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SDC Trivia Game #648 - 04/03/2025

Question 1: If you were to purchase a pair of 'Brookes', what type of clothing item would you be buying?

Brookes is a colloquial term sometimes used to refer to 'Brooks', a popular brand known for athletic shoes, particularly running shoes. They are known for producing high-quality footwear with an emphasis on fit and comfort, and they cater to a wide range of sports and outdoor activities.


Question 2: What term is used to describe the total market value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced and sold (not resold) in a specific time period by countries. It is used as a broad measure of a nation's overall economic activity and standard of living.


Question 3: What creature in Greek mythology is half-man and half-bull?

The Minotaur was a creature with the body of a man and the head and tail of a bull. It lived at the center of the Labyrinth, an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.



Question 4: The musical "Les Misérables" is based on a novel by which author?

"Les Misérables" is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. The musical premiered in Paris in 1980, with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel.


Question 5: The popular Australian dessert, Pavlova, is named after which famous person?

Anna Pavlova was a Russian prima ballerina who visited Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. The dessert's light, airy texture, and delicate appearance are said to reflect her graceful dancing style.


Question 6: Who, according to English folklore, stole from the rich to give to the poor?

Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw in English folklore. He was known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by his group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men".


Question 7: The element with the atomic number 8 is known by which name?

Oxygen is a crucial element for life on Earth. It makes up around 21% of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for human respiration, combustion, and the formation of water molecules.



Question 8: How many Earth-like planets are in the known universe?

While there are no confirmed Earth-like planets (with conditions suitable for life as we know it), thousands of exoplanets have been discovered with a small portion being Earth-sized and located in the habitable zones of their stars. The Kepler space telescope and other missions continue to search for Earth-like worlds.


Question 9: How many movies did the famous actor John Wayne appear in?

John Wayne was one of the most iconic actors in the history of American cinema. Known for his roles in Westerns and war movies, Wayne appeared in over 170 films during his illustrious career that spanned over five decades, from the 1920s to the 1970s. Some of his most notable films include "Stagecoach," "The Searchers," "Rio Bravo," and "True Grit," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.


Question 10: Which country did Australia fight against in the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War?

The Battle of Long Tan took place on August 18, 1966, between Australian forces and the North Vietnamese Army. It was one of the fiercest battles involving Australian troops during the Vietnam War with 18 Australians and at least 245 North Vietnamese soldiers killed.


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I thought John Wayne made over 200 films so when the correct answer was 170 I checked Google and the answer I got got "was nearly 250 films".
 
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I thought John Wayne made over 200 films so when the correct answer was 170 I checked Google and the answer I got got "was nearly 250 films".
I also said over 200. Bit of a F.U. by someone.
 
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