Mythology
Who from Greek mythology has hair made of snakes?
Medusa
What does the acronym ACT stand for?
American College Test
Botany is the scientific study of what?
plants
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
1
Who did the superbowl half-time show in 2023?
Rihanna
What is the name of the fictional African country where "Black Panther" is set?
Wakanda
Who is the egyptian god of the sun?
Ra
What is pi? Give either a definition or recite at least 5 digits.
the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. 3.14159265358979
Which mammal has no vocal cords? Gorilla, coyote, moose, or giraffe
Giraffe
What does the DC stand for in Washington DC?
District of Columbia
Who is the Chiefs quarterback?
Mahomes
Why were the words "Eras" and "Rennaissance" relevant in 2023?
Taylor Swift's and Beyonce's tours
What is the name of the fictional town where the Netflix series "Stranger Things" is set?
Hawkins, IN
Who was the first human woman created in Greek Mythology, who opened a box to release troubles on the world?
Pandora
What is the only food that naturally never goes bad?
Honey
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What land mass is considered a country AND a continent?
Australia
Which female tennis player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, as of 2023?
Serena Williams
Cardi B collaborated with this rapper for her hit single "WAP"
Megan Thee Stallion
What 2001 movie, based on a book of the same name, features a young boy who discovers he is famous in the wizarding world?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in some regions)
From what mythology do we get the names for the days of the week?
Norse
Which country invented ice cream?
China
What is the main food source for Giant pandas?
bamboo
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
Which player is known for scoring 100 points in a single NBA game, setting a record that still stands today?
Wilt Chamberlain
Who is the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time?
Eminem
What 1994 film starred Samuel L Jackson, revitalized John Travolta's career and was directed by Quentin Tarantino?
Pulp Fiction
In egyptian mythology, the evil god Set had the head of what animal?
Jackal
How many eyes does a bee have?
5
Name the atmospheric layer that protects our earth from harmful rays. Hint: O3
Ozone
Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. What is the name of the 2nd tallest mountain in the world, right next to it?
K2
What country has the most World Cup titles?
Brazil
Who are the current judges of American Idol? 100 points per judge.
Lionel Ritchie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan.
Which actor played the main character in the 2000 movie "Cast Away"?
Tom Hanks
What is the name for the creature that can take on the form of a human or a seal in Celtic and Norse mythology?
Selkie
What does the Acronym SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
What organ does an octopus have three of?
heart
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which swimmer broke the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games, and how many did he win?
Michael Phelps
Name the five spice girls. 100 points per spice.
What film won best picture at the academy awards in 2023? (Hint: not 2024)
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once