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TGV Trivia Game #43 - 11-01-2024

Question 1: What was the first computer to defeat a human chess grandmaster?

Deep Blue defeated World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, marking a significant milestone in artificial intelligence development.


Question 2: If a man is wearing a "trilby," what type of clothing item is he wearing?

A trilby is a type of hat characterized by its narrow brim and indented crown. It was named after the heroine in George du Maurier's 1894 novel, "Trilby."


Question 3: When does the average human lose their first baby tooth?

Baby teeth, also known as deciduous or primary teeth, typically begin to fall out as children's permanent teeth begin to develop. This process starts around age 5 or 6 and continues until about age 12.


Question 4: What is the term for Descartes' famous philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am"?

"Cogito, ergo sum" is a Latin philosophical proposition put forth by René Descartes. It signifies that the act of thinking by oneself is evidence of one's own existence, which cannot be doubted.


Question 5: Where is the world's tallest residential building located?

The world's tallest residential building is the 1,396-foot-tall (425.5 meters) Palm Tower, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


Question 6: Where was the ancient civilization of Sumer located?

Sumer, often referred to as the "cradle of civilization," was located in present-day Iraq, in a region known as Mesopotamia. Sumerians are credited with developing the first known form of writing, the cuneiform script.


Question 7: Where is the majority of Earth's oxygen produced?

The majority of our planet's oxygen comes from the ocean, mainly due to photosynthesizing microscopic plants called phytoplankton. They produce an estimated 50-80% of the Earth's oxygen.


Question 8: How many books are in the Harry Potter series?

The Harry Potter series consists of seven books, written by British author J.K. Rowling. The series follows the life of the young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.


Question 9: When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge officially opened?

The Sydney Harbor Bridge, also known as "The CCoat hanger due to its arch-based design, is an iconic landmark in Australia. It took eight years to build and connects the central business district of Sydney to the North Shore.


Question 10: What structure in the human body contains the alveoli?

Alveoli are small air sacs found in the lungs. They play a vital role in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood.


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