#140

The Sun & The Moon, Performing Arts, Tourist Attractions, Sport & Games, and Better Known As.

The Sun & The Moon

Sometimes you can see both at the same time!

1

What annual independent film festival takes place at a ski resort in Utah, USA?

2

The majority of the Sun’s mass consists of what atomic element?

3

In ancient Greek mythology, who is the personification of the Moon?

4

What percentage of gravity does the Moon have compared to Earth - one sixtieth, one sixteenth or one sixth?

5

Pocketful of Sunshine is a 2008 song by what English singer-songwriter?

The Sun & The Moon

Performing Arts

If you perform to no one, is it still a performance?

6

In 1983, illusionist David Copperfield made what landmark vanish on live television?

7

What is a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings called?

8

Bip the Clown was the stage persona of what French mime artist?

9

What Australian event is the largest arts festival in the southern hemisphere?

10

Jordan Peele, Tina Fey and Steve Carell were all alumni of what improvisational comedy troupe?

Performing Arts

Tourist Attractions

Can you name the tourist attraction from its marketing copy?

11

A masterpiece of architecture, the __________ is one of the world’s most famous buildings. You can take a photo on the steps, explore its majestic exterior and splendid interior on daily tours, and enjoy performances held under its iconic white sails.

12

A reminder of the former border crossing, the Cold War and the partition of Berlin - the barrier, the flag and the sandbags are all based on the original site – and are a popular subject for photos. It’s no wonder that __________ is one of the sights you should see in Berlin.

13

Located in the Sierra Nevada region, __________ is best known for its waterfalls. Still, within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

14

Visit __________, and you can experience a very diverse natural landscape, varying from long sandy beaches to thousand-year-old lime karst. __________ covers nearly 1900 islets of different sizes, some very large such as Thien Cung Cave or Surprise Cave, and others as small as a few meters wide.

15

__________ is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, containing dozens of tombs filled with art and hieroglyphics. See King Tutankhamun’s tomb—the most renowned attraction in the area —then tour the temples of the sons of Ramses II and Amenhotep III and others to marvel at the centuries-old art and artefacts.

Tourist Attractions

Sport & Games

Don’t hate the player, hate the quiz.

16

In February 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s top points scorer, surpassing which former player?

17

What word featured in a title of a Queen song is also a variant of dodgeball played in a fenced ‘pit?

18

What does a player do in soccer when performing a ‘nutmeg’?

19

What sport would you associate with Australian athlete Minjee Lee?

20

In Yahtzee, what is a Yahtzee?

Sport & Games

Better Known As

Quickfire time: by what name are the following trios collectively known?

21

Blondie, Angel Eyes, and Tuco

22

Athos, Porthos, and Aramis

23

Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams

24

Prue Halliwell, Piper Halliwell, and Phoebe Halliwell

25

Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar

Better Known As

Last Week's Scores

Top Scores

  • 22 Charlie, Chris and Sara
  • 22 Procallaghan
  • 21 Big Yeeters
  • 21 Cora Lynn
  • 20 Hunsen
  • 23 The VeeZees
  • 21 Annie & Ari
  • 24 Darryn and Charlotte

Random Scores

  • 19 Harry Trish and Zahra
  • 19 Bridget
  • 11 Dan & Liana
  • 18 3 OHMs
  • 15 The Morrells
  • 15 Team Rocky
  • 14 Judewood
  • 17 Little Legends
15 points was last week's average score.

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