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Question 1: What was the name of the famous American gangster who was convicted of tax evasion in 1931?
Question 2: Where was the trial of Socrates held in 399 BC?
The trial of Socrates, one of the most famous trials in history, took place in Athens in 399 BC. Socrates was accused of corrupting the youth and not believing in the gods of the state. He was sentenced to death by drinking a mixture containing poison hemlock.
Question 3: Who developed the concept of the "collective unconscious"?
The collective unconscious, proposed by Carl Jung, refers to structures of the unconscious mind which are shared among beings of the same species. It is distinct from the personal unconscious, which arises from an individual's personal experiences and is unique to each person.
Question 4: When is Ramadan observed in the Islamic calendar?
Ramadan is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during this month, which lasts 29-30 days based on the lunar calendar. The exact dates shift about 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
Question 5: The Australian $5 note features which member of the British royal family?
Queen Elizabeth II appears on the Australian $5 note as Australia is a member of the Commonwealth and recognizes her as the reigning monarch. The note also features Parliament House and native Australian flora.
Question 6: When two elements combine to form a compound, what do you call the force that holds them together?
A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions, or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds. There are various types of chemical bonds, including ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds.
Question 7: Who was the first Australian astronaut to fly in space?
Dr. Paul Scully-Power, an oceanographer, became the first Australian astronaut in space when he flew aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1984 as a Payload Specialist during the STS-41-G mission.
Question 8: When did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. However, the American Revolutionary War continued until 1783.
Question 9: How many elements are in the periodic table?
As of November 2016, there are 118 confirmed elements in the periodic table. The elements range from element 1 (hydrogen) to element 118 (oganesson). New elements are occasionally discovered and added to the periodic table.
Question 10: Why was the soft drink Fanta invented?
Fanta was created in Nazi Germany by the German Coca-Cola bottling company. Due to trade embargoes, the company could no longer import Coca-Cola syrup, so they developed a new product using available ingredients.
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Although Al Capone was notorious for bootlegging, prostitution, and murder, he was ultimately convicted on federal charges of tax evasion. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and served 7.5 years before being paroled.