas tree tradition, dating back to the 16th century. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized it in England and America.
Pediophobia is a fear of what?
A. Children B. Hair C. Fire D. Dolls
D. Dolls
Which political ideology advocates for collective ownership, equality and a society where wealth and resources are distributed more evenly among all individuals?
Socialism
What are the six categories of The Nobel Prize?
The categories are: Physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and ecomomics
What is the most successful R-rated film of 2025?
A. Weapons (Орудия) B. Sinners (Грешники) C. One Battle After Another (Битва за битвой) D. 28 Years Later (28 лет спустя)
B. Sinners (Грешники)
What is usually thrown at Thailand’s New Year Festival of Songkran?
A. Apricots B. White Wine C. Onions D. Water
D. Water
What is the name of the pigment responsible for giving skin and hair color?
Melanin