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SDC Trivia Game #143 - 16/10/2023

Question 1: Where was the famous painter Pablo Picasso born?

Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in the city of Málaga, Spain. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.


Question 2: What is the name of the largest castle in the world?

Listed in the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 sqm (750,000 sqft).


Question 3: Which planet in our solar system has the fastest rotation speed?

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has the shortest day, rotating on its axis approximately once every 9.9 hours.



Question 4: In Norse mythology, who was the god of thunder?

In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, lightning, storms, and strength. He’s often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he used to create thunder and lightning.


Question 5: Why is crop rotation beneficial?

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different growing seasons. This agricultural practice helps to maintain soil fertility and structure, as different crops have different nutrient requirements and contribute differently to the soil structure. This reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and improves crop yields in the long term.


Question 6: If you're a lexicographer, what do you study or compile?

A lexicographer specializes in the compiling, writing, or editing of dictionaries. These individuals contribute to our understanding and use of language by defining words and establishing their correct usage.


Question 7: How many stages of sleep are there according to the most accepted view in modern psychology?

According to modern psychology, there are five stages of sleep: Stage 1 (light sleep), Stage 2 (real sleep), Stages 3 and 4 (deep sleep), and REM sleep (dreaming state). Each sleep cycle lasts about 90-110 minutes.



Question 8: Where did the Beatles originate?

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960 and are widely regarded as the most influential band in history. Their members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.


Question 9: What is the most common blood type?

O Positive is the most common blood type, found in around 37% of the population. This blood type is often in high demand for blood transfusions because it can be safely given to any other Rh positive blood type.


Question 10: The Festival of Diwali is primarily celebrated by what religion?

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is known as the "festival of lights" and symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".


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SDC Trivia Game #143 - 16/10/2023

Question 1: Where was the famous painter Pablo Picasso born?

Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in the city of Málaga, Spain. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.


Question 2: What is the name of the largest castle in the world?

Listed in the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 sqm (750,000 sqft).


Question 3: Which planet in our solar system has the fastest rotation speed?

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has the shortest day, rotating on its axis approximately once every 9.9 hours.



Question 4: In Norse mythology, who was the god of thunder?

In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, lightning, storms, and strength. He’s often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he used to create thunder and lightning.


Question 5: Why is crop rotation beneficial?

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different growing seasons. This agricultural practice helps to maintain soil fertility and structure, as different crops have different nutrient requirements and contribute differently to the soil structure. This reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and improves crop yields in the long term.


Question 6: If you're a lexicographer, what do you study or compile?

A lexicographer specializes in the compiling, writing, or editing of dictionaries. These individuals contribute to our understanding and use of language by defining words and establishing their correct usage.


Question 7: How many stages of sleep are there according to the most accepted view in modern psychology?

According to modern psychology, there are five stages of sleep: Stage 1 (light sleep), Stage 2 (real sleep), Stages 3 and 4 (deep sleep), and REM sleep (dreaming state). Each sleep cycle lasts about 90-110 minutes.



Question 8: Where did the Beatles originate?

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960 and are widely regarded as the most influential band in history. Their members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.


Question 9: What is the most common blood type?

O Positive is the most common blood type, found in around 37% of the population. This blood type is often in high demand for blood transfusions because it can be safely given to any other Rh positive blood type.


Question 10: The Festival of Diwali is primarily celebrated by what religion?

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is known as the "festival of lights" and symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".


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SDC Trivia Game #143 - 16/10/2023

Question 1: Where was the famous painter Pablo Picasso born?

Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881, in the city of Málaga, Spain. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.


Question 2: What is the name of the largest castle in the world?

Listed in the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle in the Czech Republic is the largest ancient castle in the world, occupying an area of almost 70,000 sqm (750,000 sqft).


Question 3: Which planet in our solar system has the fastest rotation speed?

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has the shortest day, rotating on its axis approximately once every 9.9 hours.



Question 4: In Norse mythology, who was the god of thunder?

In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, lightning, storms, and strength. He’s often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he used to create thunder and lightning.


Question 5: Why is crop rotation beneficial?

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different growing seasons. This agricultural practice helps to maintain soil fertility and structure, as different crops have different nutrient requirements and contribute differently to the soil structure. This reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and improves crop yields in the long term.


Question 6: If you're a lexicographer, what do you study or compile?

A lexicographer specializes in the compiling, writing, or editing of dictionaries. These individuals contribute to our understanding and use of language by defining words and establishing their correct usage.


Question 7: How many stages of sleep are there according to the most accepted view in modern psychology?

According to modern psychology, there are five stages of sleep: Stage 1 (light sleep), Stage 2 (real sleep), Stages 3 and 4 (deep sleep), and REM sleep (dreaming state). Each sleep cycle lasts about 90-110 minutes.



Question 8: Where did the Beatles originate?

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960 and are widely regarded as the most influential band in history. Their members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.


Question 9: What is the most common blood type?

O Positive is the most common blood type, found in around 37% of the population. This blood type is often in high demand for blood transfusions because it can be safely given to any other Rh positive blood type.


Question 10: The Festival of Diwali is primarily celebrated by what religion?

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is known as the "festival of lights" and symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".


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