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SDC Trivia Game #599 - 14/01/2025

Question 1: Which musical instrument is classified as a double reed woodwind?

The oboe is a soprano-range, double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike the clarinet which uses a single reed, the oboe uses two reeds that vibrate against each other when blown into, creating its distinct sound.


Question 2: How many computer mouse buttons did Douglas Engelbart's first prototype have in 1964?

Douglas Engelbart invented the computer mouse in 1964 while working at the Stanford Research Institute. His original design used two metal wheels positioned at right angles to track movement, with three buttons on top.


Question 3: In human anatomy, what is the longest nerve in the body?

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down to the foot and is responsible for the sensation in the skin of the foot, as well as the entire lower leg (apart from the inner thigh). The pain associated with the sciatic nerve, known as sciatica, can be very intense and often requires medical attention.



Question 4: Who invented the first modern automobile?

Karl Benz patented the first gasoline-powered automobile, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, in 1886. This is widely regarded as the birth of the modern car. Benz also patented his own throttle system, spark plugs, gear shifters, a water radiator, a carburetor and other key components to the automobile.


Question 5: What style is the Chrysler Building in New York City a classic example of?

Completed in 1930, the Chrysler Building is one of the most notable examples of Art Deco architecture, with its stainless-steel crown, terraced crown, and the iconic eagle gargoyles that symbolize the Chrysler hood ornaments of the time.


Question 6: How many Academy Awards did the 1993 film Schindler's List win?

Schindler's List, directed by Steven Spielberg, received seven academy awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest films of all time.


Question 7: Why is Alexander Fleming famous?

Alexander Fleming is a notable figure in medical history for his discovery of penicillin in 1928. This antibiotic revolutionized medicine by providing a way to treat bacterial infections.



Question 8: What is the name of the first animal to orbit the Earth successfully?

Laika, a female dog from the Soviet Union, was the first animal to orbit the Earth successfully. She was sent to space aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft in 1957.


Question 9: When was the famous painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci completed?

"The Last Supper" is painted on the wall of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy, and it took Leonardo da Vinci about three years to complete it, starting from 1495. The painting depicts the scene where Jesus announces that one of his Apostles will betray him.


Question 10: The term "Chinook" is used to describe what type of weather event?

Chinook winds are most commonly associated with the interior west of North America, where the Rocky Mountains act as a barrier to moisture. The wind’s warming is so dramatic that it can rapidly melt snow, earning it the nickname "snow eater".


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