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SDC Trivia Game #644 - 28/02/2025

Question 1: Which superhero was bitten by a radioactive spider, gaining spider-like abilities?

Spider-Man, aka Peter Parker, gained his powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. This bite gave him superhuman strength, agility, and the ability to cling to walls, among other spider-like abilities.


Question 2: What ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization around 1450 AD. It is located high in the Andes Mountains in modern-day Peru and is believed to have been a royal estate and religious sanctuary.


Question 3: If you use a blue light, which element glows red?

Strontium is an alkaline earth metal that burns with a bright red flame. It is commonly used in fireworks and emergency flares to produce a brilliant red color.



Question 4: Who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922?

Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who is best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun's tomb is the best-preserved and most intact Ancient Egyptian tomb ever found.


Question 5: How did the legendary King Arthur die?

According to Arthurian legend, King Arthur was fatally wounded by his nephew Mordred at the Battle of Camlann. He was then taken to the mythical island of Avalon to recover from his wounds, but he was never seen again. Some legends say he will one day return when Britain needs him most.


Question 6: In the periodic table, what element is represented by the symbol 'K'?

Potassium is an alkali metal, and its symbol 'K' comes from the Latin word "kalium." It was first isolated in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy.


Question 7: What renowned playwright wrote the plays "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "Shakespeare in Love"?

Tom Stoppard is a Czech-born British playwright known for his witty, intellectual, and often absurdist works. "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" is an absurdist tragicomedy that expands upon the exploits of two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Stoppard co-wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film "Shakespeare in Love," which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.



Question 8: What is the study of the physical structure and substance of the Earth called?

Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its structure, properties, processes, and history. It encompasses the study of rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and other geological phenomena that shape our planet.


Question 9: When was Sigmund Freud's "The Interpretation of Dreams" first published?

"The Interpretation of Dreams" is considered Freud's most famous work, and it introduces the readers to the concept of the unconscious mind, the Oedipus complex, and the importance of dreams in understanding human behavior.


Question 10: If 1945 and 1991 are considered the start and end years of the Cold War respectively, approximately how many years did the Cold War last?

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies that began after World War II. It lasted from roughly 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, making it a span of about 46 years. The Cold War was characterized by an arms race, proxy wars, ideological rivalry and competition to spread influence around the globe.


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Q3- mmm. Curious so looked it up after I chose. Strotonium does not glow red with a blue light. It requires ignition of flame to make it go red. The question was not worded correctly to get the answer stated. Neon glows red. (found info on both of these.)
 
I got 7 out of 10 (70%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #644
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Q3- mmm. Curious so looked it up after I chose. Strotonium does not glow red with a blue light. It requires ignition of flame to make it go red. The question was not worded correctly to get the answer stated. Neon glows red. (found info on both of these.)
I thought it was neon as well .
 
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Strontium does not glow red under a blue light. Technically, nothing does. Should have known about King Arthur, but Freud and playwrights leave me cold.

Concerned someone may be 'Googling' before they respond. Not sure how constant 10/10 is being achieved. If you Google, maybe not post your 'result'.
 

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