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1 In Norse mythology, which god rode an eight legged horse named Sleipnir?
A Odin. Sleipnir is described as the best of all horses, incredibly fast, and capable of traveling over land, through the air, and across water.
2 What is the number 505 displayed in Roman numerals?
A DV. 500 + 5 = 505
3 What is the language most widely spoken in Iran?
A Persian, also known as Farsi. It is the official language of the country and serves as a predominant language for formal, literary, and daily communication, spoken by a significant majority of the population.
4 A “sesquicentennial” means how many years?
A 150 years. The word comes from the Latin “sesqui-” (meaning “one and a half”) and “centennial” (referring to a hundred years), so it literally translates to one and a half centuries.
5 Michael Jackson was filming a commercial for what when a pyrotechnics explosion accidentally set his hair on fire?
A Pepsi. An accidental blast interrupted the filming of a Pepsi commercial on January 27, 1984. Initially, the crew timed the fireworks to ignite later in the sequence; however, the canisters fired too early. As a result, molten sparks engulfed Jackson as he performed his routine.
6 What are the names of Donald Duck’s nephews?
A Huey, Dewey, and Louie. They are identical triplets and the sons of his sister, Della Duck.
7 Which book did the Nazi Party present to newlyweds?
A Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”). After the Nazi Party seized power, the government distributed copies of the book as a standard wedding gift for newlyweds. Consequently, this forced circulation helped the title climb the charts until it became a national bestseller in Germany.
8 Which fairy-tale character spun straw into gold?
A Rumpelstiltskin. In the Brothers Grimm version of the story, this magical imp agrees to spin straw into gold for the miller’s daughter in exchange for her firstborn child.
9 What creatures were half-bird and half-woman in Greek mythology?
A Sirens and Harpies. Sirens used their beautiful, captivating songs to lure sailors toward certain death on rocky shores. In contrast, Harpies appeared as winged, bird-like monsters with the faces of hideous old women. Furthermore, these creatures acted as “snatchers” or tormentors, physically seizing their victims or their food.
10 Which Naval rank is above Captain but before Rear Admiral?
A Commodore. This senior officer rank, held by officers in command of task groups or large establishments, is a flag officer rank, typically commanding a large Royal Navy establishment or flotilla of ships.