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Question 1: What is the term for the inner layer of fabric used to line a garment?
Question 2: Where can you find the national emblem of Australia, which includes a kangaroo and an emu?
The Australian Coat of Arms, which was granted to Australia in 1912, features a shield held up by a kangaroo and an emu. These animals were chosen because they are native to Australia and they can't walk backward, symbolizing the nation's desire to move forward.
Question 3: The Easter bunny is thought to have originated in which country?
While there is no actual bunny that once served as the iconic hare, the legendary egg-laying rabbit is said to have been brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s, according to History. Children would make nests for Oschter Haws to leave behind eggs, meaning the Easter bunny originated in Germany!
Question 4: When was the miniskirt first introduced as a fashion trend?
The miniskirt was first popularized in the 1960s by British fashion designer Mary Quant. It quickly became a symbol of the "Swinging Sixties" in London and spread as a fashion trend around the world, representing the growing freedom and emancipation of women during that era.
Question 5: In which film did Meryl Streep win her first Academy Award?
Meryl Streep won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Kramer vs. Kramer in 1979. She has been nominated for an Academy Award 21 times, more than any other actor or actress.
Question 6: Who is credited with the invention of the telephone?
While there has been significant controversy and several competing claims over who invented the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell is most widely credited with its patent and development. He successfully patented his invention in 1876.
Question 7: Who is the nemesis of Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes cartoons?
Elmer Fudd, the bumbling hunter with a speech impediment, is the most frequently recurring nemesis of Bugs Bunny in the Looney Tunes cartoon series. Their rivalry is one of the most well-known in animated history.
Question 8: What term describes a situation where a person is tried twice for the same crime?
Double jeopardy is a procedural defence (in countries that have this protection, such as the United States) that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction. This principle is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and is a cornerstone of the legal system to prevent the state from using its criminal justice apparatus to wear down and incorrectly convict individuals.
Question 9: Where is the largest optical telescope in Australia located?
Siding Spring Observatory is located in New South Wales and hosts the 3.9 meters (154 inches) Anglo-Australian Telescope, which is the largest optical telescope in Australia. It was completed in 1974 and is still in operation today.
Question 10: What is the legal term for intentionally causing harm to someone's reputation?
Defamation is a legal term covering both written (libel) and spoken (slander) forms of harming someone's reputation. The term "vilification" generally refers to the use of derogatory language, and may not necessarily involve harming one's reputation.
Made it!
Q5 Had to think hard for Africa vs Kramers
Q9 Had to think even harder for radio vs optics
Q10 All very similar ... went for best general term
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always nice to have an Australian question
question, now that is a rarity!!!
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️ for the blokes today…going to be hot 
….reach 38•C, we can finished, maybe a very short game today!!!
Well done Dinh Dung.
Lining is a layer of fabric sewn inside a garment to conceal seams, add comfort, and improve the drape and appearance of the outer fabric. It can also protect the wearer from irritating fabrics or add warmth to a garment.