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TGV Trivia Game #84 - 12-12-2024

Question 1: Which Broadway musical is based on a comic strip character?

Annie is a Broadway musical based on the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie created by Harold Gray. The show includes iconic songs like "Tomorrow" and "It's the Hard Knock Life."


Question 2: When it comes to rock classification, what are the three main types of rocks?

Igneous rocks form from cooling magma or lava, sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of small particles, and metamorphic rocks are formed when heat and pressure alter other rocks.


Question 3: Who is the alter ego of the superhero Iron Man?

Tony Stark is a wealthy businessman and engineer who becomes the superhero Iron Man in the Marvel Comics universe. After suffering a severe chest injury during a kidnapping, Stark builds a powered suit of armor to save his own life and then uses the technology to become a force for good.


Question 4: Where was the World Wide Web invented?

The World Wide Web was invented by British scientist Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 while working at CERN, the European nuclear research agency based in Switzerland.


Question 5: If a musical is said to be "book by", what does it refer to?

"Book" in musical theater refers to the spoken, non-sung dialogue and the structure of the plot. It is the narrative and spoken portions of a musical that tie the songs and dances together.


Question 6: The condition known as "Tachycardia" refers to what symptom?

Tachycardia is a heart condition that makes your heart beat more than 100 times per minute. It's not always a serious problem, but it sometimes can be a sign of a serious condition, and may lead to complications if not treated.


Question 7: Why is the Hollywood Walk of Fame called as such?

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a public sidewalk with embedded stars that bear the names of accomplished professionals in the entertainment industry including film, music, theater, radio, and television. Each star is made of terrazzo and brass. It extends more than a mile on Hollywood Boulevard in California.


Question 8: Where is the world's largest rainforest located?

The Amazon rainforest in South America is the largest rainforest in the world, it covers approximately 2.72 million square miles and produces around 20% of the world's oxygen.


Question 9: If a military operation is described as "aerial", what is it primarily involving?

Aerial military operations often involve the use of airplanes for various purposes, including surveillance, combat, or transporting troops and supplies. This term can also refer to operations involving helicopters or other aircraft.


Question 10: When was the first successful manned mission to the moon?

The first successful manned mission to the moon was undertaken by NASA's Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. The mission saw American astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the lunar surface.


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