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Question 1: Which animal is the national bird of New Zealand?
Question 2: Which mathematical concept is the study of shapes, sizes, patterns, and positions?
Geometry is one of the oldest mathematical sciences, dating back to the ancient Greeks, who developed many of the geometry principles still used today. It deals extensively with properties of space and the relationships between points, lines, angles, and surfaces.
Question 3: Which country has the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy has a wealth of cultural history and boasts the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with more than 50 inscribed on the list. These include the historic centers of Rome, Florence, and Venice, as well as archaeological sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Question 4: Who was the first person to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award?
Known as an EGOT, this prestigious distinction has only been achieved by 16 people. Rita Moreno was the first to accomplish it, earning the fourth award in 1977. She won an Emmy (1977), a Grammy (1972), an Oscar (1961) and a Tony (1975).
Question 5: If a person has a phobia of small spaces, what condition would they be diagnosed with?
Claustrophobia is the irrational fear of confined spaces. It comes from the Latin word "claustrum" meaning "a shut in place" and the Greek word "phobos" meaning "fear". It's estimated that 5-7% of the world population suffers from severe claustrophobia.
Question 6: Which Australian actor played Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films?
Chris Hemsworth first played Thor in 2011, in the film titled "Thor." He has since appeared as the character in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, as well as the film series' crossover events.
Question 7: If a football (soccer) game goes to a penalty shootout, how many players on each team get to take a shot?
In a penalty shootout, each team selects 5 players to take shots from the penalty spot. If the score is still tied after those 5 shots, the shootout continues in a sudden-death format with additional rounds of 1 shot per team until the tie is broken.
Question 8: In which year was the first Australian Booker Prize won?
Australian author Thomas Keneally won the 1982 Booker Prize for his novel "Schindler's Ark," which was later adapted into the Academy Award-winning film "Schindler's List."
Question 9: Who was the commander of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I?
General Sir William Riddell Birdwood led the ANZAC forces during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. He was a British-born officer who later became the first Australian-born Chief of the General Staff.
Question 10: Which planet has the most moons?
As of my knowledge cutoff in 2023, Saturn holds the record for the most natural satellites, boasting over 80 moons that have been officially named. This number surpasses Jupiter, which has 79 known moons. The count for Saturn's moons may continue to change as new discoveries are made. Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is even larger than the planet Mercury.
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The kiwi, a flightless bird native to New Zealand, is the country's national symbol. There are five recognized species of kiwi, all of which are threatened to some degree due to habitat loss and introduced predators.