The Daily Quiz for March 30, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won all 11 Oscars it was nominated for in 2004, setting a record for most wins in a single year.

Four of the five Great Lakes touch both the United States and Canada: Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The only Great Lake that is entirely within the United States is Lake Michigan

Startle comes from Old English “steartlian,” meaning “to kick” or “to struggle.””

Ganymede is larger than the planet Mercury and is the only moon known to have its own magnetic field.

Kermit the Frog is the main host and emcee of The Muppet Show, introducing acts and keeping the show running.

Lager brewing originated in Bavaria’s cold caves (called ‘lager’ in German), where beer was stored during summer months. The cold environment selected for the unique bottom-fermenting yeast strain now known as Saccharomyces pastorianus.

All shapes in the list are polygons (have straight sides and angles) except for Circle, which has a curved boundary.

Adverse selection is a market situation where buyers or sellers have information that the other party lacks, leading to an inefficient outcome. It’s often discussed in insurance and used car markets.

Agoraphobia is the fear of crowds or open spaces, often leading to avoidance of public places or situations.