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SDC Trivia Game #642 - 26/02/2025

Question 1: Which holiday is also known as All Hallows' Eve?

Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, is also known as All Hallows' Eve. It's believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which marked the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter.


Question 2: If a plant's flowers grow at the end of the stem, what is the inflorescence called?

A raceme is an unbranched inflorescence with pedicellate flowers (flowers having short floral stalks called pedicels) arranged along the main stem. Examples of plants with racemes include snapdragons, lupins and golden wattle.


Question 3: In which organ of the human body would you find the cochlea?

The cochlea is the auditory portion of the inner ear. It is a spiral-shaped cavity that plays a key role in converting vibrations into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound.



Question 4: In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun with wings made of wax and feathers?

In Greek mythology, Icarus and his father Daedalus attempted to escape Crete using wings constructed from feathers and wax. Icarus ignored his father's warning not to fly too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt. He fell into the sea and drowned, giving us the term "Icarus complex" for one whose ambition exceeds their ability.


Question 5: If a triangle has interior angles of 45°, 45°, and 90°, what kind of triangle is it?

An isosceles right triangle has two equal angles of 45° and one 90° angle. In this type of triangle, two sides are of equal length and the side opposite the 90° angle is the hypotenuse.


Question 6: Which scientist is credited with the invention of the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, and engineer, is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone in 1876. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern telecommunication systems.


Question 7: In which language does "gracias" mean "thank you"?

"Gracias" is the way to say "thank you" in Spanish. This word is used very frequently in Spanish-speaking countries around the world.



Question 8: Where was Dr. Jekyll's alter ego, Mr. Hyde created?

In Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", Dr. Jekyll creates Mr. Hyde, his evil alter ego, in his own laboratory through a series of experiments.


Question 9: How long is the average gestation period of a cow?

The gestation period for cows can vary slightly by breed, but on average, it's about 283 days. It's an important factor for farmers to know for effective herd and breeding management.


Question 10: When was the first successful manned mission to the moon?

The first successful manned mission to the moon was undertaken by NASA's Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. The mission saw American astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the lunar surface.


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Q2 Not too good with greenery names. 🤷‍♀️
Q5 Surely 2 angles at 45 are equal? Never liked geometry. Seem to remember Isosceles triangles were wizard hats with no right angle? 👎
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Gardening questions 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
Languages - I’m fluent in English, Sarcasm and finger gestures only

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#2…no idea 🤷🏻‍♀️
#9…just picked the one that resonated with me!! If it comes up again as a repeat, just think human gestation period.
Have an awesome day everyone…temperature on the rise again!!
Going away for the next week…limited phone coverage, going to be very quiet 🤫 and relaxing 🏞️
 
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Never was a flower person. I rang a radio station once to ask the gardening show how I could stop my plastic plants from dying. Now I have more time, perhaps I should try a little harder as I want to grow my own produce. Still won't know what a flower growing at the end of the stalk is.
 
I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #642
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I’m fine with nine 😊

#2…no idea 🤷🏻‍♀️
#9…just picked the one that resonated with me!!
Have an awesome day everyone…temperature on the rise again!!
Going away for the next week…limited phone coverage, going to be very quiet 🤫 and relaxing 🏞️
Enjoy the time and relax 🦆🦋🍸
 
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Q9 = Never married one so don't know😼😼
You are better at angling and geometry stuff than I am. Very glad to know that about Q9.
So no Club today! 😼😺🍷🐈‍⬛👨‍🏭Have a tree to fell, so it's 🪜🪚2day.
 

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