Science and science fun-facts
Do twins have the same fingertips?
No! Twins do not have the same fingerprints; even identical twins, who share the same DNA, have different fingerprints because their unique patterns are formed by random environmental factors in the womb, such as the flow of amniotic fluid and the fetus's position.
What is the name of the Swedish scientist who invented the dynamite?
Alfred Bernhard Nobel
What 2023 film broke box office records and inspired a global wave of pink-themed fashion?
Barbie!
What's the name of this song?
Without Me from Eminem
What compound gives chili peppers their heat by binding to TRPV1 receptors?
Capsaicin is a chemical compound from chili peppers that causes the burning sensation.
What technique separates proteins based on molecular weight using an electric field through a polyacrylamide gel?
SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis).
What 1990s Swedish band is known for hits like It Must Have Been Love and Listen to Your Heart?
Roxette
Which director is known for nonlinear storytelling in films like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill?
Tarantino
Who is the singer/group of this song?
Stairway to Heaven from Led Zeppelin
What nutrient deficiency causes scurvy? Historically, it was also sometimes referred to as Sailor's disease.
Vitamin C defficiency
How many hearts has an octopus?
3
When is the kanelbullar dag?
4th of october
Who is the first actor to play James Bond in film?
Sean Connery
What's the name of the song and the artist?
System of a Down, Chop Suey!
Which protein makes egg whites turn from clear to white when cooked?
Albumin
What's the speed of light?
299,792,458 m/s
(Correct answer from 270,000,000 up to 320,000,000)
Aprox. how many islands are there in Sweden?
Sweden has approximately 267,570 islands.
(To get the points, the answer must be between 250,000 to 280,000)
Grammy's 2025 "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance"
Die with a smile: Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga
What's the name of the ALBUM?
Voulez-vous by ABBA 1978.
What molecular gastronomy ingredient, derived from seaweed, is used to create edible gels and spheres?
agar-agar
What part of your body has no blood vessels and gets oxygen directly from the air?
The cornea! It's primary function is to refract light onto the retina for focusing. Blood vessels are opaque and would block or scatter this light, leading to blurred vision.
Sweden has the highest density of moose per square meter. What's the moose per square kilometer ratio?
Sweden has approximately 0.86 moose per square kilometer based on its total population of 350,000 moose and a land area of 410,340 km².
What popular material was used for creating fake snow in old movies, and it was used for the poppy field scene in The Wizard of Oz?
Asbestos, yes: toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
In which year was this song released?
What is the Maillard reaction responsible for in cooking?
Browning and flavor development due to amino acids reacting with sugars