Question 1: When was the first exoplanet discovered?
Question 2: Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
Parrots, particularly African Grey Parrots and Amazon Parrots, are famous for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds with remarkable accuracy. They are highly intelligent birds and can learn an extensive vocabulary.
Question 3: What term refers to the idea that certain psychological traits are innate or fixed at birth?
Nativism is a philosophical theory which holds that the mind is born with ideas or knowledge, and that some skills or abilities are 'native' or hard-wired into the brain at birth rather than learned. This is in contrast to empiricism, which emphasizes the role of experience and evidence in the formation of ideas.
Question 4: What famous historical site in England is known for its prehistoric stone circle?
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. The stone circle is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Question 5: When adjusted for inflation, which movie is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Gone with the Wind, released in 1939, is the highest-grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation. The epic historical romance drama, set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Question 6: Why, according to Greek mythology, was Pandora given a box she was forbidden to open?
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the gods. Zeus gave her a box which she was told never to open. However, curiosity got the better of her and she opened the box, releasing all the evils of humanity—such as death, sorrow, and sickness. This was done as a punishment to mankind because Prometheus had given the gift of fire to humans against the will of the gods.
Question 7: Which plant is known as the "king of fruits" and has a distinctive spiky exterior?
The durian is a tropical fruit known for its large size, strong odor, and thorn-covered rind. It is native to Southeast Asia and is sometimes referred to as the "king of fruits" due to its unique appearance and flavor.
Question 8: What is the chemical symbol for the element silver?
The chemical symbol for silver is Ag, which comes from the Latin word for silver, 'argentum'. Silver has the atomic number 47 and is a transition metal known for its lustrous, white appearance and excellent conductivity of electricity.
Question 9: What was the last name of the famous composer who wrote the opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the renowned Austrian composer, wrote the comic opera "The Marriage of Figaro" which premiered in 1786. It is considered one of the greatest operas ever written and is still frequently performed today.
Question 10: In what year did the United States officially enter World War II?
The United States officially entered World War II on December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This surprise attack led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to declare war on Japan, with Germany and Italy subsequently declaring war on the U.S. a few days later.
The first confirmed detection of an exoplanet orbiting a main-sequence star was made in 1995, when a giant planet was found in a four-day orbit around the nearby star 51 Pegasi. However, the first scientific detection of an exoplanet was actually in 1992, when astronomers discovered planets around a pulsar, PSR B1257+12.