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SDC Trivia Game #708 - 03/05/2025

Question 1: In which Italian city can Michelangelo's famous sculpture of David be found?

Michelangelo's iconic marble statue of David, sculpted between 1501 and 1504, is housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Italy. The sculpture, standing at 17 feet tall, is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance era.


Question 2: Where in the human body would you find the smallest bone?

The stapes, located in the middle ear, is the smallest bone in the human body. It is one of three tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.


Question 3: In which country did the festival of Holi originate?

Holi, also known as the "Festival of Colors", is an ancient Hindu festival that originated in India. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.



Question 4: Why did the United States enter World War II?

The United States officially entered World War II after the surprise attack by the Japanese on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. This attack led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan, and subsequently, Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S., bringing the country fully into the global conflict.


Question 5: Where was William Shakespeare's theatre, The Globe, located?

The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, on land owned by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Matthew Brend, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613.


Question 6: When did the Eiffel Tower open to the public?

The Eiffel Tower was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. It took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to build and was meant to be a temporary exhibit, but it proved so popular that it was never dismantled. Today it is one of the most iconic and visited monuments in the world.


Question 7: What is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules in a system known as?

Temperature is a fundamental measure in weather and climate studies, as it determines the thermal state of the atmosphere, which in turn affects weather patterns and climate zones. It's measured in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).



Question 8: When did the philosopher Socrates live?

Socrates, one of the founders of Western philosophy, lived in Athens, Greece from approximately 470 BC to 399 BC. He is known for his method of questioning, the Socratic method, which seeks to arrive at truth through dialogue and critical thinking. Although Socrates himself wrote nothing, his ideas and methods were recorded by his students Plato and Xenophon.


Question 9: Who is known as the "Father of Modern Chemistry"?

Antoine Lavoisier, a French chemist, is best known for his discovery of the role of oxygen in combustion. He also contributed to the development of the metric system and the conservation of mass principle, transforming chemistry into a modern science.


Question 10: How long does the celebration of Hanukkah typically last?

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that typically lasts for eight days and nights. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C.


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I hope everyone has a great day, despite the election.

“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made along the way.”
 
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I’m okay with 9️⃣…nah who am I kidding 🔟 would have been better 🤣🤣🤣

“Never underestimate the healing power of listening to your favourite music, on full blast, while dancing around the house like an idiot”

Think it is going to be a AC/DC sort of day for me, missing my son!!
I miss my son also, passed away in 1993.
 
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OFF to the LC again today....oh well looks like more Bloody Mary's and Tabasco again 🩸🩸🩸and watching the Mighty Magpies tonight.....Go 'Pies in '25.🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁. See you there Cardie, my shout for Lunch. :)
 

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