Which former NBA star became a NASCAR team owner in 2020?
That would be Michael Jordan! Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan own car 23 with Bubba Wallace as their driver. Of course, the number 23 was chosen as it was Jordan's player number. The car has won 6 races so far and 3 pole positions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23XI_Racing (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 11 24 by psnz
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May 10 24 by pehinhota
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May 10 24 by pehinhota
Declared extinct in 2016, which was the first mammal species to fall victim to climate change?
Unfortunately, the small rodent called the Bramble Bay melomys is the animal that went extinct in 2016.
[quote]The Bramble Cay melomys, or Bramble Cay mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys rubicola), is a recently extinct species of rodent in the family Muridae and subfamily Murinae. It was an endemic species of the isolated Bramble Cay, a low-lying vegetated coral cay with a habitable area of approximately 5 acres located at the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Described by researchers as having last been seen in 2009 and declared extinct by the Queensland Government and University of Queensland researchers in 2016, it was formally declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in May 2015 and the Australian government in February 2019. Having been the only mammal endemic to the reef, its extinction was described as the first extinction of a mammal species due to anthropogenic climate change.[/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramble_Cay_melomys
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May 10 24 by pehinhota
Which fruits are crossed to produce the hybrid "oroblanco"?
An oroblanco is a cross between a pomelo and a grapefruit. The pomelo helps to reduce the bitterness of the grapefruit having a sweeter smell instead. They are in season from September to December in the Northern hemisphere.
[quote] Oroblanco was developed as a cross between a diploid acidless pomelo and a seedy white tetraploid grapefruit, resulting in a triploid seedless fruit that is less acidic and less bitter than the grapefruit. [/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oroblanco (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 09 24 by psnz
What are real-life zombie viruses of the Arctic?
Viruses that are frozen in the Arctic's permafrost.
[quote]Scientists are warning of so-called "zombie viruses", also known as Methuselah microbes, which are frozen in the Arctic permafrost. Since these bacteria and viruses have been frozen for thousands of years at sub-zero temperatures and low oxygen levels, they could be released when temperatures rise and trigger serious disease outbreaks on the planet.[/quote]https://polarjournal.ch/en/2024/04/12/arctic-zombie-viruses-could-trigger-a-new-pandemic/ (psnz)
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May 09 24 by BigTriviaDawg
What is the human body's longest cranial nerve?
The Vagus nerve is the longest of the cranial nerves. The Vegus extends from the brain to the abdomen. Vegus comes from Vagary in Latin means wandering.
[quote] The vagus is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system in the human body and comprises both sensory and motor fibers. The sensory fibers originate from neurons of the nodose ganglion, whereas the motor fibers come from neurons of the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus and the nucleus ambiguus. [/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagus_nerve (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 09 24 by psnz
How did US Representative Robert F Broussard of Louisiana in 1910 propose to counter the high prices of the Beef Trust?
He thought to import hippopotami.
[quote]House Resolution 23261, also known as the "American Hippo bill", was a bill introduced by Representative Robert F. Broussard of Louisiana in 1910 to authorize the importation and release of hippopotamus into the bayous of the state.[/quote]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Hippo_bill
Broussard reasoned that the animals would eat water hyacinth plants clogging the state's waterways, as well as providing meat. While his bill was backed by former President Theodore Roosevelt and the Department of Agriculture, Congress did not pass it. Newspapers of the time dubbed hippo meat "lake cow bacon." (psnz)
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May 09 24 by BigTriviaDawg
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May 09 24 by serpa
Does "Schindler's list" contain one scene/shot in colour?
Four scenes in "Schindler's List" have color. There is a scene of a little girl dressed in a red coat. While everything else is in black and white, the coat is in color. Later, the little girl is seen again as her body is identified by the red coat she was wearing. The scene with Jewish people celebrating Shabbat is shown in color. When the survivors visit Schindler's grave is shown in color.
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/2h9rj3/colors_in_schindlers_list/?rdt=59487
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May 09 24 by chabenao1
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May 08 24 by BigTriviaDawg
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May 08 24 by psnz
What are the main ingredients in Alaskan Ice cream?
So-called "Eskimo ice cream" has ingredients that are widely variable depending on availability.
It's certainly not a typical summer dessert!
Known as "akutuq", the basic ingredients are hard fats, sea mammal oil and flavouring from flora or fauna.
Hard fats might be from caribou, bear or muskox, while seals or whales can provide the oils.
Those preparing this "delicacy" are known to adapt their recipes to locally available food sources which may include fresh or saltwater fish and eulachon (candlefish). Snow may also figure in the final mix, along with sugar.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/eskimo-ice-cream-atlas-of-eating-native-cuisine-food-eats-smithsonian-journeys-travel-quarterly-180959431/ (psnz)
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May 08 24 by BigTriviaDawg
In 1898, whereabouts was the world's first motor show held?
In 1898 the first motor show was the Paris Motor Show. Just 4 years before the Paris show there were about 20 total automobiles in all of Paris. While cars were still uncommon by 1898 they had become more popular among those with the means to buy one.
