Lights, Camera, Action
Fezzik, Prince Humperdink, Vizzini, and Inigo Montoya are all feature roles in this classic 1980s fairy tale comedy.
Princess Bride
FINISH THE LYRICS:
And in the streets, the children screamed
The lovers cried and the poets dreamed
But not a word was spoken
The church bells all were broken
This is where the ever popular bubble tea, also known as “boba” was invented in the 1980s.
Taiwan
A 2012 article first used the nickname "Splash Brothers" in reference to the exceptional three-point shooting of these teammates who played 11 seasons together and won 4 NBA championships.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson
Popular in Spain, may be served hot or cold, and include dishes like fried cheese, chorizo, olives, and patatas bravas.
Tapas
This 1994 film was inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet: both stories about a young prince whose father is murdered by his uncle, who then usurps the throne.
Lion King
“Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, and “Go Your Own Way” come from this 1970’s best-selling album.
Rumours
An Australian state, a Canadian city, a set of waterfalls in Africa, and a mountain peak in Hong Kong are all named after this former British monarch.
Victoria
In competitive swimming, the individual and team medleys are races that combine these 4 strokes:
Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
A dish whose name loosely translates to “mixed rice”, often consists of mixed vegetables, egg, sliced meat, and gochujang over a bed of rice.
Bibimbap
This actress holds the record for the most Best Actress Oscars, with leading roles in Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981).
Katharine Hepburn
FINISH THE LYRICS:
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said …
The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls.
This city houses the headquarters for the League of Nations, for what the UN says was in recognition for the city’s tradition of international diplomacy.
Geneva, Switzerland
This sport originated in 15th-century Scotland, where it developed from earlier stick-and-ball games. Interestingly, King James II issued into law a decree that banned the game, until James IV lifted the ban when he became an avid lover of the sport.
Golf
Originating from Quebec in the 1950s, it consists of French fries and cheese curds topped with hot brown gravy, and is considered the national dish of Canada.
Poutine
“I love the smell of napalm in the morning” says Robert Duvall in this film set during the Vietnam War.
Apocalypse Now
FINISH THE LYRICS:
I wanna sleep on the hard ground
In the comfort of your arms
On a pillow of blue bonnets
In a blanket made of stars
Reykjavik, Iceland is the northernmost capital city in the world. What is the southernmost?
Wellington, New Zealand
These 2 cities hold the record for hosting the most Olympic Games, each with 3 apiece.
London (1908, 1948, 2012)
Paris (1900, 1924, 2024)
Believed to have descended from Chinese dumplings, these are made by wrapping unleavened dough around a sweet or savory filling, such as potatoes, cheese, ground meat, or fruits, and cooked in boiling water.
Pierogi
In the original script for this 1975 film, the title object was finally found in London’s Harrods Department Store.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
This music artist sold the most CDs in 2016, beating out Adele, Drake, and Beyonce, largely because the release of a box set commemorating the 225th anniversary of his death.
Mozart
One of the most popular European cruises starts in Vienna, and sails along the Danube River to these 3 capital cities, all starting with the letter “B”.
Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade
A Geena Davis Institute study found shortly after a 2012 franchise film’s release, women’s participation in this sport rose 105%.
Archery (Hunger Games)
Dating back to 500 BC, this versatile Indian condiment/sauce is often made by combining a fruit with garlic, ginger, vinegar, sugar, spices, as well as herbs like coriander and mint.
Chutney