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TGV Trivia Game #40 - 10-29-2024

Question 1: If a person has trichotillomania, what do they compulsively do?

Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that involves the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, leading to hair loss and distress. In some cases, individuals with trichotillomania may also engage in trichophagia, where they eat the hair they have pulled out.


Question 2: What is the name of the famous classical music piece commonly known as "Here Comes the Bride?"

The Bridal Chorus is also known as "Treulich geführt" and is a part of Richard Wagner's opera, "Lohengrin." It was first performed in 1850 and has become a popular choice for wedding ceremonies.


Question 3: When atoms of two different elements combine together, what do they form?

A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. For example, water (H2O) is a compound formed from hydrogen and oxygen atoms.


Question 4: The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for which city?

The Eiffel Tower was initially proposed for Barcelona, Spain, but the city rejected the project due to concerns that it would be an eyesore. It was ultimately built in Paris, France, for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair).


Question 5: In which book does the quote "The road goes ever on and on" appear?

"The road goes ever on and on" is a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien's book, The Hobbit, first published in 1937. The line is part of a walking song sung by the main character, Bilbo Baggins.


Question 6: The Mona Lisa, a famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, features a woman with which mysterious facial expression?

The Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries. It is believed that the woman depicted in the portrait is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant.


Question 7: In Greek mythology, who was the god of war?

Ares is known as the god of war in Greek mythology, representing the violence and chaos of warfare. His Roman counterpart is Mars, who became more associated with the disciplined aspect of war, and was revered as the father of the Roman people.


Question 8: The metacarpals are bones found in which part of the human body?

The metacarpals are a group of five bones found in the palm of the hand, connecting the wrist bones to the finger bones. Each metacarpal corresponds to one finger.


Question 9: Which gas is considered the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?

Carbon dioxide is primarily produced through the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other human activities. It is responsible for approximately 76% of total human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.


Question 10: How many seasons did the original "I Love Lucy" television show run for?

"I Love Lucy," an American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball, ran from October 1951 to May 1957. The iconic show was groundbreaking for its time, with an estimated 40 million Americans tuning in each week to watch Lucy's antics.


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