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TGV Trivia Game #318 - 08-03-2025

Question 1: How many computer mouse buttons did Douglas Engelbart's first prototype have in 1964?

Douglas Engelbart invented the computer mouse in 1964 while working at the Stanford Research Institute. His original design used two metal wheels positioned at right angles to track movement, with three buttons on top.


Question 2: Where was Jesus of Nazareth born according to the Bible?

Bethlehem is located in the West Bank, just south of Jerusalem. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the cave that tradition marks as the birthplace of Jesus.


Question 3: How long did the Ancient Egyptian civilization last?

The Ancient Egyptian civilization emerged around 3100 BCE and lasted until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BCE. At its peak, it was one of the most advanced civilizations in the world.


Question 4: How many official languages are there in Switzerland?

The four official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian and Romansh. All have official status at the federal level, although at the local cantonal level usually only one or two predominate. Romansh is spoken by a small minority, mainly in the southeastern canton of Graubünden.


Question 5: What technology company was originally called "Blue Ribbon Sports"?

Blue Ribbon Sports was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company changed its name to Nike in 1971, named after the Greek goddess of victory.


Question 6: What country is the world's largest producer of wheat?

China produces around 134 million tonnes of wheat annually, accounting for about 18% of global production. Wheat is a staple food in China and is used to make noodles, dumplings, and steamed buns.


Question 7: Where does Holden Caulfield spend most of his time in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye"?

The novel follows 16-year-old Holden Caulfield's experiences in New York City in the days following his expulsion from a Pennsylvania prep school. Published in 1951, it has become one of the most famous and iconic coming-of-age stories in American literature.


Question 8: Which of these elements is a liquid at room temperature?

Mercury has a melting point of −38.83 °C and a boiling point of 356.73 °C. It's used in thermometers, barometers, lights, and some electrical switches.


Question 9: When was the dwarf planet Pluto discovered?

Pluto was discovered on February 18, 1930 by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was considered the ninth planet in our solar system until its reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006.


Question 10: Which year did the Berlin Wall fall, leading to the reunification of East and West Germany?

The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 was a pivotal event that marked the end of the Cold War and led to the reunification of Germany in 1990 after being divided since the end of World War II.


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