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SDC Trivia Game #365 - 25/05/2024

Question 1: Which composer wrote the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

The Marriage of Figaro, or "Le Nozze di Figaro" in Italian, is an opera buffa (comic opera) composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. It is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide.


Question 2: In which country is the Holi festival celebrated?

Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the "Festival of Colors" or the "Festival of Love". It signifies the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. During Holi, people throw colorful powder and water at each other in celebration.


Question 3: How many companies are part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stock market index?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was first established in 1896 with just 12 companies. General Electric had the longest continuous presence on the DJIA, spanning 122 years from 1896 to 2018.



Question 4: When was Marilyn Monroe born?

Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, California. She would go on to become one of the most iconic actresses and sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s before her untimely death in 1962 at age 36.


Question 5: Why was the soft drink Fanta invented?

Fanta was created in Nazi Germany by the German Coca-Cola bottling company. Due to trade embargoes, the company could no longer import Coca-Cola syrup, so they developed a new product using available ingredients.


Question 6: Why does a flamingo stand on one leg?

Flamingos often stand on one leg to help regulate their body temperature. By tucking one leg into their plumage, they reduce the amount of body surface area exposed to the cold, thereby conserving heat.


Question 7: What is the term for a formal accusation of a serious crime?

An indictment is handed down by a grand jury if they find probable cause that a crime has been committed. It is not a finding of guilt, but rather a formal accusation that initiates a criminal case.



Question 8: If you watched all 256 episodes of the sitcom Friends back-to-back without breaks, how long would it take?

Friends aired from 1994 to 2004 and became one of the most popular TV shows of all time. The total runtime of the entire series is approximately 88 hours and 8 minutes.


Question 9: Where did the TV show "Friends" take place?

Although filmed in Los Angeles, the entire series of "Friends" was set in New York City. The fictional coffee shop "Central Perk" where the characters often gathered was based on a real-life Manhattan coffee shop.


Question 10: Where was the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" filmed?

The entire Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand across over 150 different locations. The filming lasted for 438 days and involved a crew of over 2,400 people at the height of production.


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