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Question 1: When was the last major eruption of Krakatoa?
Question 2: How many ghosts visited Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
In A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts: his former business partner Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come.
Question 3: Why does Magneto have the ability to control metallic objects?
Magneto, one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe, has the innate ability to generate and control magnetic fields, enabling him to manipulate metallic objects and even fly by riding the Earth's magnetic field.
Question 4: What is the term for a score of zero in tennis?
In tennis, a score of zero is called "love". The term is thought to come from the French word "l'oeuf", meaning "the egg", due to the resemblance of a zero to an egg.
Question 5: Who invented the little black dress?
Coco Chanel created the iconic little black dress in the 1920s. She believed black was a color that was flattering on all women. The little black dress was considered quite scandalous at the time due to its simplicity and because black was reserved for mourning.
Question 6: How long is a day on Mars, in Earth time?
A Mars day, also called a "sol", is slightly longer than an Earth day. It is about 24 hours and 37 minutes long. This is due to the slight difference in the speed at which the two planets rotate on their axis.
Question 7: When a substance changes from a solid to a gas, what is this process called?
Sublimation is a process where a substance transitions directly from the solid phase to the gas phase, without passing through the liquid phase. Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) is a common example of a substance that undergoes sublimation.
Question 8: Why did Prince change his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993?
Prince adopted the "Love Symbol" as his stage name from 1993 to 2000 during a dispute with Warner Bros over ownership of his music. The media referred to him as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" during this time.
Question 9: Which television show is known for the iconic phrase "Winter is coming"?
"Winter is coming" is the motto of House Stark, one of the Great Houses of Westeros in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones." The phrase signifies constant vigilance and the Stark family's position in the North, where winters are harsh and can last for years.
Question 10: Which fruit is known for having its seeds on the outside?
Unlike most other fruits, the strawberry's seeds are embedded on the outside of the flesh. Each strawberry has around 200 seeds on its surface. The fruit is unique not just because of its seed position but also because it's a member of the rose family.
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The last major eruption of Krakatoa, a volcanic island in Indonesia, occurred in 1883. The eruption and subsequent tsunami killed over 36,000 people and the explosion was so loud it was heard 3,000 miles away in Mauritius. The eruption destroyed most of the island and its surrounding archipelago.