# 2 Years, Too Long - MELAS Prelims

- Quiz by: Factaco (QM Prayag)
- Published: 2022-11-19
- Slides: 101
- Event: Waves 2022, BITS Goa
- Topics: MELA
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2 Years, Too Long - MELAS Prelims: a quiz set with questions and answers (101 slides) by Factaco. View online, download or share.

## Slides

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Factaco X Quiz Club, BITS,Goa

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"Reflect" is a 6 minute short film from Disney, released as a part of its Short Circuit
Experimental Films compilation. It follows Bianca, a young ballet dancer ‘who
battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channeling her inner
strength, grace and power’.

The special thing about this film was that it involves a certain 1st representation in
Disney films. Bianca’s ballet practice is not going well due to her self-doubt and
being conscious about the trait she is representing in Disney for the 1st time. Many
people praised the film for impacting them and relieving them that this trait of
theirs doesn’t stop them from achieving their dreams. In recent years a lot of
conversation has been going on the internet about how it’s fine being like this and
no one should be ashamed of it.

What first for Disney is this? #1

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In 2020, Mark Riedl- a researcher at Georgia Tech, created a neural
network-based lyric generational system that spawned lyrics to “match
the rhyme and syllables schemes of existing songs," much like a famous
artist.

Thus, the system was named after the said artist, a clever wordplay
created by simply replacing a single letter from his name.

The algorithm put out a song called "The Rye or the Kaiser." It was a parody
of a popular song from the 1980s that talked about a "never say die"
attitude.

ID the name of the algorithm and the original song being parodied.#2

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According to a Financial Times article, a renowned physician in Mumbai,
compared the graphic images of the sufferings in the COVID-19 wards in India
with a literary work. He found it to be an apt metaphor and his column
meticulously analysed the failures of the Narendra Modi government comparing
everything step-by-step talking about all the things one experiences in such a
condition.

He began with loss of taste and smell followed by a long wait till you cannot wait
anymore, gasping for air, lack of money to buy oxygen cylinders, death, family not
being able to procure death certificate, lack of helpers during cremation, no
support for completing the crematorium works and absence of priests to say the
final rites.

Identify this literary work and the 'cycle' associated with it. #3

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Pictured here is the work of a Singapore-based artist. Her work is known
for the comic book aesthetic and are inspired from an American artist
from the last century. The subjects of her portraits are celebrities, artists,
musicians and celebrated heroes, and her work displays the self-
awareness of the trials and fortunes associated with such inflated status
of her subject.

It is also a nod to a 1950s art movement that tried to challenge
traditional art by making fun of and making references to popular and
mass culture. The name of the movement comes from this idea.

ID the canvas that Bradley used and the 1950s art movement. #4

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When this sport began to be televised, it was thought necessary to have a colour code for
these equipments because there is just one main piece of equipment in this sport (or two,
if you want to be overly precise).
The Olympic ones are made with a stainless steel insert core with hard, dense rubber
surrounding it they always measure 45cm in diameter and are dyed according to a
parameter specific to them. The following colour scheme was chosen, and it has been
used ever since:

Red: 25/55, Blue: 20/44, Yellow: 15/33, Green: 10/22, White: 5/11, Black: 2.5/5.5, Silver:1.25/2.75

The location of the viewer will largely determine which side of the "/" the viewer likes.

What colour code does this represent, and what do the two values to either
side of the slash (/) stand for?
#5

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Upon first listening to Dua Lipa's single love again from her Grammy
winning album Future Nostalgia (2019), fans were astonished to hear an
eerily familiar intro of a certain character from a famous franchise.

When further insights were released, it actually turned out to be a
sample of the 1930s hit "My Woman".

However, Lipa agreed that she had had a similar misunderstanding, and
allegedly decided to just "go with it for the vibes".

ID which intro.
#6

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Is it about drugs? or Is it about outer space?
These questions have baffled fans for quite some time.
However, this song which lends its name to the singer’s
biography is inspired by something entirely different.

The lyricist Taupin who had collaborated with the singer explained in 2016
that the song actually draws from a collection of short stories by a science
fiction writer. This collection contains an eponymous story about how space
related professions would become common in the future.

