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SDC Trivia Game #595 - 10/01/2025

Question 1: In which part of the world are tornadoes most common?

Tornadoes are most common in the Central United States, particularly in an area known as "Tornado Alley." This region is prone to tornadoes due to the intersection of cold polar air with warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the necessary conditions for the formation of tornadoes.


Question 2: How many Tony awards did the musical "Hamilton" win in 2016?

"Hamilton" won 11 Tony awards in 2016, falling just short of the record of 12 wins held by "The Producers". The musical, which blends hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theater styles to tell the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, was a massive critical and commercial success.


Question 3: What is the oldest religion still practised today?

Hinduism is considered the oldest existing religion still practised today, with complete scriptural texts dating back 3,000 years. It is the dominant religion in India and Nepal.



Question 4: Where in a human cell is DNA primarily located?

The majority of a human cell's DNA is contained within the nucleus, which is often referred to as the control center of the cell. Mitochondria also have their own small amount of DNA, known as mitochondrial DNA, but this represents a tiny fraction of the total DNA in a cell.


Question 5: Why do some cultures use chopsticks as eating utensils?

In ancient China, food was often cooked in large pots and chopsticks allowed people to retrieve food without using extra fuel to heat up individual portions. Chopsticks later spread to other Asian countries like Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.


Question 6: When did Socrates live?

Socrates, an iconic Classical Greek philosopher, lived from 469 BC until 399 BC. He is best known for his Socratic method of questioning, which was a significant influence in Western philosophy.


Question 7: If a garment extends from the waist to the floor, what is it referred to as?

Maxi dresses, also known as maxis, are often made of light and airy fabrics and can come in a variety of styles, including long-sleeved, sleeveless, high-low, one-shoulder, and halter.



Question 8: How many players are on a baseball team's active roster?

As of the 2021 season, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are allowed to carry 26 players on their active roster. This was increased from 25 players in 2020 to allow for more flexibility during the season.


Question 9: Who proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912?

Alfred Wegener, a German scientist, proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912. He suggested that the Earth's continents were once joined together in a single supercontinent called Pangaea, which broke apart and drifted to their current positions over millions of years. Despite initial skepticism, Wegener's theory laid the groundwork for the modern understanding of plate tectonics.


Question 10: In our solar system, which planet has the shortest day?

Jupiter's day is only about 9.9 Earth hours long, the shortest of all the planets in our Solar System. This is due to its rapid rotation speed.


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Q5, I had always been under the impression that cutlery was the domain of the chefs and the chopsticks were used to ensure small, elegant, mouths of food. I’ve learnt something new today so that’s a good thing. 😁😁
 
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I believe from your comments that you’re quite comfortable in that club. Enjoy your day 😁😁
 
OK - me again Question 7: a garment from the waist to floor is a skirt or trousers - all the items mentioned are full length items, or maybe shoulders to below butt e.g. rompers can be short or long - did someone not check the definition of "waist to to floor".
 
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She n Me celebrated are 49th Anniversary last night,
still a bit fuzzy now slowly wearing off🥴🥴
Had a great meal at the British Hotel, Nth Adelaide.🥂
See you at the club this arvo Nevertiki🍷🍷
 

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