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SDC Trivia Game #798 - 01/08/2025

Question 1: Where is the Taj Mahal located?

The Taj Mahal is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, combining elements from Islamic, Persian, and Indian architectural styles.


Question 2: Which mythical creature is traditionally said to be half man and half horse?

Centaurs originate from Greek mythology and are depicted with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The most famous centaur is probably Chiron, who was known for his wisdom and medicinal skills.


Question 3: What is the longest-running show in Broadway history?

The Phantom of The Opera, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is the longest-running show in Broadway history. It opened in January 1988 and has had more than 13,000 performances since.



Question 4: If Elias Howe is credited with the invention of the modern sewing machine, which invention is Isaac Singer best known for?

While Elias Howe invented the modern sewing machine in 1845, Isaac Singer made significant improvements to the design and functionality of the sewing machine, including a foot pedal and an up-and-down motion mechanism. Singer's improvements made the sewing machine more practical and efficient, contributing to its widespread adoption.


Question 5: Who played the character of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films?

Robert Downey Jr. portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in a total of 10 films as the character from 2008 to 2019. His charismatic performance was instrumental in launching the hugely successful MCU franchise.


Question 6: Which of the world's oceans is the largest?

The Pacific Ocean covers an area of about 165 million square kilometers (64 million square miles). It contains more than half of the free water on Earth and could hold all of the world's continents.


Question 7: What animal has the largest eyes in the world?

The largest eyes in the world belong to the Giant Squid! Their eyes have been known to be about 25.54 cm wide.



Question 8: Where did the Battle of Waterloo take place?

The Battle of Waterloo was fought near Waterloo in Belgium on Sunday, 18 June 1815. This battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century.


Question 9: If an American President and Vice President both leave office, who becomes president?

The United States presidential line of succession defines who may become or act as President of the United States upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office of a sitting President or a President-elect. The speaker of the House is second in this line, after the Vice President.


Question 10: Which animal is known to have the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom?

The saltwater crocodile has the strongest bite ever measured in any living animal. Their bite force can exceed 3,700 pounds per square inch (psi), significantly more powerful than the bite of a great white shark or a lion.


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Lotsa nice familiar questions. Good memory test. Not quite gaga yet!
Q10 : Crocs obviously have most teeth but I reckon the huge hippos I’ve seen in the Zambezi have to be more powerful.
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I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #798
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Lotsa nice familiar questions. Good memory test. Not quite gaga yet!
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That is what I thought too, hippos would have a more powerful bite.
 
I got 9 out of 10 (90%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #798
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Lotsa nice familiar questions. Good memory test. Not quite gaga yet!
Q10 : Crocs obviously have most teeth but I reckon the huge hippos I’ve seen in the Zambezi have to be more powerful.
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I’m wondering who goes around checking 🦈🦛🐊
 
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Totally not thinking straight this morning 😲😲🫤🫤🙃🙃
I thought the batte of Waterloo occurred in the UK, in the area of which is now Belgium

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Knew it was Pacific, so why on earth I pressed Atlantic....duh!!..Agree with others about Hippos but I'm not putting my hand in any of their mouths to find out 4 sure.:ROFLMAO: Have a great weekend folks, enjoy and stay safe. And may your Football team win ( except for Brisbane Lions ). Go 'Pies in '25. 🏁🏁🏁:)
 

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