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general	What is black color, or kuro, associated with in Japanese tradition?	[ "Experience", "Age", "All of these", "Nobility" ]	All of these
general	What day is commonly called Black Friday in the United States?	[ "The Friday after Easter", "The first Friday of the year", "The Friday after Thanksgiving", "Friday the 13th" ]	The Friday after Thanksgiving
general	What was the black color associated with in Native American tradition?	[ "Storms", "War", "Soil", "Death" ]	Soil
general	What is the meaning of the expression the new black in the fashion world?	[ "Something old-fashioned", "Something that is completely unwearable", "Something considered very trendy and a fashion basic", "Something returning in fashion after long absence" ]	Something considered very trendy and a fashion basic
general	The members of what subculture have adopted a preference for the black color?	[ "Hippie", "All of these", "Hip hop", "Goth" ]	Goth
general	What female musician won five Grammy Awards for her album and song Back to Black?	[ "Beyonce Knowles", "Amy Winehouse", "Christina Aguilera", "Alicia Keys" ]	Amy Winehouse
general	The outbreak of what deadly disease is often referred to as Black Death?	[ "Tuberculosis", "Plague", "Malaria", "Cholera" ]	Plague
general	What is the name used for black tea in Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages?	[ "Crimson tea", "Grey tea", "Purple tea", "Brown tea" ]	Crimson tea
general	Mixing what colors will result in a brown color?	[ "Red and black", "All of these", "Black and yellow", "Black and orange" ]	All of these
general	What planet has brown clouds floating over its surface?	[ "Jupiter", "Neptune", "Uranus", "Saturn" ]	Jupiter
general	What is James Browns honorific nickname?	[ "King of Jazz", "Godfather of Soul", "King of the Blues", "Chairman of the Board" ]	Godfather of Soul
general	What does the term browning refer to in cooking?	[ "All of these", "Caramelization", "Removing excess fat from meat by heating", "Maillard reaction" ]	All of these
general	What song by Irish band U2 contains the line, Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl?	[ "The One", "Beautiful Day", "The Sweetest Thing", "Elevation" ]	The Sweetest Thing
general	What is the name of the brownish pigment that gives coloration to the human skin, iris and hair?	[ "Mezamine", "Melanin", "Melamine", "Methylamine" ]	Melanin
general	What is the brown aura associated with in parapsychology?	[ "Spite", "Disease", "Greed", "Serenity" ]	Greed
general	What is the most important ingredient for preparing brownies, a type of American dessert?	[ "Chocolate", "Coffee", "Brown sugar", "Molasses" ]	Chocolate
general	What is the literal meaning of the Japanese word Chairo which denotes a brown color?	[ "Tea color", "Earth color", "Chestnut color", "Wood color" ]	Tea color
general	What is the name of the popular song written by American composer Joseph Winner in 1869?	[ "Little Brown Jug", "Little Brown Bug", "Little Brown Child", "Little Brown Chair" ]	Little Brown Jug
general	Complete the title of this 1983 song by Prince:	[ "ttle Red ________", "Camaro", "Corvette", "Impala", "Malibu" ]	Corvette
general	Which U.S. state is nicknamed The Golden State?	[ "Alaska", "Florida", "Colorado", "California" ]	California
general	What Academy Award-winning actress starred in the 1981 movie On Golden Pond?	[ "Meryl Streep", "Katharine Hepburn", "Susan Sarandon", "Elizabeth Taylor" ]	Katharine Hepburn
general	What actor portrayed agent James Bond in the 1964 movie Goldfinger?	[ "Timothy Dalton", "Sean Connery", "Roger Moore", "George Lazenby" ]	Sean Connery
general	Which wedding anniversary is known as the Golden Wedding Anniversary, or Golden Wedding Day?	[ "60th anniversary", "50th anniversary", "40th anniversary", "25th anniversary" ]	50th anniversary
general	Of what animal is the legendary Golden Fleece from Greek mythology?	[ "Cow", "Dragon", "Goat", "Ram" ]	Ram
general	In what field is the Golden Duck Award given annually?	[ "Childrens science fiction", "Egocentric celebrities", "Politicians who waste government money", "Animated short films" ]	Childrens science fiction
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from Asia?	[ "125", "505", "610", "450" ]	610
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from the African continent?	[ "24", "149", "85", "239" ]	149
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from the North American continent?	[ "79", "152", "224", "363" ]	79
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak Mandarin as their first language?	[ "26", "74", "432", "132" ]	132
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak English as their first language?	[ "352", "59", "154", "659" ]	59
