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Question 1: What is the main driver of the weather on Earth?
Question 2: According to legend, what British figure led a band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest?
Robin Hood is a legendary figure said to have been an outlaw who, along with his band of Merry Men, resided in Sherwood Forest. The tales, dating back at least to the Middle Ages, often portray him as a champion of the poor by stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
Question 3: The musical "Cats" is based on a collection of poems by which writer?
The musical "Cats" is actually based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats," a collection of whimsical poetry by T.S. Eliot. The poems were originally written to entertain Eliot's godchildren.
Question 4: How many main pieces does the traditional Japanese kimono have?
A traditional Japanese kimono consists of 8 pieces. This includes the main robe, the obi (belt) and various inner garments and accessories.
Question 5: What is the psychological term for the study of how people relate to each other and influence each other's behavior?
Social Psychology studies how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. It is a vital field in understanding human behavior in social contexts.
Question 6: Who is Superman's archenemy?
Lex Luthor is Superman's main villain, and is considered one of the most intelligent people in the world. He is a billionaire, a brilliant scientist, and a strategist with a complicated relationship with Superman.
Question 7: How many days are in a leap year?
A leap year occurs approximately every 4 years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year. It has one additional day added to February, making it 29 days long, resulting in a total of 366 days in the year.
Question 8: Which number system uses base 2?
The binary number system, or base-2 number system, represents numeric values using two symbols, 0 and 1. It's extensively used in computing and digital systems.
Question 9: Who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922?
Howard Carter was a British archaeologist who is best known for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun's tomb is the best-preserved and most intact Ancient Egyptian tomb ever found.
Question 10: Why can't Superman see through lead?
In the Superman comics, Superman cannot see through lead because of a specific weakness he has - a limitation set by the writers to his otherwise extensive powers which, among others, include X-ray vision.
The Sun is the main driver of Earth's weather and climate, providing the energy that drives the wind, separates water molecules to form water vapor, and causes temperature differences leading to atmospheric movements.