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Question 1: What is the term for a psychological technique used to explore unconscious conflicts driving an individual's behavior?
Question 2: In which famous song do the lyrics "Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze" appear?
The lyrics noted are from the song "Country Roads, Take Me Home" by John Denver. The song's full title is often shortened to "Country Roads" and it's become something of an anthem for West Virginia, where the song is set.
Question 3: Where is the International Court of Justice located?
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations.
Question 4: What popular musical is based on a book written by Gregory Maguire that reimagines the world of "The Wizard of Oz"?
Wicked, a popular Broadway musical, is based on the 1995 novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire, which is a retelling of the classic 1900 novel, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film from 1939.
Question 5: What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose (or sugar) in the blood. It's closely monitored especially in people with diabetes who take insulin or other medications that can potentially lower blood sugar.
Question 6: What is the largest state by area in the United States?
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area, covering more than twice the area of the second largest state, Texas. It is bigger than all but 18 countries in the world.
Question 7: Why is Superman vulnerable to kryptonite?
Superman, also known as Kal-El, was born on the planet Krypton. When Krypton was destroyed, the remains became radioactive, forming kryptonite. Its radiation has harmful effects on Superman, one of the few survivors from Krypton.
Question 8: Who wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
"To Kill a Mockingbird" was published in 1960 and its author, Harper Lee, won the Pulitzer Prize for it the following year. The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with serious issues of rape and racial inequality.
Question 9: Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is a major Hindu festival known as the "Festival of Lights," celebrated for the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It symbolizes Lord Rama's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, the demon king.
Question 10: Who is the patron saint celebrated in Ireland on March 17?
March 17 is observed in Ireland and many other countries as Saint Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is hence regarded as the country's patron saint.
Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century, where a therapist, or psychoanalyst, encourages the person to talk freely to uncover unconscious traumas that may be affecting their behavior.