ID this song (5) and this American author known for his social
awareness and the criticism of the hazards of technology. (5) #7

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Jean Giraud is a French artist known for drawing paintings based on
famous novels. More than 20 years ago, he released a set of 25
illustrations inspired by scenes from a particular novel. Giraud had a
colourful and extravagant style of painting, which people thought
wouldn't match with the simple and austere narrative of this novel.
However Giraud managed to reflect the atmosphere of the novel
without making any compromises to his own style.

ID the novel from the given three illustrations
#8

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The following are stills from the anime Death Note. Identify the allusions to
popular artworks.

(A)

#9

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(B)

#9

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The fascinating life of Moe Berg, a linguist, attorney, and.243 career hitter who Casey
Stengel dubbed "the oddest guy to ever play the game of baseball," is depicted in the
film "_______" by directors Christina Burchard and Daniel Newman.

He received his education at Princeton and Columbia, and his pals included Babe
Ruth, Albert Einstein, and the Marx Brothers. However, it was his dedication to his
nation, demonstrated by the career he chose right after giving up baseball, that truly
set him apart.

The title of the documentary is a homage to the career he chose to pursue for his
country as well as the sport he played and can be achieved by swapping out two
letters in a 2012 film that was a part of a well-known series.

ID the same #10

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Emma Hack is an Australian artist who specializes in face and body
painting for over 25 years. She is known for creating incredibly detailed
art pieces, which effortlessly merge the contours of the human body
with nature-inspired painted designs.

Following are two of her artworks, covering both the male and female
anatomies. Where, about a decade ago, would’ve we witnessed her
art?
#11

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During Rajiv Gandhi’s push for tech transfers from the US in the 1980s,
one of his pet projects was the push to obtain the Cray XMP-24
supercomputer. The Americans however were worried about military
applications and offered a solution where they would provide the lower
powered Cray XMP-14 that would be sufficient to meet Indian
requirements but preclude military stuff.

N.D. Tiwari, the then Minister of External Affairs characterised this
episode as being typical of the India-US relations “US going in with
_____ / ____________ and eventually met with ____ /_____”

FITB with two 19th century works from an English author. #12

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Exo, a South Korean-Chinese pop group, is led vocally by Kim Jun-myeon,
also known as Suho. His debut solo album, titled ____ ________, was
released on March 30, 2020. The songs on the CD are incredibly intimate to
the artist and are chock-full of feelings and introspection.

Suho claims that he had a significant role in the entire album's creative
process, particularly its aesthetics. When discussing the motivation for this
album, he adds, “I saw it for the first time in Switzerland and fell in love with
it, so I went to Paris and followed his footsteps to ______ ___ ____
which is where he resided last.….It’s an album where I drew myself.”

Who was the inspiration behind Suho’s album? #13

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In late 2017 and early 2018, after a string of
incidents of gun violence and other violent
attacks in the UK and US, citizens decided to
protest the existing laws, and lack of
accountability surrounding such incidents.

They did this in a rather unique form of
public display, taking inspiration from a film
release of that time that dealt with similar
issues.
How did they protest? What film?#14

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Pictured here is a car from Ford, which was primarily sold in the UK
between 1960-80.

The bestselling ones today are extremely prone to rust and corrosion
due to poor rustproofing. This car is mentioned in pop culture, where
you can find it in a song’s chorus being used in a sarcastic way. The
lyricist compares himself to a car that can't keep its shape and look,
but he immediately mentions saying that he will be able to give a love
that will never fade. Never-ending and unwavering.

ID the song that has been brought back in pop thanks to
the reel culture #15

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Ervin _______ was a basketball player whose name happened to be
very similar to the name of another much more famous NBA superstar.

Describing him, Tim Floyd, his coach at New Orleans, said: “When he
showed up, he didn’t know what a chest pass or a pivot foot was. He
was brutally bad. His namesake is X, so in our coaching meetings, we
called him Y."

Give X, a nickname given to the more famous NBA player and Y, a
rhyming yet contradictory nickname given to Ervin.
#16

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The organisers of the Hockey India League thought the audience could
lose interest as a result of the increasing number of low-scoring
games. They devised a novel strategy in 2016 to address this problem.
Even though there are only 5 goal scorers in the game, the scorecard
below shows the plan's impact, showing a total of 9 goals scored
(none of the players had multiple goals).

What straightforward alteration did HIL make? (No part points for
funda, precise rule required.)

