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World Religion

What is the name of the religious law and moral code of Islam that forms the basis of governance in some Islamic states?
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Sharia is the Islamic legal and moral system derived primarily from the Quran and the Hadith, which record the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides guidance on personal conduct, religious duties, and aspects of civil and criminal law. In some countries, Sharia influences or forms part of the legal framework governing society. Sources: (Council on Foreign Relations, Oxford Islamic Studies Online, BBC Religion)
Sharia is the Islamic legal and moral system derived primarily from the Quran and the Hadith, which record the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. It provides guidance on personal conduct, religious duties, and aspects of civil and criminal law. In some countries, Sharia influences or forms part of the legal framework governing society. Sources: (Council on Foreign Relations, Oxford Islamic Studies Online, BBC Religion)
Comics Quiz

Edward Nigma is the alter ego of which famous Batman villain?
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Edward Nigma, also known as Edward Nygma, is the civilian identity of the Batman villain called the Riddler. The character is defined by his obsession with puzzles, riddles, and proving his intellectual superiority over Batman. He first appeared as the Riddler in Detective Comics in 1948 and has remained a major antagonist across comics, television, and film. Sources: (DC Comics Official Database, DC Encyclopedia, Warner Bros. DC Character Guide)
Edward Nigma, also known as Edward Nygma, is the civilian identity of the Batman villain called the Riddler. The character is defined by his obsession with puzzles, riddles, and proving his intellectual superiority over Batman. He first appeared as the Riddler in Detective Comics in 1948 and has remained a major antagonist across comics, television, and film. Sources: (DC Comics Official Database, DC Encyclopedia, Warner Bros. DC Character Guide)
The Name Game

Which boy's name is also the term for an advanced ranking level in judo?
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In judo, advanced ranks are designated using the dan grading system, which follows the beginner kyu levels. The dan system is used internationally to indicate higher levels of technical skill and experience among practitioners. The word dan is also a common boy's given name, making it a crossover between martial arts terminology and personal names. Sources: (International Judo Federation, Kodokan Judo Institute, Black Belt Magazine)
In judo, advanced ranks are designated using the dan grading system, which follows the beginner kyu levels. The dan system is used internationally to indicate higher levels of technical skill and experience among practitioners. The word dan is also a common boy's given name, making it a crossover between martial arts terminology and personal names. Sources: (International Judo Federation, Kodokan Judo Institute, Black Belt Magazine)
In The Movies

In the 1985 film "Rocky IV", what memorable gift does Rocky give Paulie for his birthday?
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In "Rocky IV", Rocky Balboa gives Paulie a humanoid robot as a birthday present, a moment that stands out for its unusual tone within the film. The robot becomes a personal companion for Paulie and is featured in several domestic scenes afterward. The gift reflects both Rocky's generosity and the 1980s fascination with emerging consumer technology. Sources: (American Film Institute Catalog, Turner Classic Movies, United Artists Production Notes)
In "Rocky IV", Rocky Balboa gives Paulie a humanoid robot as a birthday present, a moment that stands out for its unusual tone within the film. The robot becomes a personal companion for Paulie and is featured in several domestic scenes afterward. The gift reflects both Rocky's generosity and the 1980s fascination with emerging consumer technology. Sources: (American Film Institute Catalog, Turner Classic Movies, United Artists Production Notes)
By The Letter
How many officially recognized nations have the letter "X" in their names?
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Exactly two officially recognized countries have the letter X in their English names: Luxembourg and Mexico. A scan of standard country naming conventions shows no other sovereign state name includes the letter X in English usage. This makes X one of the rarest letters to appear in modern country names. Sources: (United Nations Member States, United Nations Official Country Names PDF, World Population Review)
Exactly two officially recognized countries have the letter X in their English names: Luxembourg and Mexico. A scan of standard country naming conventions shows no other sovereign state name includes the letter X in English usage. This makes X one of the rarest letters to appear in modern country names. Sources: (United Nations Member States, United Nations Official Country Names PDF, World Population Review)
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Celebrity Stuff

When Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III in 1956, she became the princess of what country?
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Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19, 1956, becoming Princess Grace of Monaco. The marriage marked her transition from an Academy Award winning American actress to a European royal figure. Monaco is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera ruled by the House of Grimaldi. Sources: (Prince's Palace of Monaco Official Archives, History.com, Britannica)
Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19, 1956, becoming Princess Grace of Monaco. The marriage marked her transition from an Academy Award winning American actress to a European royal figure. Monaco is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera ruled by the House of Grimaldi. Sources: (Prince's Palace of Monaco Official Archives, History.com, Britannica)
Sports IQ

The longest game in NFL history was a Christmas matchup between the Miami Dolphins and which other team?
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The longest game in NFL history was a 1971 AFC Divisional playoff between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. Played on Christmas Day at Kansas City Municipal Stadium, the game lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds and ended in double overtime. The Dolphins won 27 to 24 on a field goal by Garo Yepremian, setting a record that still stands. Sources: (NFL Official Records, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kansas City Chiefs Team History)
The longest game in NFL history was a 1971 AFC Divisional playoff between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. Played on Christmas Day at Kansas City Municipal Stadium, the game lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds and ended in double overtime. The Dolphins won 27 to 24 on a field goal by Garo Yepremian, setting a record that still stands. Sources: (NFL Official Records, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kansas City Chiefs Team History)
Body Basics

In human anatomy, which muscle holds the distinction of being the longest in the entire body?
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The sartorius is recognized as the longest muscle in the human body, extending diagonally across the thigh from the hip to the inner knee. It functions in hip flexion, knee flexion, and rotational movements of the leg. Its exceptional length and path across two joints distinguish it from all other skeletal muscles. Sources: (National Library of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Innerbody Research)
The sartorius is recognized as the longest muscle in the human body, extending diagonally across the thigh from the hip to the inner knee. It functions in hip flexion, knee flexion, and rotational movements of the leg. Its exceptional length and path across two joints distinguish it from all other skeletal muscles. Sources: (National Library of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Innerbody Research)
On The Charts

Whose 1956 hit "Who Do You Love?" did guitarist George Thorogood take to the Billboard charts in 1978?
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Bo Diddley recorded "Who Do You Love?" in 1956, and it became one of his most enduring songs. The track is known for its vivid lyrics that draw on hoodoo imagery and confident boasting. In 1978, George Thorogood recorded a high-profile cover that brought the song to the Billboard charts and introduced it to a new rock audience. Sources: (Billboard Chart Archives, Library of Congress, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Bo Diddley recorded "Who Do You Love?" in 1956, and it became one of his most enduring songs. The track is known for its vivid lyrics that draw on hoodoo imagery and confident boasting. In 1978, George Thorogood recorded a high-profile cover that brought the song to the Billboard charts and introduced it to a new rock audience. Sources: (Billboard Chart Archives, Library of Congress, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Famous Faces

Who is pictured here? (F&L)
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a retired NASCAR driver who competed full-time in the Cup Series from 2000 to 2017, primarily with Dale Earnhardt Inc. and later Hendrick Motorsports. He won the Daytona 500 twice, in 2004 and 2014, and was voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for 15 consecutive years from 2003 through 2017. After retiring from driving, he became a prominent NASCAR analyst and broadcaster, as well as a team owner and advocate for driver safety and concussion awareness. Sources: (NASCAR Official Site, Hendrick Motorsports, NBC Sports NASCAR)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a retired NASCAR driver who competed full-time in the Cup Series from 2000 to 2017, primarily with Dale Earnhardt Inc. and later Hendrick Motorsports. He won the Daytona 500 twice, in 2004 and 2014, and was voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for 15 consecutive years from 2003 through 2017. After retiring from driving, he became a prominent NASCAR analyst and broadcaster, as well as a team owner and advocate for driver safety and concussion awareness. Sources: (NASCAR Official Site, Hendrick Motorsports, NBC Sports NASCAR)
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Presidential History

