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1 Which DC Comic character uses a “Lasso of Truth”?
A Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman wields the Lasso of Truth as her signature weapon. Specifically, this powerful tool forces anyone within its grip to speak the absolute truth. Furthermore, many recognise it as the Golden Lasso or Magic Lasso, ranking it among her most essential instruments for fighting crime and injustice.
2 Robert Francis Prevost is the current American one, but who was Englishman Nicholas Breakspear?
A Pope. Nicholas Breakspear became Pope Adrian IV, 1154 to 1159 – the first and only Pope. Robert Francis Prevost took the name Leo XIV.
3 What is the literal meaning of a bullfighting “matador”?
A Killer or slayer. the Spanish word matar (to kill) provides the root for this title. Specifically, the term descends from the Latin word mactare, which also means “to kill.” In the arena, the matador serves as the central figure who kills the bull.
4 What typical office implement do the French call “surligneurs” and the Dutch call “markeerstiften”?
A Highlighters, which are pens used to mark text with bright, translucent ink. They are essentially the same writing instrument, just with different names in those languages.
5 Martin Luther King Jr was the youngest recipient of which annual award?
A Nobel Peace Prize. He was the twelfth American and third African American to receive the award.
6 What is the metric equivalent of 2.47 acres?
A 1 hectare. One hectare is equal to 10,000 square metres. The American equivalent is about 2.47 acres.
7 Where is a billycock supposed to be worn?
A On the head. It’s another name for a bowler hat.
8 What was the former monetary unit of Greece?
A Drachma. It was the national currency from 1833 until January 1, 2002, when Greece adopted the Euro.
9 What is Octophobia, the fear of?
A The number eight, avoidance of anything related to the number eight.
10 Which cartoon character has Oil Can Harry as his archenemy?
A Mighty Mouse. He is a villainous cat character who frequently tries to harm Pearl Pureheart, Mighty Mouse’s love interest, in the cartoons.