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SDC Trivia Game #656 - 12/03/2025

Question 1: What is the largest living bird by wingspan?

The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, typically ranging from 8 ft 3 in to 11 ft 6 in (2.51 to 3.5 m). This impressive wingspan allows them to glide effortlessly for hours over the ocean in search of food.


Question 2: Where was Al Capone convicted of tax evasion in 1931?

Although most well known for his criminal activities in Chicago, Al Capone had an extensive criminal network that spanned multiple cities. He was ultimately convicted on five counts of tax evasion in Chicago Federal Court in October 1931 and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.


Question 3: Where was composer Ludwig van Beethoven born?

Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 17, 1770, in Bonn, which was then a part of the Electoral Cologne, a principality of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite his Austrian career, he was of German origin.



Question 4: If you're visiting the Great Barrier Reef, which country are you in?

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles) along the northeast coast of Australia. It's one of the most biodiverse and spectacular natural wonders on the planet.


Question 5: What novel by George Orwell features a dystopian future where the clocks strike thirteen?

Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel by George Orwell published in 1949. The novel is set in Airstrip One, formerly Great Britain, a province of the superstate Oceania, whose residents are victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. Iconic features from the novel include the dictator Big Brother, the notorious Room 101, the thought police, and the slogans "War is Peace", "Freedom is Slavery", and "Ignorance is Strength". Orwell's invented language, Newspeak, satirises hypocrisy and evasion by the state. The novel's opening sentence, "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen", establishes the foreboding tone of the story.


Question 6: Who is considered the father of existentialism?

Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher in the 19th century who is often regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. His work dealt with themes such as individuality, choice, and the subjective nature of reality.


Question 7: If someone is suffering from aphasia, which part of their body is affected?

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the brain, often from a stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to speak, write, and understand language.



Question 8: How is the performance of a company's stock typically measured?

A stock's performance is primarily measured by the change in its price over time. While factors like dividend yield, P/E ratio, and market cap provide insights into a stock's value and the company's financial health, the stock price itself is the most direct indicator of how a stock is performing in the market.


Question 9: What is the approximate value of the mathematical constant pi (π)?

The number π is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed exactly as a simple fraction, and its decimal representation never ends or repeats. The value 2.71828 is known as Euler's number (e), 1.61803 is associated with the golden ratio (φ), and 6.28318 is two times pi, representing one full turn in radians (2π).


Question 10: Why is Cleopatra VII famous in history?

Cleopatra VII was the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and is known for her love affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. After her death, Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire.


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I got 8 out of 10 (80%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #656
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Q2 Have seen one or two Diomedea exulans at sea and they are very impressive. ✅
Q4 Yay! Really tricky!!✅
Q6 🤨Tried to read JP Sartre. SO depressing couldn't get past page 10. Had 2B him. ❌
Q8 Only know that Greed isn't good at all. ❌
No club today 😿 Back to work. 😸😺👨‍🏭🍷🐈‍⬛
 
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Nine 9️⃣ seems to be my lucky 🍀 number at the moment….but no it’s really six 6️⃣

Have an amazing day everyone ❤️❤️
 
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I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #656
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Q6: A guess. Never heard of him, so I really shouldn't claim that one (but I will).
Q8: The SDC answer is wrong. It is price to earnings ratio, not the change in price over time. Think about it. If China decides it is no longer buy iron ore from Australia, then BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG shares tank. That has nothing to do with performance but market demand. The change in price is only a measurement of a company's stock market performance, not actual performance. Pretty basic. Look it up.
Regardless, I got nine. Got to be happy with that!
 

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