Trivia Wednesday Jan. 27

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1. What creature from Greek mythology grew two heads each time one was cut off?

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In Greek mythology, the creature that grew two heads each time one was cut off is the Hydra. The Hydra was a serpent-like water monster with multiple heads, usually depicted with nine heads. It was known for its regenerative abilities, making it nearly impossible to defeat. When one of its heads was cut off, two would grow back in its place. This made the Hydra a formidable and challenging opponent for heroes in Greek mythology.

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2. The anterior cruciate ligament is located where on the human body?

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The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the knee. It is one of the major ligaments in the knee joint and helps to stabilize the knee by preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia (shin bone) in relation to the femur (thigh bone). Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is a common sports injury and can result in pain, instability, and difficulty with knee movement.

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3. In which of the following places would you most likely find a piece of apparatus called a pipette?

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A pipette is a piece of apparatus commonly used in laboratories for accurately measuring and transferring small amounts of liquid. It is not used in an orchestra, television studio, or printing house. Therefore, the most likely place to find a pipette is in a laboratory.

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4. What is the more common name for the body part known at the tympanic membrane?

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The correct answer is "Eardrum". The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the middle ear, where they are then further transmitted to the inner ear for processing. The term "eardrum" is more commonly used to refer to this body part than the other options provided.

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5. Which of these bodies of water does not border South America?

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The Gulf of Mexico does not border South America. It is located north of the continent, between the United States and Mexico. South America is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

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6. In a standard 5 line limerick, what line rhymes with the third line of the poem?

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In a standard 5 line limerick, the fourth line rhymes with the third line of the poem. This is because a limerick follows a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA, where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other. Therefore, the fourth line is the correct answer as it is the line that rhymes with the third line.

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7. What actress' one woman stage show and movie are titled "Without You I'm Nothing"?

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Sandra Bernhard is the correct answer because she is the actress who created a one woman stage show and movie titled "Without You I'm Nothing." This show and movie were a reflection of her unique comedic style and showcased her talent as a performer.

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8. In 1985, who teamed up with Hulk Hogan to win the first Wrestlemania main event?

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Mr. T teamed up with Hulk Hogan to win the first Wrestlemania main event in 1985. Mr. T, known for his role as B.A. Baracus in the TV show "The A-Team," was a popular celebrity at the time and brought a lot of attention to the event. This partnership between Mr. T and Hulk Hogan helped to establish Wrestlemania as a major event in professional wrestling history.

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9. Which actress appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?

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Kim Basinger is the correct answer because she appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last Dance". Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, and Michelle Pfeiffer did not appear in this video.

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10. During the first hour after using cocaine, does the user's risk of a heart attack increase by:

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Don't do drugs.

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What creature from Greek mythology grew two heads each time one was...
The anterior cruciate ligament is located where on the human body?
In which of the following places would you most likely find a piece of...
What is the more common name for the body part known at the tympanic...
Which of these bodies of water does not border South America?
In a standard 5 line limerick, what line rhymes with the third...
What actress' one woman stage show and movie are titled "Without You...
In 1985, who teamed up with Hulk Hogan to win the first Wrestlemania...
Which actress appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last...
During the first hour after using cocaine, does the user's risk of a...
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