Californian Culture
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento (Since 1854)
How many keys are on a piano?
88 keys
Name one perfume that I wear :)
If you can't get it, name one luxury perfume with the proper name and the company.
Coco Chanel Mademoiselle, Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy, Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers, Prada Paradox, Chanel Chance
What is the hardest gemstone? (On the Mohs Hardness Scale)
Diamond (bling, bling, baby)
One of the "Fathers" of Psychology is...
Sigmund Freud: Founder of Psychoanalysis
Other answers: Watson, Skinner, James, Windt
What is on the California State Flag? Please describe 3 things.
Possible Answers:
1) The Red Star, 2) The Grizzly Bear, 3) The Red Stripe (On Bottom), 4) California Republic
How many notes are in a scale?
7! On the eighth, it's an octave
What are the layers of smell in a perfume called?
Top notes, middle notes (heart notes), base notes
What is the unit for gold purity? Bonus Points to those who know the best score for gold purity
Karats
BONUS: 24k (Bruno Mars anyone?)
Memory can be separated into how many stores/subsystems? Bonus points if you can actually name them.
3:
Sensory memory, Short-term memory, Long-term memory
What did the original "Hollywood" sign say?
HOLLYWOODLAND (not hollywoodtalking unfortunately...)
Ivory/Elephant Tusks
Describe the difference between Eau de Toilette (EDT) and Eau de Parfum (EDP)
EDP has a higher oil concentration, so it lasts longer and thus is more expensive!
What is a signet ring?
A signet ring is a classic style of jewelry featuring a flat face that is typically engraved with a symbol, family crest, or personal initials. Historically, it functioned as a wearable wax stamp used to sign and authenticate important documents.
The famous book "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is about which branch of psychology?
Thinking & Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, System 1 and System 2 Thinking
Name 3 Erewhon Smoothie Collabs and state the price.
Possible Answers:
a) Sabrina Carpenter b) Hailey Bieber c) Olivia Rodrigo d) Emma Chamberlain e) Nara Smith f) Travis Scott
$20-27
The piano was invented in 1709 in Italy. It was an improvement of the pre-existing ____ which could not produce both soft and hard dynamics based on touch like the piano. Fill in the blank.
Harpsichord
What is a common misconception that a lot of people do after they put on their perfume that is, in fact, ruining the scent?
Rubbing your wrists together after spraying and destroying the top notes
Name 3 diamond cuts
Possible Answers:
Emerald, Princess, Radiant, Oval, Marquise, Round, Heart, Pear/Teardrop, Brilliant
Humans tend to discriminate against other groups of people, and feel superior to other social groups because...
Positive distinctiveness a.k.a. self-esteem
To ensure survival, people must believe that the groups they're a part of is "better" than the others
What is the state vegetable? Hint: Castroville is famous for producing this.
Artichoke! (My favorite:))
Name 8 Composers (They must be classical to the modern era, meaning no music artists)
Possible Answers:
Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Bach, Bernstein, Williams, Debussy, Poulenc, Hyden, Chopin, Liszt, Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Stravinsky
Where does the word 'perfume' come from and what does it mean? (Ask if you need a hint!)
It comes from a Latin phrase "per fumum" meaning "through smoke"
Which famous luxury jewelry company is famous for its onyx-and-diamond bracelet shaped like a panther?
Cartier
Henry Molaison is famous for having had his hippocampus surgically removed, and was later studied to explore the role of the hippocampus in relation to memory. He originally had to get surgery because...
He suffered from severe epilepsy/seizures