Knee Gas
Superheroes
Chess
Who Said It? Funny Quotes.
Personal Finance and Economics
100

By 2040, about 70% of new U.S. homeowners will be this race.

Hispanic.

100

What does the D.C. stand for technically in D.C. Comics?

Detective Comics.

100

The following checkmate strategy: How many moves is "The Fool's Mate"? 

2 Moves.

100

A fluke is one of the most common fish in the sea, so if you go fishing for a fluke, chances are you just might catch one.

Kevin Malone, The Office 

100

Define and identify the key indicator of a recession.

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, is generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

200

Who was in Paris? Most creative answer is awarded points.

To choose the best answer, each person has two votes including host. You can vote for yourself a maximum of one time but can award someone else two votes. The answer with the most votes will win.

200

What is Peter Parker's Middle Name?

Benjamin.

200

This country is often referred to as the “Chess Kingdom" due to its large number of grandmasters over other countries.

Russia.

200

The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.

Donald J. Trump, 45th President
200

In 2022, Manhattan is reported to have a new median rent of $____. Round to the nearest 100.

The median rent in Manhattan hit $4000 in 2022.

300

Riddler asks Batman the following riddle, what is the answer?

In Gotham:

I am loud and obnoxious
I like music that rhymes
I am a fraction of the population but commit a large percentage of the crime.

Hint: Answer is two words i.e. like a phrase/name/title (e.g. Wallstreet criminals, the bads, Rick James). However, if someone guesses just the second word correctly, full points will be awarded. 

One of the accepted answer choices has one five-letter word with the following letters: N G I

Edward Nigma (the real name of the Riddler). The Riddler was referring to himself.

Will also accept "The Riddler". If just the Riddler is put, the answer is accepted.

300

Which popular Marvel superhero temporarily curred Dare Devil's blindness?

Tony Stark/Iron Man

300

In India, chess was initially known as the ____ __ _____?"

Game of Kings.

300

Oh well, I guess you lose some and win some
Long as the outcome is income
You know I want it all and then some
Shout out to Asian girls, let the lights dim some

Drake, Rapper

300

According to Forbes 2022, what is the net worth of Lebron James? Round to the nearest million if neccesay. 

The 37-year-old superstar has a net worth of $1 billion, by Forbes’ count.

400

On January 15, 1999, David Howard, an aide to the mayor of Washington, D.C., Anthony A. Williams used the word "nig·gard·ly"  - as written in dictionaries. Willaims used the word in reference to a budget. Define the word.

Ungenerous; stingy.

400

Specify full names, no titles. In an alternate universe (Flashpoint Paradox) where Bruce Wayne dies instead of his parents, who becomes the Batman and who becomes the Joker?

Thomas Wayne becomes Batman and Martha Wayne becomes the Joker.

400

Chess is believed to have originated in what country and its respective dynasty? 

Chess originated in Northern India during the Gupta Dynasty when its predecessors wrote it down.

400

If anyone over here thinks I’m superficial or materialistic, go get a job at McDonald’s because that’s where you belong.

Jordan Belfort, Wolf of Wallstreet

400

The fintech company Optiver, a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various exchange-listed financial instruments, has an average reported hourly pay of $__ for their interns. Bonuses and housing are not including in the average.

(COL info: they are located in Austin and Chicago)

Interns at Optiver make approximately $90-91 an hour. 

500

Are you a knee guy? If so you may have the following condition: knee gas.

Knee Gas:
Over time, gas can build up in the areas surrounding the joint, these tiny bubbles are formed in the ____ ____ (2 words). When you bend your knee, some of the bubbles burst. This is normal and happens to everyone from time to time. It doesn’t cause pain.

Hint: Think liquid.

The bubbles are formed in Synovial Fluid. Will also accept joint fluid.

500

In recent times, modern Superman has a new power. This power is first referenced in the pages of today’s Superman #38.

He has a new “super flare” power where he expels all of the energy in his cells to create a bright, powerful blast capable of incinerating everything within a quarter-mile.

500

The chess board has a theoretical limit of # moves. What is that #? 

5,949 Moves.

500

Then I get there and all the Popeye's is finished, girl. You don't love me, you just pretending.

Kanye West, Rapper, Shoe Designer, Artist, Honorary Doctorate, Producer, Genius.

500

What is my net worth? Negative numbers are accepted. Round to the nearest 1000th. Direct Message me your answers. I will award the person with the closest guess points. Do not share answers afterward.

*Announce name of person with closest guess*