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak Hindi as their first language?	[ "101", "5", "21", "463" ]	101
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be non-religious (that is: Atheist, Agnostic, Secular Humanist, No preference)?	[ "482", "2", "23", "171" ]	171
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be in the workforce?	[ "762", "895", "484", "225" ]	484
general	if the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be age 65 or older?	[ "223", "195", "74", "364" ]	74
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be doctors?	[ "16", "29", "1", "5" ]	1
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be teachers?	[ "7", "16", "89", "36" ]	7
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would own an automobile?	[ "425", "200", "70", "350" ]	70
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, what would the life expectancy of the villagers be?	[ "76", "66", "82", "71" ]	66
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many acres of land would be in the village?	[ "6000", "12000", "4000", "25000" ]	6000
general	If the world were a village of 1000 people, what would the per capita income (in USD, Atlas method) of the villagers be?	[ "$12500", "$7000", "$45000", "$26000" ]	$7000
general	Which of these terms means fear of pins and needles?	[ "Batrachophobia", "Batophobia", "Barophobia", "Belonephobia" ]	Belonephobia
general	Bathophobia means fear of taking a bath.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
general	Bibliophobia means fear of reading the bible.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
general	Which term means fear of gravity?	[ "Barophobia", "Basophobia", "Bolshephobia", "Bacillophobia" ]	Barophobia
general	What word means fear of prostitutes or venereal disease?	[ "Cynophobia", "Cyclophobia", "Cypridophobia", "Cymophobia" ]	Cypridophobia
general	Catoptrophobia is defined as fear of mirrors.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
general	Cancerophobia is a condition characterized by fear of malignant growth.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
general	What word means fear of newness or novelty?	[ "Cainophobia", "Carcinophobia", "Caligynephobia", "Cancerophobia" ]	Cainophobia
general	Chiraptophobia means fear of snow.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
general	What should be done according to a Russian superstition when someone has left the house and gone on a long journey?	[ "An extra dish is left on the table.", "Their radio or TV should not be turned off until they come back.", "Their room and their possessions should not be cleaned up until they have arrived.", "Their room should be locked up so that nobody would enter." ]	Their room and their possessions should not be cleaned up until they have arrived.
general	There is a Russian tradition of spitting three times to chase away bad luck, similar to knocking on wood. Where should one spit?	[ "In front of their feet", "Over their right shoulder", "Over their left shoulder", "Through their crossed fingers" ]	Over their left shoulder
general	What should one do on examination day in order not to chase away good luck according to Russian superstition?	[ "One should not cut their nails.", "All of these", "One should not wear anything new.", "One should not make their bed." ]	All of these
general	What kind of presents are considered to be taboo according to Russian superstition?	[ "Perfumes", "Black objects", "Sharp objects", "Baby clothes" ]	Sharp objects
general	Where shouldnt unmarried people sit if they dont want to stay single for a long time according to Russian superstition?	[ "At the corner of the table", "At a crossroad", "Under the table", "Under an oak tree" ]	At the corner of the table
general	What should a stranger say when seeing a baby less that an year old according to Russian tradition?	[ "They should not speak or smile", "Oh, what an ugly child!", "May you grow tall and healthy!", "May God guide your way!" ]	Oh, what an ugly child!
general	How is a latecomer punished in Russian traditions?	[ "They are seated away from the table.", "They are not allowed to sit.", "They are forced to drink a full glass of alcohol.", "They are forbidden to take off their coat." ]	They are forced to drink a full glass of alcohol.
general	What will happen very soon if the cat is washing its face according to Russian beliefs?	[ "Guests will come.", "It is going to rain.", "Somebody will die.", "Someone will get pregnant." ]	Guests will come.
general	What does sneezing while talking mean according to Russian superstition?	[ "The person is telling the truth.", "They will be healthy and will live long.", "The sneezing person is lying.", "The sneezing person will receive money soon." ]	The person is telling the truth.
