Question 1: Who is known as the 'father' of modern genetics?
Question 2: Which plant species is known to have the longest lifespan?
The Bristlecone Pine, specifically the Pinus longaeva species, is known to have the longest lifespan of any individual tree, with the oldest known specimen (named Methuselah) being over 4,800 years old.
Question 3: When does a deciduous tree lose its leaves?
Deciduous trees shed their leaves annually in the autumn as a strategy to survive harsh winter conditions. Their leaves will grow back in the spring.
Question 4: Where in the universe is the farthest known galaxy, GN-z11, located?
The galaxy GN-z11 is located in the direction of the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently the oldest and most distant known galaxy in the observable universe, existing just 400 million years after the Big Bang.
Question 5: If you were to visit the Guggenheim Museum, in which city would you be?
The Guggenheim Museum, more formally known as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, is located in New York City and is known for its unique spiral structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Question 6: How many Star Wars films were directed by George Lucas?
George Lucas directed the original Star Wars film (Episode IV) and the prequel trilogy (Episodes I, II, III). The other films were directed by various other directors.
Question 7: Why did the producers of the "The Phantom of the Opera" originally decide to use a mask that only covered half the Phantom's face?
The half-mask design in "The Phantom of the Opera" was chosen to allow the actor playing the Phantom to still have the freedom to express and convey emotions through his uncovered face, a crucial aspect of theatrical performance. It quickly became an iconic symbol associated with the musical.
Question 8: If you see a dragon on a flag, which country's flag are you likely looking at?
The flag of Wales, known as the Red Dragon or "Y Ddraig Goch", features a red dragon on a green and white background. It is the only national flag of a UK constituent country to feature a mythical creature.
Question 9: Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought during the American Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania from July 1 to 3, 1863. It was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point.
Question 10: What creature, often linked with Luck, is supposedly found at the end of a rainbow according to Irish folklore?
In Irish folklore, leprechauns are often depicted as little men who hoard gold coins, which they keep in a pot that is hidden at the end of a rainbow.
Gregor Mendel was a 19th-century monk and plant breeder whose experiments in breeding peas led to the discovery of dominant and recessive traits, eventually becoming the foundation of modern genetics.