General Culture 1 Flashcards
Who was William Morris?
William Morris was a 19th-century English artist, designer, and writer known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and is best known for his textile designs, as well as his writings on socialism and craftsmanship. The Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential intellectuals and artists in the early 20th century, was inspired by Morris’s ideas on art and society.
The Strawberry Thief was one of his most famous textile designs.
What is the Lido in Venice?
The Lido in Venice is a narrow island in the Venetian Lagoon. It’s famous for its sandy beaches, luxury resorts, and the Venice Film Festival.
Who is Jude Bellingham?
Jude Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the English National Team. Previously played for Borussia Dortmund.
What is the name of the young, curly-haired FTX CEO accused of commodities fraud?
Sam Bankman Fried
What is cosmism?
Philosophical movement developed by the Russian philosopher Nikolai Fedorov which says that humans have an ethical obligation to cure death using science and technology. Outer space is believed to be the territory of immortal life and infinite resources.
What is a coronal mass ejection?
An ejection of magnetic field and plasma mass from the corona of the sun. If a CME hits earth it can cause a geomagnetic storm with potentially disastrous consequences for the infrastructures we rely on.
Who is the band Air?
French prog-rock duo from Versaille whose second album is the score to the film The Virgin Suicides. Their first album is called Moon Safari and was released in 1998.
Name the 1977 line-up of Fleetwood Mac.
Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
What is the AMOC?
The AMOC, or Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, is a system of ocean currents in the North Atlantic Ocean that plays a crucial role in regulating global climate by transporting warm surface water northward and cold deep water southward.
Name of the Blur album from 2023 and your favourite song on it?
The Ballad of Darren, Barbaric.
Who is North Morgan?
Greek/London author of Into? and Exit Through The Wound.
Where is the Caucasus?
Transcontinental region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It comprises Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and parts of Southern Russia including Chechnya and Dagestan.
What is the name of the condition Bruce Willis had:?
Aphasia — Aphasia is a communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to understand or express language. Willis’ family is not sure he is aware he has the condition.
Who is Andrew Callaghan?
Internet journalist. Creator of Channel 5 and director of This Place Rules. His content hinges on the lunacy of red-pulled conspiracy theorists who say off-the-wall nonsense with no filter.
Which famous actress was Arthur Miller married to?
Marilyn Monroe
