Tiktok and internet culture
What 3-letter acronym is universally used on TikTok to refer to the primary feed of recommended videos curated for each individual user?
FYP
Who is the only player in NBA history to score 100 points in a single game?
wilt chamberlain
What is the primary chemical compound in chili peppers that gives them their spicy, burning heat?
capsaicin
Which pop artist currently holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour in history with "The Eras Tour"?
Taylor Swift
Which famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic?
The RMS titanic
Which internet slang term—which officially became a major viral meme, gesture, and even dictionary word of the year—originated from a drill rap song by Skrilla and is heavily associated with basketball edits?
6-7
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles in soccer history?
Brazil (5 titles)
What type of pastry is used to make standard croissants, known for its alternating layers of butter and dough?
Puff pastry
Which legendary English rock band released the iconic 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon?
Pink Floyd
How many keys are there on a standard, modern grand piano?
88
On TikTok, what does the acronym "OOTD" stand for in fashion and lifestyle videos?
Outfit of the day
In tennis, what specific term is used to describe a score of zero?
Love
What expensive, savory flavor profile—often called the "fifth taste"—was officially identified by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda?
Umami
Which New Zealand pop prodigy became a global superstar overnight at age 16 after releasing her smash hit debut single "Royals"?
Lorde
What was the first national park established in the United States?
The Yellowstone National park
What phrase—originally coined in a viral makeup video by creator Jools Lebron—became a massive internet trend used to praise behavior that is modest, classy, and understated?
"Very demure, very mindful"
Which country traditionally enters first during the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
Greece
What is the traditional primary ingredient used to make the Middle Eastern dip Baba Ghanoush?
Eggplant /aubergine
Which 19th-century German composer continued to write masterclass symphonies and concertos even after becoming completely deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the name of New Zealand’s southernmost city, famous for its grid-lined streets, its massive "Dig This" heavy machinery playground, and for being the home of the legendary motorcycle speed record-breaker Burt Munro?
Invercargill
Which comedian and musician wrote the viral song "Microwave Popcorn"—famous on TikTok for the line "I put the packet on the glass..."—which was released as part of his Inside (Outtakes) album?
Bo Burnham
During the All Blacks' 2024 Northern Tour, which lightning-fast winger scored an incredible solo try against England at Twickenham—stepping past three defenders—instantly solidifying his spot as one of NZ's most exciting young rugby superstars?
Mark Tele'a.
What is the scientific name for the complex chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food (like seared steak or toasted bread) its distinct, delicious flavor?
The Maillard reaction
In music theory, what is the term for a 5-note scale that is heavily utilized in blues, rock, and traditional East Asian music?
Pentatonic scale
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which New Zealand professional football player went from having 5,000 Instagram followers to over 4.5 million in less than a week, entirely because a massive Argentinian influencer randomly labeled him the "least known player at the tournament" and told everyone to follow him?
Tim Payne