Question 1: Which author penned the famous dystopian novel, "1984"?
Question 2: Which is the smallest country in the world?
As an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, Vatican City is the smallest country both by size, covering around 44 hectares, and population, with about 825 inhabitants. It's also the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Question 3: If military jargon, what does the acronym 'AWOL' stand for?
'Absent Without Leave', often shortened to AWOL, is a military term used when a service member is absent from where he/she is expected to be without permission, or has abandoned or deserted their post.
Question 4: When was the theory of relativity first proposed?
The special theory of relativity was first proposed by Albert Einstein in 1905. It introduced the famous equation E=mc^2, which states that energy (E) is equal to mass (m) times the speed of light (c) squared.
Question 5: If an element has the atomic number 8, what element is it?
The atomic number of an element corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus. Oxygen has 8 protons, giving it the atomic number 8.
Question 6: How many strings does a standard violin have?
A standard violin has four strings, they are tuned in perfect fifths to the following notes: G, D, A, E. Violin is a bowed string instrument originated in Italy in the 16th century.
Question 7: What is the atomic symbol for the chemical element Oxygen?
The atomic symbol for Oxygen is O. It is the third-most abundant element in the universe by mass.
Question 8: Where is the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) located?
The New York Stock Exchange, considered the largest equity-based exchange in the world based on total market capitalization of its listed securities, is located on Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City.
Question 9: Why is Mandarin Chinese often considered the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is often named as the most spoken language because it has the most native speakers, primarily in China. However, if you consider both native and non-native speakers, English might be more widely spoken.
Question 10: If you begin with a single pair, how many rabbits could theoretically be produced in a year as a result of their reproductive capacity?
This hypothetical situation is often referred to as the "rabbit problem". Assuming that every pair of rabbits breeds once a month and then their offspring do the same once they reach a month old, and there are no deaths, the number of rabbits could exceed a million in just a year due to their extraordinary reproductive capacity.
"1984" is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell in 1948. It presents a terrifying vision of a totalitarian future where "Big Brother" watches everyone's movements. Orwell's work has seen renewed interest and relevance in the 21st century.