general	What will happen if a fork or a spoon falls on the ground according to Russian superstition?	[ "A female guest will come.", "A male child will be born in the house.", "The person who dropped it will have to work very hard.", "The crops will be abundant." ]	A female guest will come.
general	Which of the following movies does not star Will Ferrell?	[ "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Super star", "Zoolander", "Elf" ]	Mrs. Doubtfire
general	What is the name of the first routine that Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy do together in the movie Blades of Glory?	[ "Dont Want to Miss a Thing", "Together", "Fire and Water", "Fire and Ice" ]	Fire and Ice
general	How was the FIFA World Cup Won in 2006?	[ "None of these", "The winner was decided by the end of the regular time.", "penalty kick shootout", "One team won in overtime." ]	penalty kick shootout
general	If there is a one way street and there are two cars going the opposite direction, is either of the drivers breaking the law?	[ "No", "Yes" ]	No
general	Why did King Oedipus marry his mother according to the Greek legend?	[ "To keep their riches withing the family", "Because he fell in love with her", "He didnt known she was his mother.", "Because the gods forced him to do it" ]	He didnt known she was his mother.
general	Name the actor who starred in the 2007 drama movie There Will Be Blood.	[ "Kevin Spacey", "Sean Penn", "Keanu Reeves", "Daniel Day-Lewis" ]	Daniel Day-Lewis
general	What blood song did Michael Jackson release in 1997?	[ "Blood on the Bar", "Blood on the Scene", "Blood on My Hands", "Blood on the Dance Floor" ]	Blood on the Dance Floor
general	What actor starred as mercenary Danny Archer in the 2006 movie Blood Diamond?	[ "Tom Cruise", "Ben Affleck", "Leonardo DiCaprio", "Jamie Foxx" ]	Leonardo DiCaprio
general	What is the title of a 1971 Academy Award-nominated movie directed by John Schlesinger?	[ "Monday Bloody Monday", "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Wednesday Bloody Wednesday", "Thursday Bloody Thursday" ]	Sunday Bloody Sunday
general	What female musician released the single Red Blooded Woman in 2004?	[ "Beyonce Knowles", "Britney Spears", "Christina Aguilera", "Kylie Minogue" ]	Kylie Minogue
general	What action star played the lead role in the 1988 movie Bloodsport?	[ "Arnold Schwarzenegger", "Sylvester Stallone", "Bruce Willis", "Jean-Claude Van Damme" ]	Jean-Claude Van Damme
general	The term cheiromancy, also known as palm reading, is derived from Greek. What does it literally mean?	[ "Secrets of the hand", "Fortune telling", "Skin testing", "Hand divination" ]	Hand divination
general	In what country is the art of palm reading believed to have originated?	[ "Greece", "India", "Persia", "China" ]	India
general	What characteristics of the palm are explored by palm readers to predict the future or estimate the personality of its owner?	[ "The fingers of the hand", "The lines of the skin", "All of these", "The bumps of the skin" ]	All of these
general	According to a theory, palm readers should explore only the left hand of people which of the following people?	[ "Unmarried people", "Women", "Men", "Children" ]	Women
general	What classification of the hands do modern palmists most often use to define the personality of the owner?	[ "All of these", "By elements", "By seasons", "By animals" ]	By elements
general	Which of these is not within the lines of the palm explored by palm readers?	[ "Life line", "Head line", "Heart line", "Past line" ]	Past line
general	What is the Sun line of the human palm associated with in palmistry?	[ "Relationships", "Future", "Fame", "Children" ]	Fame
general	Cheirognomy is part of chiromancy, or palm reading. What is the object of its study?	[ "The mounts of the palm", "The fingers", "The feet and toes", "The fingernails" ]	The mounts of the palm
general	How are the people having rectangular palms, flushed skin and short fingers classified according to palmistry?	[ "Dragon", "Storm", "Fire", "Summer" ]	Fire
general	Which line of the palm is traditionally examined first by palm readers?	[ "Heart line", "Life line", "Sun line", "Mercury line" ]	Heart line
geography	What is the capital of Afghanistan?	[ "Tirana", "Kabul", "Dushanbe", "Tashkent" ]	Kabul
geography	What is the capital of Australia?	[ "Canberra", "Sydney", "Melbourne", "Ottawa" ]	Canberra
geography	What is the capital of Belgium?	[ "Amsterdam", "Luxemburg", "Brussels", "Stockholm" ]	Brussels
geography	What is the capital of Greece?	[ "Ankara", "Athens", "Sofia", "Thessaloniki" ]	Athens
geography	What is the capital of Italy?	[ "Venice", "Rome", "Naples", "Milan" ]	Rome
geography	What is the capital of Israel?	[ "Tel Aviv", "Kabul", "Jerusalem", "Islamabad" ]	Jerusalem
