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SDC Trivia Game #512 - 19/10/2024

Question 1: In what country did the cocktail Mojito originate?

The Mojito, a refreshing cocktail made with white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint, originated in Havana, Cuba. It became popular in the 1930s and has since become a beloved cocktail worldwide.


Question 2: What is the study of heat and heat transfer called?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation, and physical properties of matter. It plays a vital role in fields such as engineering, chemistry, and even biology.


Question 3: In which city was Beethoven born?

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in the city of Bonn, Germany. He later moved to Vienna, Austria in his early twenties, which is the city most commonly associated with the famous composer, but Bonn was his birthplace.



Question 4: What is the addictive stimulant drug found in tobacco?

Nicotine is the primary addictive substance found in tobacco products. It's a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, causing an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness. Nicotine is highly addictive and is the main reason why people find it difficult to quit smoking or using other tobacco products.


Question 5: Why is the bald eagle the national bird of the United States?

The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem of the United States in 1782 because of its majestic appearance and the qualities it represents - strength, courage, and freedom. It is featured prominently on the Great Seal of the United States.


Question 6: In which city did the Beatles perform their last live concert?

The Beatles performed their last live concert on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. It marked the end of the band's touring years, after which they focused on studio recordings.


Question 7: What is the term for a rotating column of air that forms over water and can cause significant damage when it moves onshore?

Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes but form over bodies of water. They are most common in tropical and subtropical waters. When a waterspout moves onshore, it is then classified as a tornado and can cause significant damage to coastal areas.



Question 8: How many countries share a land border with Russia?

Russia shares land borders with 14 countries, the most of any country in the world. These countries are Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.


Question 9: Which part of the human body contains the most bones?

The human hand is incredibly complex, containing 27 bones - 14 in the fingers (phalanges), 5 in the palm (metacarpals), and 8 in the wrist (carpals). This large number of bones gives our hands their remarkable dexterity and flexibility.


Question 10: When was the Empire State Building in New York City completed?

The Empire State Building, an iconic 102-story skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, was completed in 1931. It held the title of world's tallest building for nearly 40 years until the completion of the World Trade Center's North Tower in 1970.


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