日本で失われた
(Lost in Japan)
(Lost in Japan)
ビジネス、赤ちゃん
(Business, Baby)
(Business, Baby)
どうしたの
(What happeneduh?)
(What happeneduh?)
レディ・プレイヤー1
(Ready Player One)
(Ready Player One)
クライアントの好奇心
(Client Curiosities)
(Client Curiosities)
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Q: Vending machines in Japan can contain a variety of things, some common, some uncommon. From the list below, which of the following items (one) can you not find in a Japanese vending machine (according to 'The Travel')?
–Live Rhinoceros Beetles
–Pizza
–Ties
–Dog Wigs
–Board Games
–Tattoos
A: Tattoos
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Q: Sam Bankman-Fried is an American entrepreneur, investor, and former billionaire. He was the founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, however, was arrested (on Dec. 12 in the Bahamas) for a range of charges for offenses, including wire fraud, commodities fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and campaign finance law violations.
He was recently released on bond. Approximately how much was his bond, rounded to the nearest $25 million?
A: $250 million
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Q: Lionel Messi is 5'7". Reportedly, how high is his vertical? (within 2 inches)
A: 41 inches
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Q: Wii Sports (2006) featured 5 sports: tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing. Nintendo Switch Sports (2022) features 7 sports, three of which are tennis, bowling, and golf. Name two of the other 4 unique sports featured in the game.
A: Soccer, volleyball, badminton, chambara
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Q: Pure Food Fish Market has a page on its site (found in the footer) that discusses Proposition 65, a law that requires warnings be provided to California consumers when they might be exposed to chemicals identified by California as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. What is the official name of this act?
Hint #1: 1986
Hint #2: Acronym is SDW&TEA
A: Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
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Q: Japan has the world's busiest rail network. About 18½ million people use the trains every day in Japan. About X percent of the total passenger travel is on railway transport (compared to 90 percent on road transport in the United States). What is X?
A: 40%
500
TIMED (40 SECONDS AFTER QUESTION; NO CALCULATOR)
Q: You're shopping at Tommy Hilfiger. You decide to purchase a jacket that retails for $250, however, it is currently on sale for 25% off. You also have a coupon for 15% off one single item (note, discounts do not add together [40%]). At checkout, you also find a VISA gift card for $50. After discounts and gift cards, what is the subtotal remaining? (within $2)
A: $110
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Q: Arrowhead Stadium – home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs – holds the world record for the loudest sports stadium of all time, 142.2 decibels. Against which visiting team was this record reached?
Hint: Chiefs won 41-14 (2014)
A: New England Patriots
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Q: What is the highest-grossing video game film adaptation?
Hint: 'Detective Pikachu' is #2 with a worldwide gross of $433,230,304. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is #4 with $404,372,904.
A: Warcraft (2016; $439,048,914)
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Q: At Uneek, you can purchase the above yellow-diamond engagement ring for your spouse for a measly $41,695. Rounded to the nearest $100,000, how much does the pink-diamond engagement ring (above) cost?
A: $1,000,000 (actual: $999,995)
500
Q: The oldest operating business/company in the world – Kongo Gumi – is in Japan. Which century was it established?
A: 6th century
500
Q: Money Geek has released a list of the top 10 most stolen cars. In no particular order, the top three are...
–Honda Civic
–Chevrolet Full-Size Pickup
–Ford Full-Size Pickup
List the above cars in order, from #1-3.
A: Full list below.
1. Ford Full-Size Pickup
Number of thefts: 44,014
Model most stolen: 2006
2. Chevrolet Full-Size Pickup
Number of thefts: 40,968
Model most stolen: 2004
3. Honda Civic
Number of thefts: 34,144
Model most stolen: 2000
500
Q: UGA and TCU (American football) have met four times previously with UGA holding a 4-0 record. The last time these two teams played was in 2016. The final score was 31-X. What was TCU's score?
