General Knowledge & Classic Movies

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) features the iconic shower scene where Janet Leigh's character Marion Crane is murdered. This scene is considered one of the most famous in cinema history due to its editing, score, and shock value. Psycho is widely regarded as one of Hitchcock's masterpieces and a landmark in the thriller/horror genre.

Apocalypse Now (1979), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is based on Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness but transposed to the Vietnam War. It is widely considered one of the greatest war films ever made. The film's haunting portrayal of the Vietnam War's psychological impact has earned it critical acclaim, including recognition from the London Critics Circle as one of the best films spanning multiple decades.

12 Angry Men is the correct answer - it's a classic courtroom drama about 12 jurors deliberating a murder case, with almost the entire film taking place in the jury room. Rear Window is about a photographer watching neighbors from his apartment, not a jury deliberation.

Donnie Brasco is the correct answer - it's based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph Pistone who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family under the alias Donnie Brasco. Goodfellas and Casino are also crime films but not about undercover operations.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is the correct answer - Spielberg's film about a friendly alien inspired Rakesh Roshan's Koi... Mil Gaya. Close Encounters is also Spielberg but about UFO contact, not an alien friendship.

Dr. Strangelove is the correct answer - Kubrick's satirical film about a nuclear first strike ordered by a deranged general. Full Metal Jacket is about Vietnam, Platoon is also Vietnam, and Patton is a WWII biopic.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is the correct answer - it won Jack Nicholson his first Oscar and is based on Ken Kesey's novel about a criminal in a mental institution. The film won all five major Academy Awards.

The Day of the Jackal is the correct answer - based on Frederick Forsyth's novel about an assassin hired to kill Charles de Gaulle. Metropolis is sci-fi, Hurt Locker is about Iraq bomb disposal, and Battle of Algiers is about the Algerian War.

Goodfellas is the correct answer - Scorsese's crime film that earned Joe Pesci an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The Departed also starred Scorsese but didn't feature Pesci's award-winning performance.

On the Waterfront is the correct answer - it earned Marlon Brando his first Oscar and inspired the Bollywood film Ghulam. A Streetcar Named Desire also starred Brando but didn't inspire Ghulam.

Iceland is the correct answer - tipping is not customary and can be considered insulting as service charges are typically included. Scotland, Finland, and New Zealand do accept tips.

Elephant is the correct answer - elephants have been documented to detect water sources from several miles away using their keen sense of smell. Other big cats don't have this ability.

Earth is the correct answer - the sun is approximately 330,330 times larger than Earth by volume. The sun makes up over 99% of the solar system's mass.

25% is the correct answer - the human foot contains 26 bones (tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges), which is exactly one-quarter of the 206 total bones in the adult human body.

Ants do not sleep in the conventional sense - they have periods of rest and inactivity but no REM sleep cycles like mammals and reptiles do. They remain active even during rest periods. Rabbits, camels, and lizards all have normal sleep patterns.

Argentina has one of the highest meat consumption rates in the world, averaging around 10 ounces per person daily. This is due to their cultural emphasis on beef consumption and the country's extensive cattle ranching industry. Canada, India, and China all have significantly lower per capita meat consumption.

The Nile River is approximately 4,130 miles (6,650 km) long, making it the longest river in the world. Among the options, 4,145 miles is closest to the actual length, though some variation exists among measurements. The other options are too short.

Newborn kangaroos (joeys) are born at an extremely immature stage - they are about 1 inch long and essentially fetus-like. They crawl from the birth canal to the pouch where they continue developing for several months. At birth, they weigh less than a gram.

Adult bears can run up to 35-40 mph, which is comparable to horses (also around 35-40 mph). Cheetahs are much faster (60-75 mph), while tigers and deer are slower than bears. This question tests knowledge of relative animal speeds.

In Venice, Italy, all gondolas must by law be painted black except those belonging to high government officials. This tradition dates back to the 16th century to prevent ostentatious displays of wealth. The black color represents simplicity and equality.