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SDC Trivia Game #577 - 23/12/2024

Question 1: How many ribs does the human body normally have?

The human body typically has 24 ribs, 12 on each side. The top seven pairs are called true ribs, while the lower five pairs are called false ribs, with the last two pairs being known as floating ribs, as they do not connect to the sternum.


Question 2: When Batman's parents were murdered, who became his legal guardian?

After the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, their butler Alfred Pennyworth became the legal guardian of young Bruce Wayne. Alfred raised Bruce and later assisted him in his fight against crime as Batman.


Question 3: Which company was the first to reach a market capitalization of $1 trillion?

Apple Inc. hit the $1 trillion mark in August 2018. This historic milestone reaffirmed Apple's position as a leader in the tech industry and showcased the massive financial scale that leading tech companies can reach.



Question 4: Who invented the World Wide Web in 1989?

Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN. He wrote the first web browser and editor, and developed the protocols and standards that form the foundation of the modern web.


Question 5: What famous ancient Greek temple is located on the Acropolis in Athens?

The Parthenon was built between 447-432 BCE and is considered the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron.


Question 6: Where is insulin produced in the human body?

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood into liver, fat and skeletal muscle cells.


Question 7: The ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by which natural disaster?

Pompeii was destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius which buried the entire city and its inhabitants undert hick layers of ash, preserving the city for centuries as an archaeological site.



Question 8: The human body typically has how many pints of blood?

An average adult body with a weight of 150 to 180 pounds typically will contain around 8 to 10 pints (approximately 4.7 to 5.7 liters) of blood. This amount can vary based on factors like body size and health conditions. Blood plays essential roles in transporting oxygen and nutrients, removing waste, and aiding the immune system.


Question 9: If heat waves become more frequent as a result of climate change, which of the following is most likely to happen?

As heat waves become more frequent due to climate change, the demand for air conditioning is likely to increase as people seek to cool their homes and workplaces. This increased energy demand can put a strain on power grids and contribute to further greenhouse gas emissions if the energy is generated from fossil fuels.


Question 10: Which country is home to the world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni?

Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, is located in southwest Bolivia at an elevation of 3,656 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 10,582 square kilometers and contains an estimated 10 billion tons of salt.


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