geography	What is the capital of Germany?	[ "Frankfurt", "Berlin", "Munich", "Hamburg" ]	Berlin
geography	What is the capital of Norway?	[ "Stockholm", "Helsinki", "Oslo", "Copenhagen" ]	Oslo
geography	What is the capital and largest city of Hawaii, the 50th US state?	[ "Little Rock", "Dover", "Frankfort", "Honolulu" ]	Honolulu
geography	When the streams Biya and Katun join in Altai Krai, they form this mighty river. It is located in West Siberia, Russia and has many names- the Siberian Tatars call it Omar or Umar, the Samoyedes- Kolta or Kuay and to the Ostiaks it is known as the As, Yag, Kolta and Yema. It joins the Irtysh river, forming the longest river flow in Russia. What is its name?	[ "Ural", "Volga", "Ob", "Lena" ]	Ob
geography	Although the Amazon river is generally regarded as the second-longest in the world, it is the river with greatest total flow, carrying more than the Mississippi, Nile, and Yangtze rivers combined. It ends in the Atlantic Ocean, but it is believed to begin its long journey from this mountain peak.	[ "Nevado Mismi", "Misti", "Cotopaxi", "Mount Chimborazo" ]	Nevado Mismi
geography	This is the longest river in Asia and its Chinese name, Chang Jiang, is literally translated to Long River. The critically endangered Chinese River Dolphin and Chinese paddlefish live only in this river. It takes its source in the Qinghai Province, flows for 6,380km (3964miles) and finally empties into the East China Sea. What is the name of this river?	[ "Irtysh", "Huai River", "Yangtze", "Mekong" ]	Yangtze
geography	Huang He is the second-longest river in China. Its source is in the Kunlun Mountains at 4,500m (14,764 feet) above sea level. Due to the silts that the river carries, the color of its waters becomes so unnatural that it gave the name of the river . What is the color of the waters of Huang He?	[ "Brown", "Orange", "Yellow", "Red" ]	Yellow
geography	It is the second-longest river in the United States. The longest one, Missouri, joins it to form the longest river flow in North America. This river flows through ten states- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana and mouths into the Gulf of Mexico. I am not going to ask you about its name, but about its source. What is the origin of the Mississippi river?	[ "Lake Superior", "Lake Pepin", "Lake Itasca", "Cass Lake" ]	Lake Itasca
geography	This is the twelfth-longest river in the world. It runs through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. There are various theories about the source and the exact length of the river because there are several effluents of it that are too difficult to explore. Due to the many rapids and waterfalls, as well as the extreme changes in the flow of the river, sailing is extremely difficult. What is the name of this river?	[ "Mekong", "Saskatchewan", "Angara", "Brahmaputra" ]	Mekong
geography	The longest river in Europe is Volga. But do you know which is the second longest one? It flows through several major European cities, such as Ulm, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. The river empties in the Black Sea on the terrirories of Romania and Ukraine.	[ "Don", "Dniepr", "Danube", "Emba" ]	Danube
geography	The Ganges river is considered to be a holy in India. There is a Hindu legend that the river was created from the sweat of the feet of Vishnu, collected by Brahma. According to Hindu beliefs, if you bathe in the waters of Ganges, it will wash away your sins. However this is not very hygienic, as the river is badly polluted by cremated corpses, carcasses, waste from factories and more. Where does this river empty?	[ "The Bay of Bengal", "Lop Nur", "The Quarry Bay", "Kara Sea" ]	The Bay of Bengal
geography	Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The falls are named after Queen Victoria by David Livingstone, the explorer who visited them in 1855. The falls are 128 m (420 ft) high and are situated on this river.	[ "Zambezi", "Congo", "Gambia", "Orange" ]	Zambezi
geography	The Nile is generally considered the longest river in the world. The source of this mighty river remained unknown for centuries. Finally Lake Victoria was decided to be its source, although there are other theories. Lake Victoria is located on the territories of these three countries.	[ "Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya", "Zambia, Angola and Sudan", "Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania", "Egypt, Morocco and Zimbabwe" ]	Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania
geography	Name the line, which is the same distance from the North Pole and South Pole and runs horizontally around the world.	[ "Tropic of Capricorn", "Equator", "Tropic of Cancer", "Prime Meridian" ]	Equator

