Forgotten Conflict
This brief 1969 conflict between El Salvador and Honduras, sparked by a soccer match, was really about land reform and immigration issues.
What is the Football War?
This criminal mastermind is considered Holmes' archenemy, and they famously clashed at the Reichenbach Falls.
Who is Moriarty?
This scientist is best known for developing the theory of relativity and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
Who is Einstein?
This Italian cheese, known for its crumbly texture and strong, tangy flavor, is often used in pasta dishes and hails from Lazio. Don't let its name fool you though.
What is Pecorino Romano?
This Swiss tennis player holds the record for the most ATP singles titles in history and became the first to earn $100 million in career prize money.
Who is Federer?
Fought in 1870-71, this war saw France, led by Napoleon III, defeated by Prussia, leading to German unification under Otto von Bismarck.
What is the Franco-Prussian war?
In The Adventure of the Valley of Fear, this secretive society, involved in a complex plot of murder and revenge, is connected to a hidden message and a mysterious murder at an English manor.
What is The Scowrers?
This British naturalist is famous for his theory of evolution by natural selection, as outlined in "On the Origin of Species."
Who is Darwin?
This French cheese, made from cow’s milk, has a creamy texture with a bloomy white rind. It’s known for its soft, spreadable interior and is often associated with the region of Normandy.
What is Camembert?
This Brazilian footballer, often regarded as one of the best players of all time, won three FIFA World Cups, the only player to do so.
Who is Pele?
Though it lasted only 38 minutes, this 1896 conflict between Britain and Zanzibar holds the record as the shortest war in history.
What is the Anglo-Zanzibar war?
In "A Study in Scarlet," Holmes and Watson first meet when Watson is introduced to Holmes by this mutual acquaintance, who was also a friend of Watson’s from the military.
Who is Stamford?
This German physicist is best known for his work in quantum mechanics, particularly the uncertainty principle, which states that one cannot simultaneously know both the position and momentum of a particle.
Who is Heisenberg?
This English cheese, with a blue-veined interior, is made from cow’s milk and has a sharp, pungent flavor. It was first made in the 18th century in the county of Derbyshire.
What is Stilton?
Known for his incredible comeback after a life-threatening accident, and his incredible skill in golf, he won the 2019 Masters, securing his 15th major championship.
Who is Tiger Woods?
This 1899-1902 war in southern Africa saw the British Empire fight against Dutch-descended settlers, using brutal concentration camps on them.
What is the Second Boer War?
This 1903 story features Holmes confronting a seemingly impossible case involving a man who was mysteriously killed by a deadly weapon, which was described as "the most dangerous of all."
What is The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb"?
This American biochemist is considered one of the founders of the field of molecular biology and was the first to map the genetic code for protein synthesis.
Who is Nirenburg?
This Italian cheese, named after a town in the Piedmont region, is made from raw cow’s milk and has a firm, crumbly texture with a rich, savory flavor. It is often grated over pasta dishes and risottos.
What is Toma?
This retired Italian footballer, regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, spent his entire club career at Juventus, winning numerous Serie A titles and the 2006 World Cup.
Who is Buffon?
DAILY DOUBLE
Fought from 1864 to 1870, this war saw Paraguay take on Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, resulting in the near destruction of Paraguay’s population and economy.
In The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, this high-ranking official is discovered to be the key to a case involving stolen naval documents, and is ultimately revealed to have played a pivotal role in the espionage.
Who is Sir James Walter?
This German-born theoretical physicist developed the concept of the "many-worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics, which suggests that all possible outcomes of quantum measurements are realized in separate, non-communicating branches of the universe.
Who is Hugh Everett III?
This French cheese, made from unpasteurized cow’s milk, is recognized for its strong aroma and distinctive, orange-colored rind, often washed in brine. It originates from the Jura region and is known for its creamy texture and bold flavor.
What is Morbier?
This retired Canadian sprinter won Olympic gold in the 100 meters and 200 meters in 1996, breaking several records, but was later stripped of his medals due to doping violations.
Who is Michael Johnson?