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Question 1: How long did the 100 Years' War last?
Question 2: Which language is considered the most spoken native language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by over a billion people as their first language. It is the official language of China and Taiwan and is one of the four official languages of Singapore.
Question 3: If an actor is "chewing the scenery", what are they doing?
The phrase "chewing the scenery" is used to describe an actor who is overacting, often in an exaggerated, hammy, or melodramatic way. The phrase suggests the actor is so over-the-top that they are almost eating the set.
Question 4: Which U.S. city is known as "The Windy City"?
Chicago is nicknamed "The Windy City" not because of its weather, but because of its reputation for boastful and long-winded politicians in the late 19th century.
Question 5: If the President of the United States is unable to perform their duties, who steps in to fill the position?
According to the order of succession in the United States, if the President is unable to perform their duties, the first in line to assume the Presidency is the Vice President, currently held by Kamala Harris. This is detailed in the 25th amendment to the Constitution.
Question 6: In which country is the kiwi bird a national symbol?
The kiwi, a flightless bird native to New Zealand, is a prominent national symbol, appearing on the country's coat of arms and one-dollar coin. There are five recognized species of kiwi, all endemic to New Zealand.
Question 7: In psychological terms, what is the phenomenon where a person experiences improved performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks in the presence of others?
Social facilitation is the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of other people. This is because the presence of others increases physiological arousal, which can improve performance on tasks one is good at or finds easy. However, this same arousal can impair performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks.
Question 8: When was Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor first performed?
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, also known as the "Choral Symphony," was first performed in Vienna on May 7, 1824. It was Beethoven's last complete symphony and is considered one of his greatest masterpieces. Interestingly, Beethoven was already completely deaf when the symphony premiered, and he had to be turned around to see the audience's applause.
Question 9: Why is the olive branch a common symbol of peace?
The use of the olive branch as a symbol of peace dates back to ancient Greece, where olive branches were worn by brides and bestowed upon Olympic victors. In Greek mythology, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, won a contest to become the patron deity of Athens by offering an olive tree to the city.
Question 10: What was the profession of Dwayne Johnson before he became an actor?
Before gaining fame as an actor, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was a professional wrestler in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). He is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and his popularity in wrestling helped launch his successful acting career.
absolutely glorious….have had no decent rains for so long….
Despite its name, the Hundred Years' War actually lasted 116 years, from 1337 to 1453. The war was a series of conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France over succession to the French throne.