PS: Cristiano Ronaldo haters would be ecstatic if a such
regulation were adopted in football. #17

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This music video by the Korean band VIXX is inspired by a nineteenth
century piece of literature. The duality in this video is evident as
members struggle to switch between _____________ and
_____________ while trying to get hold of their love life. The name
of the video is also based on the titular character of the book.

ID the gothic novella which has inspired the video.

#18

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These are paintings by Sumit Roy who is an Indian painter cum sound artist. He is
currently debuting his art show Boogie Woogie in cities like Delhi and Bombay.

These paintings are stills from iconic music videos. Simply name the songs and
their artists.

(A)

#19

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(B)

#19

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Ohel David Synagogue is a synagogue located in Pune. A building
distinctly of the English Gothic-revival style, Ohel David was
designed by the British colonial architect Henry Saint Clair Wilkins. It
is the largest Synagogue in Asia outside Israel. Though already well
known, it gained fame due to a certain ‘Blockbuster’ in the late 90s
which earned the composer 6 channel V award nominations.

ID this certain blockbuster which also shares its name with a place
in the metaverse.
#20

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In recent times, nonfiction and documentaries have been gaining popularity,
and many streaming platforms are trying to cash in on that. Following the trend,
Disney+ Hotstar has announced that it will stream a documentary on the life of
American rapper Machine Gun Kelly titled ____ __ ____, who is noted for his
compositional blending of contemporary and alternative hip hop with rock.

The name can be traced to a translation of a French song, the signature song of
popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, "La vie en rose." The name
means seeing life through rose-tinted glasses. It talks about living with an
attitude or outlook of positivity, trying to see beauty in everyday life like you do
when you first fall in love.

FITB #21

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16-year-old Linthoi Chanambam recently
created sporting history by becoming India's first
ever World Champion in Judo. When interviewed,
the girl said that she used to beat up boys back
in her village when young, which was why her
parents insisted she pursue the sport. She also
wishes to win an Olympic medal for India in the
future. Soon after her triumph, she became the
internet's darling and many on Twitter and
Instagram gave her the nickname ____ ____.

What is the nickname partly inspired by a
recent 'hyped' Marvel series? #22

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In early 2021, a popular Bollywood star launched this
production house. As soon as the name of the
venture was announced, everyone was quick to
notice how it was partly the title of an early 2000s
Hollywood romance/sci-fi movie that has now
achieved cult status.

The yellow and white design of the logo has a bright
and happy feel to it like its title and features a
couple of cats- signifying the actor's love for pets.

Give the name of the production house, and the
recent movie, which released on an OTT, becoming
the first movie to be produced by this production
house #23

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In one of his articles David Benoit of WSJ talks about a sudden boost in the sales of
a psychological thriller that came up nearly more than half a decade ago from
now. In his report, he mentions that for the aforementioned literary piece there
were over 300 reviews on Amazon and the book went on to top the e-book
bestseller lists in the UK and Australia.

However, Benoit brings out the reason behind this sudden claim to fame in his
article by talking about a blunder made by the readers while choosing the book
indicating towards another work which came two years later after the former was
published.

What reason/blunder was thus cited by Benoit behind the sudden rise in sales of
this 2013 work?
#24

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The Boston Red Sox's heroic comeback against the New York Yankees to win the
American League Championship Series in 2004 and advance to the World Series
will live in infamy. They would win the World Series, breaking an 86-year title
drought.

Red Sox star Curt Schilling threw seven innings while allowing only one run in
game six. And he was doing all of this while in excruciating agony from a prior
injury. Blood loss had been experienced along with the agony.

But when the game came to a close, the blood loss produced one of the most
recognizable images in sports history and served as a near-literal reward for his
bravery and efforts on behalf of the team.

What was bleeding and give the literal analogy #25

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quiz quizANSWERS #1 #1ANSWERS

Factaco X Quiz Club, IIT Tirupati

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"Reflect" is a 6 minute short film from Disney, released as a part of its Short Circuit
Experimental Films compilation. It follows Bianca, a young ballet dancer ‘who
battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channeling her inner
strength, grace and power’.

