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SDC Trivia Game #609 - 24/01/2025

Question 1: The 1978 musical film 'Grease' starred which two main actors in the lead roles?

Grease' is an iconic movie set in the 1950s, and tells the story of high school sweethearts Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. The film's success helped solidify both John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's careers in Hollywood.


Question 2: What is the most common mineral found in Earth's crust?

Quartz is composed of silicon and oxygen. It makes up about 12% of the Earth's crust by volume. Quartz has many varieties including amethyst, citrine, rose quartz and smoky quartz which are used as gemstones.


Question 3: Who is the author of the fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire"?

"A Song of Ice and Fire" is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin. The series inspired the HBO television series "Game of Thrones".



Question 4: What is the term for a legal declaration of a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property after death?

A will, also known as a testament, allows a person to designate beneficiaries to inherit their property and make arrangements for the care of minor children. It is a critical document in estate planning and its validity is determined after the person's death in a legal process called probate.


Question 5: How many seasons did the original "The Twilight Zone" series run?

The original "The Twilight Zone" ran from 1959 to 1964. Created by Rod Serling, the show was highly influential and has since become a pop culture icon, leading to a number of revivals and a film.


Question 6: How did Peter Parker acquire his superpowers?

In most versions of the Spider-Man origin story, Peter Parker gains his powers after being bitten by a spider that had been exposed to radiation during a science experiment.


Question 7: How many permanent teeth does a typical adult human have?

A full set of adult teeth consists of 32 teeth in total. This includes 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars (including 4 wisdom teeth). However, some people may have their wisdom teeth removed, leaving them with 28 teeth.



Question 8: Which blood group is known as the universal recipient?

People with AB positive blood can receive blood from any other blood group, making them universal recipients. However, they can only donate blood to others with AB positive blood.


Question 9: What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

Our Solar System is located in one of the outer arms of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is a barred spiral galaxy. The Milky Way is part of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes Andromeda, Triangulum, and about 54 other smaller galaxies.


Question 10: Who designed the famous Sydney Opera House?

Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect, won the international design competition for the Sydney Opera House in 1957. The iconic building officially opened in 1973 and has since become a global symbol of Australia.


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I got 6 out of 10 (60%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #609
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Q5, "From the inner mind to the outer limits" Who can forget that narrative❓
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I got 6 out of 10 (60%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #609
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Q2, I thought Feldspar :unsure: :unsure:
Q5, "From the inner mind to the outer limits" Who can forget that narrative❓
Q3,8&9🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.
Farrr Toooo early:sleep::sleep:
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I got 6 out of 10 (60%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #609
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Q2, I thought Feldspar :unsure: :unsure:
Q5, "From the inner mind to the outer limits" Who can forget that narrative❓
Q3,8&9🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.
Farrr Toooo early:sleep::sleep:
Da Freddo I also thought Feldspar was the most common then switched between that and quartz, eventually settling on Feldspar. I’ve just “Googled” after reading your comment and Professor Google suggests Feldspar. I think we can mentally accept a result adjustment! 😃😃
 
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#2…. I was not confident in answering, good guess ✅
#5…..Never watched Twilight, took a stab in the dark ✅
Remembered the Peter Parker from past trivia ✅
I’m happy with my lot 😊😊
Enjoy your long weekend, spend sometime time out in the sunshine, catch-up with family and friends, enjoy a drink 🥃 or two…nah drink the bottle 😂😂😂
 
Da Freddo I also thought Feldspar was the most common then switched between that and quartz, eventually settling on Feldspar. I’ve just “Googled” after reading your comment and Professor Google suggests Feldspar. I think we can mentally accept a result adjustment! 😃😃
Thanks for checking Ivory, unfortunately, that has thrown you out of the 70%ers club😾😾
And gained me entry🥂😺 most happy, Thanks👍
 
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