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SDC Trivia Game #176 - 18/11/2023

Question 1: What is the main driver of the weather on Earth?

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.


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.


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How many main pieces does the traditional Japanese kimono have?
They are typically hand-sewn into a "T" shape from four single pieces of fabric called tans and tied with an obi, or belt. Kimono Symbolism In addition to their unique aesthetic, kimonos are valued for their symbolism; style, motif, color, and material work together to.
Also, A standard kimono has at least 5 or 6 parts. Special kimono for Geisha and brides have more parts. It's also common to use a range of accessories with kimono.The following is a quick checklist of major kimono parts. 1. Nagajuban Kimono are difficult to clean. In fact.

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SDC Trivia Game #176 - 18/11/2023

Question 1: What is the main driver of the weather on Earth?

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.


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.


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so the fact you have to use lead aprons (in the old days) or barriers has no bearing on why he cannot use xray vision or was that not a thing when it was first written
 
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They are typically hand-sewn into a "T" shape from four single pieces of fabric called tans and tied with an obi, or belt. Kimono Symbolism In addition to their unique aesthetic, kimonos are valued for their symbolism; style, motif, color, and material work together to.
Also, A standard kimono has at least 5 or 6 parts. Special kimono for Geisha and brides have more parts. It's also common to use a range of accessories with kimono.The following is a quick checklist of major kimono parts. 1. Nagajuban Kimono are difficult to clean. In fact.

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I answered correctly because an old girlfriend and I made a kimono for me to wear as a geisha girl to a fancy dress party. o_O

Oh yeah! 8/10 today.
 
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I'd challenge Answer 10 to be honest. Lead aprons are used in X-Ray rooms because it can't be penetrated due to the denseness of it. I'm calling BS on the weakness answer!!
 
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SDC Trivia Game #176 - 18/11/2023

Question 1: What is the main driver of the weather on Earth?

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.


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.


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omg I got 8 out of 10
 
Climbed up from those dreaded fours that I got thru the week.....6/10 today. I'll accept that.
 
I got 7 out of 10 (70%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #176
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I'd challenge Answer 10 to be honest. Lead aprons are used in X-Ray rooms because it can't be penetrated due to the denseness of it. I'm calling BS on the weakness answer!!
Yes! You are totally correct. Lead is good stuff when it comes to stopping penetrating radiation such as alpha, beta and gamma wavelengths.
 

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