The special thing about this film was that it involves a certain 1st representation in
Disney films. Bianca’s ballet practice is not going well due to her self-doubt and
being conscious about the trait she is representing in Disney for the 1st time. Many
people praised the film for impacting them and relieving them that this trait of
theirs doesn’t stop them from achieving their dreams. In recent years a lot of
conversation has been going on the internet about how it’s fine being like this and
no one should be ashamed of it.

What first for Disney is this? #1

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Disney's first plus size female lead

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In 2020, Mark Riedl- a researcher at Georgia Tech, created a neural
network-based lyric generational system that spawned lyrics to “match
the rhyme and syllables schemes of existing songs," much like a famous
artist.

Thus, the system was named after the said artist, a clever wordplay
created by simply replacing a single letter from his name.

The algorithm put out a song called "The Rye or the Kaiser." It was a parody
of a popular song from the 1980s that talked about a "never say die"
attitude.

ID the name of the algorithm and the original song being parodied.#2

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Eye of the tiger, Weird A.I. Yankovic

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According to a Financial Times article, a renowned physician in Mumbai,
compared the graphic images of the sufferings in the COVID-19 wards in India
with a literary work. He found it to be an apt metaphor and his column
meticulously analysed the failures of the Narendra Modi government comparing
everything step-by-step talking about all the things one experiences in such a
condition.

He began with loss of taste and smell followed by a long wait till you cannot wait
anymore, gasping for air, lack of money to buy oxygen cylinders, death, family not
being able to procure death certificate, lack of helpers during cremation, no
support for completing the crematorium works and absence of priests to say the
final rites.

Identify this literary work and the 'cycle' associated with it. #3

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Dante's Inferno, Nine Circles of Hell

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Pictured here is the work of a Singapore-based artist. Her work is known
for the comic book aesthetic and are inspired from an American artist
from the last century. The subjects of her portraits are celebrities, artists,
musicians and celebrated heroes, and her work displays the self-
awareness of the trials and fortunes associated with such inflated status
of her subject.

It is also a nod to a 1950s art movement that tried to challenge
traditional art by making fun of and making references to popular and
mass culture. The name of the movement comes from this idea.

ID the canvas that Bradley used and the 1950s art movement. #4

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Bubble Wrap, Pop Art

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When this sport began to be televised, it was thought necessary to have a colour code for
these equipments because there is just one main piece of equipment in this sport (or two,
if you want to be overly precise).
The Olympic ones are made with a stainless steel insert core with hard, dense rubber
surrounding it they always measure 45cm in diameter and are dyed according to a
parameter specific to them. The following colour scheme was chosen, and it has been
used ever since:

Red: 25/55, Blue: 20/44, Yellow: 15/33, Green: 10/22, White: 5/11, Black: 2.5/5.5, Silver:1.25/2.75

The location of the viewer will largely determine which side of the "/" the viewer likes.

What colour code does this represent, and what do the two values to either
side of the slash (/) stand for?
#5

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The weights in Weightlifting, Kg/pound
demarcation

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Upon first listening to Dua Lipa's single love again from her Grammy
winning album Future Nostalgia (2019), fans were astonished to hear an
eerily familiar intro of a certain character from a famous franchise.

When further insights were released, it actually turned out to be a
sample of the 1930s hit "My Woman".

However, Lipa agreed that she had had a similar misunderstanding, and
allegedly decided to just "go with it for the vibes".

ID which intro.
#6

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Star Wars Imperial March

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Is it about drugs? or Is it about outer space?
These questions have baffled fans for quite some time.
However, this song which lends its name to the singer’s
biography is inspired by something entirely different.

The lyricist Taupin who had collaborated with the singer explained in 2016
that the song actually draws from a collection of short stories by a science
fiction writer. This collection contains an eponymous story about how space
related professions would become common in the future.

ID this song (5) and this American author known for his social
awareness and the criticism of the hazards of technology. (5) #7

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Rocketman by Elton John;
Ray Bradbury in The Illustrated Man

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Jean Giraud is a French artist known for drawing paintings based on
famous novels. More than 20 years ago, he released a set of 25
illustrations inspired by scenes from a particular novel. Giraud had a
colourful and extravagant style of painting, which people thought
wouldn't match with the simple and austere narrative of this novel.
However Giraud managed to reflect the atmosphere of the novel
without making any compromises to his own style.

ID the novel from the given three illustrations
#8

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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The following are stills from the anime Death Note. Identify the allusions to
popular artworks.

