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SDC Trivia Game #629 - 13/02/2025

Question 1: What is the national flower of Japan?

The Cherry Blossom, or "Sakura", is not only the national flower of Japan, but it also holds significant cultural importance. The fleeting beauty of these blossoms is a symbol of the transient nature of life in Japanese philosophy. Every spring, people in Japan gather under blooming cherry blossom trees for Hanami, a tradition of flower viewing parties.


Question 2: Where did the Beatles originate?

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960 and are widely regarded as the most influential band in history. Their members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.


Question 3: How many hearts does an octopus have?

Octopuses have three hearts, with two hearts pumping blood to their gills and one larger heart circulating the oxygenated blood to the rest of their body. This unique circulatory system helps them to survive in the deep and cold ocean environment.



Question 4: If a word is "polysemous," what does it have?

A polysemous word is one that has multiple meanings or senses. For example, the word "bank" can refer to a financial institution, the edge of a river, or a collection of something (like a blood bank). Polysemy is a common feature in many languages and contributes to the richness and flexibility of language.


Question 5: Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought during the American Civil War?

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania from July 1 to 3, 1863. It was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point.


Question 6: Who is the alter ego of DC Comics superhero Batman?

Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne, was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in 1939. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire playboy who turns into the crime-fighting vigilante Batman at night.


Question 7: Who is known as the "father of the Green Revolution" for developing high-yielding varieties of wheat?

Norman Borlaug received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his work in developing disease-resistant wheat varieties. His agricultural innovations are credited with saving over a billion people from starvation.



Question 8: Who is known as the father of modern taxonomy?

Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, established the binomial nomenclature, the modern system of naming organisms. His work in the 18th century is considered a pivotal moment in biology, laying the foundations for the systematic classification of living things.


Question 9: When did Australia produce its last locally-made car?

Holden, a subsidiary of General Motors, was the last car manufacturer to operate in Australia. The company produced the last locally-made car, a red Commodore, in October 2017 in Adelaide.


Question 10: Which religious festival is known as the Festival of Lights?

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions of people across the world. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.


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I got 8 out of 10 (80%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #629
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Have a great day everyone. It hit 42 here yesterday, going for 30 today. My days looking good 😁😁
 
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Question 1: I chose D because out of those it was the only answer but the national flower of Japan is the chrysanthemum.

Explanation: While the cherry blossom ("sakura") is widely recognized as a symbol of Japan, the official national flower is the chrysanthemum, which is used as the Imperial emblem of the Japanese royal family.

Question 4: pay attention when selecting the answer - don't let your mind wonder I was trying to chose C and picked B instead - darn it.

Also answer A (my favourite this time) saved me several times LOL
 
Question 1: I chose D because out of those it was the only answer but the national flower of Japan is the chrysanthemum.

Explanation: While the cherry blossom ("sakura") is widely recognized as a symbol of Japan, the official national flower is the chrysanthemum, which is used as the Imperial emblem of the Japanese royal family.

Question 4: pay attention when selecting the answer - don't let your mind wonder I was trying to chose C and picked B instead - darn it.

Also answer A (my favourite this time) saved me several times LOL
Yes that seems to be one of the problems with these questions
 

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