Question 1: How many copies of the first Harry Potter book were printed in the first run?
Question 2: How many seasons of the TV show "Friends" were produced?
Friends aired from 1994 to 2004 and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show revolved around the lives of six friends living in Manhattan.
Question 3: In what city is the famous Sagrada Familia church located?
The Sagrada Familia is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the church has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Question 4: Where was the 1990s sitcom "Frasier" set?
Although the show was filmed in Los Angeles, the story was set in Seattle, Washington. The Space Needle, a Seattle landmark, is featured in the show's opening credits.
Question 5: Where did the musical "Hamilton" first premiere?
Hamilton first premiered off-Broadway at The Public Theater in 2015 before transferring to Broadway later that year. It went on to win 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Question 6: What term describes a government system where power is constitutionally divided between a central authority and constituent political units?
Federalism divides power between multiple levels of government - a central government and regional governments. Examples of countries with federal political systems include the United States, Canada, Australia, and India.
Question 7: How long did the 100 Years' War between England and France actually last?
Despite its name, the 100 Years' War actually lasted 116 years, from 1337 to 1453. It was a series of conflicts between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France for control of the French throne.
Question 8: Why are human nails on fingers and toes made of keratin?
Keratin is a strong, fibrous protein that is also the main structural component of hair and the outer layer of skin. It makes nails hard and resistant to damage from daily wear and tear.
Question 9: Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?
Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. The word "igneous" comes from the Latin word "ignis" meaning fire.
Question 10: How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have on each hand?
Walt Disney said he chose four fingers for Mickey Mouse because "five fingers looked like too much on such a little figure." Most Disney characters, including Mickey's friends Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, all have four fingers on each hand.
The first print run of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997 was very small, with only 500 copies printed. Of those, 300 went to libraries. By 2018, over 120 million copies of the first book had been sold worldwide.