Trivia Wednesday Jan. 27

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

    • Cerberus
    • Minotaur
    • Argus
    • Hydra
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Trivia Wednesday Jan. 27 engages participants with diverse questions ranging from health risks associated with cocaine use to mythological creatures and geographical knowledge. This quiz tests general awareness and enhances learning across various topics.

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  • 2. 

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

    • Neck

    • Knee

    • Jaw

    • Spine

    Correct Answer
    A. Knee
    Explanation
    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?

    • Orchestra

    • Laboratory

    • Television studio

    • Printing house

    Correct Answer
    A. Laboratory
    Explanation
    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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    What is the more common name for the body part known at the tympanic membrane?

    • Adam's Apple

    • Shoulder blade

    • Eyelid

    • Eardrum

    Correct Answer
    A. Eardrum
    Explanation
    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?

    • Gulf of Mexico

    • Atlantic Ocean

    • Caribbean Sea

    • Pacific Ocean

    Correct Answer
    A. Gulf of Mexico
    Explanation
    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?

    • First line

    • Second line

    • Fourth line

    • Fifth line

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth line
    Explanation
    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"?

    • Lily Tomlin

    • Julia Sweeney

    • Sandra Bernhard

    • Ellen DeGeneres

    Correct Answer
    A. Sandra Bernhard
    Explanation
    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?

    • Lou Ferrigno

    • Jesse Ventura

    • Dolph Lundgren

    • Mr. T

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. T
    Explanation
    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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    Which actress appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?

    • Julia Roberts

    • Demi Moore

    • Michelle Pfeiffer

    • Kim Basinger

    Correct Answer
    A. Kim Basinger
    Explanation
    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:

    • 2 times

    • 5 times

    • 12 times

    • 24 times

    Correct Answer
    A. 24 times
    Explanation
    Don't do drugs.

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