100 QUESTION MEGA QUIZ #7 | The best general knowledge trivia quiz game | questions with answers
TLDRThis engaging quiz-style video script covers a wide range of topics, from the science behind the northern lights to historical facts about Mount Everest and the inventor of vulcanized rubber. It delves into culinary trivia about Greek tzatziki sauce and the origins of UGG boots, as well as cultural tidbits like the prime minister during the American War of Independence. The script also touches on technological advancements, such as the first handheld calculator and the development of the piano. With questions about famous paintings, the Hubble Space Telescope, and even fashion and music, this script is a treasure trove of information that challenges and educates viewers.
Takeaways
- 🌊 The Northern Lights are caused by collisions between atoms and molecules in our atmosphere and particles from the sun.
- 🌋 Mount Everest's summit marks the border between Nepal and China.
- 🏃 Fish roe is not a usual ingredient in Greek tzatziki sauce.
- 🔨 Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber.
- 🏆 Ugg boots originate from Australia.
- 🎨 George Eastman first painted the Kodak box camera.
- 📺 Cameron Diaz plays the 'bad teacher' in the 2011 comedy film.
- 📖 Linseed oil is most commonly mixed with pigment to make oil paints.
- 🚢 Gooseneck barnacles are a type of shellfish.
- 🚁 NASA's reduced gravity training aircraft is nicknamed the 'Vomit Comet'.
Q & A
What causes the Northern Lights and how are they related to the sun?
-The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's atmosphere. These particles, mainly electrons and protons, collide with gas atoms and molecules in the Earth's upper atmosphere, causing them to emit light of varying colors, creating the aurora phenomenon.
What is the significance of the summit of Mount Everest in terms of international borders?
-The summit of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, marks the border between Nepal and China. It is a significant geographical landmark and a point of international demarcation.
What ingredient is not typically found in a Greek Tzatziki sauce?
-Fish roe is not a usual ingredient in Greek Tzatziki sauce. Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-based sauce that typically includes cucumber, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and sometimes dill or mint.
Who is credited with the invention of vulcanized rubber?
-Charles Goodyear is credited with the invention of vulcanized rubber. He discovered the process of adding sulfur to rubber to make it more durable and resistant to heat, which revolutionized the rubber industry.
What is the origin country of UGG boots?
-UGG boots originate from Australia. They were initially made from sheepskin and became popular for their warmth and comfort, eventually leading to their global popularity as a fashion statement.
Which individual is associated with the invention of the first handheld calculator?
-The first handheld electronic calculator was invented by Texas Instruments. It was not a single individual but a team of engineers at this company that developed the first portable calculator in the 1960s.
What is the significance of the term 'cryonics' in the context of low-temperature storage of bodies?
-Cryonics refers to the practice of preserving bodies at extremely low temperatures with the hope that future technological advancements will enable the revival of those who have been preserved. It is based on the belief in the possibility of future resurrection or life extension.
What is the name of the famous luxury car manufacturer with a trident logo?
-The luxury car manufacturer with a trident logo is Maserati. The trident is a symbol of the brand's heritage and represents the brand's commitment to luxury, performance, and elegance.
What is the term for a female cat that is pregnant or nursing kittens?
-A female cat that is pregnant or nursing kittens is referred to as a 'queen'. This term is used to denote her reproductive status within the context of cat breeding and care.
How are neutrons and protons held together in an atomic nucleus?
-Neutrons and protons are held together in an atomic nucleus by the nuclear force, also known as the strong force. This force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for maintaining the stability of the atomic nucleus despite the repulsive force between positively charged protons.
Outlines
🌌 Northern Lights, Mount Everest, and Greek Tzatziki
This paragraph covers a range of topics from natural phenomena to culinary trivia. It begins with the cause of the northern lights, which are due to the interaction of solar particles with atmospheric atoms and molecules. The script then moves on to geographical knowledge, discussing the border marked by Mount Everest between Nepal and China. The culinary question revolves around the ingredients of Greek tzatziki sauce, with fish roe being the unusual one. The paragraph also touches on the inventor of vulcanized rubber, Charles Goodyear, and the origin of UGG boots, which are from Australia. It concludes with questions about the Kodak box camera's inventor and the actress who played the bad teacher in a 2011 comedy film, with the answers being George Eastman and Cameron Diaz, respectively.
