Does magic have a basis in science?

Do characters enjoy recreational activities like swimming and running?

What emergency services are available and what is the extent of their abilities? How fast are response times? Are people specifically trained for these jobs or is it a community effort?

Does anyone believe in aliens, ghosts, etc.? What are the beliefs of various cultures about the afterlife and extraterrestrial life? Are there small groups adamant about their existence despite backlash from the rest of society?

Are individual places/groups stereotyped?

What are the days, months, and seasons called if different from our world? How is the passage of time marked?

Is property purchased or passed down from generation to generation? In the case of bankruptcy, death, or some other occurrence, does the property go to the government, the bank, or some other organization?

How important is mythology in this culture?

What is the average height of characters?

Who are the most important historical characters to the society?

What are the urban legends that exist in this world? What are old wives’ tales from the past that are still used to the day? What kinds of superstitions are present in this world?

Can a magical being lose their power in any way? How does this happen and how would they get it back? Age, injury, illness, opposing magic, curses, etc