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Question 1: In Indonesian shadow puppetry, what is a "dalang"?
Question 2: When was the world's oldest known winery believed to have been established?
Discovered in 2007 in the Areni cave in Armenia, the world's oldest known winery dates back to around 4100 BCE. This predates the invention of the wheel and written language.
Question 3: If a car's tires are 'bald', what does that indicate?
When a tire is described as 'bald', it means that the tread, which is the grooved part of the tire that grips the road, has worn down significantly. Bald tires can be dangerous as they provide less traction, especially in wet conditions, increasing the risk of skidding and accidents. It's important to replace tires before they become bald to ensure safe driving.
Question 4: In what decade were bell-bottom pants most popular?
Bell-bottom pants, flared at the bottom, were an iconic fashion trend of the 1970s disco era. They were often made of denim and worn by both men and women.
Question 5: Where was the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" filmed?
The entire Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed in New Zealand across over 150 different locations. The filming lasted for 438 days and involved a crew of over 2,400 people at the height of production.
Question 6: When divided by 5, which number gives a quotient of 15 and a remainder of 2?
When 77 is divided by 5, it results in a quotient of 15 and a remainder of 2. This is because 5 * 15 equals 75, and 75 plus 2 equals 77.
Question 7: How many labors did Hercules have to perform as penance?
The Twelve Labors of Hercules are a series of episodes concerning a penance carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes. They were accomplished over 12 years at the service of King Eurystheus.
Question 8: What is the primary result of multiplying any number by zero?
In mathematics, any number multiplied by zero always equals zero. This is known as the multiplication property of zero and is a fundamental property in arithmetic.
Question 9: Why is the Golden Gate Bridge painted in an orange color?
The Golden Gate Bridge's distinctive orange color was chosen to enhance its visibility in the fog. The US Navy had wanted it to be painted in black and yellow stripes to ensure visibility by ships.
Question 10: Which of these famous landmarks' construction was completed first?
Construction of the Big Ben Clock Tower began in 1843 and was completed in 1859. On the other hand, the Empire State Building in New York City was completed in 1931, the Royal Albert Hall in London was completed in 1871, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris was completed in 1889.
Once lived near a Wayang in Singapore
Dunno. Long long ago so picked the oldest
Aaah never forget my yellow bell-bottoms and floral flares.
%.....back to your best Your Majesty.
….can’t have everything!!!
The dalang is the master puppeteer in Indonesian wayang kulit shadow puppet theater. They skillfully manipulate the puppets while narrating the story, often from Hindu epics. A single performance can last all night.