Science
What is the center of an atom called, which contains protons and neutrons?
The nucleus
Who was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797?
George Washington
Which ocean is the largest and deepest on Earth?
pacific ocean
How many players from one team are allowed on a basketball court at any given time during a standard game?
5
Which hit Netflix streaming series, starring Jenna Ortega, is filming its highly anticipated second season where she plays a morbid, uniform-wearing student at Nevermore Academy?
Wednesday
Which planet in our solar system has the highest surface temperature, thanks to a thick atmosphere that traps heat via a runaway greenhouse effect?
venus
Built to keep out northern invaders, the Great Wall of China was primarily constructed during which famous dynasty known for its porcelain and exploration?
The Ming Dynasty
What is the name of the longest river in the world, flowing northwards through northeastern Africa?
nile river
Which international sporting event features the "Maillot Jaune" (Yellow Jersey), worn by the current leader of the general classification?
tour de france
What is the name of the viral, giant-sized insulated metal tumbler (often coming in pastel colors with a straw and handle) that sparked a massive collector craze on TikTok?
stanley cup
On the periodic table, what is the chemical symbol for the element Gold?
Au
In 1215, English barons forced King John to sign a historic document that established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law. What is it called?
Magna Carta
If you are standing at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude, what specific imaginary line of latitude are you standing on?
equator
In soccer, if a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is passed to them, what infraction have they committed?
offside
What is the name of the fictional, vibranium-rich African nation ruled by King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Wakanda
Sound waves need a medium (like air or water) to travel through. Because of this, what is the approximate speed of sound in the vacuum of space?
0 m/s (Sound cannot travel in a vacuum; there is no sound in space)
Who was the primary leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, famous for employing nonviolent civil disobedience?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which European country is shaped like a boot and kicks the island of Sicily?
italy
In cricket, what term is used when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three consecutive deliveries?
hat trick
Released in late 2024, the hit movie Wicked is a cinematic adaptation of a massive Broadway musical. Which classic 1939 film does it serve as a prequel/alternative perspective to?
the Wizard of Oz
What type of chemical bond is formed when two atoms share pairs of electrons, rather than transferring them?
Covalent bond
What was the code name given to the secret U.S. government research project during World War II that developed the first nuclear weapons?
The Manhattan Project
Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, but what is the name of the mountain range it belongs to?
The Himalayas
who won the 2022 world cup?
Argentina
Taking place 24 years before the events of Katniss Everdeen's story, the upcoming 2026 Hunger Games book and film adaptation focuses on the 50th Hunger Games and the backstory of a major mentor character. What is the title of this highly anticipated prequel?
Sunrise on the reaping