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SDC Trivia Game #769 - 03/07/2025

Question 1: When is the Chinese New Year in 2024?

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is based on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The date varies each year but typically falls between January 21 and February 20. In 2024, it will be the Year of the Dragon.


Question 2: Where is the International Criminal Court (ICC) headquartered?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It prosecutes individuals for international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.


Question 3: Who first discovered the antibiotic penicillin?

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 when he noticed that a mold called Penicillium notatum had contaminated a culture plate of Staphylococcus bacteria and prevented its growth. This serendipitous finding revolutionized medicine and has saved countless lives.



Question 4: What is the largest living species of penguin?

The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, reaching up to 122 cm (48 in) in height and weighing from 22 to 45 kg (49 to 99 lb). They are found in Antarctica, where they endure the harshest weather conditions of any penguin species during their breeding season.


Question 5: Which religion is the Bhagavad Gita a sacred text of?

The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. It is a conversation between prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. It addresses the moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by Arjuna on the battlefield and is considered one of the most important texts in Hindu philosophy and spirituality.


Question 6: What are Suffolk Punch and Hackney?

Suffolk Punch and Hackney are both breeds of horses from the United Kingdom.


Question 7: Where do diamonds form deep within the Earth?

Diamonds form deep within the Earth's mantle, typically at depths of 90 to 150 kilometers, under high pressure and temperature conditions. They are brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions via magma, which cools into igneous rocks known as kimberlites and lamproites.



Question 8: Who wrote the music for the popular Broadway musical "Hamilton"?

Lin-Manuel Miranda, an American composer, lyricist, and actor, wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the hugely successful Broadway musical "Hamilton". The show, which premiered in 2015, tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, pop, soul, and traditional-style show tunes.


Question 9: What principle explains why ships float?

According to Archimedes' Principle, a body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. This principle applies to all objects in a fluid, including ships floating on water.


Question 10: When did the last Ice Age end?

The last Ice Age, also known as the Pleistocene Epoch, ended around 11,700 years ago, marking the beginning of the Holocene Epoch, which continues to the present day. The end of the Ice Age was characterized by the retreat of glaciers and a rise in global temperatures.


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Wow! In the Club again! Thanks to Q6 having TWO horses in the same race. 🐎🐎
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Good to see "Archimedes" floats your boat too ‼️ 😼😼
 
I should have had 9.. I knew the horse answer but there were 2 x horse so I guess you needed to guess horse 1 or horse 2. I picked the wrong door

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Happened to many times finally lost all further interest, my membership is up for renewal in August? Not sure whether Ill bother any more becoming pointless saying anything and I'm dyslexic?
Mine is up in October and I'm thinking the same thing.
Too many articles on trying to sell us stuff.
Too many repeat articles
And I'm sick of all the recipes posted by baby bird which half the time doesn't make sense.
It's the old people, my favourites on here that keep me on here and your on that list
 
Mine is up in October and I'm thinking the same thing.
Too many articles on trying to sell us stuff.
Too many repeat articles
And I'm sick of all the recipes posted by baby bird which half the time doesn't make sense.
It's the old people, my favourites on here that keep me on here and your on that list
Maybe we should our own paper? where without fear or favour we can say what we like and insult who we like. Obviously we couldn't say Albo for instance for obvious legal reasons so we would need a pseudonym like the (TURD) and the COW?
 
I should have had 9.. I knew the horse answer but there were 2 x horse so I guess you needed to guess horse 1 or horse 2. I picked the wrong door

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agree. Did the same
 
Maybe we should our own paper? where without fear or favour we can say what we like and insult who we like. Obviously we couldn't say Albo for instance for obvious legal reasons so we would need a pseudonym like the (TURD) and the COW?
Fuck me dead, I say what I want to most of the time anyway. If you think someone is a TURD,COW, or just a PLAIN Fuck Wit, tell them. Ya never know, it might change their outlook on things. I'm hearing ya Mate.
 
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I’m happy….😊…..suppose you have to be when there are so many repeats, nothing to make you think unfortunately!!

Bestie catchup today….woohoo

“No matter how you feel…..Get up, dress up, show up and never give up” ❤️❤️❤️

I totally agree with the comments posted about all the advertisements, repetitiveness, it really is not what I want to spend my money on….I can see all that on the net!!
 

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