Question 1: What year was the iPhone first introduced?
Question 2: When did the first episode of the TV series "Friends" air?
The pilot episode of the popular sitcom "Friends" premiered on NBC on September 22, 1994. The show ran for 10 seasons, with the final episode airing on May 6, 2004, becoming one of the most successful and beloved TV series of all time.
Question 3: Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as June Carter in the 2005 film "Walk the Line"?
Reese Witherspoon's portrayal of June Carter, the second wife of country music legend Johnny Cash, earned her critical acclaim and the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2006. This was Witherspoon's first Oscar win.
Question 4: Which country is both the world's largest island and the smallest continent?
Australia is unique in that it is both the world's largest island and the world's smallest, flattest continent. It is the only country to occupy an entire continent.
Question 5: How many members are there on a jury in a criminal trial in the United States?
In the United States, a criminal trial jury typically consists of 12 members. This number has historical roots in English common law and is believed to provide a fair representation of the community. The jury's role is to impartially weigh the evidence presented and reach a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty.
Question 6: In which country would you find the highest concentration of sheep per capita?
New Zealand has more than nine sheep per person, which is the highest concentration of sheep per capita in the world. The country's climate and terrain are ideal for sheep farming.
Question 7: Who is the world's smallest mammal by mass?
The Etruscan Shrew, also known as the White-toothed Pygmy Shrew, is the world's smallest mammal by mass, weighing only around 1.8 grams. It's found in regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. While it holds the record for the smallest mammal by mass, the Bumblebee Bat holds the title for the smallest mammal by size (length).
Question 8: How many heads did the Greek mythological creature Hydra originally have?
In Greek mythology, the Hydra was a giant water serpent with nine heads. For each head cut off, one or more new heads would grow in its place, making it a formidable adversary.
Question 9: What is the primary function of a semiconductor?
Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and nonconductors or insulators (such as most ceramics). They are used to create electronic devices that control the flow of electrical current in devices such as computers, phones, and a wide range of other modern electronics. Integrated circuits and transistors, which are vital components of modern electronics, are made from semiconductor materials.
Question 10: If you could travel from the earth's surface to its center, how much would earth's gravity increase during your journey?
As you travel towards the center of the earth, the mass above you pulling you down decreases while the mass below you pulling you up increases. At the earth's center, the gravitational forces cancel out, resulting in zero gravity. Earth's gravity is strongest at its surface.
Steve Jobs, co-founder and then-CEO of Apple Inc., unveiled the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, during an Apple keynote address at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. It was later released to the public on June 29, 2007. Since then, the iPhone has significantly influenced the smartphone industry and mobile technology.