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I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #116
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Would have been 100% IF Q7 was not worded like a 'trick' question asking for 2 bones when they wanted 1 bone - NAUGHTY NAUGHTY (as my pet rainbow lorikeet would have said).

 

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SDC Trivia Game #116 - 19/09/2023​

Question 1: Who is credited with the invention of the telephone?

A. Alexander Graham Bell

B. Nikola Tesla

C. Thomas Edison

D. Samuel Morse

While there has been significant controversy and several competing claims over who invented the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell is most widely credited with its patent and development. He successfully patented his invention in 1876.

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Question 2: In the Hindu religion, who is the god of destruction and transformation?

A. Brahma

B. Vishnu

C. Shiva

D. Ganesha

Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being within Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism that reveres Shiva as the Supreme Being. The god of destruction and transformation, Shiva is also associated with yoga and meditation.

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Question 3: Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

A. Earth's Gravitational Pull

B. Lunar Rotational Speed

C. Sun's Illumination Patterns

D. Tidal Locking

Tidal locking is a gravitational interaction between Earth and the Moon where the Moon has become 'locked' over time with one hemisphere (the near side) always facing the Earth.

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Question 4: Why do deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn?

A. To conserve water and energy during winter

B. To make room for new growth in spring

C. To attract pollinators for the next season

D. To suppress competition from other plants

Deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn as a survival strategy for the winter months. Dropping leaves helps to conserve water and energy when temperature drops and when sunlight and water are less available. It's a process known as "winter dormancy."

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Question 5: The Pythagorean theorem is applicable to which type of triangle?

A. Equilateral Triangle

B. Right Triangle

C. Isosceles Triangle

D. Scalene Triangle

The Pythagorean theorem pertains specifically to right-angled triangles. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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Question 6: When it comes to human senses, which sense is linked to the organ known as the olfactory bulb?

A. Sight

B. Taste

C. Hearing

D. Smell

The olfactory bulb is a neural structure involved in smell sensation. It is located in the forebrain and sends signals to other parts of the brain that are responsible for processing smell.

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Question 7: When combined, which two bones form the longest bone in the human body?

A. Tibia and Fibula

B. Humerus and Ulna

C. Radius and Ulna

D. Femur

The Femur, or thigh bone, is the longest bone in the human body. It spans the distance from the hip to the knee.

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Question 8: If you're drinking Champagne, what country was it originally produced in?

A. USA

B. France

C. Spain

D. Italy

Champagne is a type of sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of France. By law, only sparkling wine produced in this region can legitimately be called 'Champagne'.

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Question 9: How long did the Cuban Missile Crisis last?

A. 6 months

B. 7 days

C. 30 days

D. 13 days

The Cuban Missile Crisis, a high-stakes stand-off between the United States and Soviet Union, lasted from October 16 to October 28, 1962, totaling 13 days. This event brought the world closer to the brink of a full-scale nuclear war than ever before.

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Question 10: Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico?

A. To commemorate famous Mexican historical figures

B. To celebrate Mexico's independence

C. To honor deceased loved ones

D. To mark the end of the agricultural year

The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a two-day holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2 where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion. It is a tradition that blends Catholic rituals with the pre-Hispanic belief that the dead return once a year from the underworld.

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2 longest bones combined is not a singular bone which is femur - I though you were asking for the two bones to be laid end to end and then mesurered. perhaps you should have been asking for the longest bone in the body. this question is very confusind and worded improperly