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This flashcard set covers a wide range of general knowledge topics at an advanced level. It delves into various subjects such as notable cities, historical events, influential figures, and significant achievements across different fields like science, arts, and sports. The set is particularly useful for trivia enthusiasts, students preparing for quizzes, or anyone looking to expand their general knowledge. It offers a comprehensive overview of diverse subjects, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to broaden their understanding of the world.
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Born Chalres Levine, which US television writer, producer and director is a creator behind many popular TV sitcoms including 'Two and a Half Men', 'The Big Bang Theory' and the Netflix series 'The Kominsky Method'?

Chuck LORRE

Which Mediterranean island was the birthplace of the French general and statesman Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769?

CORSICA
Native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica, which bird has species that include Lappet-faced, White-headed, Egyptian and Ruppell's?

VULTURE

In which card game might you be dealt 'Skip', 'Reverse' and 'Draw 2' cards?

UNO

US web developer Steve Huffman, co-foundet and is the current CEO of which news aggregation and discussion website?

REDDIT

The Nikola Tesla Museum, honouring and displaying the life and work of the famous scientist and invetor, is located in which European city?

BELGRADE / BEOGRAD
Which 2007 computer animated film directed by Brad Bird, is about a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef?

RATATOUILLE

Staged between March 2017 and August 2019, with over 8.9 million tickets sold, whose ö/DIVIDE Tour eclipsed the record held previously by U2 for total concerts attendance.

Ed SHEERAN

Located on a peninsula at the end of the Cook Inlet, which is the most populous city in the US state of Alaska?

Municipality of ANCHORAGE

Which actress, who died in October 2019, was the first ever African-American to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role? She played the title character in the TV seires 'Julia' from 1968 and later starred in 'Dynasty'.

Diahann CARROLL / born Carol Diahann Johnson
What name is common to a rebellion by Samurai against the new Imperial Government that took place in Japan in 1877, the name of a variety of mandarin citrus fruit?

SATSUMA

From the Greek words for "face" and "lack of knowledge", which medical condition beginning with 'P' is a severe impairment in the ability to recognise the faces of familiar people. It can be a congenital condition or result from a brain injury.

PROSOPAGNOSIA

Based in Japan where it was first established in 1931, which company is currently the largest road vehicle tyre manufacturer in the world?

BRIDGESTONE

A worldwide hit in 1990 for Irish singer Sin‚ad O'Connor, the song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' was originally written and composed by which highly succesful performer?

PRINCE / Prince Rogers NELSON / Artist Formerly Known as PRINCE
Peter the Great ruled Russia between 1682 and 1725. For the first 14 years of his reign he ruled jointly with his elder half-brother. Who was that brother? Name and regnal number please

IVAN V

which book, that has been published annually since 1955, was co-founded by British twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter?

GUINNES WORLD RECORDS / GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS

The name of which US professional sporting team was inspired by a poem written by Edgar Allen Poe, who once lived and is buried in the team's city? Full name of team required

BALTIMORE RAVENS

The term 'Dutch Golden Age' refers generally to which century? The painter Rembrandt, philosopher Sinoza and astronomer Huygens all lived during this century.

17th CENTURY / 1600s
Canadian computer scientist James Gosling is generally considered the founder and designer of which general-purpose computer programming language, first released in 1995?

JAVA

In the Dr Seuss books 'Horton Hatches the Egg' (1940) and 'Horton Hears a Who' (1954), what kind of animal is Horton?

ELEPHANT / ELEPHANTIDAE

Which US composer (1854-1932) was known as the "March King"? Some of his famous works include 'Stars and Stripes Forever', 'Semper Fidelis' and 'The Washington Post'?

John Philip SOUSA

Built to ease traffic congestion and provide easier access to the 1998 World Fair, the Vasco da Gama bridge spans which river near Lisbon, Portugal?

TAGUS / TEJO / TAJO
Which word beginning with 'M' describes a finely grounded powder of green tea? The word is commonly used in Japan when referring to a very popular green tea Ice Cream.

MATCHA

Which 1981 German film is set during World War 2 and looks at the experiences of a U-boat crew during the Battle of the Atlantic? The film's director Wolfgang Petersen was nominated for an Academy Award.

DAS BOOT

One of the largest apparel retail groups in the world, which Spanish multinational company counts fashion giant Zara as ist flagship brand?

INDITEX

Which around the world sailing race was founded by Philippe Jeantot in 1989? It takes place every four years and is named in part after an administrative region in France where the race begins and ends.

VENDEE GLOBE

The British comedy-drama 'Fleebag' won four Primetime Emmy Awards in 2019. Which English actress and writer created the series and stars as the title character?

Phoebe WALLER-BRIDGE

What two word name refers to the fictional island off the cost of Costa Rica that is the primary setting of Michael Crichton's novel 'Jurassic Park'?

ISLA NUBLAR

The third longest mountain range in Europe, the Casrpathian Mountains, forms an arc stretching across seven countries. Rooughly 50% of the mountain range is located in which one of those countries?

ROMANIA

Born Vincenzo Pecci, which Pole had the third longest confirmed reign (after Pius IX and John Paul II)? He was head of the Catholic Church from February 1878 to his death in July 1903? Name and number required.

LEO XIII / LEO 13th

Which Hungarian swimmer, a backstroke and 400 medley specialist, won five Olympic gold medals between 1988 and 1996? To date she is the only female swimmer to have won five Olympic gold medals in individual events.

Kristina EGERSZEGI

In office from 1896 to 1911, who was Canada's first French-speaking Prime Minister?

Wilfred LAURIER

The carnivorous plant Dionarea Muscipula, commonly known as Venus Flytrap, is native to which continent?

NORTH AMERICA

The Taj Mahal contains the tomb of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who died in 1666. It was commissioned by him years earlier to house the tomb of his favourite wife who died in 1631. What was her name?

MUMTAZ Mahal / (born Arjumand Banu Begum)

Hamm, Clov, Nagg and Neell are the only four characters in which one-act play by Samuel Becket, first performed in London in 1957?

ENDGAME

In 2018, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo transferred from Real Madrid to Fwhich Italian club?

JUVENTUS (FC)

Ist Greek name literally means "spinach pie", what is the name of this classic phyllo (filo) pastry dish that traditionally contrains spinach, feta cheese, onions and egg?

SPANAKOPITA

Spanning over 20 million years, which geological period was preceded by the Pelaogene period and followed by the Quaternary period? It is subdivided into two epochs, the Miocene and Pilocene.

NEOGENE (Acc. UPPER or LATE TERTIARY)

The Bridal Chorus', sometimes referred to as 'Here Comes the Bride' comes from which romantic opera written by Richard Wagner and first performed in 1850?

LOHENGRIN

Vorarlberg is the mountainious westermost federal state of whic country?

AUSTRIA / Federal Republick of AUSTRIA / Republik ™STERREICH

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