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Do you know what massive impact on pop culture happened when after the death of Maharaja Ishan Chandra Manikya, king of Tripura from 1849 to 1862, died and instead of his son, his brother took over his throne? Do you know why a massive caravan of people marched through the Khyber Pass from Peshawar to Jalalabad in 1988? Do you know who won SuperProgChamps, a fast paced chess tournament in 2021? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouqu...
Do you know what is this a list of: Ice Candy Man, Kramer vs Kramer, Romeo & Juliet, Breaking Away, On The Waterfront, It Happened One Night? Do you know who was the editor of The Bombay Chronicle, who later went on to co-found the popular tabloid Blitz? Do you know a whole bunch of trivia related to just a single spot in Mumbai, Flora Fountain?? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Do you know what is this a list of: Burden of Dreams, Return of the Sleepwalker, Arrival of the Birds, No One Mourns the Wicked? Do you know which fictional character is both a law enforcement officer and a medical doctor, who inspired many young women to pursue STEM careers? Do you know who Tarun Kumar, the author of 'Abhisapto Chambal', is related to, given that his book inspired Amjad Khan in his portrayal of Gabbar Singh? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: ht...
Do you know under what promotion were discounted tickets being offered for the French opera Carmen, produced by Seattle Opera, in March 2026? Do you know which iconic Tinkle comic character was created to compete with a character in their rival magazine Target? Do you know which company was being reclassified in 1977 by the excise department, leading to a protracted legal battle and one of the most landmark Indian pop culture creations? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at In...
Do you know what traditional bowed instrument from Rajasthan was probably the early ancestor of a more famous instrument? Do you know which Indian socio-cultural practice was banned in 1804 by the British, to pre-emptively quell any future uprisings? Do you know what is the algorithm created by David and Steven, which is named after them? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzi...
Do you know why a village on the Swedish island of Resarö, in the Stockholm archipelago, is extremely famous among chemists? Do you know who played Superman in the first ever adaptation of the character in Hindi cinema? Do you know which famous historical figure claimed that he could 'pass an examination on the works of H G Wells'? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Em...
Do you know what term is used to describe the change that happens to the tone of a word in Mandarin, based on the pronunciation of adjacent words? Do you know who was voted the greatest actor of the millennium in an online poll by BBC in 2000 (and who was no. 10 on the list)? Do you know how was Queen Padmavati remembered in India apart from the various books, songs, architecture, poems, movies about her? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Do you know which plant was brought to Asia from the Kew Royal Gardens in India, eventually powering a huge industry and closely associated to a transportation company? Do you know why the 1970 novel Troubles, by J.G. Farrell was awarded a Booker Prize in 2010? Do you know what's the name of the documentary sequel to Farenheit 9/11, which features on Trump's first presidential term? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Fa...
Do you know what is the full name of a prominent Afro-Brazilian carnival group: "Sons of ___"? Do you know what are these types of: Brahma, Deva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa and Paishacha? Do you know which common English phrase led to the conviction of a prominent American criminal in the 90s? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingm...
Do you know what is divided into the categories: Pure - Best - Super - Silvertip? Do you know how a rom-com from 2008 was indirectly inspired by an ad from the 1920s? Do you know what's common between the words: ding, tick, hip? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/areyouquizzingme Youtube: https://www...
Do you know what a night club in LA has to do with a Bollywood character? Do you know which head of government liked to wear white sneakers and drive extremely fast? Do you know why Aditya devolves into trivia madness through the course of this episode???? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/areyouqui...
Do you know which of the Eight Great Dragon Kings in Chinese mythology finds its origin in Hindu mythology, and is universally present in Hinduism related imagery (Hint: think of the specific gait of an Asian representation of a dragon)? Do you know which Gate in Delhi, recently in the news, was also the site of a massacre during the emergency, and is named after a 11th century sufi saint? Do you know which was the first film in the world to show the story of Alexander The Great? Tune in to the ...
Vineeth delves into some forgotten Indian history - the night it rained gold in Mumbai!!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/areyouquizzingme Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@areyouquizzingme/podcasts
Do you know what all happened this year? Do you know how were iconic dialogues from Dumb & Dumber & Star Wars, referenced in January and November? Do you know who was executed aboard an Air India flight to Dubai in June? Do you know which is the most populated city in the world as of November? For one last time in 2025, tune in to the episode to find out! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: ...
Do you know which Bollywood movie has references to Ram Aur Shyam, Seeta Aur Geeta, Bobby, Sholay, Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar, Qayamt Se Qayamat Tak? Do you know what connects: Sheikh Mukhtar, Ashok Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Dilip Kumar, Kabir Bedi, Akshaye Khanna? Do you know who graduated from Frank Anthony Public School, Delhi and went on to study at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, where he became the founding member of Barry John's Theatre Action Group? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can re...
Do you know which antibiotic medicine is eaten (taken?) to deal with Staphylococci, and was first stumbled upon by a missionary in Borneo? Do you know what iconic pop culture thing was inspired from the blessings of a Jewish priest praying? Do you know who is the child of Judith Love Cohen, an American aerospace engineer, born on the day she was troubleshooting problems for NASA? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Face...
