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Question 1: How many labours were Hercules required to complete as punishment for his actions according to Greek mythology?
Question 2: Which TV show is known for the phrase "Winter is coming"?
"Winter is coming" is the motto of House Stark, one of the Great Houses of Westeros in the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones." The phrase is a warning and a reminder to be vigilant and prepared for the coming of winter, which in the series can last for unpredictable and often long periods. The show is an adaptation of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by George R. R. Martin.
Question 3: Which animal is Australia's national emblem?
The kangaroo is one of Australia's most iconic animals and serves as a national symbol. It is featured together with the emu on the country's coat of arms, symbolizing the country's progress because neither animal can move backward easily.
Question 4: Which classical composer is known for writing the famous piece "Moonlight Sonata"?
Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," also known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, was completed in 1801 and dedicated to his pupil Countess Giulietta Guicciardi.
Question 5: Where would you find the ancient city of Petra?
Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Petra is known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. One of its most famous structures is the 45m-high Al Khazneh, or The Treasury.
Question 6: Who is the national animal of Scotland?
The Unicorn is a mythological creature that has been adopted as the national animal symbol of Scotland. The choice of such a mystical creature emphasizes the love for myths and legends that is documented through Scottish folklore.
Question 7: Why did Vincent van Gogh famously cut off a part of his own ear?
Van Gogh suffered from severe mental illness, including psychotic episodes and delusions. In 1888, after an argument with fellow artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh cut off a portion of his own left ear with a razor, an act many attribute to his deteriorating mental state and emotional distress at the time.
Question 8: How many times has Tom Hanks been nominated for an Academy Award?
Tom Hanks has been nominated for an Academy Award 6 times in total, winning twice for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performances in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994). His other nominations were for Big (1988), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Cast Away (2000), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).
Question 9: Why was the Kokoda Track important during World War II?
The Kokoda Track stretches across 60 miles (96 km) through the rugged mountainous terrain of Papua New Guinea. It was strategically important as the Japanese aimed to capture Port Moresby to isolate Australia from the Allied forces in the Pacific. The harsh conditions along the track saw intense fighting between Australian and Japanese troops from July to November 1942.
Question 10: In which stage of psychosexual development did Freud believe the Oedipus complex occurred?
According to Freud's psychosexual theory of development, the Oedipus complex, where a child unconsciously desires their opposite-sex parent, occurs during the phallic stage, typically between the ages of 3 and 6.
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Hercules, a mythical Greek hero, was sentenced by King Eurystheus to complete twelve challenging labours as penance for his actions. These included slaying the Nemean lion, stealing the golden apples of the Hesperides, and capturing the Cerberian hound.