Question 1: In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea?
Question 2: Where is Sigmund Freud originally from?
Sigmund Freud was born in the Austrian town of Freiberg in 1856. He later moved to Vienna where he developed many of his theories and is considered the father of psychoanalysis.
Question 3: When was the original Star Wars film first released?
The original Star Wars film, later retitled as Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, was first released in 1977. It was directed by George Lucas and it's the fourth episode in the chronological order of the saga.
Question 4: Where was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
The Battle of Waterloo, which ended Napoleon Bonaparte's rule as French emperor, was fought in Belgium in 1815. The place called Waterloo is actually a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant.
Question 5: What is the highest-grossing film of all time, not adjusted for inflation?
With a total global gross of over $2.798 billion, the 2019 film "Avengers: Endgame" surpassed "Avatar" to become the highest-grossing film of all time. This record, however, does not adjust for inflation.
Question 6: What is the hardest mineral known to humans?
Diamond is the hardest known natural material on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, with a hardness of 10 (the maximum). It is 58 times harder than anything else in nature.
Question 7: In our solar system, which planet has the strongest magnetic field?
Jupiter's magnetic field is the strongest of any planet in our solar system, around 20 times stronger than that of Earth. This is due in part to its fast rotation and high levels of metallic hydrogen.
Question 8: Why is “To Kill a Mockingbird” a controversial book in some schools in America?
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee has been controversial in some American schools because of its exploration of racial inequality, which is a delicate issue. The book is set in the Southern United States during the 1930s, a time and place where racism was prevalent.
Question 9: Which part of the human body is known as the 'ocular organ'?
The ocular organ, more commonly known as the eye, is responsible for our sense of sight. It converts light into electrical signals which are then interpreted by our brain to form visual images.
Question 10: The iconic "little black dress" is credited to which fashion designer?
The "little black dress," often referred to as "LBD," was introduced by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, and is considered an essential item in a woman's wardrobe for its versatility and timelessness.
In Greek mythology, Poseidon is the god of the sea, as well as of horses, and, as "Earth-Shaker," of earthquakes. He is the brother of Zeus and Hades, which are the gods of the sky and the underworld respectively.