Question 1: Where is the Large Hadron Collider located?
Question 2: Where is the hottest place on Earth recorded?
On July 10, 1913, Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, USA, recorded the highest air temperature ever at 56.7°C (134°F).
Question 3: The concept of Zero was first used by which civilization?
The concept of zero, both as a placeholder and as a symbol for nothing, is a central idea for the mathematics we use today. This concept was first used by ancient Indian mathematicians around the 5th century A.D.
Question 4: In the Christian tradition, who is the patron saint of travelers?
Saint Christopher, although not officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of travelers, offering them protection during their journeys.
Question 5: If an American President and Vice President both leave office, who becomes president?
The United States presidential line of succession defines who may become or act as President of the United States upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office of a sitting President or a President-elect. The speaker of the House is second in this line, after the Vice President.
Question 6: When referring to the type of waves, what does "infrared" mean?
Infrared refers to a type of electromagnetic wave that we experience as heat. They are longer than light waves and shorter than radio waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Question 7: Which gemstone is classified as the birthstone for the month of April?
Diamonds, renowned for their durability and brilliance, are April's birthstone. They are also traditionally given as a gift on a sixtieth wedding anniversary, which is often referred to as the diamond anniversary.
Question 8: Which composer created the famous piece commonly known as the "Moonlight Sonata"?
Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is actually the name commonly given to Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2. It got its nickname "Moonlight" from a critic's description likening it to moonlight shimmering on Lake Lucerne.
Question 9: How many stars are on the flag of China?
The flag of China, also known as the Red Flag, has five stars. The larger one represents the communist party and the four smaller stars represent the four social classes as defined in Maoism.
Question 10: Where was the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun discovered?
The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. It is one of the best preserved pharaoh's tombs ever discovered.
The Large Hadron Collider is a particle physics facility located at CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland. It's the world's largest and highest-energy particle collider.