Question 1: When did the original Star Trek TV series first air?
Question 2: In which city is the famous painting "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh housed?
The Starry Night, painted in 1889, is one of Van Gogh's most well known works. It has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1941, acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest.
Question 3: Who coined the term "biodiversity" in 1985?
The term "biodiversity" was coined by American biologist E. O. Wilson in his 1985 report to the first American Forum on Biological Diversity organized by the National Research Council. Wilson is considered the world's leading expert on ants and has been called "the father of biodiversity".
Question 4: If rocks can be metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous, which type of rock does marble fall under?
Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to high temperatures and pressures. The heat and pressure cause the limestone to transform into a denser, more crystalline rock known as marble. Marble is often used for sculpture and as a building material.
Question 5: Who is credited with inventing Esperanto, the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language?
Esperanto was created by Polish ophthalmologist L. L. Zamenhof in 1887. He aimed to create an easy-to-learn, politically neutral language that would foster peace and international understanding between people with different languages.
Question 6: Why did Zeus swallow his wife Metis?
In Greek mythology, Zeus swallowed his wife Metis because of a prophecy that she would give birth to a son more powerful than him. Ironically, this led to the birth of Athena, who sprang forth from Zeus's head fully grown and armed.
Question 7: When was the symbol for 'zero' first used?
The concept of zero as a number and not merely a symbol for separation is attributed to India, where by the 5th century AD, practical calculations were carried out using zero. The Indian scholar Brahmagupta is credited with being the first to formalize arithmetic operations using zero.
Question 8: Who is the alter ego of Bruce Wayne in DC Comics?
Bruce Wayne is the billionaire playboy who moonlights as the caped crusader Batman in Gotham City, fighting crime with his intellect, martial arts skills, and high-tech gadgets. Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939 and has become one of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history.
Question 9: Why do Jewish men wear a kippah or yarmulke?
Jewish men traditionally wear a kippah or yarmulke as a sign of respect, humility and reverence before God. It is a reminder that there is always something above them, and it is meant to inspire respectful behavior.
Question 10: In Greek mythology, who was the wife of Orpheus?
In Greek mythology, Eurydice was the wife of Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet. The tragic story of Orpheus and Eurydice involves Orpheus journeying to the underworld in an attempt to bring Eurydice back from the dead. He charmed Hades with his music, but ultimately failed to bring her back due to his impatience.
The original Star Trek TV series, created by Gene Roddenberry, first aired on September 8, 1966 on NBC. The show ran for three seasons until 1969 and became a cult classic, spawning numerous spin-offs, movies, and a devoted fan base.