A: 23
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Q: According to Metacritic, the top 5 video games of all time – in no specific order – are...
–Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
–Grand Theft Auto IV
–The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
–Super Mario Galaxy
–SoulCalibur
Put them in order from #1-5.
A: Full list below.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
3. Grand Theft Auto IV
4. SoulCalibur
5. Super Mario Galaxy
500
Q: Etageres is a type of furniture. Under which subcategory (in the main navigation, under 'Furniture') on Wisteria's site, do etageres live?
–Living
-Dining
-Bedroom
-Home Office
A: Living
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Q: Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Koganei, Tokyo. It is known for popular films such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo – all three of which are in Japan's top 10 highest-grossing films worldwide.
Of Japan's top 10 highest-grossing films, how many are live-action? (i.e. not animated)
A: 0
500
Q: An article was released that lists 25 of the most ridiculous business names – that are 'real'. Which of the following businesses are not real (i.e not part of the list)?
–Amigone Funeral Home
–STD Contractors
–Hindenburger
–Cut-a-Rugs
–Thai Tanic
–A Salt & Battery Fish and Chips
A: Cut-a-Rugs
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Q: 'Stadium Talk' has an article that discusses strange sports. Which of the following sports is not actually 'real' (i.e. not part of the list):
–Giant Pumpkin Kayaking
–Cheese Rolling
–Lawn Mower Racing
–Competitive Sleeping
–Cat Surfing
–Extreme Ironing
A: Cat Surfing (Dog Surfing is 'real')
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Q: Established in 2014, The Game Awards is an annual awards ceremony honoring achievements in the video game industry. The highest accolade being 'Game Of The Year.' Name any 3 video games since 2014 that have won 'Game of The Year.'
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME 5 OR MORE
A: Full list below.
2014 – Dragon Age: Inquisition
2015 – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
2016 – Overwatch
2017 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
2018 – God of War
2019 – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
2020 – The Last of Us Part II
2021 – It Takes Two
2022 – Elden Ring
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Q: Northern Credit Union offers fantastic rates. 'HELOCs' starting at 3.95% APR, 'Auto Loans' starting at 4.90% APR, and 'Toys' starting at 5.25% APR. To the nearest half percent, what percent APR do 'Personal Loans' start at?
A: 7% APR (actual: 7.45%)
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Q: 'Lost in Japan' is a song created by Shawn Mendes, remixed by Zedd. In the music video, Shawn Mendes stars opposite Alisha Boe. What popular Netflix TV show is Alisha Boe most recognized for?
BONUS (DOUBLE POINTS):
The music video mimics many famous scenes in the movie Lost in Translation. Similar to Scarlett Johansson's character in the 2003 film, Alisha Boe wears a wig. What color is the wig?
A: 13 Reasons Why
BONUS: Pink
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Q: US News has released a list of the top business schools in 2023. At #1 is a tie between two schools – University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) and what other school?
Hint: Stanford is #3; Harvard & MIT are tied for #5
A: University of Chicago (Booth)
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Q: Hoosiers is a 1986 American sports drama film, inspired in part by the Milan High School team who won the 1954 state championship. In what state does the film take place? Note, the same state as Milan High School.
BONUS (DOUBLE POINTS): Which actor plays the head coach, Norman Dale?
A: Indiana
BONUS: Gene Hackman
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Q: Give the name of this video game, based on the following terrible plot description.
"An anthropomorphic dinosaur attempts to murder two Italian plumbers, before passing the whole thing off as a car accident."
BONUS GAME DESCRIPTION (DOUBLE POINTS):
"Grizzled killer escorts vulnerable girl through disorderly garden centre."
A: Mario Kart
BONUS: The Last of Us
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Q: On their site, Biossance states "Our Sustainability Leads the Industry." In fact, they even state: "Our 'X'-Saving Squalane." Note, squalane is an ingredient in many of their products.
What is 'X'?
A: Shark