Question 1: In which sport would you perform the Fosbury Flop?
Question 2: In what year did the first animal go into space?
In 1947, fruit flies were launched into space aboard a U.S. V-2 rocket to study the effects of radiation exposure at high altitudes. Later animal spaceflights included a rhesus monkey named Albert II in 1949 and the famous dog Laika in 1957.
Question 3: Why did Prince change his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993?
Prince adopted the "Love Symbol" as his stage name from 1993 to 2000 during a dispute with Warner Bros over ownership of his music. The media referred to him as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince" during this time.
Question 4: Why is deforestation a major environmental concern?
Deforestation is responsible for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It also destroys the habitats of countless species and disrupts vital ecosystem services provided by forests.
Question 5: What is the official national bird of the United States?
The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem of the United States in 1782 because of its majestic appearance and representation of freedom, courage and strength. Despite the name, the bald eagle is not actually bald, but has white feathers on its head.
Question 6: Why is the Earth's core hot?
The Earth's core is believed to have a temperature similar to the surface of the Sun, about 5,400°C (9,800°F). This heat is mainly a result of residual heat from the planet's formation about 4.5 billion years ago, as well as heat generated by the radioactive decay of elements like uranium, thorium, and potassium in the Earth's interior.
Question 7: Who was the legendary outlaw who supposedly robbed from the rich and gave to the poor?
While there is little historical evidence that Robin Hood truly existed, stories about the heroic outlaw first appeared in English folk ballads in the 15th century. Over time, Robin Hood came to be known as a highly skilled archer and swordsman.
Question 8: What was the name of The Beatles' first #1 hit single in the US?
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1964, marking the beginning of the British Invasion in American pop music. The song stayed at #1 for 7 weeks and sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
Question 9: What comedy series holds the record for the most Emmy Award nominations?
Saturday Night Live has been nominated for over 270 Emmy Awards since its debut in 1975. As of 2021, the show has won 81 Emmys, making it one of the most awarded shows in television history.
Question 10: Where did Thor, the Norse god of thunder, live?
In Norse mythology, Asgard was one of the Nine Worlds and home to the Æsir tribe of gods, which included Thor. It was located in the sky, connected to Midgard (Earth) by the rainbow bridge Bifröst.
The Fosbury Flop, named after American athlete Dick Fosbury, is a back-first technique used in the high jump event. Fosbury popularized this technique, which revolutionized the sport, when he used it to win the gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games.