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SDC Trivia Game #517 - 24/10/2024

Question 1: What is the most common type of dementia?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.


Question 2: If you're wearing a fascinator, what are you likely attending?

A fascinator is a decorative headpiece, often worn by women at formal occasions such as weddings. It's an alternative to a hat and is usually made with feathers, flowers or beads attached to a band or clip.


Question 3: Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2022?

Will Smith won the Best Actor Oscar in 2022 for his role as Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, in the film "King Richard". It was his first Academy Award win.



Question 4: Who wrote the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo"?

"The Count of Monte Cristo" is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839, such as the reign of Napoleon I and the Bourbon Restoration.


Question 5: When did the Watergate scandal take place?

The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal in the United States that lasted from 1972 to 1974, following a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement. The scandal ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974.


Question 6: Which supervillain is the archenemy of Spider-Man and is known for wearing a green goblin costume?

The Green Goblin, also known as Norman Osborn, is one of Spider-Man's most iconic and persistent foes. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 in 1964 and has been a recurring villain in the Spider-Man comics, movies, and other media adaptations.


Question 7: Why is Vitamin D important for the human body?

Vitamin D is crucial for the body as it helps to regulate the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for building and maintaining strong bones. Without sufficient vitamin D, the body cannot effectively absorb calcium, leading to soft or brittle bones.



Question 8: What name was given to the policy of 'openness' adopted by the Soviet Union under Mikhail Gorbachev?

Glasnost, meaning "openness" in Russian, was a policy introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s. It aimed to increase transparency and freedom of information in the Soviet Union, in contrast to the secrecy and censorship of previous Soviet governments. Perestroika, meaning "restructuring", was a parallel policy of economic and political reform.


Question 9: How is the Italian coffee drink "Affogato" traditionally made?

Affogato is a simple Italian dessert traditionally made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream. The hot coffee starts to melt the cold gelato, mixing the flavors and textures into a unique treat.


Question 10: What famous structure in England is believed to have been constructed around 2500 BC?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, 7 feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons. The stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.


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How is a non coffee drinker supposed to know anything about coffee?

Anyway, a few questions required some head scratching!
 
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#3…had no idea, just went with gut instinct

So according to who ever concocted these questions I got #9 ❌
True definition of how to make an Affogato…
“All you need to for Affogato is a shot of hot expresso (coffee), ice cream OR gelato an an optional half shot of liquor e.g. Frangelico, Amaretto or Rum”
So to all those who got it wrong, give yourself another point ✅
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I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #517
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#3…had no idea, just went with gut instinct

So according to who ever concocted these questions I got #9 ❌
True definition of how to make an Affogato…
“All you need to for Affogato is a shot of hot expresso (coffee), ice cream OR gelato an an optional half shot of liquor e.g. Frangelico, Amaretto or Rum”
So to all those who got it wrong, give yourself another point ✅
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I too am a total-tea drinker, rarely having a coffee, but do have a barista nephew. The key words in Q9 are 'espresso' (extra strong coffee) and 'poured over'. Not blended, not mixed. Only one option given has exactly that. ☕🫖
 

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