Question - 620

These plaster casts of the original discovery are a ghastly reminder of what natural disaster?

Answer: The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius leading to the destruction of Pompeii. Dniesh, matti tapaninen, Krithi, Iam, Sribharath, and rajeev got it. Nicely done.

Question - 569

What is being depicted? (courtesy: Meki)

Answer: The ongoing Serengeti highway project that has drawn criticism for disrupting one of the world's greatest migrations. Dinesh got close, but it was a tough one. Below is a map of the proposed highway.

Question - 564

What historic but anti-climactic event?

Answer: Zenyatta (after 19 straight wins) finally loses in her last race. Dinesh, Vetti, and mekie got it (Hirak too, if he was using some racing jargon that I don't get).

Question - 517

The dog shown inspired a famous character and was behind the name of an even more famous character. Identify the dog and the characters.

Answer: The picture shows George Lucas with his Alaskan Malamute named Indiana. Its name inspired the name of Indiana Jones. Chewbacca, the furry navigator of the Millennium Falcon was inspired by Indiana's habit of sitting in the passenger seat while Lucas drives. Rajeev, Akshay, Matti Tapaninen, Kaushik, Ramki and Paragbm got it. Well done.