Question 1: How many Earth-like planets are in the known universe?
Question 2: The "Little Black Dress" is associated with which fashion designer?
The concept of the "Little Black Dress" is particularly attributed to Coco Chanel in the 1920s. It was designed to be a versatile, affordable, and accessible fashion statement that could be worn with a variety of accessories. The dress has become an iconic symbol of chic and sophisticated simplicity.
Question 3: Who created the Peanuts comic strip?
Charles M. Schulz created Peanuts in 1950, and it became one of the most beloved and influential comic strips in history. The main character, Charlie Brown, along with his dog Snoopy, became iconic figures in American pop culture.
Question 4: If a car is designated as "FF" in terms of engine layout and drive, what does this stand for?
"FF" layout cars have their engine located at the front of the vehicle and drive the front wheels only. This setup is particularly popular for its compactness and efficiency, and it's widely used in modern passenger cars.
Question 5: Who is known for formulating the law of universal gravitation?
Sir Isaac Newton published the law of universal gravitation in the "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" in 1687. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for classical mechanics.
Question 6: If you were to order "Escargots" at a French restaurant, what would you be eating?
Escargots are a delicacy in French cuisine often served as an appetizer. This dish is usually prepared with land snails and cooked with garlic, butter, and parsley.
Question 7: What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight called?
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants, algae, and certain bacteria to convert light energy, usually from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organism's activities. This process involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.
Question 8: In what year was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a "dwarf planet"?
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the definition of a planet in 2006, leading to the reclassification of Pluto to a dwarf planet. Pluto's demotion was due to it not clearing its neighborhood around its orbit.
Question 9: Where is the headquarters of the multinational technology company Google located?
Google's headquarters, also known as the Googleplex, is situated in Mountain View, California. Google began in a garage nearby in Menlo Park, California, in 1998 and moved to this location in 2004 as the company rapidly expanded.
Question 10: What mythological creature is typically associated with immortality and the consumption of fire?
The phoenix is a mythological bird that regenerates cyclically and rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and immortality. It is often depicted as being associated with the sun.
While there are no confirmed Earth-like planets (with conditions suitable for life as we know it), thousands of exoplanets have been discovered with a small portion being Earth-sized and located in the habitable zones of their stars. The Kepler space telescope and other missions continue to search for Earth-like worlds.