Question 1: Who is known for the development of the laws of classical mechanics and the law of universal gravitation?
Question 2: What is the real name of the character Iron Man in the comic books?
Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, is a character published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in "Tales of Suspense" #39 in March 1963. Tony Stark is an industrialist, genius inventor, and consummate playboy who is CEO of Stark Industries.
Question 3: What animal is the national emblem of Canada?
The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) was made an official emblem of Canada in 1975 due to its historical significance in the country’s fur trade, playing a crucial role in the development and growth of Canada.
Question 4: What year did Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple Computer, Inc.?
Apple Computer, Inc., now known simply as Apple Inc., was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The company was incorporated on January 3, 1977, without Wayne who sold his share of the company back to Jobs and Wozniak for $800. Apple has since become one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world.
Question 5: What was the name of the first programmable computer?
The Z3 was invented by Konrad Zuse in 1941 in Berlin and is considered the world's first fully automatic, programmable computer. It was able to store programs on external tape, making it reprogrammable for different tasks.
Question 6: What is the largest religious monument in the world?
Angkor Wat, originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, later became a Buddhist temple. It is located in Cambodia and covers an area of over 400 acres (1.6 square kilometers). It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.
Question 7: The phenomenon where a fluid flows in parallel layers with no disruption between them is known as what?
Laminar flow is characterized by smooth, constant fluid motion. In contrast, turbulent flow is chaotic. Laminar flow is often preferred in applications where it is important to control the movement of the fluid, like in piping systems for sensitive chemicals.
Question 8: Where is the traditional Maori Haka dance performed?
The Haka is a traditional war dance or challenge from the Maori people of New Zealand. It has been popularized globally by New Zealand sports teams, notably the All Blacks national rugby team, who perform the Haka before their international matches.
Question 9: What creature in Greek mythology is half-man and half-bull?
The Minotaur was a creature with the body of a man and the head and tail of a bull. It lived at the center of the Labyrinth, an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.
Question 10: In which country does the legend of the chupacabra, a creature said to attack and drink the blood of livestock, originate?
The legend of the chupacabra, which means "goat-sucker" in Spanish, began in Puerto Rico in the 1990s. The creature is often described as a reptile-like being, with leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin and sharp spines or quills running down its back. Since its first reported sightings, the myth of the chupacabra has spread throughout Latin America and into parts of the United States.
Sir Isaac Newton's work laid the foundation for classical mechanics, which is fundamental to physics. His Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica ("Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"), first published in 1687, is among the most important works in the history of science.