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Question 1: In Greek mythology, who was cursed to roll a heavy rock up a hill only for it to roll back down again when it neared the top?
Question 2: When did the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, come into effect?
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997, but it didn't enter into force until 2005, after it was ratified by a sufficient number of countries. The Protocol set binding emission reduction targets for 37 industrialized countries and the European Union.
Question 3: What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere by volume. Oxygen is the second most abundant at around 21%. Argon makes up most of the remaining 1%, while carbon dioxide is only about 0.04%.
Question 4: Why is the city of Troy famous in history?
The legendary Trojan War began when Paris of Troy abducted Helen of Sparta, resulting in a considerably large conflict that lasted for 10 years.
Question 5: In the Marvel Universe, why does Doctor Doom wear a metal mask?
Doctor Doom wears his iconic metal mask to conceal a facial scar he received during a failed experiment. Despite being only a small scar, Doom's vanity and pride led him to don the mask to hide any perceived imperfection.
Question 6: What term did Aristotle use to refer to well-being or "human flourishing"?
In Aristotelian ethics, eudaimonia refers to the highest human good, the ultimate aim of human life. It is often translated as happiness, welfare, or flourishing. Aristotle argued that eudaimonia is achieved through living a life of virtue in accordance with reason.
Question 7: Who played the character of Jack Dawson in the 1997 film "Titanic"?
Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Jack Dawson in "Titanic" alongside Kate Winslet's Rose DeWitt Bukater is considered one of his most iconic roles. The film became a massive global success and won 11 Academy Awards.
Question 8: How many moons does the planet Mars have?
Mars has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, which were discovered in 1877 by American astronomer Asaph Hall. These moons are thought to be asteroids captured by Mars' gravity.
Question 9: Which iconic American landmark began construction in 1933 and was completed in 1937?
The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning the Golden Gate strait between San Francisco and Marin County, California, is an iconic suspension bridge known for its distinct orange color. Construction on the bridge began in 1933 and was completed in 1937, at a cost of $35 million.
Question 10: Who received the first U.S. patent for the telephone?
Bell was awarded the patent on March 7, 1876. His patent application beat Elisha Gray's by only a few hours. The controversy around this race for the patent led to numerous legal battles.
damn, knew I should have watched that Doctor Doom movie
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coverage, so quickly did trivia….not sure how things will go, for the remainder of my time away!!! 
Sisyphus was a king of Ephyra (now known as Corinth) who was punished for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness by being forced to roll a huge rock up a steep hill only for it to roll down when it nears the top, repeating this action for all eternity.