Question 1: Which famous singer was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Question 2: What is the name of the chemical element with the symbol Hg?
Mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure. The element's symbol "Hg" comes from its Latin name hydrargyrum, meaning "water-silver".
Question 3: Which animal appears on the coat of arms of Mexico?
The golden eagle is featured prominently in the center of Mexico's coat of arms, devouring a rattlesnake while perched on a prickly pear cactus. The coat of arms is based on an Aztec legend.
Question 4: How many companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?
The NYSE is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization. It was founded in 1792 and is located on Wall Street in New York City.
Question 5: How many seeds are in the average strawberry?
The average strawberry has about 200 tiny seeds dotting its outside. Technically, the strawberry is an aggregate accessory fruit, meaning the fleshy part is derived not from the plant's ovaries but from the receptacle that holds the ovaries.
Question 6: What was the first mass-produced computer?
The IBM 650 was introduced in 1953 and was the first mass-produced computer. It used a magnetic drum memory and could perform 1,300 operations per second. Over 2,000 units were produced, making it the first widely used computer in the world.
Question 7: Which of these cities is known as "The Windy City"?
Chicago gained the nickname "The Windy City" in the 19th century, not because of its weather, but due to its boastful, long-winded politicians.
Question 8: If an object in motion is acted on by an external force, what happens to its velocity?
Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. So if a force acts on a moving object, its velocity (speed and/or direction) will change.
Question 9: If you were standing on the grounds of the Taj Mahal, in which country would you be?
The Taj Mahal is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife. The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, combining elements from Islamic, Persian, and Indian architectural styles.
Question 10: Where does the TV show "The Office" take place?
While the show was filmed in Los Angeles, the fictional Dunder Mifflin paper company in the show is located in Scranton. The city is referenced frequently throughout the series.
Lady Gaga took her stage name from the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga". She has won 13 Grammy Awards and is known for hit songs like "Bad Romance", "Poker Face" and "Born This Way".