Question 1: A 'singultus' is more popularly known as what?
Question 2: Which car company takes its name from the Japanese word for the constellation Pleiades?
Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster M45, or the ‘Seven Sisters’, one of which is invisible according to Japanese tradition, which in turn inspires the logo and alludes to the companies that merged to create Fuji Heavy Industries.
Question 3: Black Forest cake originates from which country?
Historians believe that the beloved black forest cake originated from the Black Forest region of Germany, which is known for its abundance of cherries.
Question 4: Which chocolate bar has the name of its inventor’s family horse?
In 1930, Frank Mars, the founder of Mars, Inc., introduced Snickers, named after one of the Mars family’s favorite horses!
Question 5: Which animal can you obtain venison from?
Venison, which has been derived from the Latin meaning ‘to hunt’, refers to deer meat. Much like cooking beef, dear meat can be prepared as steaks and roasts. With short, thin muscle fibers, deer meat is a lot firmer than beef, but it’s still reasonably tender.
Question 6: Which rock band’s members are known as the Fab Four?
The Beatles, consisted of four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, were often referred to as the Fab Four due to their widespread popularity and cultural impact.
Question 7: Which legendary classic artist was a preacher before he was a painter?
Vincent Van Gogh, known for his classic works, which include the dreamy and stirring visual masterpiece The Starry Night, had a stint as a preacher. Unfortunately, fortune did not favor this career path, and in the depths of occupational despair, he found his passion for drawing.
Question 8: How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh create during his lifetime?
Vincent Van Gogh produced more than 2,000 works of art, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings and sketches in his 10-year career. However, he sold only one painting during his lifetime.
Question 9: Beside poppies, what other plant is sometimes worn on ANZAC Day?
Wearing rosemary has become a traditional symbol of remembrance and commemoration in Australia. On special days of commemoration, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, Australians often wear a small sprig of rosemary.
Question 10: In The Wizard of Oz, what was the lion looking for?
During their journey to Emerald City, Dorothy and Toto were joined by a lion who sought courage. The lion was supposed to be the king of the jungle, but he struggled to accept the role out of fear.
Hiccups! In Latin, 'singult' means 'to catch one's breath while sobbing'. While normally, hiccups don't last long, they've been known to last more than a month, in certain cases.