(A)

#9

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Pieta

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(B)

#9

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Jesus washing Judas’ Feet

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The fascinating life of Moe Berg, a linguist, attorney, and.243 career hitter who Casey
Stengel dubbed "the oddest guy to ever play the game of baseball," is depicted in the
film "_______" by directors Christina Burchard and Daniel Newman.

He received his education at Princeton and Columbia, and his pals included Babe
Ruth, Albert Einstein, and the Marx Brothers. However, it was his dedication to his
nation, demonstrated by the career he chose right after giving up baseball, that truly
set him apart.

The title of the documentary is a homage to the career he chose to pursue for his
country as well as the sport he played and can be achieved by swapping out two
letters in a 2012 film that was part of a well-known series.

ID the same #10

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Spyball (from Skyfall)

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Emma Hack is an Australian artist who specializes in face and body
painting for over 25 years. She is known for creating incredibly detailed
art pieces, which effortlessly merge the contours of the human body
with nature-inspired painted designs.

Following are two of her artworks, covering both the male and female
anatomies. Where, about a decade ago, would’ve we witnessed her
art?
#11

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Somebody that I used to know by Gotye

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During Rajiv Gandhi’s push for tech transfers from the US in the 1980s,
one of his pet projects was the push to obtain the Cray XMP-24
supercomputer. The Americans however were worried about military
applications and offered a solution where they would provide the lower
powered Cray XMP-14 that would be sufficient to meet Indian
requirements but preclude military stuff.

N.D. Tiwari, the then Minister of External Affairs characterised this
episode as being typical of the India-US relations “US going in with
_____ / ____________ and eventually met with ____ /_____”

FITB with two 19th century works from an English author. #12

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Great Expectations
& Hard Times by
Charles Dickens

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Exo, a South Korean-Chinese pop group, is led vocally by Kim Jun-myeon,
also known as Suho. His debut solo album, titled ____ ________, was
released on March 30, 2020. The songs on the CD are incredibly intimate to
the artist and are chock-full of feelings and introspection.

Suho claims that he had a significant role in the entire album's creative
process, particularly its aesthetics. When discussing the motivation for this
album, he adds, “I saw it for the first time in Switzerland and fell in love with
it, so I went to Paris and followed his footsteps to ______ ___ ____
which is where he resided last.….It’s an album where I drew myself.”

Who was the inspiration behind Suho’s album? #13

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Van Gogh's self potrait

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In late 2017 and early 2018, after a string of
incidents of gun violence and other violent
attacks in the UK and US, citizens decided to
protest the existing laws, and lack of
accountability surrounding such incidents.

They did this in a rather unique form of
public display, taking inspiration from a film
release of that time that dealt with similar
issues.
How did they protest? What film?#14

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They wrote messages of dissent on three
billboards

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Pictured here is a car from Ford, which was primarily sold in the UK
between 1960-80.

The bestselling ones today are extremely prone to rust and corrosion
due to poor rustproofing. This car is mentioned in pop culture, where
you can find it in a song’s chorus being used in a sarcastic way. The
lyricist compares himself to a car that can't keep its shape and look,
but he immediately mentions saying that he will be able to give a love
that will never fade. Never-ending and unwavering.

ID the song that has been brought back in pop thanks to
the reel culture #15

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Ford Cortina, I wanna be yours by Arctic Monkeys

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Ervin _______ was a basketball player whose name happened to be
very similar to the name of another much more famous NBA superstar.

Describing him, Tim Floyd, his coach at New Orleans, said: “When he
showed up, he didn’t know what a chest pass or a pivot foot was. He
was brutally bad. His namesake is X, so in our coaching meetings, we
called him Y."

Give X, a nickname given to the more famous NBA player and Y, a
rhyming yet contradictory nickname given to Ervin.
#16

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Magic Johnson, Tragic Johnson

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The organisers of the Hockey India League thought the audience could
lose interest as a result of the increasing number of low-scoring
games. They devised a novel strategy in 2016 to address this problem.
Even though there are only 5 goal scorers in the game, the scorecard
below shows the plan's impact, showing a total of 9 goals scored
(none of the players had multiple goals).

What straightforward alteration did HIL make? (No part points for
funda, precise rule required.)

