Question 1: Where was the first atomic bomb dropped during World War II?
Question 2: Which war is often divided into theaters such as the Pacific and European?
World War II had numerous skirmishes and battles that were divided among different global regions, commonly known as 'theatres'. The Pacific and the European Theatres were two of the most significant areas of conflict in the war.
Question 3: When translating from English, which language uses the Latin alphabet with a total of 32 letters?
The Polish alphabet is based on the Latin script but has 9 additional letters (ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, ż) making it a total of 32 letters.
Question 4: What is Andrew Lloyd Webber's longest-running musical on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway in 1988, and is currently the longest-running show in Broadway history, with more than 12,000 performances so far.
Question 5: What is the national sport of Canada?
Although many might associate Ice Hockey as Canada's national sport, Lacrosse was declared the National Game of Canada in 1859. In fact, both Ice Hockey (winter) and Lacrosse (summer) are recognized as the national sports of Canada.
Question 6: If someone has hyperglycemia, what does he or she have too much of in the blood?
Hyperglycemia occurs when there is a high level of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. It is a common condition in people with diabetes and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated.
Question 7: What is the hardest mineral known to man?
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral and are effectively used in various industrial applications such as cutting, grinding, and drilling due to this unique property. They score a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Question 8: When exposed to the air, which element tarnishes due to oxidation?
Silver is a precious metal that tarnishes when exposed to air because of a chemical reaction with sulfur compounds in the air. This is why silver jewelry and silverware often darken and lose their shine over time.
Question 9: Which movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1993?
Schindler's List, directed by Steven Spielberg, won the Best Picture Oscar at the 66th Academy Awards in 1994 (for the film year of 1993). The film is renowned for its powerful depiction of the Holocaust.
Question 10: The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is written by which author?
Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", which addresses racial inequality in the Southern United States, has become a classic of American literature. It was published in 1960 and awarded the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, by the United States. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. These bombings played a key role in Japan's surrender, ending World War II.