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SDC Trivia Game #857 - 29/09/2025

Question 1: How did the ancient Egyptians primarily use papyrus?

The ancient Egyptians used papyrus, a thin paper-like material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, as a writing surface for documents, records, and literature. Papyrus sheets were often glued together to form long scrolls, making it a predecessor to modern paper.


Question 2: Where is the world's largest Oktoberfest celebration held?

Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest and oldest beer festival in the world, dating back to 1810. It attracts around 6 million visitors each year.


Question 3: The NASDAQ Stock Market, often known as NASDAQ, stands for what?

The NASDAQ is an American stock exchange located in New York City. It is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, after the New York Stock Exchange.



Question 4: Who played the character of Forrest Gump in the 1994 movie of the same name?

Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Forrest Gump. The film won six Oscars in total, including Best Picture.


Question 5: Who composed the "Moonlight Sonata"?

Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata", formally known as the Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2, was completed in 1801 and is among his most popular piano sonatas.


Question 6: In which U.S. state was Elvis Presley born?

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. His family later moved to Memphis, Tennessee, which is often associated with Elvis and his rise to fame.


Question 7: In which medium does light travel the fastest?

Light travels fastest in a vacuum, at a speed of approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s). This is known as the speed of light constant, denoted as 'c'. In any other medium, like water, air or glass, light travels slower than in a vacuum due to the interaction with the medium's particles.



Question 8: If an artist is using the medium of "tempera," which material are they using to create their art?

Tempera is an ancient painting technique that uses egg yolk as a binder for powdered pigments. It has been used for thousands of years and was the primary painting medium in Europe before the invention of oil painting.


Question 9: In Greek mythology, who was the god of war?

Ares is known as the god of war in Greek mythology, representing the violence and chaos of warfare. His Roman counterpart is Mars, who became more associated with the disciplined aspect of war, and was revered as the father of the Roman people.


Question 10: Where was the first permanent IMAX theater opened?

The world's first permanent IMAX theater was opened in Toronto, Canada, at Ontario Place's Cinesphere in 1971. IMAX technology has its origins in EXPO '67 in Montreal, Canada.


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Ready for another cracker of a day here. No rain for a week and none forecast for another week so outdoor jobs in the garden getting started. Have a great day wherever you are :coffee::coffee:
 
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To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care!” Unknown

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As they say “I’m fine with 9”

Pampering day for oneself….massage, hair colour and trim, manicure and pedicure!!!

“Some people will never like you!! Because your spirit irritates their demons”
 
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To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care!” Unknown

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Ready for another cracker of a day here. No rain for a week and none forecast for another week so outdoor jobs in the garden getting started. Have a great day wherever you are :coffee::coffee:
Well done WatchDog💯%...Great effort again, you are doing so well lately, keep it up.:)
 
I got 10 out of 10 (100%) answers correct on SDC Trivia Game #857
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Question 3: 🟩 🤔stocks or securities? authorised or automated? lucky punt
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Question 7: 🟩 🤷‍♀️Outer space? Or somewhere with no obstacles?
Question 8: 🟩 🎂Cooking is art too 😛
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Question 10: 🟩 🤔Trivia rule#3: when in doubt go for left field answer
Not too bad. Instinct + luck. Now hafta mow the clover ☘️patch.
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Well done Your Majesty💯% Keep on mowin, .. er sorry, goin'... with the great scores.👑:)
 
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Well that's better....off to the 70%ers Club today to enjoy their wonderful food and bar and great company...enjoy your holiday Da Freddo. :)
 

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