Question 1: When was the modern version of the Broadway musical "The Phantom of the Opera" first performed?
Question 2: How many hours are there in a week?
To calculate the number of hours in a week, one multiplies the number of hours in a day (24) by the number of days in a week (7), which equals 168 hours.
Question 3: The 'Four Seasons' is a famous set of concertos written by which composer?
Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian Baroque composer, wrote the 'Four Seasons' (Le quattro stagioni) around 1723, which is among the most popular pieces in the classical music repertoire. Each concerto corresponds to a different season, and they were among the first examples of program music—music with a narrative element.
Question 4: When was the World Wide Web first introduced to the public?
The World Wide Web, created by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, was first made publicly accessible on 6th August 1991. This is often seen as the beginning of the internet as we know it today.
Question 5: Where was the first atomic bomb dropped during World War II?
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, by the United States. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. These bombings played a key role in Japan's surrender, ending World War II.
Question 6: Which war is often divided into theaters such as the Pacific and European?
World War II had numerous skirmishes and battles that were divided among different global regions, commonly known as 'theaters'. The Pacific and the European Theaters were two of the most significant areas of conflict in the war.
Question 7: When translating from English, which language uses the Latin alphabet with a total of 32 letters?
The Polish alphabet is based on the Latin script but has 9 additional letters (ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, ż) making it a total of 32 letters.
Question 8: What is Andrew Lloyd Webber's longest-running musical on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway in 1988, and is currently the longest-running show in Broadway history, with more than 12,000 performances so far.
Question 9: What is the national sport of Canada?
Although many might associate Ice Hockey as Canada's national sport, Lacrosse was declared the National Game of Canada in 1859. In fact, both Ice Hockey (winter) and Lacrosse (summer) are recognized as the national sports of Canada.
Question 10: If someone has hyperglycemia, what does he or she have too much of in the blood?
Hyperglycemia occurs when there is a high level of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. It is a common condition in people with diabetes and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated.
The Phantom of the Opera premiered in London's West End in 1986, before making its debut on Broadway in 1988. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.