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SDC Trivia Game #735 - 30/05/2025

Question 1: If you're "Feeling Good," which artist's signature song might you be listening to?

"Feeling Good" is a song written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1964 musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd." Nina Simone's version, recorded in 1965, has become one of her most famous recordings and is often associated with her due to its emotional delivery and powerful voice.


Question 2: How are stalactites formed in caves?

Stalactites are formed over thousands of years by the slow drip of mineral-rich water from the cave ceiling. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind tiny mineral deposits that gradually grow into hanging stalactites.


Question 3: Which of these is NOT an input device for computers?

A printer is an output device used to produce a hard copy of electronic data, while keyboards, mice, and microphones are all input devices used to feed data into a computer.



Question 4: When referring to Greek mythology, who is known as the god of wine, winemaking, and grape cultivation?

Dionysus is the youngest of the Olympian gods. He is also known as the god of fertility, ritual madness, and religious ecstasy. Dionysus is often depicted with grapevines and is a patron of the arts, theatre, and agriculture.


Question 5: What famous historical site in England is known for its prehistoric stone circle?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. The stone circle is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site.


Question 6: Why is the hole in the ozone layer particularly larger over Antarctica?

Antarctic's low temperatures cause the formation of polar stratospheric clouds, which contribute to the chemical reactions that break down ozone molecules. Additionally, the unique circulation patterns isolate the air in the Antarctic region, allowing the hole to form and persist.


Question 7: In the musical Hamilton, which Founding Father does Alexander Hamilton engage in a duel with?

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr took place on July 11, 1804 in Weehawken, New Jersey. Hamilton was mortally wounded and died the next day. The duel is depicted in the final scenes of the musical Hamilton.



Question 8: Why is Leonardo DiCaprio named Leonardo?

Leonardo DiCaprio's mother was reportedly looking at a painting by Leonardo da Vinci in a museum in Italy when she first felt him kick, hence why she decided to name him Leonardo.


Question 9: What is the process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water called?

Photosynthesis is a vital process which not only provides the primary food source for plants but also is responsible for the oxygen in our atmosphere. Plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose during this process.


Question 10: Why is the city of Mecca important in Islam?

Mecca is Islam's holiest city and the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world take a pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.


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That's a bit better today...took all week to get it and a couple of Transfusions as well, but anyhoo it's a better way to finish off the week that was. Now to something more serious than this trivial quiz...Best of luck to my MIGHTY MAGPIES against the HAWKS this week...the 'Battle of the Birds'......Go 'Pies in '25.🏁🏁🏁🏁
 
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9️⃣ again …. Think I need to change my lucky 🍀 number!!

Weekend is almost here…enjoy whatever you do, make sure it puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step!!!

Go Pies in ‘25 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

“It’s with your feet that you move…..but with your heart that you dance”
 

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