Thematic Verbs Trivia

1. One of the oldest medical texts in the world is the Kahun Medical Papyrus from Ancient Egypt. What was the focus of this text?

From Quiz Healing, Traditionally

Answer: Women's health

The Kahun Medical Papyrus also known as the Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus is believed to date back to 1800 BC making it one of the world's oldest medical texts. Discovered in 1889 near a workman's village called El-Lahun in Egypt, the text is divided into 34 sections. The Ancient Egyptians considered the uterus or womb to be the 'giver of life'. Most of the illnesses or their symptoms were therefore believed to have originated with problems in the uterus. The text covers a gamut of topics like fertility, menstruation, child birth and other gynaecological problems.

From Quiz All About Shining

Answer: America the Beautiful

The song "America the Beautiful" was written by Katharine Lee Bates and set to music composed the organist-choirmaster at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey, Samuel A. Ward. The phrase "from sea to shining sea" appears in the charters of several of the English colonies which became the United States. It derives from the Latin phrase "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" which is the official motto of Canada. A particularly moving soul arrangement of it was recorded by 1976 by Ray Charles. Because the meters of the words are the same, it can be sung to tune of "Auld Lang Syne" -- try it!

From Quiz Weave Got Tonight

Answer: Hugo Weaving & Weaving

Weaving hit the big time with his role as drag queen Mitzi Del Bra in the 1994 movie "Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert" in which he starred alongside Terence Stamp and Guy Pearce. In 1995 he provided the voice for Rex the sheepdog in the movie about a sheep herding pig "Babe", which also saw the wonderful Miriam Margolyes voice Fly, a border collie.

From Quiz Changes

Answer: The White House

George Washington, first President of the USA, selected the site for the presidential home in 1791. In 1800 President John Adams became its first resident. It was destroyed by fire by the British during the Revolutionary War of 1812, and was rebuilt, with President James Monroe moving in in 1817. At various times, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." Theodore Roosevelt gave it the current name in 1901.

From Quiz Cuttin' It

Answer: Upset or unhappy

"Cut up" can have a straightforward, literal meaning, but this one is figurative. When used transitively, it often means to criticize someone in a hurtful way, which is related to the one used here. The expression is idiomatic. One aspect of idiomaticity that most linguists agree on, is that an idiom contradicts the "principle of compositionality", or is non-compositional. That means that you cannot get at the meaning of the whole simply by putting together the meanings of the parts.

From Quiz Take A Shot

Answer: Dark Star

On May 2, 1953, Native Dancer was a 3/5 favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Lightly regarded Dark Star went off at 25/1. After Dark Star opened a lead, Native Dancer made a gallant stretch run, only to lose by a head. The two horses next met in the Preakness, the second race in the Triple Crown. In the lead, Dark Star suddenly slowed and finished a beaten fifth with Native Dancer claiming the win. The injured leg that led to Dark Star's loss also ended his racing career.

From Quiz The Flying Type

Answer: Females have shorter beaks than males

Unlike in other species of animals, both the male and female toucan have colorful beaks or bills. Females, however, tend to have a smaller bill that is also straighter than the male's. Male toucans tend to have curvy beaks, almost like a banana. Because toucans have large beaks, they have long tongues.

From Quiz Screaming, This is Real, Or Is It?

Answer: Oslo

The painting is called "Der Schrei der Natur" which is the German name Munch gave it. There are actually two paintings of "The Scream" and two pastel versions. The paintings in the National Gallery and Munch Museum in Oslo are the ones that have been stolen on more than one occasion. The painting was stolen in 1994 from the National Gallery on the day the Winter Olympics opened in Lillehammer, Norway. The incident was seen as an embarrassment not only because it happened when the entire world was gathered in Norway but also because the thieves taunted the police thanking them for poor security. The painting was recovered a few months later undamaged. It was "The Scream" from the Munch Museum that was stolen by armed robbers in 2004, along with Munch's "Madonna." They were recovered two years later with some water damage to the Scream in the bottom left corner but nothing to extreme. Experts said that the damage was irreparable.

