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SDC Trivia Game #524 - 31/10/2024

Question 1: When was the Caesar salad invented?

The Caesar salad was invented by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924. According to the story, Cardini improvised the dish with the ingredients he had on hand when his restaurant was busy on the 4th of July.


Question 2: What is the term for a score of 2 under par on a single hole in golf?

In golf, an eagle is a score of 2 under par on a single hole. This is most commonly achieved by holing a ball in two shots on a par-4, or three shots on a par-5. The term "eagle" was coined in the 19th century to represent a score that was exceptionally rare and impressive, much like the bird itself.


Question 3: What is the name given to a line on a weather map connecting points of equal pressure?

An isobar is a line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, typically used to identify high and low-pressure systems. The prefix "iso-" means equal, while "bar" refers to barometric pressure.



Question 4: Where is the Taj Mahal located?

The Taj Mahal is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, combining elements from Islamic, Persian, and Indian architectural styles.


Question 5: Where is the longest mountain range in the world located?

The Andes, located in South America, is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching for approximately 7,000 km (4,300 miles) from the Caribbean to the southern tip of the continent. The Andes pass through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.


Question 6: Which Greek letter is used to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter?

Pi (π) is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is an irrational number, which means it has an infinite number of digits after the decimal point and it never ends in a repeating pattern. The first few digits of pi are 3.14159265359...


Question 7: Where is the Broadway theater district located?

The Broadway theater district is located in the Theater District and Lincoln Square along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is home to 41 professional theaters with 500 or more seats and is widely considered the highest level of commercial theater in the English-speaking world.



Question 8: Where did the first crewed mission to the Moon land?

Apollo 11, the first crewed mission to land on the Moon, touched down in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. The landing site was chosen for its flat and relatively smooth surface.


Question 9: Where is the headquarters of the World Bank located?

The World Bank, an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to countries for capital projects, has its headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1944 as part of the Bretton Woods Agreement.


Question 10: What is the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth?

Astatine is the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth. It is a highly radioactive element that decays quickly, with a half-life of only 8.1 hours for its most stable isotope. It is estimated that less than 30 grams of astatine exist on Earth at any given time.


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