🥶 Cryonics, Apple Computers, and Luxury Cars
This paragraph delves into the concepts of cryonics, the year Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the first Apple computer, and the logo of luxury car manufacturers. Cryonics, the practice of preserving bodies for potential future revival, is correctly identified. The year 1976 is noted as the time when the first Apple personal computer was created. The paragraph also discusses the name of a circular painting, which is a tondo, and the luxury car manufacturer with the mentioned logo, which is Maserati. Other topics include the name of the rooster on Kellogg's Cornflakes boxes, Cornelius, and various trivia about vegetarian diets, ancient Chinese navigation, and the naming of female cats.
🤔 Sergey Brin, Van Gogh, and GPS
This paragraph focuses on the achievements of entrepreneur Sergey Brin, the sales of Van Gogh's paintings during his lifetime, and the meaning of GPS. Sergey Brin's wealth is attributed to his co-founding of Google. The script humorously asks where one would wear a pencil, with the answer being on the foot. The fact that Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime is highlighted, and the acronym GPS is explained as standing for Global Positioning System. The paragraph also covers various trivia topics, such as the actor who has not played James T Kirk in Star Trek, the meaning of 'idk' in text messages, and the species of fish known as salmon.
👠 Designer Shoes, Fermented Soybeans, and Volcanic Hotspots
This paragraph discusses the designer shoe brand favored by the character Carrie Bradshaw from 'Sex and the City', the food ingredient made from fermented soybeans, and the volcanic activity hotspots. The brand Jimmy Choo is identified as Carrie Bradshaw's preference. Tempeh is the correct answer regarding fermented soybean products. The paragraph also addresses the spread of cholera, the first prime minister of Australia, and the invention chronology of water springs and mechanical clocks. The Great Fire of London is correctly identified as the event occurring in 1666, and the Hubble Space Telescope's deployment location is accurately mentioned as the Discovery space shuttle.
🎶 The Rolling Stones, YouTube Acquisition, and Volcanic Activity
This paragraph covers a variety of topics, starting with the band that recorded 'Sympathy for the Devil' in 1968, which is The Rolling Stones. It then moves on to the company that bought YouTube for 1.65 billion dollars in 2006, which is Google. The paragraph also identifies the correct answer for Botticelli's painting 'The Birth of Venus'. Other topics include the business that Charles Lewis Tiffany made his fortune in, the product that the DuPont family founded its fortune on, and the book 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey. The paragraph concludes with questions about volcanic activity hotspots, the SI unit prefix for 1 million, and the chemical compounds in a cup of coffee.
📚 Books, Camels, and Planets
This paragraph includes questions about authors and their works, such as 'Rainbow Six' by Tom Clancy, and various trivia about camels and planets. The shape of camel's blood cells is identified as oval, and Venus is noted as the planet known both as the morning star and evening star. The paragraph also addresses the location of the doldrums, the unusual property of pumice stone, and the discoverer of electromagnetic induction, Michael Faraday. It concludes with a prompt for feedback on the quiz and an invitation to try another quiz.
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Keywords
💡Northern Lights
💡Mount Everest
💡Greek Tzatziki Sauce
💡Vulcanized Rubber
💡UGG Boots
💡Kodak Box Camera
💡Cryonics
💡Global Positioning System (GPS)
💡Perpetual Motion Devices
💡Tempeh
Highlights
The northern lights are caused by atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the sun.
The summit of Mount Everest marks the border between Nepal and China.
Fish roe is not a usual ingredient in a Greek Tzatziki sauce.
Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber.
Ugg boots originate from Australia.
Linseed oil is most commonly mixed with pigment to make oil paints.
Gooseneck barnacles are the shellfish referred to in the quiz.
The nickname of NASA's reduced gravity training aircraft is the 'vomit comet'.
In the 1971 film 'A Clockwork Orange', Malcolm McDowell was featured in a white suit and black bowler hat.
A ganache is made with whipping cream and chocolate.
Dr. Phil wrote the 2020 diet 'Turn Your Weight Loss Vision into Reality'.
Lord North was the Prime Minister of Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence.
The Mayans used fig tree bark to make books for recording information.
Kylie Jenner is the youngest among Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Adele.
Texas Instruments produced the first handheld calculators.
Adele's hit song is 'Hello'.
Cryonics is the low-temperature freezing and storage of bodies in the hope of future resurrection.
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs built the first Apple personal computer in 1976.
A tondo is a painting in the shape of a circle.
Maserati has the luxury car manufacturer's logo featured in the quiz.
Cornelius is the name of the rooster on boxes of Kellogg's Cornflakes.
An ovo vegetarian diet excludes all animal-based foods except eggs.
Bartolomeo Christofori is credited with the 1709 invention of the piano.
Vivienne Lee played Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind'.
The ancient Chinese people used magnetite for navigation.
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