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Question 1: How many Tony awards did the musical "Hamilton" win in 2016?
Question 2: Why is Oprah Winfrey so well known and successful?
Oprah Winfrey hosted the highly successful and influential "The Oprah Winfrey Show" from 1986 to 2011, making her a household name. At its peak, the show had 40 million weekly viewers in the U.S. alone.
Question 3: If exposed to gamma radiation, which superhero would turn into their alter ego?
In the Marvel universe, Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk when exposed to gamma radiation. The Hulk is known for his incredible strength and often struggles to control his anger.
Question 4: How many versions of The Scream were painted by Edvard Munch?
Edvard Munch created four versions of his iconic painting The Scream between 1893 and 1910. Two versions were done in pastels, while the other two were painted using oils on cardboard.
Question 5: How are stalactites formed in caves?
Stalactites are formed over thousands of years by the slow drip of mineral-rich water from the cave ceiling. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind tiny mineral deposits that gradually grow into hanging stalactites.
Question 6: Where was the United Nations headquarters established in 1945?
The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, when the UN Charter was ratified by a majority of signatories. Its headquarters were established in New York City, after a donation of land by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The UN has additional main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna.
Question 7: What is the study of the motion and behavior of objects under the action of forces called?
Mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the motion of macroscopic objects, from projectiles to parts of machinery, and astronomical objects, such as stars and planets, under the action of forces, including the force of gravity.
Question 8: Who is considered the first known poet in the world?
Enheduanna, a Sumerian priestess who lived in the 23rd century BC, is considered the first known poet in the world. She wrote religious hymns that were inscribed on clay tablets, making her works the oldest surviving signed poetry.
Question 9: Which actor portrayed the character Indiana Jones in the movie franchise?
Harrison Ford starred as the iconic archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones in the popular film series, which includes Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). The character was created by George Lucas and the films were directed by Steven Spielberg.
Question 10: Why did Vincent van Gogh famously cut off a part of his own ear?
Van Gogh suffered from severe mental illness, including psychotic episodes and delusions. In 1888, after an argument with fellow artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh cut off a portion of his own left ear with a razor, an act many attribute to his deteriorating mental state and emotional distress at the time.
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"Hamilton" won 11 Tony awards in 2016, falling just short of the record of 12 wins held by "The Producers". The musical, which blends hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theater styles to tell the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, was a massive critical and commercial success.