Which of these U.S. Presidents does NOT have a memorial within the National Mall in Washington, DC?
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James A. Garfield does not have a memorial located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. His primary memorial, the James A. Garfield Memorial, is located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. By contrast, memorials honoring Ulysses S. Grant, James Madison, and William Howard Taft are all situated on or directly adjacent to the National Mall. Sources: (National Park Service, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress)
James A. Garfield does not have a memorial located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. His primary memorial, the James A. Garfield Memorial, is located in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio. By contrast, memorials honoring Ulysses S. Grant, James Madison, and William Howard Taft are all situated on or directly adjacent to the National Mall. Sources: (National Park Service, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress)
Fun & Games

In 19th century France, which animal's feathers were commonly used to make dart flights?
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In the nineteenth century, darts commonly used split turkey feathers to form their flights, particularly on wooden darts produced in France. Turkey feathers were favored because their size and stiffness allowed them to be shaped into stable vanes that guided the dart in flight. This feather construction influenced later standardized dart designs before modern plastic flights became common. Sources: (British Darts Organisation Historical Records, Darts Museum Collection, Traditional Games of Europe Archives)
In the nineteenth century, darts commonly used split turkey feathers to form their flights, particularly on wooden darts produced in France. Turkey feathers were favored because their size and stiffness allowed them to be shaped into stable vanes that guided the dart in flight. This feather construction influenced later standardized dart designs before modern plastic flights became common. Sources: (British Darts Organisation Historical Records, Darts Museum Collection, Traditional Games of Europe Archives)
Popular Television

What 1990s TV drama was created by filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away in January 2025?
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The TV show "Twin Peaks" is a surreal mystery drama that premiered on ABC in 1990 and was co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. The series centers on the investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer in a small town in Washington state. David Lynch's distinctive visual style and unconventional storytelling played a major role in shaping the show's tone and long-term influence on television drama. Sources: (American Film Institute, ABC Television Archives, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
The TV show "Twin Peaks" is a surreal mystery drama that premiered on ABC in 1990 and was co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. The series centers on the investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer in a small town in Washington state. David Lynch's distinctive visual style and unconventional storytelling played a major role in shaping the show's tone and long-term influence on television drama. Sources: (American Film Institute, ABC Television Archives, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
In The U.S.A.

Which of these is NOT one of the six intrinsic qualities for a road recognized as a National Scenic Byway?
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National Scenic Byways are designated based on six intrinsic qualities defined by the Federal Highway Administration: scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational. These qualities are used to evaluate a road's significance beyond transportation value alone. Educational value is NOT listed as one of the official intrinsic qualities used in the designation process. Sources: (Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation)
National Scenic Byways are designated based on six intrinsic qualities defined by the Federal Highway Administration: scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational. These qualities are used to evaluate a road's significance beyond transportation value alone. Educational value is NOT listed as one of the official intrinsic qualities used in the designation process. Sources: (Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation)
Word Up
What's the unique example of a word in English, where adding extra letters changes its connotation FROM feminine TO masculine?
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(The rarely used word Bridegroom is also correct) Remember the question is asking 'feminine to masculine' by adding letters, NOT a masculine word to feminine word by adding letters. So things like the following would be WRONG: prince/princess, actor/actress, host/hostess, hero/heroine.... because those are going from Male to Female by adding letters.
(The rarely used word Bridegroom is also correct) Remember the question is asking 'feminine to masculine' by adding letters, NOT a masculine word to feminine word by adding letters. So things like the following would be WRONG: prince/princess, actor/actress, host/hostess, hero/heroine.... because those are going from Male to Female by adding letters.
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Social Media

