In the 2019 live action remake of ‘The Lion King,’ Simba the hero lion was voiced by which actor? A Donald Glover B Danny Glover C Crispin Glover Donald Glover, also known by the MC name Childish Gambino, is a multi-multi-hyphenate actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director and producer. Relax a little, Donald! The correct … Read more
Which mathematical symbol takes shape in Taipei’s busy highways? A Infinity symbol B Pi C Inequality Thanks to English mathematician John Wallis, the symbol of infinity was defined in the 17th century. The symbol looks similar to the number eight, but in horizontal form, ∞. The correct answer is Infinity symbol.
Universal and International Infinity Day celebrates ____. A Buzz Lightyear B Space exploration C Philosophizing and free-thinking Infinity Day is a commemoration that honors philosophy and promotes thinking freely. Its creator, Jean-Pierre Ady Fenyo—a sidewalk philosopher—was referred to as ‘The Original New York City Free Advice Man’ by the New Yorker magazine in 1987. The … Read more
The Infinite Improbability Drive was used to travel through hyperspace in which work of fiction? A 2001: A Space Odyssey B The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy C Solaris The Infinite Improbability Drive powers the spaceship Heart of Gold in Douglas Adams’ comic sci-fi novel, allowing it to travel instantaneously to any point in space, … Read more
Shark skin is covered in scales that have similarities with what human body part? A Teeth B Fingernails C Earlobes Sharks have placoid scales, also known as dermal denticles. These scales are much like human teeth with pulp and strong enamel-like coated surfaces. The correct answer is Teeth.
Which is the largest species of shark? A Hammerhead shark B Whale shark C Tiger shark The whale shark is a gentle giant that weighs around 18,600 kilograms. These enormous fish feed on plankton and have a docile nature, making it safe for divers to swim around them. The correct answer is Whale shark.
Which part of a shark’s body helps it steer? A Dorsal fin B Caudal fin C Pectoral fin Interestingly, the pectoral fins also play a role in social interactions among sharks, which use their fins to communicate and assert dominance through displays of fin posturing. The correct answer is Pectoral fin.
The art seen here was made by the Indigenous Tiwi people who live on the northern coast of what country? A Venezuela B Norway C Australia The Tiwi people of Australia’s Northern Territory, a group numbering around 2,000, have a unique culture. Their language has no apparent link to any other in the world, they … Read more
Which policy-making body first announced the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994? A United Nations General Assembly B United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation C United Nations Security Council In the 49/214 resolution, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 9 to be the International Day of Indigenous Peoples. The General … Read more
The logo for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was designed by a boy from what country that is bordered by India and Myanmar? A Pakistan B Bangladesh C Thailand Rebang Dewan, 12, a member of the Indigenous Chakma people of Bangladesh, had his logo submission selected by the UN in 2007 out … Read more