Movies
Which studio, known for its computer-animated films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, was founded by Steve Jobs, John Lasseter, and others in 1986?
Pixar Animation Studios.
“In the kitchen, wrist twistin like it’s…”
Stir fry - Migos
What spring-time event is held in Washington Park every Mother's Day?
The Tulip Festival
What is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?
Jerico
Which company, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, revolutionized the way we access information online?
Google.
Which 2019 film became the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avengers: Endgame.
“I knew my rent was gon’ be late about…”
“A week ago” - Time of Our lives (Pitbull)
What is the mascot of Siena college, one of UAlbany’s biggest basketball rivals?
St. Bernard
Which Swiss city houses the European headquarters of the United Nations?
Geneva
Which British mathematician and computer scientist is considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence?
Alan Turing.
What was the first film to gross over 2 billion from the box office?
Avatar
“This hit, that ice cold, Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold, this one for them hood girls...”
“Them good girls, straight masterpieces.”-Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk
Who is Albany’s Mayor?
Kathy Sheehan
What ancient city in Jordan is often referred to as “Rose City”?
Petra
What was the name of the first artificial satellite to be launched into space in 1957 by the Soviet Union?
Sputnik 1.
Which actor voiced the character of Shrek in the Shrek franchise?
Mike Myers.
“My lover’s got humor, she’s the giggle at a funeral...”
“Knows everybody’s disapproval, I should’ve worshipped her sooner.”, "Take Me to Church" by Hozier
How many flights of stairs are in the Corning tower?
42
This city in Nigeria is the most populous in Africa and is a major financial hub on the continent.
Lagos
Which programming language, created in 1991 by Guido van Rossum, is known for its simplicity and readability, and is widely used in data science and web development?
python
“He’s looking at you, kid” is a famous quote from which classic 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman?
Casablanca.
“So, so you think you can tell, heaven from hell? Blue skies from pain?”
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?”, "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd
What bagel chain originated in Troy and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest bagel made?
Bruegger’s Bagels
This capital city of Ecuador, located in the Andes Mountains, is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and high altitude.
Quito
Which technology company developed the first video game console to use CDs instead of cartridges?
Sony (PlayStation).