PS: Cristiano Ronaldo haters would be ecstatic if a such
regulation were adopted in football. #17

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Two goals for a field goal and one for a penalty corner

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This music video by the Korean band VIXX is inspired by a nineteenth
century piece of literature. The duality in this video is evident as
members struggle to switch between _____________ and
_____________ while trying to get hold of their love life. The name
of the video is also based on the titular character of the book.

ID the gothic novella which has inspired the video.

#18

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The Strange Case of
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

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These are paintings by Sumit Roy who is an Indian painter cum sound artist. He is
currently debuting his art show Boogie Woogie in cities like Delhi and Bombay.

These paintings are stills from iconic music videos. Simply name the songs and
their artists.

(A)

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(B)

#19

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A. Self care by Mac Miller

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B. King's dead by Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock,
Future

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Ohel David Synagogue is a synagogue located in Pune. A building
distinctly of the English Gothic-revival style, Ohel David was
designed by the British colonial architect Henry Saint Clair Wilkins. It
is the largest Synagogue in Asia outside Israel. Though already well
known, it gained fame due to a certain ‘Blockbuster’ in the late 90s
which earned the composer 6 channel V award nominations.

ID this certain blockbuster which also shares its name with a place
in the metaverse.
#20

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Ho Jaayegi Balle Balle by Daler Mehndi was
shot here

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In recent times, nonfiction and documentaries have been gaining popularity,
and many streaming platforms are trying to cash in on that. Following the trend,
Disney+ Hotstar has announced that it will stream a documentary on the life of
American rapper Machine Gun Kelly titled ____ __ ____, who is noted for his
compositional blending of contemporary and alternative hip hop with rock.

The name can be traced to a translation of a French song, the signature song of
popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, "La vie en rose." The name
means seeing life through rose-tinted glasses. It talks about living with an
attitude or outlook of positivity, trying to see beauty in everyday life like you do
when you first fall in love.

FITB #21

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Life in Pink

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16-year-old Linthoi Chanambam recently
created sporting history by becoming India's first
ever World Champion in Judo. When interviewed,
the girl said that she used to beat up boys back
in her village when young, which was why her
parents insisted she pursue the sport. She also
wishes to win an Olympic medal for India in the
future. Soon after her triumph, she became the
internet's darling and many on Twitter and
Instagram gave her the nickname ____ ____.

What is the nickname partly inspired by a
recent 'hyped' Marvel series? #22

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Mini/Teen Hulk

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In early 2021, a popular Bollywood star launched this
production house. As soon as the name of the
venture was announced, everyone was quick to
notice how it was partly the title of an early 2000s
Hollywood romance/sci-fi movie that has now
achieved cult status.

The yellow and white design of the logo has a bright
and happy feel to it like its title and features a
couple of cats- signifying the actor's love for pets.

Give the name of the production house, and the
recent movie, which released on an OTT, becoming
the first movie to be produced by this production
house #23

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Eternal Sunshine Productions; Darlings

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In one of his articles David Benoit of WSJ talks about a sudden boost in the sales of
a psychological thriller that came up nearly more than half a decade ago from
now. In his report, he mentions that for the aforementioned literary piece there
were over 300 reviews on Amazon and the book went on to top the e-book
bestseller lists in the UK and Australia.

However, Benoit brings out the reason behind this sudden claim to fame in his
article by talking about a blunder made by the readers while choosing the book
indicating towards another work which came two years later after the former was
published.

What reason/blunder was thus cited by Benoit behind the sudden rise in sales of
this 2013 work?
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Readers mistook A.J. Waines
"Girl on a Train" for Paula
Hawkins’ massive hit "The Girl
on the Train"

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The Boston Red Sox's heroic comeback against the New York Yankees to win the
American League Championship Series in 2004 and advance to the World Series
will live in infamy. They would win the World Series, breaking an 86-year title
drought.

Red Sox star Curt Schilling threw seven innings while allowing only one run in
game six. And he was doing all of this while in excruciating agony from a prior
injury. Blood loss had been experienced along with the agony.

But when the game came to a close, the blood loss produced one of the most
recognizable images in sports history and served as a near-literal reward for his
bravery and efforts on behalf of the team.

What was bleeding and give the literal analogy #25

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His ankles (socks) were bloody
Red Socks - Red Sox

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