[quote] In 1898 the French Automobile Club created "Le Salon de l'automobile du cycle et des sports". The international motor show opened on the 13th 1898, on the terrace of the Tuilleries Gardens, took place outdoors, sheltered only by some improvised roof. Before being admitted to this show the exhibitors had to prove their "seriousity" by driving their cars from Versailles to Paris. The President from that time, who opened this motor show, did not hesitate to expose his scepticism about the future of the automobile and of course left the Tuilleries Gardens using a carriage… [/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Motor_Show
http://www.topedge.com/panels/cars/cars.html (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 08 24 by psnz
What is the origin of the word "algorithm"?
A 9th-century Persian mathematician: abu-Ja'far Mohammed ibn-Musa al-Khuwarizmi.
Algorithm is derived from "algorism" meaning "the system of Arabic numerals." Algorism comes from the mathematician who operated in the fields of algebra and numeric systems.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/algorithm
[quote]1690s, "Arabic system of computation," from French "algorithme," refashioned (under mistaken connection with Greek "arithmos" "number") from Old French "algorisme" "the Arabic numeral system" (13c.), from Medieval Latin "algorismus," a mangled transliteration of Arabic "al-Khwarizmi" "native of Khwarazm" (modern "Khiva" in Uzbekistan), surname of the mathematician whose works introduced sophisticated mathematics to the West (cf. algebra). The earlier form in Middle English was "algorism" (early 13c.), from Old French. The meaning broadened to any method of computation; from mid-20c. especially with reference to computing.[/quote]https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=algorthm (psnz)
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May 08 24 by BigTriviaDawg
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May 07 24 by TriviaFan22
Having happened in the late 19th century, what is the Pork War?
The Pork War was a ban on imports of US pork by a number of European countries beginning with Italy in 1879. The import was a protectionist measure to counter the flooding of European markets of cheaper US products.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_war (Snowman)
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May 08 24 by Thesuperyoshi
Which insect species produces offspring that are already pregnant when born?
Aphids are born pregnant! Not only are they born pregnant but their babies are clones of the aphids themselves so they don't need a mate to reproduce. All this means that it only takes one aphid to infest a garden and once they run out of food they breed new young with wings. The new young fly to a new spot to feast.
https://www.kqed.org/science/1973052/born-pregnant-aphids-invade-with-an-onslaught-of-clones (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 07 24 by psnz
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May 07 24 by BigTriviaDawg
In 1897, what innovation did French doctor Paul Berger introduce towards safeguarding surgical patients?
Paul Berger invented the surgical facemask which got a ton of use during covid! Paul Berger made a statement in his paper where he introduced his mask:
[quote] For several years I have been worried as to the part that drops of liquid projected from the mouth of the operator or his assistants may exercise on the outbreaks of infection which one still sees from time to time under conditions of surgical asepsis which are apparently satisfactory. [/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Berger (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 07 24 by psnz
What does the pasta name "strozzapreti" translate to in English?
"Strozzapreti" is a pasta whose name translates as "priests chokers!" I had always assumed that to be their clerical collars.
[quote]Strozzapreti: this pasta, native from Emiglia Romagna means — literally- “priests chokers.” Apparently, the clergy of the past where very fond of this pasta, so much so, they would eat with such greedy gluttony, that they would choke on it.[/quote]https://pastaartist.com/pasta-in-translation/ (psnz)
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May 07 24 by BigTriviaDawg
Is associate (v.) pronounced differently in British English and American English?
Associate does have a subtle difference in pronunciation between British and American English, especially on the second and third syllables. Unfortunately, the answer box will not let me post the characters used to show the difference in pronunciation. The best I can describe is the British pronunciation has a softer "she" sound on the second syllable while the American has more of a "cee" sound.
This link is excellent for showing the difference.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/associate
(BigTriviaDawg)
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May 07 24 by TriviaFan22
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May 06 24 by psnz
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May 06 24 by BigTriviaDawg
In the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," what is the chosen career of the eponymous title character?
A stand-up comedian!
[quote] Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel (née Weissman), an upper-middle class Jewish American housewife and mother who discovers her flair for stand-up comedy after husband Joel abruptly leaves her. Fashion-obsessed and hyper-competent, Midge is hired as a make-up counter girl at B. Altman and starts performing stand-up comedy in clubs across New York, eventually becoming a world-famous comedian. [/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marvelous_Mrs._Maisel (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 06 24 by psnz
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May 06 24 by BigTriviaDawg
Which jumps the highest, Goliath frog or bullfrog?
According to this source, a Goliath frog can jump 10 feet horizontally and up to 3 feet vertically. The American bullfrog can jump up to 5 feet horizontally and up to 1 and 1/2 feet vertically. So the Goliath frog is able to jump higher.
https://conbio.org/groups/sections/africa/act/the-worlds-biggest-frog
https://www.crittersquad.com/portfolio/how-high-can-frogs-jump/ (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 06 24 by chabenao1
The intro to the Beatles song 'I Feel Fine' uses feedback intentionally. Are there any other pieces of recorded music previous to this that do the same?
