Season 225
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Season 225 - Day 14 of 14
Poets
Which 20th-century poet, associated with Greek modernism and the Aegean landscape, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979 for work praised for its lyrical clarity and celebration of freedom and light?
He is best known for "The Axion Esti," a poetic blend of liturgy and national identity.
Season 225 - Day 12 of 14
Actors and Actresses
Which actress, discovered at a soda fountain in the 1930s, rose to stardom through roles in films like The Postman Always Rings Twice and Imitation of Life, and became one of Hollywood’s defining film noir icons.
Her off-screen life made headlines after her daughter fatally stabbed gangster Johnny Stompanato?
Season 225 - Day 8 of 14
Authors
Which French-Cuban author is best known for her published diaries spanning several decades of the 20th century, which candidly explored themes of art, sexuality, and personal freedom?
A muse to figures like Henry Miller, she is now celebrated as a pioneering voice in feminist and experimental literature.
Season 225 - Day 7 of 14
Film Directors
Which American writer and filmmaker, known for her sharp wit and romantic comedies, earned acclaim for screenplays like When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle?
Her work often explored modern relationships and female perspectives, and she was also a best-selling essayist and columnist.
Season 225 - Day 6 of 14
Heads of State
Which politician, known for leading a social-democratic party with nationalist leanings, has served multiple terms as Prime Minister of Slovakia since the country's independence in 1993?
His tenure has been marked by both populist policies and controversy, including criticism over press freedom and judicial independence.
Season 225 - Day 5 of 14
Football
Which Italian football club, affectionately nicknamed La Viola for its distinctive purple kits, has won multiple Coppa Italia titles since its founding in 1926?
It plays its home matches at the Stadio Artemio Franchi and has a passionate fanbase steeped in Tuscan pride.
Season 225 - Day 4 of 14
Toys
Which optical toy, invented in the early 19th century by Scottish scientist David Brewster, creates shifting symmetrical patterns through the reflection of colored objects in mirrors?
Its name is derived from Greek roots meaning “beautiful form watcher,” and it remains both a scientific teaching tool and a source of artistic inspiration.
Season 225 - Day 3 of 14
Anatomy
What is the informal term for a purportedly sensitive area located on the anterior wall of the human vagina, named after a German gynecologist who studied it in the 1950s?
Though its existence remains debated in scientific circles, it is frequently discussed in contexts of sexual health and pleasure.
Season 225 - Day 2 of 14
Cities
Which Japanese city, once the imperial capital for over a millennium, is renowned for its preserved temples, traditional wooden houses, and seasonal cherry blossoms?
Known for its cultural heritage, it also lent its name to a major 1997 international protocol addressing climate change.