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SDC Trivia Game #456 - 24/08/2024

Question 1: What is the largest living species of penguin?

The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species, reaching up to 122 cm (48 in) in height and weighing from 22 to 45 kg (49 to 99 lb). They are found in Antarctica, where they endure the harshest weather conditions of any penguin species during their breeding season.


Question 2: What art movement was Salvador Dalí associated with?

Salvador Dalí was a prominent Spanish surrealist artist known for his striking and bizarre images. Surrealism was an artistic and literary movement that aimed to unlock the creative potential of the unconscious mind.


Question 3: How many Newton's Laws of Motion are there?

Newton's Laws of Motion, published in 1687, laid the foundations for classical mechanics. The three laws describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and its motion in response to those forces.



Question 4: How many years did it take Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Michelangelo took approximately 4 years, from 1508 to 1512, to complete the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The ceiling covers about 12,000 square feet and includes over 300 figures, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis.


Question 5: How do plants transport water and nutrients?

The xylem and phloem are specialized tissues in plants that transport water, nutrients, and sugars. The xylem carries water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves, while the phloem transports sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to other parts of the plant.


Question 6: What year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking the end of the Cold War?

The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, was a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The wall had divided East and West Berlin since 1961, and its fall paved the way for German reunification and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.


Question 7: Who was the first Disney Princess?

Snow White, from the 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, was the first Disney Princess. This film was also the first full-length cel animated feature film in history and the first American animated feature film in movie history.



Question 8: What particle is exchanged between protons and neutrons to bind them together in an atomic nucleus?

Gluons are the exchange particles for the strong force, one of the four fundamental forces of nature. They bind quarks together to form hadrons such as protons and neutrons, and also bind the protons and neutrons together to form atomic nuclei.


Question 9: How many Grammy awards has Beyoncé won as a solo artist and as part of Destiny's Child combined?

As of 2021, Beyoncé has won a total of 28 Grammy awards, making her the most awarded female artist in Grammy history. She has won 20 as a solo artist and an additional 8 as part of the group Destiny's Child.


Question 10: In which country is the shamrock considered a national symbol?

The shamrock, a three-leaved clover, has been considered the unofficial national flower of Ireland for centuries. According to legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity.


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I got 8 out of 10 (80%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #456
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Yep, I knew the answer to #5 and pressed the wrong one 🙄🙄
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ok question 9 you need to specify a year you want to have the answer for - she has won more since then so I am sure like me everyone else went with the current number (or the closest to it).
 
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Q5, She was not there to help. 😾
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