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SDC Trivia Game #855 - 27/09/2025

Question 1: How many Academy Awards did the 1997 film Titanic win?

Titanic tied the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single film. It won in major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Song for "My Heart Will Go On".


Question 2: Where did the term "Tragedy" and "Comedy" originate from in theatre?

The terms "Tragedy" and "Comedy" as genres in theatre originated in Ancient Greece. Greek theatre had three genres: tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays. Tragedies typically dealt with weighty issues and often had unhappy endings, while comedies were lighthearted and typically had happy endings.


Question 3: What is the term for a piece of music written for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?

A concerto is a musical composition typically composed in three parts or movements, in which (usually) one solo instrument (for instance, a piano, violin, cello or flute) is accompanied by an orchestra or concert band.



Question 4: Which company developed the first computer mouse?

The computer mouse was first developed and created by Xerox Corporation's Palo Alto Research Center in the 1960's. The mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart and was a revolutionary development in the field of computing technology.


Question 5: In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?

The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War and divided Germany, began to physically fall on November 9th, 1989. This day is considered as the official date marking the fall of the wall. The entire demolition was completed by 1992.


Question 6: What is the name of the famous Australian hat brand known for its wide-brimmed, rabbit fur felt hats?

Akubra is an iconic Australian company, founded in 1874. Their hats have become synonymous with Australian outback culture and have been worn by notable figures such as politicians and celebrities.


Question 7: In which country was the board game Monopoly invented?

The board game Monopoly was first patented in 1935 by Elizabeth Magie in the United States. It was originally called "The Landlord's Game" and was intended to teach about the economic principles of Georgism, a system proposed by Henry George.



Question 8: Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico's victory over which nation?

Cinco de Mayo, which directly translates to the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the victory of Mexico over France during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.


Question 9: In what year was Al Capone convicted for tax evasion?

Al Capone, often known as "Scarface," was notorious during the Prohibition era and was finally brought down not by his prohibition-related crimes but by tax evasion. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.


Question 10: How many chapters are there in the Quran?

The Quran, the holy book of Islam, consists of 114 chapters, known as surahs. Each surah varies in length and is divided into verses, known as ayahs. The surahs are not arranged chronologically, but roughly by length, with the longest surahs appearing first.


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Grand Final day. Will be watching the game whilst helping the sparky wiring up a couple of outlets for us and friends visiting. Have a great day may your team win. :coffee::coffee:
 
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I got 7 out of 10 (70%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #855
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ME again.
 
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There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to trap this source you will truly have defeated age.” Sophia Loren

Have a truly great day today, and enjoy the footy 🏉
 
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7/10. Freddo said he's shouting all 7s today, He'll probably deny it, but don't listen to him, what does he know.

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:😅😂🙃
I’m in! See you all there 😂
 
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Well done Da Freddo. :) :coffee:
 
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I’m okay with 8

Out for the day with the six best women in “my” world, my besties!!
A little bit of shopping, plenty of laughs, amazing food and no doubt a few drinks..who am I kidding, lots of drinks!!!
Love them all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The people in your life, that make you laugh a bit louder, smile a little brighter, and make life a whole lot better….Best Friends!!!!
 
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Missed out on the LC (just)! :p 🌷 🏉
 
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Eight it is and that'll do me!
 
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