From Quiz Root Beer Floats

Answer: The Floaters

For those who don't now the song, or have tried to bury it deep in their memories, it had a rather odd format with each band member introducing himself with his name, star sign and the qualities he was looking for in a girl. The song did well for the band, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart, although it was their only major hit.

From Quiz Kiss Me, You Fool!

Answer: Philematology

Philematology is a word that first appeared in the 19th century. It is derived from the Greek word "philema," which (not surprisingly) means "kiss." Our word "kiss" comes from the Old English word "cyssan," which means "to kiss."

From Quiz Whistle-Stop Tour

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The song was written specifically for the 1937 movie, Disney's first full-length animated feature. It was sung by Snow White as she cleaned the dwarfs' cottage. Allusions to the song have been included in other Disney works, including "Disney Sing-Along Songs".

From Quiz Kissing Kidding

Answer: Philematology

It's hard to believe that there's a science for kissing to begin with, but this is the case. Kissing is the art - or otherwise - of pressing one's lips against the lips of another in a romantic or passionate or friendly manner. There is also kissing on the cheeks, of course, and other areas of the human body, and kissing for various other reasons, but kissing is usually associated with a good old-fashioned smack on the lips. Even Charles Darwin studied the science of philematology in his work, presumably right before he peeled a banana. The word kiss derives from the old Germanic English which used the words kuss or kussijanan to describe same. Apparently that was based on the sound made when kissing, which is decidedly odd. I tried saying kussijanan while kissing someone and spat all over them. Very romantic.

From Quiz Lies, Both Black and White

Answer: Wolf

He did this so often that when a wolf really did attack, no one believed him and no one came to help. This is where the saying "cry wolf" comes from, meaning to lie about a danger.

From Quiz You Shook Me All Night Long

Answer: Goldfinger

While the comment "shaken not stirred" first appeared in Ian Fleming's 1956 novel "Diamonds Are Forever", it was not until 1964 that film buffs heard Sean Connery say these words in "Goldfinger". There are a couple reasons that some people prefer a martini shaken not stirred. Some of these include the belief that a shaken martini has more antioxidants than a stirred one; another is the belief that stirring a drink diminishes its flavor; and another is the idea that shaking preserves the clarity of the drink.

From Quiz No Whistling Allowed!

Answer: Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1

She will forever sit motionless in time, just as her son James Abbott McNeill once painted her. She looks peaceful and contemplative, unconcerned with worldly things. Does anyone know her name? Anna McNeill Whistler, who may have sat in for a model who failed to show, was immortalized by her son. He saw the painting as a simple arrangement and made a "No. 2" of the same name with 19th century historian/essayist Thomas Carlyle as the model; it never gained the popularity of the first one.

From Quiz My Lips are Sealed!

Answer: Old English

Mwuuaah. The word 'kiss' comes from the Old English word, 'cyssan'. It is an onomatopoeic word because it is derived from the sound which is produced when two people kiss.

From Quiz Pass Over

Answer: Pass

There are many varieties of "Monopoly". The majority give 200 units every time you pass "Go", although the "Here and Now" version gives two million.

From Quiz Dilettante's Guide to Bonding

Answer: Stapler

Sure enough, the first stapler and staples were invented for Louis XV in the 1700s. Each staple carried with it the royal insignia and was a unique alternative to the more traditional sealing wax. The more modern and patented stapler is credited to Mr. George McGill, who developed a small, flexible brass paper fastener in 1866.

From Quiz Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture!

Answer: To get the picture to dry faster

There is really no reason to shake a Polaroid picture. It might help the picture dry faster, but it does not help the picture develop faster. It might actually damage the picture by creating lines or creases in it. Polaroid pictures have declined in popularity, especially with the development of digital cameras.

