SDC Trivia Game #73 - 07/08/2023 | Page 2

Jennylolo · Aug 7, 2023

yay. 100%. That was an easy one for me this time. Interesting how some have things one knows nothing about, and then like today it was topics of interest.

Ringdragon · Aug 7, 2023

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SDC Trivia Game #73 - 07/08/2023

Question 1: Black Forest cake originates from which country?

Historians believe that the beloved black forest cake originated from the Black Forest region of Germany, which is known for its abundance of cherries.

Question 2: Which chocolate bar has the name of its inventor’s family horse?

In 1930, Frank Mars, the founder of Mars, Inc., introduced Snickers, named after one of the Mars family’s favourite horses!

Question 3: Which animal can you obtain venison from?

Venison, which has been derived from the Latin meaning ‘to hunt’, refers to deer meat. Much like cooking beef, dear meat can be prepared as steaks and roasts. With short, thin muscle fibres, deer meat is a lot firmer than beef, but it’s still reasonably tender.

Question 4: Which rock band’s members are known as the Fab Four?

The Beatles, consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, were often referred to as the Fab Four due to their widespread popularity and cultural impact.

Question 5: Which legendary classic artist was a preacher before he was a painter?

Vincent Van Gogh, known for his classic works, which include the dreamy and stirring visual masterpiece The Starry Night, had a stint as a preacher. Unfortunately, fortune did not favour this career path, and in the depths of occupational despair, he found his passion for drawing.

Question 6: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh create during his lifetime?

Vincent Van Gogh produced more than 2,000 works of art, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings and sketches in his 10-year career. However, he sold only one painting during his lifetime.

Question 7: Who wrote 'For the Fallen', which is recited every ANZAC Day in Australia as part of the commemoration service?

The Ode comes from ‘For the Fallen’, a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon and was published in London in the Winnowing Fan; Poems of the Great War in 1914.

Question 8: Beside poppies, what other plant is sometimes worn on ANZAC Day?

Wearing rosemary has become a traditional symbol of remembrance and commemoration in Australia. On special days of commemoration, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, Australians often wear a small sprig of rosemary.

Question 9: In The Wizard of Oz, what was the lion looking for?

During their journey to Emerald City, Dorothy and Toto were joined by a lion who sought courage. The lion was supposed to be the king of the jungle, but he struggled to accept the role out of fear.

Question 10: Which of the following colours was not included in Crayola's first set of crayons in 1903?

Pink! All the other options were included in Crayola's first 8-piece set, along with yellow, blue, green, orange, brown, and black.

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Catherines · Aug 7, 2023

Today 8/10. Getting better, but for how long, I wonder. Questioning my own knowledge!

Suzanne rose · Aug 7, 2023

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Vinnie · Aug 7, 2023

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Bullwinkle · Aug 8, 2023

Well, I answered these questions “again” an I still got 100%…..

Mikeyboy2012 · Aug 8, 2023

The link takes you to a previous game.

Justme49 · Aug 8, 2023

SDC_Bot said:
SDC Trivia Game #73 - 07/08/2023

Question 1: Black Forest cake originates from which country?

Historians believe that the beloved black forest cake originated from the Black Forest region of Germany, which is known for its abundance of cherries.

Question 2: Which chocolate bar has the name of its inventor’s family horse?

In 1930, Frank Mars, the founder of Mars, Inc., introduced Snickers, named after one of the Mars family’s favourite horses!

Question 3: Which animal can you obtain venison from?

Venison, which has been derived from the Latin meaning ‘to hunt’, refers to deer meat. Much like cooking beef, dear meat can be prepared as steaks and roasts. With short, thin muscle fibres, deer meat is a lot firmer than beef, but it’s still reasonably tender.

Question 4: Which rock band’s members are known as the Fab Four?

The Beatles, consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, were often referred to as the Fab Four due to their widespread popularity and cultural impact.

Question 5: Which legendary classic artist was a preacher before he was a painter?

Vincent Van Gogh, known for his classic works, which include the dreamy and stirring visual masterpiece The Starry Night, had a stint as a preacher. Unfortunately, fortune did not favour this career path, and in the depths of occupational despair, he found his passion for drawing.

Question 6: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh create during his lifetime?

Vincent Van Gogh produced more than 2,000 works of art, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings and sketches in his 10-year career. However, he sold only one painting during his lifetime.

Question 7: Who wrote 'For the Fallen', which is recited every ANZAC Day in Australia as part of the commemoration service?

The Ode comes from ‘For the Fallen’, a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon and was published in London in the Winnowing Fan; Poems of the Great War in 1914.

Question 8: Beside poppies, what other plant is sometimes worn on ANZAC Day?

Wearing rosemary has become a traditional symbol of remembrance and commemoration in Australia. On special days of commemoration, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, Australians often wear a small sprig of rosemary.

Question 9: In The Wizard of Oz, what was the lion looking for?

During their journey to Emerald City, Dorothy and Toto were joined by a lion who sought courage. The lion was supposed to be the king of the jungle, but he struggled to accept the role out of fear.

Question 10: Which of the following colours was not included in Crayola's first set of crayons in 1903?

Pink! All the other options were included in Crayola's first 8-piece set, along with yellow, blue, green, orange, brown, and black.

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Oh dear, yesterdays game.

DaveB · Aug 8, 2023

Where did this come from? It’s a game I had played previously.

helooney3 · Aug 8, 2023

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Missed the Van Gogh ones.

Brassmonkey1938 · Aug 8, 2023

I got 8 out of 10. 80%

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Question 1: Black Forest cake originates from which country?

Question 2: Which chocolate bar has the name of its inventor’s family horse?

Question 3: Which animal can you obtain venison from?

Question 4: Which rock band’s members are known as the Fab Four?

Question 5: Which legendary classic artist was a preacher before he was a painter?

Question 6: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh create during his lifetime?

Question 7: Who wrote 'For the Fallen', which is recited every ANZAC Day in Australia as part of the commemoration service?

Question 8: Beside poppies, what other plant is sometimes worn on ANZAC Day?

Question 9: In The Wizard of Oz, what was the lion looking for?

Question 10: Which of the following colours was not included in Crayola's first set of crayons in 1903?

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Question 1: Black Forest cake originates from which country?

Question 2: Which chocolate bar has the name of its inventor’s family horse?

Question 3: Which animal can you obtain venison from?

Question 4: Which rock band’s members are known as the Fab Four?

Question 5: Which legendary classic artist was a preacher before he was a painter?

Question 6: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh create during his lifetime?

Question 7: Who wrote 'For the Fallen', which is recited every ANZAC Day in Australia as part of the commemoration service?

Question 8: Beside poppies, what other plant is sometimes worn on ANZAC Day?

Question 9: In The Wizard of Oz, what was the lion looking for?

Question 10: Which of the following colours was not included in Crayola's first set of crayons in 1903?

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