Windows 95
What is the name of the family of operating systems developed by Microsoft, that includes versions such as XP, 7 and currently 11?
Windows
What is the act of displaying bare buttocks for insult or shock value called in English?
Mooning
The White house is said to be haunted by the 16th president of the USA, who?
Abraham Lincoln
Which classic carnival food is created by deep-frying a batter-covered hot dog, giving it a crisp, golden outside?
Corn dog
British name for sausage and potatoes.
Bangers and mash
Silicon Valley is the global hub for technology companies and startups, but where is it exactly? Give me the name of the city, or the more famous neighboring city, and you shall have your points
San Jose (or San Francisco)
What is a moonmoon?
The moon of a moon (a subsatellite)
In common English expressions, what does it mean to “ghost” someone?
To suddenly stop all communication with someone without explanation
Irish food is not really a big thing, but there is a famous Irish stout beer known for its dark color, creamy head, and rich, roasted flavor.
Guinness
Australia
What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water? (You get points if you answer within +/- 10%)
71% (61%-81%)
Using English idioms, what phrase uses the Moon to suggest an impossible or fantastical goal?
Shoot for the moon
An Irish female spirit whose wail signals death
Banshee
Indian chicken based dish in a spicy orange sauce made of yogurt, cream, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, chili pepper.
Chicken Tikka Masala
(Butter Chicken is OK, apparently they are quite similar in India).
Scottish pudding containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, minced with chopped onions, and cooked while traditionally encased in the animal's stomach
Haggis
What is the name of the company that owns and operates Google? (the parent-company)
Alphabet
What is the term for when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth?
Solar eclipse
A legend of a ghost, witch, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted 3 times. There is a tomato based cocktail named after her.
Bloody Mary
A New Zealand meringue-based dessert from the early 20th century, it was named after a Russian Ballerina. It is almost identical to a Swedish marängtårta, meringue, cream and strawberries (Brita-tårta).
Pavlova
What famous candy bar is sometimes famously battered and deep fried in Scotland? (I had one in Australia once)
Mars
All computers have RAM, it temporarily stores data that the computer is actively using to speed up processing. What does the acronym RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory
What year did humans first land on the Moon?
1969
What is the name of the legendary ghost ship that is said to never be able to make port and is doomed to sail the seas forever?
The Flying Dutchman
A Canadian dish of French fries and cheese curds topped with a hot brown beef and chicken stock gravy.
Poutine
What traditional Jamaican dish is known for its spicy, smoky flavor created by marinating meat with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers? Shares it's name with someone who is mean and a coward.
Jerk Chicken