Sports and Games
How many blank tiles are there in a standard Scrabble tile bag?
2
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere to help with photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide
What does AI stand for?
Artificial intelligence
What was the name of the alliance that Germany was a part of during the Holocaust and WW2?
The Axis powers
How many forms of ARS (Acute Radiation Syndrome) are there? 3 or 5?
3 - There are three forms of ARS: hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular/central nervous system.
Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an individual?
Michael Phelps
What is the main cause of factory emissions?
The main causes include the combustion of fossil fuels for energy, chemical reactions necessary for production, and inefficiencies in technologies and processes.
What is one risk AI poses?
One significant risk of AI is the potential for privacy invasion as AI systems can process vast amounts of personal data to learn and make decisions.
Certain job losses can also be considered a risk.
Which 2 countries were involved in the Cold War?
The United States and the Soviet Union.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
What is the grid size for a standard Scrabble board?
15X15
Which kind of dinosaurs did birds evolve from?
Birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs, specifically from a group known as maniraptors.
What is the term for the fear of technology?
technophobia
Which country was the first to allow women into the army in WW2?
The Soviet Union was among the first to allow women into combat roles during World War II.
What chemical does the brain release that raises pain-relieving effects?
The brain releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers.
What year was MLB founded? (Within 10 years of the actual date will be considered correct)
1903
What average temperature would Earth be if we didn't have greenhouse gases?
Without greenhouse gases, Earth's average temperature could be about -18°C (0°F), much colder than the current average of about 15°C (59°F).
In what year was Chat GPT created?
Chat GPT, developed by OpenAI, was initially released in November 2022.
Which side did the Soviet Union start on during WW2?
The Soviet Union initially had a non-aggression pact with Germany but joined the Allies after being invaded by Germany in 1941.
What vitamin is produced when human skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Who is often credited as having invented baseball?
Abner Doubleday, a civil war hero
What process caused the evolution of a bird's beak?
Natural selection caused the evolution of a bird's beak, adapting to different environments and food sources.
What is the difference between AI and generative AI?
AI focuses on using data it already has. Generative AI creates original content.
Rounded to the nearest 10, what percentage of elections end with the candidate with the most money winning?
About 90% (rounded to the nearest 10).
Why can laughter cause sensations such as leg weakness?
Laughter can cause physical reactions like leg weakness due to intense stimulation of the nervous system, which momentarily reduces strength in the muscles.