general

What is black color, or kuro, associated with in Japanese tradition?

[ "Experience", "Age", "All of these", "Nobility" ]

All of these

general

What day is commonly called Black Friday in the United States?

[ "The Friday after Easter", "The first Friday of the year", "The Friday after Thanksgiving", "Friday the 13th" ]

The Friday after Thanksgiving

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What was the black color associated with in Native American tradition?

[ "Storms", "War", "Soil", "Death" ]

Soil

general

What is the meaning of the expression the new black in the fashion world?

[ "Something old-fashioned", "Something that is completely unwearable", "Something considered very trendy and a fashion basic", "Something returning in fashion after long absence" ]

Something considered very trendy and a fashion basic

general

The members of what subculture have adopted a preference for the black color?

[ "Hippie", "All of these", "Hip hop", "Goth" ]

Goth

general

What female musician won five Grammy Awards for her album and song Back to Black?

[ "Beyonce Knowles", "Amy Winehouse", "Christina Aguilera", "Alicia Keys" ]

Amy Winehouse

general

The outbreak of what deadly disease is often referred to as Black Death?

[ "Tuberculosis", "Plague", "Malaria", "Cholera" ]

Plague

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What is the name used for black tea in Chinese, Korean and Japanese languages?

[ "Crimson tea", "Grey tea", "Purple tea", "Brown tea" ]

Crimson tea

general

Mixing what colors will result in a brown color?

[ "Red and black", "All of these", "Black and yellow", "Black and orange" ]

All of these

general

What planet has brown clouds floating over its surface?

[ "Jupiter", "Neptune", "Uranus", "Saturn" ]

Jupiter

general

What is James Browns honorific nickname?

[ "King of Jazz", "Godfather of Soul", "King of the Blues", "Chairman of the Board" ]

Godfather of Soul

general

What does the term browning refer to in cooking?

[ "All of these", "Caramelization", "Removing excess fat from meat by heating", "Maillard reaction" ]

All of these

general

What song by Irish band U2 contains the line, Blue-eyed boy meets a brown-eyed girl?

[ "The One", "Beautiful Day", "The Sweetest Thing", "Elevation" ]

The Sweetest Thing

general

What is the name of the brownish pigment that gives coloration to the human skin, iris and hair?

[ "Mezamine", "Melanin", "Melamine", "Methylamine" ]

Melanin

general

What is the brown aura associated with in parapsychology?

[ "Spite", "Disease", "Greed", "Serenity" ]

Greed

general

What is the most important ingredient for preparing brownies, a type of American dessert?

[ "Chocolate", "Coffee", "Brown sugar", "Molasses" ]

Chocolate

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What is the literal meaning of the Japanese word Chairo which denotes a brown color?

[ "Tea color", "Earth color", "Chestnut color", "Wood color" ]

Tea color

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What is the name of the popular song written by American composer Joseph Winner in 1869?

[ "Little Brown Jug", "Little Brown Bug", "Little Brown Child", "Little Brown Chair" ]

Little Brown Jug

general

Complete the title of this 1983 song by Prince:

[ "ttle Red ________", "Camaro", "Corvette", "Impala", "Malibu" ]

Corvette

general

Which U.S. state is nicknamed The Golden State?

[ "Alaska", "Florida", "Colorado", "California" ]

California

general

What Academy Award-winning actress starred in the 1981 movie On Golden Pond?

[ "Meryl Streep", "Katharine Hepburn", "Susan Sarandon", "Elizabeth Taylor" ]

Katharine Hepburn

general

What actor portrayed agent James Bond in the 1964 movie Goldfinger?

[ "Timothy Dalton", "Sean Connery", "Roger Moore", "George Lazenby" ]

Sean Connery

general

Which wedding anniversary is known as the Golden Wedding Anniversary, or Golden Wedding Day?

[ "60th anniversary", "50th anniversary", "40th anniversary", "25th anniversary" ]

50th anniversary

general

Of what animal is the legendary Golden Fleece from Greek mythology?

[ "Cow", "Dragon", "Goat", "Ram" ]

Ram

general

In what field is the Golden Duck Award given annually?

[ "Childrens science fiction", "Egocentric celebrities", "Politicians who waste government money", "Animated short films" ]

Childrens science fiction

general

If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from Asia?

[ "125", "505", "610", "450" ]

610

general

If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from the African continent?

[ "24", "149", "85", "239" ]

149

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be from the North American continent?

