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r/randomknowledge
100

These are Annie’s and RJ’s majors.

Annie’s is Elementary Education, and RJ’s is Biochemistry.

100

According to legend, these three so-called “prison dorms” were constructed in such a way that if GVSU failed as an academic institution, they would be repurposed into correctional facilities housing inmates. (Need the names of all three dorm buildings)

What is Kistler, Robinson, and Copeland?

100

This country won the Qatar 2022 World Cup 

Argentina

100

Starring Sam Worthington as former Marine Jake Sully, and directed by James Cameron, this 2009 film is the highest grossing film of all time, raking in $2.9 billion at the global box office.

What is Avatar?

200

Annie’s board lists her two favorite movies, but only one of them can be described at a 1987 fantasy comedy film starring Robin Wright and Cary Elwes.

What is The Princess Bride?

200

This is the full name of GVSU’s current president.

Who is Philomena V. Mantella?

200

The rivalry between these two Spanish teams is considered one of the biggest sporting rivalries in the world.

Real Madrid CF and Barcelona CF

200

This word, which is a synonym for “goodbye”, is the most common starting guess in the game “Wordle.”

What is “adieu”?

300
This professional football (soccer) club, located in between Liverpool and Leeds in England’s northern region, is widely known for players like David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and George Best. It also happens to be RJ’s favorite football club since 5th grade. 

What is Manchester United?

300

GVSU football last won a NCAA Division II National Championship in this year, defeating Northwest Missouri State University 17-14. 

What is the year 2006?

300

In 2008, Taylor Swift briefly dated this member of a famous pop trio. Allegedly this person broke up with Swift over the phone in a 25 second call. Swift appeared to have written songs about the relationship on her second album, Fearless, including “Forever & Always,” “Last Kiss,” “Better Than Revenge,” and “Mr. Perfectly Fine.”

Who is Joe Jonas?

300
This English former professional soccer player is praised for increasing the popularity of soccer in the United States when he joined the LA Galaxy in 2007. 

Who is David Beckham?

300

77% of the world’s supply of maple syrup is made in this Canadian Province. 

What is Quebec?

400

RJ’s family dog, Lila, is a mix of these two dog breeds; one known for its strikingly colored coat and the other known to be very trainable and great with kids. 

What are Golden Retrievers and Labradors?

400

This is the year GVSU was founded (and also when the first presidential debate was televised and when The Flintstones premiered).

What is 1960?

400

This fictional London-based soccer team is the main focus of an American college football coach turned professional soccer coach in the TV series Ted Lasso. 

What is AFC Richmond?

400
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii, in 79 AD, was destroyed in an eruption by a volcano bearing this name.

What is Mount Vesuvius?

500

Some of Annie’s favorite pastimes include reading, traveling, and being outdoors. But one in particular stands above the rest: playing Just Dance with these two RA friends of hers. (first names only)


Who are RAs Ryleigh and Sydney?

500

At the time of his retirement, this former GVSU president was the longest serving university president in all of the United States, leading GVSU for 32 years from 1969 to 2001. He also had a main campus building and sport facility named in his honor. (First and last name)

Who is Arend Lubbers?

500
Nicknamed “Captain America”, this American soccer player, currently playing for AC Milan in Italy, is widely considered the best current American player in the world. 
Who is Christian Pulisic?
500

Throughout her illustrious research career, this Polish scientist discovered two periodic table elements, alongside making breakthroughs in cancer treatment, including the invention of mobile x-ray units during WWI. In 1903, she become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

Who is Marie Curie?