The Color Black Trivia

1. Black holes are massive objects from which no light can escape. Which scientist argued that black holes nevertheless emit radiation?

From Quiz "Choose any color, as long as you choose black"

Answer: Stephen Hawking

The so-called "Hawking radiation" is a theoretical conclusion from 1973. It's likely (my speculation) that a confirmation within his lifetime would have earned Stephen Hawking a Nobel Prize in physics. Anaximander and Galilei would not have had an opinion: knowledge of black holes is a consequence of both general relativity and quantum theory, both developed in the 20th century.

From Quiz Fifty Shades of Black

Answer: Ancient Roman

The ancient Roman had two words for black. One was was "niger", which is the origin of the name for the west-African country. This is also the origin of the word "black" in many of the Romance languages (e.g., the French word for black is "noir"; the Italian word for black is "nero"). The ancient Greek word for black was "kuanos", a word that was shared between dark blue and black. The Old High German word for black was "blach". The Old Norse word for black is "blakkr".

From Quiz Black Velvet

Answer: Colin Vearncombe

Colin Vearncombe, known by his stage name Black, was a singer from Cork, Ireland, who emerged from a punk-rock background to create iconic pop songs. He was unfortunately involved in a road traffic incident in 2016 at the young age of 53 and passed away, leaving his widowed wife and three children behind.

From Quiz Things That Are Black

Answer: Hole & Dwarf

A black hole is a dead star or nebula whose gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape from it, not even light. If you are unlucky enough to get sucked in, which is only possible if you get too close, time will probably slow down according to Einstein's theory of relativity.

From Quiz The Very Black Book Of Blackness

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

Blue Oyster Cult were formed in 1972 in Long Island (New York), and are still active as a live band, though they have been without a recording deal for almost 15 years. "The Red and the Black" was featured on their excellent second album, "Tyranny and Mutation" (1973). Though they are mostly known for their 1976 hit "Don't Fear the Reaper", through the years BOC (as they are known among their fans) have released a lot of truly outstanding music that is really worth checking out. Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Uriah Heep are all famous hard rock bands formed in England in the late Sixties. Deep Purple and Uriah Heep are still very much active, while Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980 after the sudden death of drummer John Bonham.

From Quiz Black is the New Black

Answer: Black hat

Black hat hackers, sometimes called "crackers," attempt to bypass the security of computer networks for various malicious reasons that range from the enjoyment of disrupting network activities to being able to steal money or to spy on secrets through the network. In some places in the world, there are companies that use collaboration to engage in black hat hacking for profit. Those who attempt to use cyber security measures to detect and thwart black hat hackers are called "white hats," but the annual convention for those concerned with network security is called, "Blackhat."

From Quiz It's All Black!

Answer: Edward of Woodstock

He became the Earl of Chester in 1333 and the Duke of Cornwall in 1337. This was the first ever creation of an English duke. He was finally invested as the Prince of Wales in 1343. He was almost thirteen years old at that time.

From Quiz Black Is a Descriptor for Good or Bad

Answer: Michael Jackson

Jackson released "Black and White" as the first single from his eighth studio album "Dangerous". "Black and White" charted at number one all around the world and was number one on the US Billboard Top 100 chart for seven weeks.

From Quiz Let's Yack About Black

Answer: Karen Black

Karen Black's career began in 1959 and spanned five decades. Her brilliant portrayal of the trusting and rather dim-witted Rayette earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Other credits include roles in "Easy Rider", "The Great Gatsby" and numerous television shows. The talented Ms. Black died on August 8, 2013 after a three year battle with cancer.

From Quiz Shades of Black

Answer: Chocolate

Black Magic is a box of filled dark chocolates made by Nestle and, for a not too expensive treat, they are delicious. There are many other kinds of food called black - black pudding is one. It is a savoury sausage and has blood as one of its main ingredients. It is loved or hated but seldom just tolerated. Then there are black beans and blackcurrants and black tea and black coffee, none of which feature in the rest of this quiz.

From Quiz Paint It Black

Answer: Henry Ford

Ford made this remark about the 1909 Model-T in his autobiography "My Life and Work" published in 1922.

From Quiz Back in Black

Answer: Ground lead sulfide

Kohl is made by grinding lead sulfide into a powder. This substance has been used as a cosmetic in Northern Africa and many parts of southern Asia for millennium. Many cultures believed kohl to have magical properties that could cleanse the eyes, provide protection from the sun, as well as providing protection from evil spirits. While it can be used on any part of the face it is usually worn around the eyes.

From Quiz Black Is The Color!

Answer: Hair

The song is often sung as slowly as a dirge, but it is a love song. "Black is the color of my true love's hair, Her lips are like some roses fair, She's got the sweetest smile and the gentlest hands, And I love the ground on which she stands." There are several variations on the lyrics and 'my true love' can be male or female. The origin is thought to be in Scotland, though some think it came from Appalachia. Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Sinead O'Connor and Celtic Thunder, among others, have recorded it. The best renditions of the song are generally those with one person singing and one or no instrumental accompaniment.

From Quiz Well, Nothing to See Here...

