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SDC Trivia Game #871 - 13/10/2025

Question 1: Why is vitamin D essential for the human body?

Vitamin D is important for maintaining bone health by helping the body absorb calcium from food and supplements. It can be obtained from sunlight exposure, food, or supplements.


Question 2: In which year did Amazon go public on the NASDAQ stock exchange?

Amazon had its initial public offering (IPO) on May 15, 1997, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol AMZN. The IPO price was $18 per share. Amazon's market cap at the end of its first day of trading was around $438 million.


Question 3: Where did the legend of the Bunyip originate?

The Bunyip is a mythical creature from Australian Aboriginal folklore. It's believed to live in swampy regions and rivers throughout the Australian continent. Traditional stories describe it as a terrifying monster.



Question 4: What is the name of the scale used to measure the severity of tornadoes?

The Enhanced Fujita Scale, or EF Scale, is an improved version of the original Fujita Scale developed in 1971 by Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita. It rates the intensity of tornadoes in the United States and Canada based on the damage they cause. It was implemented in the US in February 2007 to more accurately reflect tornado strength based on both wind speeds and related damage.


Question 5: Which Australian actor played the role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Chris Hemsworth, born in Melbourne, Australia, first appeared as Thor in the 2011 film of the same name and reprises his role in several Marvel movies, including The Avengers and Thor: Ragnarok.


Question 6: Which plant has the longest lifespan?

Some Bristlecone pine trees, found in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah in the United States, are known to be over 5,000 years old, making them the plants with the longest lifespan in the world.


Question 7: Why is the city of Venice often referred to as the "City of Bridges"?

Venice, located in northeastern Italy, is an archipelago of 118 islands all connected by more than 400 bridges. The bridges are a significant part of the city's infrastructure, allowing movement and accessibility between islands.



Question 8: Which of these religions is the oldest?

Hinduism is considered to be the world's oldest religion, with origins and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.


Question 9: What was the name of the first feature-length animated film ever released?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937 by Walt Disney Productions, was the first full-length cel animated feature film and the earliest Disney animated feature film. It was a groundbreaking achievement in animation and storytelling that paved the way for future animated films.


Question 10: Why did Zeus swallow his wife Metis?

In Greek mythology, Zeus swallowed his wife Metis because of a prophecy that she would give birth to a son more powerful than him. Ironically, this led to the birth of Athena, who sprang forth from Zeus's head fully grown and armed.


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Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them”. Unknown

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