According to John Lennon, no.
[quote]"Including the guitar lick with the first feedback anywhere. I defy anybody to find a record, unless it is some old blues record from 1922, that uses feedback that way. So I claim it for the Beatles. Before Hendrix, before The Who, before anybody. The first feedback on record."[/quote]
Then again, someone may have an old '20s blues record!
https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/how-the-beatles-pioneered-recorded-guitar-feedback-and-scored-a-1-hit
There were others using feedback in live performance.
[quote]A deliberate use of acoustic feedback was pioneered by blues and rock 'n' roll guitarists such as Willie Johnson, Johnny Watson and Link Wray. According to AllMusic's Richie Unterberger, the very first use of feedback on a commercial rock record is the introduction of the song "I Feel Fine" by the Beatles, recorded in 1964.[/quote]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_feedback#Early_examples_in_popular_music (looney_tunes)
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May 06 24 by elvislennon
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May 06 24 by chabenao1
What is the fastest man-made object ever made?
I would suggest "man-made objects" utilizing electromagnetic radiation, such as the light bulb, radio, X-ray, etc, which have an effect of 186,000 miles per second. At this rate, man-made light and radio waves could travel around the world 7 times at 0.91 seconds. My maff might be off but it's kinda fast.
Human-made email travels at the speed-of-light, so how fast would an email travel to the opposite side of the world from you. (SpyderFuzz)
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May 04 24 by BigTriviaDawg
What is the fewest cumulative goals a FIFA World Cup champion scored in a tournament?
The previous record low by a winner was 11 goals: [quote] Spain's 1-0 extra time victory over Netherlands in the World Cup final on Sunday left them with a probably unwanted record of the fewest goals ever scored by the winners of the tournament. Spain scored just eight goals in their seven games in South Africa, three less than the previous record low of 11 - shared by Italy in 1938 (four games), England in 1966 (six games) and Brazil in 1994 (seven games). Spain lost their opening Group H game to Switzerland 1-0, beat Honduras 2-0 and Chile 2-1 in their other group games, and then achieved 1-0 victories in the knockout rounds against Portugal, Paraguay, Germany and Netherlands. Spain also became the first team to win the World Cup after losing their opening match. [/quote] https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010worldcup/2010-07/12/content_10095089.htm
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May 05 24 by BigTriviaDawg
What is the fewest cumulative goals a FIFA World Cup champion scored in a tournament?
In 2010, champions Spain scored just 8 goals in the tournament.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_records_and_statistics
The 2010 tournament was held in South Africa. The final, played at Johannesburg, saw Spain defeat The Netherlands 1-0 after extra time.
[quote]They are also the first national team since 1978 to win a World Cup after losing a game in the group stage.[/quote]https://wiki2.org/en/2010_FIFA_World_Cup (psnz)
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May 05 24 by BigTriviaDawg
What is a deipnosophist a master of?
A deipnosophist is an expert at dinner table conversation. I wish I was a deipnosophist!
[quote] Word origin 1650–60; after a literary work by Athenaeus, Deipnosophistes, an expert in affairs of the kitchen, equiv. to Gk deîpno(n) meal + sophistes sophist
This word is first recorded in the period 1650–60. [/quote]
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/deipnosophist (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 05 24 by psnz
In politics, what is the horseshoe theory?
The horseshoe theory postulates that the far right and far left are not at opposite ends but rather are closer together like the ends of a horseshoe with the center being at the curved part of the shoe. The theory name is attributed to Jean-Pierre Faye of France in his book "The Century of Ideologies". Scholars are primarily skeptical of the theory and suggest that it may only apply in very specific conditions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_theory (BigTriviaDawg)
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May 05 24 by psnz
Instead of iron and hemoglobin, what do snails, spiders, and octopi use to transport oxygen?
Copper and hemocyanin.
In humans and other mammals, hemoglobin (also spelled haemoglobin) is used to transport oxygen around the body. The oxygen binds to hemoglobin's central Iron atom. The molecule also takes carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
Snails, spiders and octopi use a similar related compound called hemocyanin which has a central atom of copper capable of binding oxygen or carbon dioxide as part of the transport process. The blood of these animals appears blue.
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/snails-spiders-and-octupi-all-have-blue-blood (psnz)
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May 05 24 by BigTriviaDawg
Which Venetian Doge was buried in the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?
Enrico Dandolo was the Doge of Venice during the Fourth Crusade. He played a key role in the sack of Constantinople in 1204. Leading the Venetian forces, he helped to capture the city. Enrico Dandolo died in Constantinople in 1205, and his remains were buried in the Hagia Sophia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Dandolo (wellenbrecher)
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May 05 24 by pehinhota
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May 05 24 by elvislennon
What is the fastest man-made object ever made?
[quote]That's fast enough to travel from New York to Tokyo in less than a minute.[/quote]
Here's a list of the eight fastest man-made objects ever:
https://www.wearethemighty.com/tech/the-8-fastest-man-made-objects-ever/ (wellenbrecher)
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May 04 24 by BigTriviaDawg
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