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100
In the movie, Encanto, complete the song/phrase:
We don't talk about __________
Bruno
Encanto was released on 2021 produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Casts are mostly of Colombian or of Colombian descent. Various reviews named magic realism and transgenerational trauma as the film's core concepts.
100
In which country did "sushi" originate?
Japan
Sushi rice was once considered trash. Narezushi, the original Japanese sushi, consisted of fermented rice and aged fish. The long fermentation time gave it a distinct flavor and prevented the growth of bacteria and microorganisms.
100
What is the name of the whistleblower who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) in 2013?
Edward Snowden
Edward Joseph Snowden leaked highly classified information from the NSA where he was an employee and subcontractor. He was hired by an NSA contractor after previous employment with Dell and the CIA. Snowden says he gradually became disillusioned with the programs with which he was involved, and that he tried to raise his ethical concerns through internal channels but was ignored. His disclosures revealed numerous global surveillance programs.
A movie about this was released in 2016 starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
100
What day is Star Wars Day?
May 4th
Originated from the line: May the force be with you which converted to an urban slang of May the 4th be with you.
100
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Mercury is also the smallest planet in our solar system. Along with Venus, Earth, and Mars, Mercury is one of the rocky planets. It has a solid surface that is covered with craters like our Moon. It has a thin atmosphere, and it doesn't have any moons.
200
Name the actor who portrayed Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
Johnny Depp
In the 2000s, Depp became one of the most commercially successful film stars by playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the swashbuckler film series Pirates of the Caribbean. Some of his famous films where he portrayed a role on are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Alice in Wonderland.
In 2012, Depp was one of the world's biggest film stars and was listed by the Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor, with earnings of 75 million USD.
200
What manufacturer introduced Pringles potato chips in 1969?
Hint: This is the company who owns Gillette, Pantene, Olay, Oral-B, Downy, etc.
Procter & Gamble / P&G
P&G introduced Pringles in 1969. They've released 21 flavors of Pringles that are on shelves now.
200
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
Also known as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1, iPhone (original), it was officially announced on January 9, 2007.
Development of the iPhone as a product began in 2005 and continued in complete secrecy until its public unveiling. The iPhone was one of the first handheld devices to combine a multimedia player, telephone, and internet browsing capability on a touchscreen display.
200
In what song does Taylor sing: “Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play”?
Shake It Off
Taylor was discovered at the Bluebird Cafe. She released her first album in 2006 and has won four Grammy awards.
200
What does a pH Scale of 7 mean?
Neutral (neither acidic or basic)
In chemistry, pH, historically denoting "potential of hydrogen" (or "power of hydrogen") is a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. Acidic solutions (solutions with higher concentrations of H+ ions) are measured to have lower pH values than basic or alkaline solutions.
300
What is the name of the latest Spiderman movie?
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It is the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
300
In McDonald's, what is the name of this character?
Grimace
Grimace is a large anthropomorphic creature with short arms and legs. It started out as an "evil" character who used to steal milkshakes, before being changed to a "good" one; favorite with the kids.
Other characters are:
- Ronald McDonald
- Hamburglar
- Birdie the Early Bird
300
Who is the king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology?
Zeus
Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. The Roman equivalent of his name is Jupiter.
He was respected as an allfather who was chief of the gods and assigned roles to the others: "Even the gods who are not his natural children address him as Father."
300
Jennifer Lopez has been engaged five times. Give one name of the singer’s fiancés?
Ojani Noa, Cris Judd, Ben Affleck, Marc Anthony and Alex Rodriguez.
Jennifer Lopez became J. Lo because of her fans. Her nationality is Puerto Rican and was born in the US. Jennifer earned widespread acclaim in playing the role of "Selena" on 1997 biographical musical drama film.
300
What is the symbol of the element silver in the periodic table?
Ag
Ag comes from the Latin argentum. It has an atomic number of 47.
The periodic table is divided into four roughly rectangular areas called blocks. The rows of the table are called periods, and the columns are called groups. Elements from the same column group of the periodic table show similar chemical characteristics.
400
What house at Hogwarts does Harry belong to?
House of Gryffindor / Gryffindor
Written by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.
Trivia: J.K. Rowling's other pen name is Robert Galbraith.
400
This is a cooking term where you scald or parboil in water or steam.
Blanch
Blanching stops enzyme actions which otherwise cause loss of flavor, color and texture. In addition, blanching removes some surface dirt and microorganisms, brightens color and helps slow vitamin losses. It also wilts greens and softens some vegetables (broccoli, asparagus) and makes them easier to pack.
400
During which war was a Christmas Truce called?
World War I
During the unofficial ceasefire, soldiers on both sides of the conflict emerged. Starting on Christmas Eve, many German and British troops fighting in World War I sang Christmas carols to each other across the lines calling out “Merry Christmas” in their enemies’ native tongues. The men exchanged presents of cigarettes and plum puddings and sang carols and songs. Some Germans lit Christmas trees around their trenches, and there was even a documented case of soldiers from opposing sides playing a good-natured game of soccer.
400
Hell's Kitchen is a reality television show that uses a progressive elimination format to narrow down a field of 20 to 12 aspiring chefs to one single winner over the course of one season. Question is: Who hosts “Hell’s Kitchen”?
Gordon Ramsay
Ramsay's interest in cooking began in his teenage years; rather than be known as "the football player with the gammy knee", he decided to pay more serious attention to his culinary education at age 19. Ramsay enrolled at North Oxfordshire Technical College, sponsored by the Rotarians, to study hotel management. He describes his decision to enter catering college as "a complete accident".
400
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature. It also helps in body temperature regulation.
500
In the movie Mean Girls, what is the group name of Regina, Gretchen, and Karen that they are known for?
The Plastics / Plastics
The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler, and Fey. It is based in part on Rosalind Wiseman's 2002 non-fiction self-help book, Queen Bees and Wannabes, which describes female high school social cliques, school bullying, and the damaging effects they can have on students.
500
A mukbang or meokbang also known as an eating show, is an online audiovisual broadcast in which a host consumes various quantities of food while interacting with the camera.
Mukbang is a Korean slang and a combination word of what 2 root words?
Muk-ja = eating and bang-song = broadcast
500
What is the world’s oldest recorded civilization?
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is a region of southwest Asia in the Tigris and Euphrates river system that benefitted from the area’s climate and geography to host the beginnings of human civilization. Its history is marked by many important inventions that changed the world, including the concept of time, math, the wheel, sailboats, maps and writing.
Mesopotamia is located in the region now known as the Middle East, which includes parts of southwest Asia and lands around the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
500
What was Freddie Mercury’s birth name?
Farrokh Bulsara
He was born on Zanzibar (modern-day Tanzania) who was the lead vocalist of the band, Queen.
500
In what region of the brain is visual information processed?
The Occipital Lobe
The occipital lobe is the visual processing area of the brain. It is associated with visuospatial processing, distance and depth perception, color determination, object and face recognition, and memory formation. Located just under the parietal lobe and above the temporal lobe, the occipital lobe is the brain's smallest lobe, but its functions are indispensable.