The Old Man of Storr is located on which Scottish island? A Iona B Isle of Skye C Staffa The Storr is part of the Trotternish Ridge nature preserve, located on the north coast of the Isle of Skye. The photogenic landscape is a popular destination for hikers and creates the face of a craggy … Read more
The word ‘Storr’ comes from the Norse word for… A Old B Big C Spiky The name Storr meant ‘big,’ ‘great,’ or ‘prominent’ in Old Norse. It is believed that the Old Man of Storr and the surrounding mountains were used as landmarks by the Vikings, who arrived in Skye in the late 8th century. … Read more
Which Celtic language is an official language in Scotland? A Gaelic B Welsh C Breton Gaelic was once the major language in most of today’s Scotland. Gaelic was a language spoken by the native Gaels of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. The correct answer is Gaelic.
What is the old Latin name for Scotland? A Cambria B Caledonia C Helvetia The Roman Empire used the name Caledonia to describe the region of Great Britain that lies north of the River Forth. This area encompasses the majority of Scotland’s landmass. Though originally a Latin designation, Caledonia is now commonly used as a … Read more
What is the symbol for Giving Tuesday? A Olive branch B Heart C Gift box Giving Tuesday celebrates acts of empathy, reciprocity, and solidarity. Its organizers work towards their goal of ‘radical generosity’ by networking charitable organizations, community leadership, and volunteers. The correct answer is Heart.
Which organization co-founded Giving Tuesday? A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation B United Nations Foundation C Ford Foundation Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y in New York and the United Nations Foundation. The goal was to encourage people to donate, following several days of extensive sales and excessive consumption. The … Read more
Who painted this giant fresco? A Banksy B Saype C Shepard Fairey The French-Swiss artist—real name Guillaume Legros—is known for his grassy graffiti around the world. This 27,000-square-foot fresco at Istanbul’s Boğaziçi University was part of Saype’s Beyond Walls project, and created in 2020. The artist uses biodegradable paints made from natural pigments such as … Read more
What is the star atop the tree made of? A Glass B Swarovski crystals C Sequins Architect Daniel Libeskind conceptualised the star that adorns the tree today, back in 2018. This three-dimensional Swarovski crystal star weighs almost 408 kilograms and boasts 70 spikes that are encrusted with an extraordinary 3 million Swarovski crystals. The correct … Read more
What type of tree is traditionally used for the Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree? A Norway spruce B Blue spruce C Douglas fir The tradition began in 1931, when a group of workers constructing the centre plaza put up their very first tree. Nowadays, this towering wonder stretches up to 27 metres high and is almost … Read more
What happens to the Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree after the holiday season is over? A Donated to Habitat for Humanity B Replanted in Central Park C Recycled into wood chips Not only does the iconic Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree light up the holiday season, but it also keeps on giving well after the festive season … Read more