FunTrivia Sci / Tech Mix: Vol 3 Quiz

Answer: Goose bumps

Cutis anserina, otherwise known as goose bumps, are small, raised bumps which occur at the base of body hair. They often occur as the result of feeling cold or afraid, and are linked to the sensation of feeling the hairs on the back of the neck stand on end. That being said, goose bumps can also occur in response to feelings of pleasure. American author, R. L. Stine, also wrote a series of horror novels for children, under the title of "Goosebumps", which involve being in scary situations. Stine's first novel in the series, "Welcome to Dead House", was released in 1992. By 1997, Stine had published an additional sixty-one books in the series, and his name had appeared on the "New York Times'" Best Seller List for children.

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Answer: Acoustics

The study of sound is called acoustics, whereas kinematics is the study of aspects of motion such as speed, velocity and acceleration. Electromagnetism is the study of electricity and magnetism together and motion is the change in the position of a body with respect to the observer.

The study of acoustics has helped us to make speakers, tape recorders, loudspeakers, hearing aids etc.

Question by player cricketers

Answer: 1000

The third millennium AD came on January 1, 2001.

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Answer: Atlantis

Columbia, Challenger, Discovery and Endeavour are the other four manned shuttles to have flown in the Program since 1981.

Question by player Dreamcoat

Answer: TCP

When TCP first came out, in 1918, trichlorophenylmethyliodosalicyl was its main ingredient. More recently, TCP is made from phenol and halogenated phenols as well as glycerol, phosphoric acid and water. It can be used to soothe many minor ailments, including bites and stings and sore throats.

Question by player tripleaitch

Answer: blood

The Fugates of Kentucky had blue skin and, due to some interbreeding, this condition was kept strong even though it was recessive. The disorder was harmless enough that many of the family members lived into their 90s.

Question by player trident

Answer: Cornea

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea. The cornea is analogous to the crystal of a wristwatch. Inflammation of the epithelial cells can occur due to oxygen deprivation from over wear of contacts, dry eye, or infectious agents. Serious, vision threatening, corneal infections (ulcers) occur most commonly due to injudicious use of contact lenses.

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Answer: William Bateson

The word "genetics" stems from the Greek word "genesis" which means "origin". William Bateson, a proponent of Gregor Mendel's principles of inheritance in England, coined the term "genetics" in 1905 in his letter to Cambridge zoologist Adam Sedgwick while describing the study of inheritance and variations.

His 1909 book, "Mendel's Principles of Heredity", popularized Mendel's works in the English-speaking communities of the early 20th century.

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Answer: The Plough

The first star in the handle of The Big Dipper is called Alkaid. It is 59 light years from Earth. That's 59 x 6 trillion miles!!

Question by player paul4760

Answer: open source

Linux can be redistributed and modified as long as users abide by the terms of the GNU General Public License. Other products that would be described as "open source" are the Apache HTTP Server and the internet browser Mozilla Firefox.

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