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Question 1: Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Question 2: Why does Batman wear a mask?
Batman, whose real identity is Bruce Wayne, wears a mask called a cowl to hide his identity and protect those he cares about from being targeted by his enemies.
Question 3: Where is the largest volcano in the solar system located?
Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in the solar system. It stands about 13.6 miles high which makes it nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth.
Question 4: The Cold War was primarily a geopolitical conflict between which two powers?
The Cold War was characterised by political and military tension between the Western Bloc (led by the United States) and the Eastern Bloc (led by the Soviet Union) post World War II, from 1947 to 1991. Even though they were the main actors, the nature of the conflict was such that it involved most of the world either directly or indirectly through the fight for political influence and power.
Question 5: When a substance directly changes from a solid state to a gaseous state without becoming liquid, what is this process called?
Sublimation is a unique process that skips the liquid phase. Examples include dry ice, which sublimates into carbon dioxide gas, and frost, which can sublimate into water vapor in certain conditions.
Question 6: Why is red wine traditionally paired with red meat?
Due to their rich flavor, both red meat and red wine complement each other well. The tannins in red wine helps break down the fat in red meat, making the wine taste smoother and the meat less greasy.
Question 7: The Rosetta Stone was a critical key to deciphering which ancient language?
The Rosetta Stone, discovered in 1799, was inscribed with the same text in Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphics. Because scholars understood Greek, they were able to use the Rosetta Stone to translate the mysterious Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Question 8: How many justices sit on the U.S Supreme Court?
The U.S Supreme Court is comprised of nine justices, one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. This has been the case since 1869, despite various proposals to change the number over the years.
Question 9: What is the phenomenon where an increase in the Earth's average temperature is caused by a buildup of certain gases in the atmosphere?
Global warming, driven primarily by the increase of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, can promote climate changes that impact global weather patterns, sea levels, and various ecosystems.
Question 10: In which Broadway musical do you find the character Elphaba?
Elphaba is the main character in the musical "Wicked". The show is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz", and Elphaba is the story's sympathetic portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Athena is often portrayed with an owl - a symbol of wisdom - and a shield, reflecting her domains of wisdom and warfare. She is one of the twelve Olympians in the Greek pantheon.