[ "79", "152", "224", "363" ]

79

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak Mandarin as their first language?

[ "26", "74", "432", "132" ]

132

general

If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak English as their first language?

[ "352", "59", "154", "659" ]

59

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would speak Hindi as their first language?

[ "101", "5", "21", "463" ]

101

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be non-religious (that is: Atheist, Agnostic, Secular Humanist, No preference)?

[ "482", "2", "23", "171" ]

171

general

If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be in the workforce?

[ "762", "895", "484", "225" ]

484

general

if the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be age 65 or older?

[ "223", "195", "74", "364" ]

74

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be doctors?

[ "16", "29", "1", "5" ]

1

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would be teachers?

[ "7", "16", "89", "36" ]

7

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many would own an automobile?

[ "425", "200", "70", "350" ]

70

general

If the world were a village of 1000 people, what would the life expectancy of the villagers be?

[ "76", "66", "82", "71" ]

66

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, how many acres of land would be in the village?

[ "6000", "12000", "4000", "25000" ]

6000

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If the world were a village of 1000 people, what would the per capita income (in USD, Atlas method) of the villagers be?

[ "$12500", "$7000", "$45000", "$26000" ]

$7000

general

Which of these terms means fear of pins and needles?

[ "Batrachophobia", "Batophobia", "Barophobia", "Belonephobia" ]

Belonephobia

general

Bathophobia means fear of taking a bath.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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Bibliophobia means fear of reading the bible.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

general

Which term means fear of gravity?

[ "Barophobia", "Basophobia", "Bolshephobia", "Bacillophobia" ]

Barophobia

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What word means fear of prostitutes or venereal disease?

[ "Cynophobia", "Cyclophobia", "Cypridophobia", "Cymophobia" ]

Cypridophobia

general

Catoptrophobia is defined as fear of mirrors.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

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Cancerophobia is a condition characterized by fear of malignant growth.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

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What word means fear of newness or novelty?

[ "Cainophobia", "Carcinophobia", "Caligynephobia", "Cancerophobia" ]

Cainophobia

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Chiraptophobia means fear of snow.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

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What should be done according to a Russian superstition when someone has left the house and gone on a long journey?

[ "An extra dish is left on the table.", "Their radio or TV should not be turned off until they come back.", "Their room and their possessions should not be cleaned up until they have arrived.", "Their room should be locked up so that nobody would enter." ]

Their room and their possessions should not be cleaned up until they have arrived.

general

There is a Russian tradition of spitting three times to chase away bad luck, similar to knocking on wood. Where should one spit?

[ "In front of their feet", "Over their right shoulder", "Over their left shoulder", "Through their crossed fingers" ]

Over their left shoulder

general

What should one do on examination day in order not to chase away good luck according to Russian superstition?

[ "One should not cut their nails.", "All of these", "One should not wear anything new.", "One should not make their bed." ]

All of these

general

What kind of presents are considered to be taboo according to Russian superstition?

[ "Perfumes", "Black objects", "Sharp objects", "Baby clothes" ]

Sharp objects

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Where shouldnt unmarried people sit if they dont want to stay single for a long time according to Russian superstition?

[ "At the corner of the table", "At a crossroad", "Under the table", "Under an oak tree" ]

At the corner of the table

general

What should a stranger say when seeing a baby less that an year old according to Russian tradition?

[ "They should not speak or smile", "Oh, what an ugly child!", "May you grow tall and healthy!", "May God guide your way!" ]

Oh, what an ugly child!

general

How is a latecomer punished in Russian traditions?

[ "They are seated away from the table.", "They are not allowed to sit.", "They are forced to drink a full glass of alcohol.", "They are forbidden to take off their coat." ]

They are forced to drink a full glass of alcohol.

general

What will happen very soon if the cat is washing its face according to Russian beliefs?

[ "Guests will come.", "It is going to rain.", "Somebody will die.", "Someone will get pregnant." ]

Guests will come.

general

What does sneezing while talking mean according to Russian superstition?

[ "The person is telling the truth.", "They will be healthy and will live long.", "The sneezing person is lying.", "The sneezing person will receive money soon." ]

The person is telling the truth.

general

What will happen if a fork or a spoon falls on the ground according to Russian superstition?

[ "A female guest will come.", "A male child will be born in the house.", "The person who dropped it will have to work very hard.", "The crops will be abundant." ]

A female guest will come.

general

Which of the following movies does not star Will Ferrell?

