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Question 1: If the bald eagle is the national bird of America, what is the national bird of Canada?
Question 2: Which Catholic saint's feast day is commonly celebrated with green attire and parades on March 17th?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and his feast day, St. Patrick's Day, is associated with widespread celebrations involving the color green, parades, music, and Irish-themed festivities worldwide. It's a public holiday in Ireland and widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora.
Question 3: Who composed the famous four-note opening motif of Symphony No. 5, which is often characterized as "Fate knocking at the door"?
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 is one of the most recognized and performed symphonies in the world. The iconic four-note motif is known for its rhythmic intensity and has been widely appropriated in popular culture. The symphony was first performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808.
Question 4: Who is the author of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, published in 1960. It is renowned for its exploration of racial inequality and injustice in the Southern United States during the 1930s.
Question 5: Which type of rock is formed from molten magma?
The word "igneous" comes from the Latin word "ignis" which means fire. Igneous rocks make up approximately 15% of the Earth's current land surface.
Question 6: In chemistry, what is the symbol for the element gold?
Au is the symbol for gold on the periodic table of elements. It comes from the Latin word for gold, 'aurum'.
Question 7: How is the creature known as a "banshee" typically depicted in Irish folklore?
In Irish folklore, a banshee is often described as a female spirit who appears to forewarn family members of the impending death of a relative by wailing or keening. Her lament is often heard at night and is sometimes connected to specific families of old Irish lineage.
Question 8: What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight?
Bats are the only mammals capable of true, sustained flight. Their wings are formed by a membrane of skin, called the patagium, that extends between their elongated fingers, body, and hind limbs.
Question 9: Which famous scientist and mathematician was appointed Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge in 1669?
Sir Isaac Newton significantly contributed to the fields of calculus, optics, and the laws of motion and universal gravitation. The Lucasian Chair of Mathematics is considered one of the world's most prestigious academic posts, with Stephen Hawking among the successors to Newton's position.
Question 10: When was the first performance of Handel's Messiah?
Handel's Messiah, one of the most famous oratorios in history, was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in 1742. The premiere took place during the Easter season at the New Music Hall on Fishamble Street with Handel himself conducting.
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The gray jay, also known as the Canada jay or whiskey jack, was declared the national bird of Canada in 2016 by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. However, it should be noted that the beaver is actually Canada's national animal, not bird.