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SDC Trivia Game #797 - 31/07/2025

Question 1: How many heads did the Lernaean Hydra have in Greek mythology?

The Lernaean Hydra was an ancient serpent-like creature in Greek mythology. It had 9 heads, and whenever a head was cut off, two more would grow back in its place. Heracles (Hercules) was tasked to defeat the Hydra as part of his Twelve Labors.


Question 2: Who directed the 1994 film Pulp Fiction?

Pulp Fiction was Tarantino's second feature film as a director, following 1992's Reservoir Dogs. The unconventional crime film won the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and revitalized the careers of stars John Travolta and Bruce Willis.


Question 3: What was the name of the first cartoon character to appear in a comic strip?

The Yellow Kid first appeared in the comic strip Hogan's Alley in 1895. The character was created by Richard F. Outcault and is considered one of the earliest recurring comic strip characters, helping to pioneer the development of the comics medium.



Question 4: When does the Australian summer season officially begin?

Australia's summer season officially begins on December 1st and ends on February 28th (or February 29th during a leap year). During this time, the country experiences warm weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C, depending on the location.


Question 5: In which country is the kangaroo considered a national symbol?

The kangaroo has been a symbol of Australia since the early 1900s. It is featured on the country's coat of arms, on some of its currency, and is used as a logo by many Australian organizations and sports teams. Australia is home to over 60 different species of kangaroo.


Question 6: Where does the term "kangaroo court" originate from?

Despite popular belief that the term "kangaroo court" originates from Australia, it actually comes from the United States. The term dates back to the early 1800s and is often used to describe a mock court proceeding or a court that lacks proper legal procedure. The origin of the term is unclear, but some suggest it could be due to the notion of a kangaroo leaping over normal legal processes.


Question 7: The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted by which psychologist?

The Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, studied the psychological effects of perceived power and authority. It has been widely cited and discussed, with its conclusions about human nature and behavior remaining debated today.



Question 8: What is the square root of 625?

The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the number. The square root of 625 is 25 because 25 x 25 = 625.


Question 9: Where was the Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach born?

Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, a town in the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach, in the modern-day German state of Thuringia. He came from a renowned musical family and went on to become one of the most influential composers of the Baroque era.


Question 10: The traditional Japanese art of paper folding is known by what name?

Origami means "folding paper" in Japanese and has been a traditional art form since the 17th century AD. It gained widespread popularity outside of Japan in the mid-1900s.


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They tried to trick us with no 6. The word kangaroo courtwas first used in America. Tricky one especially straight after question no 5. It's a wonder they haven't tried to claim the kangaroo as one of their own 😁

I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #797
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Not one of my better efforts thanks to some bad guesses and rushing a bit. I’m used to trivia games where there’s a time limit to answer.
Good luck everyone
 
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Aha! Tripped up by the trickcyclists. 🙄
Nevermind. Nine’s fine. 😸🍷😺🐈‍⬛

Question 5: In which country is the kangaroo considered a national symbol?​

When questions like this come up, I keep wondering if the quiz originates overseas and not in Australia. 😁
I’ve often thought that too!
 
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😊😊😊….just go with your gut instinct, works every time, no second guessing myself today!!

No rain 🌧️ today….sun ☀️is trying to shine through the clouds….but oh so cold out and about….

“Being a beautiful woman, is not about physical appearance. True beauty comes from character, integrity, intelligence, strength and compassion”
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