[ "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Super star", "Zoolander", "Elf" ]

Mrs. Doubtfire

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What is the name of the first routine that Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy do together in the movie Blades of Glory?

[ "Dont Want to Miss a Thing", "Together", "Fire and Water", "Fire and Ice" ]

Fire and Ice

general

How was the FIFA World Cup Won in 2006?

[ "None of these", "The winner was decided by the end of the regular time.", "penalty kick shootout", "One team won in overtime." ]

penalty kick shootout

general

If there is a one way street and there are two cars going the opposite direction, is either of the drivers breaking the law?

[ "No", "Yes" ]

No

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Why did King Oedipus marry his mother according to the Greek legend?

[ "To keep their riches withing the family", "Because he fell in love with her", "He didnt known she was his mother.", "Because the gods forced him to do it" ]

He didnt known she was his mother.

general

Name the actor who starred in the 2007 drama movie There Will Be Blood.

[ "Kevin Spacey", "Sean Penn", "Keanu Reeves", "Daniel Day-Lewis" ]

Daniel Day-Lewis

general

What blood song did Michael Jackson release in 1997?

[ "Blood on the Bar", "Blood on the Scene", "Blood on My Hands", "Blood on the Dance Floor" ]

Blood on the Dance Floor

general

What actor starred as mercenary Danny Archer in the 2006 movie Blood Diamond?

[ "Tom Cruise", "Ben Affleck", "Leonardo DiCaprio", "Jamie Foxx" ]

Leonardo DiCaprio

general

What is the title of a 1971 Academy Award-nominated movie directed by John Schlesinger?

[ "Monday Bloody Monday", "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Wednesday Bloody Wednesday", "Thursday Bloody Thursday" ]

Sunday Bloody Sunday

general

What female musician released the single Red Blooded Woman in 2004?

[ "Beyonce Knowles", "Britney Spears", "Christina Aguilera", "Kylie Minogue" ]

Kylie Minogue

general

What action star played the lead role in the 1988 movie Bloodsport?

[ "Arnold Schwarzenegger", "Sylvester Stallone", "Bruce Willis", "Jean-Claude Van Damme" ]

Jean-Claude Van Damme

general

The term cheiromancy, also known as palm reading, is derived from Greek. What does it literally mean?

[ "Secrets of the hand", "Fortune telling", "Skin testing", "Hand divination" ]

Hand divination

general

In what country is the art of palm reading believed to have originated?

[ "Greece", "India", "Persia", "China" ]

India

general

What characteristics of the palm are explored by palm readers to predict the future or estimate the personality of its owner?

[ "The fingers of the hand", "The lines of the skin", "All of these", "The bumps of the skin" ]

All of these

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According to a theory, palm readers should explore only the left hand of people which of the following people?

[ "Unmarried people", "Women", "Men", "Children" ]

Women

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What classification of the hands do modern palmists most often use to define the personality of the owner?

[ "All of these", "By elements", "By seasons", "By animals" ]

By elements

general

Which of these is not within the lines of the palm explored by palm readers?

[ "Life line", "Head line", "Heart line", "Past line" ]

Past line

general

What is the Sun line of the human palm associated with in palmistry?

[ "Relationships", "Future", "Fame", "Children" ]

Fame

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Cheirognomy is part of chiromancy, or palm reading. What is the object of its study?

[ "The mounts of the palm", "The fingers", "The feet and toes", "The fingernails" ]

The mounts of the palm

general

How are the people having rectangular palms, flushed skin and short fingers classified according to palmistry?

[ "Dragon", "Storm", "Fire", "Summer" ]

Fire

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Which line of the palm is traditionally examined first by palm readers?

[ "Heart line", "Life line", "Sun line", "Mercury line" ]

Heart line

geography

What is the capital of Afghanistan?

[ "Tirana", "Kabul", "Dushanbe", "Tashkent" ]

Kabul

geography

What is the capital of Australia?

[ "Canberra", "Sydney", "Melbourne", "Ottawa" ]

Canberra

geography

What is the capital of Belgium?

[ "Amsterdam", "Luxemburg", "Brussels", "Stockholm" ]

Brussels

geography

What is the capital of Greece?

[ "Ankara", "Athens", "Sofia", "Thessaloniki" ]

Athens

geography

What is the capital of Italy?

[ "Venice", "Rome", "Naples", "Milan" ]

Rome

geography

What is the capital of Israel?