Answer: Model T

The Model T, the early twentieth century car, was built by Ford in a groundbreaking new, relatively affordable way that made cars an item that the reasonably well-off could use. And... the color selection was not vast.

From Quiz Black Is the Colour

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand's team kit has been entirely black since their white knickerbockers were replaced in 1905. The 1905 team were known as "The Originals" and were the first to tour internationally in a series that is infamous for the teams unprecedented success. They won all of their matches save a narrow defeat against Wales and had a positive point difference of 918 for the series.

From Quiz Paint It Black

Answer: Coco Chanel

There had, of course, been black dresses prior to this time; however, they were generally associated with funerals and mourning. The little black dress by Coco Chanel was featured in an edition of American "Vogue" in 1926 and was a simple design and calf-length. The little black dress has remained a notable item in the wardrobe of most women since its introduction and is often seen in films. One of the most famous little black dresses to ever grace our screens was the one worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961).

From Quiz Paint it Black

Answer: Bubonic plague

Londoners called the terrible plague the Black Death because the buboes, the lumps that formed on the victims' bodies, were black in colour and death was the almost inevitable consequence. We do not know how many died but it has been estimated that there were around 100,000 casualties.

From Quiz Black is Black

Answer: Black Sabbath

The English rock band known as Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 by lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. Tony Iommi, Geezaer Butler and Bill Ward were the other original members of the band. With their release of "Paranoid" in 1970, they were instrumental in defining the music genre we know as heavy metal.

From Quiz The Color Black

Answer: The Rolling Stones

From Quiz "Choose any color, as long as you choose black"

Answer: Orange

Wearing black at a formal affair is considered the conservative and safe choice for both men and women. Saying that something is "the new black" is saying that it's the new thing that everyone wears. In the book and TV series, orange refers to a common color of prison garbs: the storyline is about a young middle-class woman who finds herself in prison.

From Quiz Fifty Shades of Black

Answer: They thought that it was related to fertility.

The ancient Egyptians actually had three reasons for considering black to be a positive colour. It was considered to be the colour of fertility. It was also associated with the rich black soil that was created on the Nile delta. Finally, it was the colour of the god Anubis, the jackal-shaped god of the underworld. It was thought that Anubis protected the dead from evil.

From Quiz Black Velvet

Answer: Martha Canga Antonio

Martha Canga Antonio is a Belgian actor who made her only appearance in "Black". Mavela, her character, shares her name with a game lodge in South Africa; it is unknown whether the two are connected. Whilst not the main character in "Black", Mavela is one of the most important, and is listed first in the cast list.

From Quiz Black is the New Black

Answer: Little Black Dress

Coco Chanel is given credit for the creation of the little black dress in the 1920s. There are many reasons why it is still a fashion staple decade after decade. Black is a neutral color that can be worn with anything. It has a slimming effect on the wearer's appearance. It is versatile, since the wearer can dress it up or dress it down by accessorizing it with items such as a belt, a jacket, a brooch, jewelry, etc.

From Quiz Black Is the Color

Answer: Three Dog Night

Although the song was written in 1954, it became widely known in 1972 when Three Dog Night's recording hit number one. The song was about the US Supreme Court's decision on Brown vs. the Board of Education, which made racial segregation illegal in US public schools. It was recorded previously by both Pete Seeger and Sammy Davis, Jr. in the 1950s.

From Quiz In the Black

Answer: Back in Black

This song, released by AC/DC in 1981, was on the album "Back in Black". Worldwide, this album has sold over fifty million copies, and has been listed by "Rolling Stone" magazine as one of the "100 Best Albums of the Eighties".

From Quiz It's All Black!

Answer: black mamba

The black mamba is the fastest snake in the world. Its speed can range from 4.32 to 5.4 metres per second (16-20 km/h, 10-12 mph). It can survive in savanna, woodlands, farmlands, rocky slopes, dense forests and humid swamps.

From Quiz Black Is a Descriptor for Good or Bad

Answer: Alan Ladd

John (Alan Ladd) wants to win the hand of Lady Linet (Patricia Medina) in "The Black Knight". Knowing that's impossible because he's a commoner, he creates a secret alternate identity as the Black Knight which allows him to aid King Arthur when men disguised as Vikings attempt to take over the country. While attempting to help Lady Linet, the Black Knight is branded a traitor. "The Dark Knight" was Ladd's third film in a trilogy. The other two were "The Red Beret" (1953) and "Hell Below Zero" (1954). All three films were based on the 1949 book "The White South" by British novelist Hammon Innes.

From Quiz Let's Yack About Black

Answer: Harry Potter

Sirius Black is first introduced in the third book of the series, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Although initially described as a villain, it's later revealed that Harry's godfather was the victim of a terrible miscarriage of justice. With the help of Harry and Hermione, Sirius manages to escape a horrible fate and becomes a beloved mentor and friend to his godson.

From Quiz Shades of Black

Answer: After that date they belong to the devil

It is said that, when St Michael ejected Satan from Heaven, he landed in a bramble bush. In his anger he cursed the bush, its prickles and its berries. This happened at the end of September, so after that date each year, the blackberries are said to belong to him.

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