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Question 1: Which Marvel superhero is also known as "The Man Without Fear"?
Question 2: Which of the following is the most potent greenhouse gas?
While carbon dioxide gets the most attention as a greenhouse gas, methane actually has a global warming potential 28-36 times that of CO2 over a 100-year period. Methane is emitted from sources like livestock, landfills, and oil and gas operations.
Question 3: Where did the first astronauts to land on the moon plant an American flag?
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. They landed their lunar module Eagle in the Sea of Tranquility and spent 21 hours on the moon's surface. The American flag they planted still stands today but has likely turned white due to radiation from the sun.
Question 4: Why was The Flinstones considered a groundbreaking animated TV series when it debuted in 1960?
The Flinstones aired on ABC during primetime from 1960-1966, paving the way for other primetime animated shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy decades later. It was the most financially successful network animated franchise for three decades until The Simpsons surpassed it in 1997.
Question 5: Who is the founder of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer?
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 as an online bookstore. The company has since expanded to sell a wide variety of products and services, making Bezos one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Question 6: Why did Ludwig van Beethoven continue composing music even after going deaf?
Beethoven began losing his hearing in his late twenties, but he continued composing masterpieces like his Ninth Symphony well after becoming completely deaf. His deep understanding of music and ability to audiate (hear the music in his mind) allowed him to keep creating despite his disability.
Question 7: If you sailed due east from Brazil, what would be the first European country you would reach?
Portugal and Brazil were both part of the Portuguese Empire. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. The two countries maintain close political, economic and cultural ties to this day.
Question 8: Why is Homer Simpson's character known for being lazy?
Homer's laziness and ineptitude at his job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is a recurring joke on The Simpsons. Despite his lack of motivation, he has managed to keep his position for decades.
Question 9: Where were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens to pay homage to the original Olympic Games of ancient Greece. 241 athletes from 14 nations competed in 43 events.
Question 10: Where is most of an insect's skeletal system located?
An exoskeleton is a hard external skeleton that supports and protects an insect's body. It is made of chitin and protein and covers the insect's entire body surface. As the insect grows, it must periodically molt its exoskeleton and secrete a new larger one.
Wowee! My first 90%. Think I’m in shock.
Daredevil, whose real name is Matt Murdock, is a blind lawyer by day and a vigilante by night. He has heightened senses that compensate for his lack of vision, allowing him to fight crime fearlessly in Hell's Kitchen, New York.