Health and Medicine
Expectant mothers might hear this phrase during labor, though it's unclear how anyone could actually relax during contractions.
What is "Just breathe"?
This period, beginning in the 14th century, saw a revival of classical art, literature, and learning in Europe.
What is the Renaissance?
This 19th Century novel begins with the famous line, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
What is Pride and Prejudice?
Engineers invented this simple machine, proving once and for all that a ramp is just a lazy staircase.
What is an inclined plane?
In this sport, players kick a ball for 90 minutes only to have most games end in a 0-0 tie.
What is soccer?
This medical imaging technique uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of internal structures, often used in obstetrics.
What is an ultrasound?
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, this iconic portrait is famous for its subject's enigmatic smile.
What is the Mona Lisa?
This Shakespeare play asks, "To be or not to be?" but never asks, "Why are we overthinking everything?"
What is Hamlet?
Civil engineers design bridges to withstand this kind of force, but not the force of people asking "is it safe to cross?"
What is stress?
In this sport event, people run 26.2 miles which is also how far your car can go when the gas light comes on.
What is a marathon?
This part of the eye is responsible for letting light in, but isn't shy about shrinking when things get too bright.
What is the pupil?
This city is considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is Jerusalem?
This American poet wrote "The Raven" and is known for his dark and gothic themes.
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
In electrical engineering, this component resists the flow of current, much like engineers resist explaining their work to non-engineers.
What is a resistor?
This stroke is named after a flying insect, but you'll only feel like you're flying if you forget to breathe.
What is the butterfly?
Ophthalmologists often ask you to read this chart, but ti doesn't include helpful tips like "Don't squint."
What is the Snellen chart?
Known for his sculptures of "David" and "Pieta," this artist also painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, proving he had a strong neck and no fear of heights.
Who is Michelangelo?
In this famous George Orwell novel, all animals are equal- but some are just a little more equal than others, especially the pigs.
What is Animal Farm?
This Apple product isn't actually designed for eating, but it might still take a "byte" out of your wallet.
What is the iPhone or MacBook?
In basketball, this violation occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling- basically turning the court into their own personal runway.
What is traveling?
This hormone, often called the love hormone, plays a key role in stimulating uterine contractions during labor.
What is oxytocin?
This founder of Buddhism is also known as "The Enlightened One."
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury is about a future where books are burned- but honestly, Kindle owners might not even notice.
What is Fahrenheit 451?
Civil engineers design roads to handle heavy traffic, but they still can't stop drivers from complaining about this feature that makes them slow down?
What is a speed bump?
In 2023, BYU joined this Power Five Conference, where every road game feels like a geography quiz across Texas and beyond.
What is the Big 12?