Do you know what was 1 in 1989, but by 2008 was 6? Do you know which two Nobel Prize recipients are the only uncle-nephew pair ever? Do you know what heavenly miracle helped St. Wilgefortis, a teenage girl, escape her non consensual engagement to a Moorish king? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gmail.com Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/are...
Join the hosts for a trivia-packed episode exploring unexpected word origins from Merriam-Webster's records and the marketing blunders of Coca-Cola with "OK Soda" and "New Coke." Discover the fascinating, often-missed Pitch Drop Experiment, the world's longest-running lab demonstration. The discussion culminates in the untold story of Tipu Sultan's advanced rockets, their influence on modern warfare, and their surprising connection to the "rocket's red glare" in the US national anthem, highlighting overlooked South Indian history.
Do you know what was the unknown object to British that they were worried is fomenting rebellion in India in 1857? Do you know how the work of combing flax or hemp, became the etymology for an activity now associated with politics and comedy? Do you know what list goes: Russia, Germany, USA, Spain, France, Canada, Brazil? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyo...
Do you know what Indian phenomenon, associated with kids, possibly can be attributed to Mt. Sindoro and Mt. Sumbing, in Indonesia? Do you know what do Amitabh Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have in common (hint: think Deewar and Talaash)? Do you know what is the quadratic formula referred to as in Brazil? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/areyouquizzingme Email: areyouquizzingme@gma...
Do you know what was the message behind the Slovakian public service announcement "Who killed Dr.Watson"? Do you know which opponent did Magnus Carlsen face in 2025 in a 46 day match, resulting in a draw, but establishing a world record? Do you know what did Michael Jackson win a Grammy for in 1984 that he claimed he was "most proud of this one"? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arey...
Do you know why, despite the UK having a historic F1 season in 1976 with James Hunt, most of the races were not televised on British TV? Do you know what underwater, diving related attraction started off in 2003 in Vanuatu to attract more tourism? Do you know what is the Mozambique Drill, that Tom Cruise perfected for a film and his demonstration is now used as a benchmark? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: h...
Do you know, according to legend, what currency was demanded as ransom when a major historical figure was kidnapped by pirates? Do you know why were the Nobel Prizes for Max von Laue and James Franck re-awarded decades later? Do you know which character, known for his robberies and heists, has been played by Jim Brown, Mel Gibson and Jason Statham? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ar...
Do you know what is the name of the debugging method used by programmers where they explain their code, line by line, to one specific thing? Do you know which silk saari in India is made by a loom which uses punched cards? Do you know who was the Indian author/diplomat who lived in Sujan Singh Park, Delhi's first apartment complex, which was built by the author's father, colloquially known as "aadhi nayi dilli ka maalik"? Tune in to the episode to find out!! Featuring our guest quizmaster, Hari ...
Do you know what extremely unique thing does a 36 year old school in Reykjavik, Iceland teach, that covers "Icelands history, as well as everything that is known about ___"? Do you know which famous historical, political figure from the early 20th century spoke with English an Irish accent, allegedly? Do you know in what global context Juliette is spelled with two T's and the only country mentioned would be India? Tune in to the episode to find out!! Featuring our guest quizmaster, Berty Ashley!...
Do you know which iconic movie quote from a 1989 movie is made by an unnamed character who appears on screen only for a few seconds in the entire film? Do you know which very appropriate songs are played during the Chicago Cubs baseball games at their home field, when a review is called by either team? Do you know what do the names 'Kowalski', 'Ferrari' & 'Herrero' have in common? Tune in to the episode to find out!! Featuring our guest quizmaster, Sai Suresh! You can reach us at Instagram: ...
Do you know how the word for 'white water' in Ngbandi was corrupted in French, and eventually gained prominence in an entirely different context, in the early 2010s? Do you know which logo is designed after bat wings, a defining part of the company's iconic product? Do you know which writer, who eventually served as the prime minister for the UK, was responsible for coming up with a popular phrase meaning unexpected winner? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: http...
Do you know which attraction at the Rockefeller Plaza, opened in 2023, allows visitors to relive an iconic New York moment from history? Do you know how specifically is the telling of Ramayan different in the village of Drongiri? Do you know what did Maharaja Gaj Singh II decide to commercialise when across India the royals were being stripped of their royal titles and privy purses? Tune in to the episode to find out!! You can reach us at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyouquizzingme/ Fa...
Do you know which are the largest militaries in the world (with a whole lot of tangential questions and caveats)? Do you know which legendary hero in Persian mythology, whose life and work was immortalized in the Shahnameh , has become part of a common Hindi phrase? Do you know what trope was used in movies as a way to avoid any real life 'nuisance' but was effective only till 1994? BONUS: Also, do you know how Are You Quizzing Me came to be? Tune in to our very first video episode to find out!!...
Do you know a whole bunch of trivia related to Bollywood, including which director wanted to make 'Ek' an expensive, ambitious international project and which was the first film to kickstart the film title abbreviation trend (think: DDLJ, ZNMD, K3G)? Do you know what was the name of the American working wear clothing line launched by JCPenney, a name that was later used by another huge American company for their flagship product? Do you know what is the title of Season 5 Episode 10 of House M. D...
