Question 1: In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture?
Question 2: Where is the largest desert in the world located?
Surprisingly, Antarctica is classified as a desert due to its extreme dryness. It receives only an average of 2 inches of precipitation each year (in the form of snow), which makes it the world's largest and coldest desert.
Question 3: What is the highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation?
As of now, Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, holds the record for the highest-grossing film worldwide, surpassing Avatar's decade-long hold on the record. However, when adjusted for inflation, Gone with the Wind still holds the record.
Question 4: Where is the largest volcano in our solar system located?
Olympus Mons, located on Mars, is the largest volcano in our solar system. It stands about 13.6 miles high, which is nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth.
Question 5: In the stock market, what does the acronym "IPO" stand for?
An Initial Public Offering, or IPO, is the first sale of a company's shares to the public. It usually marks a private company's transition to a public one.
Question 6: Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?
There are many reasons why the Mona Lisa is so famous, but the three main reasons are the sophisticated composition and use of sfumato (a technique for softening the transition between colors), the subject's enigmatic smile, and the high-profile theft of the painting in 1911.
Question 7: What is the name of the cafe frequented by the characters in the sitcom 'Friends'?
Central Perk is the fictitious coffee house located in New York City where many of the 'Friends' scenes take place. Many significant events occur in this setting throughout the series.
Question 8: How many pounds are in a ton?
There are 2000 pounds in a US ton, also known as the short ton. However, in the UK and other countries that use the Imperial System, a ton, also known as the long ton, is equivalent to 2240 pounds.
Question 9: The kangaroo and emu feature on the coat of arms of which country?
The kangaroo and the emu were chosen as symbols on Australia's coat of arms because of their status as endemic species that cannot walk backward, signifying a nation moving forward.
Question 10: Who is the lead vocalist of the rock band U2?
Bono, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2, which originated in Dublin, Ireland in 1976.
Demeter, in Greek mythology, is the goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over grains and the fertility of the earth. She is also known for being the mother of Persephone, whose annual descent into the underworld brings about the winter season.