Question 1: The NASDAQ Stock Market is primarily associated with which kind of companies?
Question 2: When did the musical "Les Misérables" first open on Broadway?
"Les Misérables" premiered in Paris in 1980, but it wasn't until March 12, 1987, that it opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York. The show has since become one of the longest-running shows on Broadway and was adapted into a successful movie in 2012.
Question 3: In Greek mythology, which god is known as the messenger of the gods?
Hermes, the son of Zeus, was known as the messenger of the gods. He wore a magical set of wings that allowed him to travel quickly and was often depicted with a staff given to him by Apollo.
Question 4: How many Oscars did the movie Titanic win?
Titanic tied the record held by Ben-Hur (1959) for the most Academy Awards won by a single film. As of 2023, three films have won 11 Oscars each - Ben-Hur, Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Question 5: If an animal is described as viviparous, what does it mean?
Most mammals are viviparous, including humans, cats, dogs, and whales. The offspring develop inside the mother's body and are born live.
Question 6: How many Harry Potter books are there in the original series?
The Harry Potter series comprises seven books, starting with 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (also known as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' in the US) and concluding with 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.' J.K. Rowling wrote the series between 1997 and 2007, and it has become one of the best-selling book series in history.
Question 7: The film "Forrest Gump" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in what year?
"Forrest Gump", starring Tom Hanks, won the Best Picture Oscar at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. Tom Hanks also won his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar for his role in this film.
Question 8: In which country did the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originate?
The practice of carving jack-o'-lanterns started in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as early canvasses. Immigrants brought the tradition to America, where the native pumpkin proved to be an ideal fruit for carving.
Question 9: What is the study of heat, work, energy and their interactions known as?
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and their relation to energy and temperature. It describes how thermal energy is converted to and from other forms of energy and how it affects matter.
Question 10: Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Brazil has been the world's largest producer of coffee for over 150 years. It produces about a third of all coffee, thanks to its vast size and variety of landscapes, including areas with ideal coffee-growing temperatures and precipitation.
Although the NASDAQ Stock Market includes companies from various sectors, it is best known for being a high tech market, including technology and internet-based companies. Some of the largest tech companies, like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon, are traded on NASDAQ.