The first YouTube video ever uploaded was titled: Me At The....what?
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The first video uploaded to YouTube was posted on April 23, 2005, by platform co founder Jawed Karim. The short clip was filmed at the San Diego Zoo and shows Karim standing near elephants while speaking briefly to the camera. The video's title became historically significant as the first content ever shared publicly on YouTube. Sources: (YouTube Official Blog, Google Press Archive, Guinness World Records)
The first video uploaded to YouTube was posted on April 23, 2005, by platform co founder Jawed Karim. The short clip was filmed at the San Diego Zoo and shows Karim standing near elephants while speaking briefly to the camera. The video's title became historically significant as the first content ever shared publicly on YouTube. Sources: (YouTube Official Blog, Google Press Archive, Guinness World Records)
Into The Wild

What continent is home to the electric eel, famous for generating powerful electric shocks in freshwater rivers?
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Electric eels inhabit the freshwater rivers and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. These fish generate electricity through three pairs of abdominal organs that are modified from muscle tissue. The three recognized species of electric eels are found only in northern South America. Sources: (Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Encyclopædia Britannica, National Geographic Society)
Electric eels inhabit the freshwater rivers and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. These fish generate electricity through three pairs of abdominal organs that are modified from muscle tissue. The three recognized species of electric eels are found only in northern South America. Sources: (Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Encyclopædia Britannica, National Geographic Society)
Biblically Speaking

In the Old Testament, who became queen of Persia and saved her people from extermination?
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In the Book of Esther, a Jewish woman named Esther becomes queen of Persia after marrying King Ahasuerus, commonly identified as Xerxes I. She risks her life by revealing her identity to expose a plot orchestrated by Haman to destroy the Jewish people. Esther's actions lead to the reversal of the decree and the preservation of her people, an event commemorated in the Jewish festival of Purim. Sources: (Hebrew Bible Book of Esther, Jewish Virtual Library, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
In the Book of Esther, a Jewish woman named Esther becomes queen of Persia after marrying King Ahasuerus, commonly identified as Xerxes I. She risks her life by revealing her identity to expose a plot orchestrated by Haman to destroy the Jewish people. Esther's actions lead to the reversal of the decree and the preservation of her people, an event commemorated in the Jewish festival of Purim. Sources: (Hebrew Bible Book of Esther, Jewish Virtual Library, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Literary Settings

What novel originally introduced the fictional location Castle Rock, a name Rob Reiner used for his production company?
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In William Golding's 1954 novel "Lord of the Flies", the boys claim a rocky stronghold they call Castle Rock. Stephen King later used Castle Rock as the name of a fictional Maine town, and his town name was taken from Golding's Castle Rock. Castle Rock Entertainment says it was named after King's town, which ultimately traces back to the Castle Rock in Golding's book. Sources: (Castle Rock Official Site, William Golding Official Site, Wikipedia)
In William Golding's 1954 novel "Lord of the Flies", the boys claim a rocky stronghold they call Castle Rock. Stephen King later used Castle Rock as the name of a fictional Maine town, and his town name was taken from Golding's Castle Rock. Castle Rock Entertainment says it was named after King's town, which ultimately traces back to the Castle Rock in Golding's book. Sources: (Castle Rock Official Site, William Golding Official Site, Wikipedia)
Music Legends

Name this rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group:
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The Clovers were an American rhythm and blues vocal group formed in Washington, D.C., in 1946, known for smooth harmonies that helped shape early R&B and doo-wop. They achieved major success in the 1950s with hits including "Don't You Know I Love You," "One Mint Julep," and "Love Potion No. 9," which became one of their most enduring recordings. The group was notable for using two alternating lead singers, giving their songs a conversational style uncommon at the time. Their influence carried into later vocal harmony groups and early rock and roll acts. Sources: (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Rhythm and Blues Foundation)
The Clovers were an American rhythm and blues vocal group formed in Washington, D.C., in 1946, known for smooth harmonies that helped shape early R&B and doo-wop. They achieved major success in the 1950s with hits including "Don't You Know I Love You," "One Mint Julep," and "Love Potion No. 9," which became one of their most enduring recordings. The group was notable for using two alternating lead singers, giving their songs a conversational style uncommon at the time. Their influence carried into later vocal harmony groups and early rock and roll acts. Sources: (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Rhythm and Blues Foundation)
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