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Question 1: How is the creature known as the "Bunyip" described in Australian Aboriginal folklore?
Question 2: If Clark Kent is the alias of which superhero?
Clark Kent is the alter ego of Superman, a superhero from the planet Krypton. In his everyday life, Superman disguises himself as Clark Kent, a journalist for the Daily Planet in Metropolis.
Question 3: What was the primary purpose of ARPANET, the precursor to the modern Internet?
ARPANET was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). It was created for sharing data and resources among scientists and academics at different universities and research institutions. While it did have military applications, its main use was for research and it laid the groundwork for today's Internet.
Question 4: Where is the famous painting 'The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh housed?
The Starry Night' is an oil painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, just before sunrise. The painting is now housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Question 5: If a U.S. President dies, resigns, or is removed from office, who becomes the new President?
According to the U.S. Constitution, if the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the Vice President immediately becomes the new President. This has happened nine times in U.S. history, most recently in 1974 when Gerald Ford became President after Richard Nixon resigned.
Question 6: When did the musical "West Side Story" first premiere on Broadway?
"West Side Story", with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, premiered on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957. The musical was groundbreaking for its sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social issues.
Question 7: What famous actor was elected as California Governor in 2003?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-American actor and former professional bodybuilder, served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Ronald Reagan, another actor, served as the 33rd Governor of California before becoming the 40th President of the United States.
Question 8: What blood type is known as the universal donor?
O Negative blood type can be used in transfusions for any blood type. This is because it lacks A, B, and Rh antigens on the red blood cells, avoiding an immune response in the recipient. However, those with O Negative blood can only receive O Negative blood themselves.
Question 9: What is the sum of all the angles in a triangle?
Regardless of the type of triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always 180 degrees. This fact is a key principle in the study of geometry.
Question 10: Why does water expand when it freezes into ice?
When water freezes into ice, the molecules slow down and form a rigid crystalline lattice structure held together by hydrogen bonds. This highly ordered arrangement of the molecules actually takes up about 9% more volume than liquid water, causing the water to expand as it turns into ice. This is an unusual property, as most substances contract when they freeze.
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Bunyip is a creature from Australian Aboriginal mythology said to lurk in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds, and waterholes. Bunyip have been variously described in accounts. While its physical appearance is debated, it is often described as a ferocious creature lurking in the water. Aboriginal accounts often suggest a link with the spirit world and emphasize its role as a cultural enforcer.