Question 1: Which part of the eye changes shape in LASIK surgery?
Question 2: Which country is called the 'Goat Racing Capital' of the world?
The island of Tobago in the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago is the world's goat racing capital. It is said that the tradition, which started in 1925, is held annually on Easter Tuesday in the island nation. Goats are made to race along 75 or 100-meter tracks while their jockeys spur them on with sticks and ropes. The humble event has become a major tourist draw for Trinidad and Tobago, which has even built infrastructure worth millions of dollars to support the race.
Question 3: Which cell in the body has no nucleus?
Red blood cells have no nucleus! Prior to reaching maturity, red blood cells eject their nuclei in a process called enucleation. This allows the mature red blood cell to carry more oxygen and squeeze through narrow capillaries that it otherwise wouldn't have been able to cross.
Question 4: When was Taylor Swift's first single officially released?
Taylor Swift’s debut single, ‘Tim McGraw’, was released on June 19, 2006.
Question 5: A 'bloat' refers to a group of what animal?
A group of hippopotamuses can either be called a pod, herd, or bloat! Yes, we’re also giggling. We all know that bloat means ‘to become swollen with fluid or gas’, so it’s safe to say that these semi-aquatic mammals with barrel-shaped bodies were aptly named.
Question 6: How do you say ‘hello’ in Spanish?
Hola is a Spanish greeting word, meaning ‘hello’, ‘hi’, or ‘good day’. It’s one of the most common Spanish words used around the world.
Question 7: In which country did fireworks originate?
Several historians believe that fireworks originated in China. It is believed that the very first ‘firecrackers’ were bamboo stalks. When thrown in a fire, they would explode from the overheating of the hollow air pockets in the bamboo. To this day, China remains the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks across the globe.
Question 8: Who directed the 2000 movie Memento?
The movie Memento was directed by Christopher Nolan, an acclaimed film director and writer best known for directing the Batman trilogy and Inception. Memento is one of Nolan’s earlier works, known for its unique structure. It won several awards, including Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Question 9: What percentage of a jellyfish is water?
Jellyfishes are 95 per cent water, and the remaining five per cent is made up of three simple layers of tissue and very primitive body systems. Jellyfish belong to phylum Cnidaria, which is the same branch of the animal kingdom as sea anemones and corals.
Question 10: What was the ancient Egyptian writing system known as?
The ancient Egyptians used the writing system called hieroglyphics (Greek for ‘sacred words’) for almost 4,000 years. Hieroglyphs were written on papyrus, carved in stone on tomb and temple walls, and used to decorate many objects of religious and daily use.
In LASIK surgery, the shape of the cornea is permanently changed by a special type of laser that enhances its focusing power. It’s usually performed to improve a patient’s vision and reduce their need for glasses or contact lenses.