Question 1: Why does Marty McFly have to go back in time in the original Back to the Future movie?
Question 2: How many wings are in a full chicken wing?
A full chicken wing actually has three parts - the drumette, the wingette (also known as the flat), and the wing tip. However, the wing tip is often discarded or used for making stock, so in restaurants you'll typically only be served the drumette and wingette.
Question 3: Which ancient Greek philosopher wrote the Republic, a Socratic dialogue concerning justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man?
The Republic is a Socratic dialogue authored by Plato around 375 BC. It concerns the definition of justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work and one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory.
Question 4: If writing in English, which punctuation mark usually follows a colon?
In English grammar, when a complete sentence follows a colon, the first word is generally capitalized. A colon is used after an independent clause to introduce a list, an explanation, or to expand on the clause that precedes it.
Question 5: Who is credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793?
Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry by automating the process of separating cotton fibers from their seeds, which was previously a labor-intensive task. This invention greatly increased cotton production in the southern United States.
Question 6: In biology, what term refers to an organism's role within its ecosystem?
A niche refers to the specific role and position an organism has in its environment, including its relationships with other organisms and its use of resources. It is more specific than an organism's habitat, which refers to where the organism lives.
Question 7: Which Batman villain was originally a failed comedian?
In most Batman origin stories, the Joker is portrayed as a former failed comedian who turns to a life of crime after having "one bad day" that drives him insane. His trademark is his clown-like appearance and his sadistic sense of humor.
Question 8: Why do leaves change color in the autumn?
In the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor. Carotenoids and anthocyanins also contribute to fall leaf colors.
Question 9: When is the Chinese New Year celebrated?
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on the new moon between January 21st and February 20th. The exact date varies from year to year based on the lunar calendar.
Question 10: Who directed the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" in 2019?
Bong Joon-ho, a South Korean filmmaker, directed "Parasite," which made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020. The film also earned Bong the award for Best Director.
In Back to the Future, Marty McFly travels back in time from 1985 to 1955 to save his friend Doc Brown from being killed by Libyans. However, he accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence in jeopardy. He must find a way to get his parents to fall in love to ensure his own future.