From Quiz Press 'Start' to Play

Answer: The Offspring

The Offspring were formed in the mid 1980s but didn't achieve success until the early 1990s. Their multi-platinum 1994 album "Smash" contained the hits "Come Out and Play", which hit number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock charts and "Self Esteem", which hit number four on the same charts. The lyrics of "Come Out and Play" refer to gang violence: "one goes to the morgue and the other to jail" and "if you're under 18 you won't be doing any time".

From Quiz Racing Through History

Answer: Greyhound

This attempt to race greyhounds on a straight track failed miserably. In 1921, the invention of the mechanical hare made racing on an oval track possible and the sport of greyhound racing was born. The first professional dog-racing track, complete with audience stands, was opened in Emeryville, California. By 1926, it had made its way to Britain, where the first race was held at Manchester's Belle Vue Stadium.

From Quiz I Got Stung

Answer: Sherlock Holmes

A 'sting' doesn't need to be a formal operation. Slang usage can mean simply 'to get the better of' according to 'Funk & Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary'. SPOILER WARNING: While battling criminal mastermind Moriarty in 'The Final Problem', it was believed that Sherlock Holmes fell to his death along with Professor Moriarty. Not so, as the reader discovers in 'The Adventure of the Empty House' where Holmes survived the fall. Eventually he retired and moved to the Sussex Downs where his hobby was beekeeping. There he wrote the 'Practical Handbook of Bee Culture, with some Observations upon the Segregation of the Queen' which he called 'the magnum opus of my latter years' ('His Last Bow'). Question submitted by 'Dagny1'

From Quiz Cutting Edges

Answer: Cutlass

Malik24 informs us that the trusty cutlass is said to derive from 'coutelas', a French machete-like blade, which itself derived from 'couteau', a French knife. It was favoured in naval battles because it was sturdy enough to cut rope and yet nimble enough to use at close quarters. In the movie series 'Pirates of the Caribbean', they really didn't seem to utilise these swords to their best abilities - they hardly ever seemed to draw blood! Perhaps they just weren't proper pirates after all...

From Quiz A Bucket Full of Food

Answer: Worms

In fact worms don't eat dead bodies. As bodies start to decay bacteria eat it. These are followed by fungal spores and, if flies have been able to lay eggs on the body, maggots, and it is these that eat decaying meat. Whilst worms do eat dead things in the garden it is usually leaves, plants and grass.

From Quiz Smiling

Answer: The Cheshire Cat

'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is a story book originally written by an English author under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll in the year of 1865.

From Quiz What Tickles Your Fancy?

Answer: Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin believed that for tickling to be effective, the person being tickled must not know the location to be tickled. This is why the vast majority of people are unable to tickle themselves. For tickling to be effective there must be a small element of surprise.

From Quiz Holler!

Answer: Wes Craven

"Scream", appearing in 1996, starred Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, and other big actors. Notable for its self-satirizing view of the genre, "Scream" took stabs (ha ha) at the horror genre with its tropes, schemes, and dialogue. The entire opening scene sees the famous Drew Barrymore talking with the killer over her phone about horror movies. In a shocking move, Barrymore is the first to be killed in the film despite her billing. "Scream" was praised by critics for its approach and earned $173,000,000 in the box office. It was followed by a number of sequels starring the original cast and each one was a box office success. Stars David Arquette and Courtney Cox Arquette married in 1999.

From Quiz Put the Blame On Me

Answer: Tools

An easy question to start off this quiz. Personally I blame anything and everyone I can. It's in the misanthropist's handbook, rule number 3.

From Quiz Nothin' to Sneeze At

Answer: my meatball

Sung to the tune of "On Top of Old Smoky", "On Top of Spaghetti" was written and performed by folk singer, Tom Glazer in 1963. "On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the door. It rolled in the garden, And under a bush, And then my poor meatball, Was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty, As tasty could be, And then the next summer, It grew into a tree. The tree was all covered, All covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, And tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti, All covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball, Whenever you sneeze."

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