[ "Tel Aviv", "Kabul", "Jerusalem", "Islamabad" ]

Jerusalem

geography

What is the capital of Germany?

[ "Frankfurt", "Berlin", "Munich", "Hamburg" ]

Berlin

geography

What is the capital of Norway?

[ "Stockholm", "Helsinki", "Oslo", "Copenhagen" ]

Oslo

geography

What is the capital and largest city of Hawaii, the 50th US state?

[ "Little Rock", "Dover", "Frankfort", "Honolulu" ]

Honolulu

geography

When the streams Biya and Katun join in Altai Krai, they form this mighty river. It is located in West Siberia, Russia and has many names- the Siberian Tatars call it Omar or Umar, the Samoyedes- Kolta or Kuay and to the Ostiaks it is known as the As, Yag, Kolta and Yema. It joins the Irtysh river, forming the longest river flow in Russia. What is its name?

[ "Ural", "Volga", "Ob", "Lena" ]

Ob

geography

Although the Amazon river is generally regarded as the second-longest in the world, it is the river with greatest total flow, carrying more than the Mississippi, Nile, and Yangtze rivers combined. It ends in the Atlantic Ocean, but it is believed to begin its long journey from this mountain peak.

[ "Nevado Mismi", "Misti", "Cotopaxi", "Mount Chimborazo" ]

Nevado Mismi

geography

This is the longest river in Asia and its Chinese name, Chang Jiang, is literally translated to Long River. The critically endangered Chinese River Dolphin and Chinese paddlefish live only in this river. It takes its source in the Qinghai Province, flows for 6,380km (3964miles) and finally empties into the East China Sea. What is the name of this river?

[ "Irtysh", "Huai River", "Yangtze", "Mekong" ]

Yangtze

geography

Huang He is the second-longest river in China. Its source is in the Kunlun Mountains at 4,500m (14,764 feet) above sea level. Due to the silts that the river carries, the color of its waters becomes so unnatural that it gave the name of the river . What is the color of the waters of Huang He?

[ "Brown", "Orange", "Yellow", "Red" ]

Yellow

geography

It is the second-longest river in the United States. The longest one, Missouri, joins it to form the longest river flow in North America. This river flows through ten states- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana and mouths into the Gulf of Mexico. I am not going to ask you about its name, but about its source. What is the origin of the Mississippi river?

[ "Lake Superior", "Lake Pepin", "Lake Itasca", "Cass Lake" ]

Lake Itasca

geography

This is the twelfth-longest river in the world. It runs through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. There are various theories about the source and the exact length of the river because there are several effluents of it that are too difficult to explore. Due to the many rapids and waterfalls, as well as the extreme changes in the flow of the river, sailing is extremely difficult. What is the name of this river?

[ "Mekong", "Saskatchewan", "Angara", "Brahmaputra" ]

Mekong

geography

The longest river in Europe is Volga. But do you know which is the second longest one? It flows through several major European cities, such as Ulm, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. The river empties in the Black Sea on the terrirories of Romania and Ukraine.

[ "Don", "Dniepr", "Danube", "Emba" ]

Danube

geography

The Ganges river is considered to be a holy in India. There is a Hindu legend that the river was created from the sweat of the feet of Vishnu, collected by Brahma. According to Hindu beliefs, if you bathe in the waters of Ganges, it will wash away your sins. However this is not very hygienic, as the river is badly polluted by cremated corpses, carcasses, waste from factories and more. Where does this river empty?

[ "The Bay of Bengal", "Lop Nur", "The Quarry Bay", "Kara Sea" ]

The Bay of Bengal

geography

Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The falls are named after Queen Victoria by David Livingstone, the explorer who visited them in 1855. The falls are 128 m (420 ft) high and are situated on this river.

[ "Zambezi", "Congo", "Gambia", "Orange" ]

Zambezi

geography

The Nile is generally considered the longest river in the world. The source of this mighty river remained unknown for centuries. Finally Lake Victoria was decided to be its source, although there are other theories. Lake Victoria is located on the territories of these three countries.

[ "Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya", "Zambia, Angola and Sudan", "Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania", "Egypt, Morocco and Zimbabwe" ]

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

geography

Name the line, which is the same distance from the North Pole and South Pole and runs horizontally around the world.

[ "Tropic of Capricorn", "Equator", "Tropic of Cancer", "Prime Meridian" ]

Equator