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Question 1: How many Star Wars films have been released as of 2021?
Question 2: How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
The English alphabet contains 26 letters, from A to Z. These can be either uppercase or lowercase, and can form a virtually infinite number of words!
Question 3: When was the National Theatre in London officially opened?
The National Theatre in London was officially opened in 1976 with two of its three auditoriums in use. It is one of the UK's two most prominent publicly funded theatre companies, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Question 4: In which country would you find the highest concentration of sheep per capita?
New Zealand has more than nine sheep per person, which is the highest concentration of sheep per capita in the world. The country's climate and terrain are ideal for sheep farming.
Question 5: When is the official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin?
The official start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin (which includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) is June 1 and it ends on November 30. However, hurricanes can occur outside of this period.
Question 6: Who is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn is a mythological creature that has been adopted as the national animal symbol of Scotland. The choice of such a mystical creature emphasizes the love for myths and legends that is documented through Scottish folklore.
Question 7: What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamonds are rated at 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making them the hardest natural substance. They are so hard that only a diamond can scratch another diamond. They are primarily used in jewelry, but because of their hardness, they are also used for industrial purposes such as cutting, grinding, and drilling.
Question 8: When did the Panama Canal officially open?
The Panama Canal, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, was constructed by the United States between 1904 and 1914, officially opening on August 15, 1914. This waterway greatly reduced the time for ships to travel between the two oceans by providing a shortcut through Central America.
Question 9: Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia. It stretches for over 2,300 kilometres and can even be seen from outer space.
Question 10: Why is a chef's hat traditionally tall and white?
The chef's hat, known as a toque, developed its white color to represent cleanliness and tall shape to prevent hairs from falling into food. The height also serves the practical purpose of providing ventilation and keeping the chef's head cool in hot kitchens.
As of 2021, 11 Star Wars films have been released. This includes the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and two standalone films ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "Solo: A Star Wars Story"). A twelfth film, "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron," is slated for a 2023 release.