Pop culture
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Mjölnir
In the olympics what is the highest number of medals an athlete can win for coming in first place?
1
Which organ in the human body pumps blood?
Heart
How many wives did King Henry VIII famously have?
6 (Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived).
Which feline is known for always landing on its feet and having "nine lives"?
Cat
Which artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time?
Beyoncé (She surpassed Georg Solti in 2023).
Which surface is the prestigious Wimbledon tournament played on?
Grass
What is the capital city of France?
Which fortress in London has served as a royal palace, a prison, and the home of the Crown Jewels?
Tower of london
Which bird is the only one capable of flying backward?
Hummingbird
In the sitcom Friends, how many categories does Monica Geller have for her towels?
11 (Categories include "Guest," "Fancy Guest," and "Everyday Use").
How many players (from one team) are on the pitch at the start of a standard soccer match?
11
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans).
In 1666, a massive fire destroyed much of the city of London. Where did it famously start?
Pudding Lane (in Thomas Farriner's bakery).
What is the only continent on Earth where snakes are not found?
Antarctica
What was the very first video ever uploaded to YouTube in 2005?
"Me at the zoo" (Featuring co-founder Jawed Karim).
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time, holding a total of 28 medals?
Michael Phelps
Which language has the most NATIVE speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese (Note: English has more total speakers, but Mandarin has the most native speakers).
In what year did the Battle of Hastings take place, leading to the Norman Conquest of England?
1066.
Which mammal is the only one capable of true, powered flight (not just gliding)?
Bats
Which iconic rock band's 1969 rooftop concert in London was their final public performance together?
The Beatles (performed on the roof of the Apple Corps headquarters).
Which country made history by winning Euro 2024, becoming the first to win the tournament four times?
Spain
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day) in 1944?
Operation Overlord.
What is the only great ape that is native to the continent of Asia?
Orangutan