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SDC Trivia Game #692 - 17/04/2025

Question 1: How is a martini traditionally garnished?

A traditional martini is typically garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel. Sometimes, it is also served with a cocktail onion, in which case it is referred to as a Gibson.


Question 2: What architectural style is the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris an example of?

The Notre-Dame Cathedral, which began construction in the 12th century, is a quintessential example of French Gothic architecture. Its flying buttresses allow it to have stain-glass windows of impressive size, a characteristic feature of the style.


Question 3: How many chromosomes does the typical human cell contain?

Human cells normally contain 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. The only exceptions are reproductive cells (eggs and sperm), which contain 23 unpaired chromosomes.



Question 4: What is the name of the world's largest desert?

While the Sahara is the largest hot desert, the Antarctic Desert is actually the world's largest desert overall. It covers the majority of Antarctica and has very little precipitation.


Question 5: What is the purpose of the black box in an airplane?

The black box, officially known as a flight data recorder or cockpit voice recorder, is crucial in aviation safety. It helps investigators understand the events leading to an accident, providing valuable information for preventing similar incidents in the future.


Question 6: In the Peanuts comic strip, what is Linus van Pelt almost never seen without?

Linus van Pelt, a character from Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, is rarely seen without his blue security blanket, which he clings to for comfort and famously sucks his thumb while holding. The blanket has become an iconic symbol associated with the character.


Question 7: What popular fashion item became widely popular in the 1960s for women?

Miniskirts, designed by British fashion designer Mary Quant, became an iconic symbol of the 1960s and the youth-driven fashion scene.



Question 8: What is the name of the cafe frequented by the characters in the sitcom 'Friends'?

Central Perk is the fictitious coffee house located in New York City where many of the 'Friends' scenes take place. Many significant events occur in this setting throughout the series.


Question 9: When was the Empire State Building completed?

The Empire State Building was constructed in just 410 days during the Great Depression. It was the world's tallest building from 1931 to 1970.


Question 10: Which religious figure is celebrated in Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, is the central figure in Buddhism. His teachings serve as the foundation of the Buddhist religion, and his life story from privileged prince to enlightened teacher has inspired countless followers over the centuries. Gautama Buddha is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.


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I am off to Smoky Bay to spend the next fortnight with my son and his wife…💜
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