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Who went from "rags to riches", rode in a transformed pumpkin to the ball and lost a glass slipper at midnight?
Cinderella
The first time a story about Cinderella was ever told was all the way back in 1st century B.C. The story has been told and retold thousands of times with details changing all over the place. The classic tale always revolved around an orphan girl who was being raised by evil people. The girl eventually is able to start a new life with a man who loves her and takes care of her. The rags to riches tale is a classic. Cinderella has definitely earned a fair share of money for Disney as a corporation. It only cost Disney $3 million USD to bring the animated tale to life but the movie has raked in well over $85 million USD in return.
100
What is the most popular pie flavour?
Apple pie
The origin of apple pie is about 600 hundred years ago in England. There was a recipe for it printed and the list of ingredients included apples, spices, dried fruits like raisins and pastry. May 13 is National Apple Pie Day (Today!)
100
What is Claustrophobia?
Fear of confined spaces
About 12.5% of the U.S population has claustrophobia. Claustrophobia prevalence is higher among women and tends to emerge for the first time in adolescence or early adulthood. Claustrophobia can be disruptive to daily life, and this phobia has been noted as one of the most impairing. People who are claustrophobic may avoid everyday situations that trigger their anxiety, including driving, using an elevator or entering windowless rooms. In a health care setting, claustrophobia is highly reported during MRI scans, an essential tool for health screening.
100
Under "A":
"A rooflike shelter of canvas"
Awning
100
In what city and country is The Louvre located in?
Paris, France
The Louvre is the largest single-complex museum on Earth coming in just shy of 800,000 square feet or 73,000 square meters.
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15 Astounding Facts About The Louvre That Make It Famous
Sean FinelliLast Updated: February 2, 2023
The Louvre is widely accepted to be the world’s greatest art museum. With that title comes some unbelievable facts and history. Here are 15 Louvre Museum facts that will make you want to visit Paris today!
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15 Astounding Facts About The Louvre Museum In Paris
Have you ever wondered why the Louvre is so famous? After reading this article you’ll never question its fame again. The Louvre is by far the most accomplished museum on Earth, which is impressive considering the Vatican has been at work building its collection a lot longer. So why is it so famous?
For starters, it is the largest single-complex museum on Earth coming in just shy of 800,000 square feet or 73,000 square meters. Does being the largest definitely make you the best? The Louvre was once a fortress and we have war to thank for the creation of the Louvre. In the 12th century, Philip II ordered a fortress built, fearing an English invasion. Twelve years later, this site was erected on grounds already named “The Louvre.”
200
Who ate a poisoned apple given to her by her evil stepmother?
Snow White
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history. Based on a German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, it was the first animated feature film produced in America, the first produced in full color, and the first to be produced by Walt Disney Productions.
200
Literally French for perfect, its the perfect dessert to serve in a tall glass.
Parfait
Parfait refers to a frozen dessert made from a base of sugar syrup, egg, and cream. A parfait contains enough fat, sugar, alcohol and/or to a lesser extent air to allow it to be made by stirring infrequently while freezing. This makes it possible to be created in home kitchens without specialist equipment. The American parfait, is made by layering parfait cream, ice cream, and/or flavoured gelatins in a tall, clear glass. It is topped with whipped cream, fresh or canned fruit.
200
What is Arachnophobia?
Fear of spiders
Arachnophobia, otherwise known as spider phobia, is the intense fear of spiders and other arachnids. Classified as a specific phobia, arachnophobia causes clinically significant distress that can impact an individual's quality of life. When in contact with, or thinking about arachnids, individuals will likely feel fear and experience symptoms of anxiety almost immediately. Around the world, between 3% and 15% of individuals have been diagnosed with specific phobias, with the fear of animals and heights being the most prevalent.1 Keep in mind that while the fear of spiders is common, not every person who feels afraid or on edge around them has arachnophobia.
200
Under "J":
"the completion of 50 years of existence...
or its celebration"
Jubilee
200
Edgar Degas is most known for painting what?
Ballerinas
Degas is perhaps best known for painting ballet dancers. He was fascinated by them, and wanted to capture their grace and power. He often painted them backstage, getting ready for a performance. Degas was obsessed by the art of classical ballet, because to him it said something about the human condition.
300
Who was stuck in a tower and had really long, flowing hair?
Rapunzel
In the original tale, Rapunzel is named for a plant in a forbidden garden that Rapunzel’s mother desired to eat when she was pregnant. The fairy of the garden, upon discovering that the father was stealing the plants, allowed him to take them to his wife on the condition that the child be given to her.
300
I hope you saved room for this Italian treat coffee- & liquor-soaked layers of sponge cake & a rich cheese filling
Tiramisu
Tiramisù, though relatively modern in origin, is one of Italy’s most recognizable sweets and frequently appears at the top of internet searches for the country’s best Italian desserts. It is so popular that every year, there is a Guinness World Records ceremony for the world’s largest tiramisù. The exact origins of tiramisù are surprisingly complex and hotly disputed, even for such a seemingly basic dessert. Some sources say that tiramisù was first made in the late 1700s.
300
What is Biblophobia?
Fear of books
Bibliophobia is an intense fear of books. The condition is a specific phobia (fear), which is a type of anxiety disorder. A person with bibliophobia might fear all books or only a specific kind, such as textbooks or children’s books. Someone with bibliophobia might be afraid of books themselves, the stories they contain or the act of reading a book. Mental health professionals aren’t sure what causes specific phobias, such as bibliophobia. But most believe it’s caused by a combination of: genetics, learning disability or traumatic experience.
300
Under "O":
"out of use for at least the past century"
Obsolete
300
Salvador Dalí is associated with which art movement?
Surrealism
Surrealism aims to revolutionise human experience. It balances a rational vision of life with one that asserts the power of the unconscious and dreams. The movement’s artists find magic and strange beauty in the unexpected and the uncanny, the disregarded and the unconventional.
400
What are the names of the brother and sister who stumbled upon a candy house in the woods and narrowly escaped the wicked hands of a witch?
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, also known as the Brothers Grimm, tells the story of siblings, Hansel and Gretel, in Medieval Germany who are abandoned by their parents. The story of Hansel and Gretel was inspired by the Great Famine of 1315-1317 in Europe. The famine was caused by the Little Ice Age, a period of widespread cooling and a drop in average global temperatures, that brought cold weather and torrential rains to Europe. The rains were particularly harmful to food supply, as they rotted crops and promoted diseases that infected livestock.
400
Birthday cake is a popular tradition that has been around for centuries. Which European country is believed to be where birthday cake first originated from?
Germany
The first birthday cakes were rumoured to have come from Germany, where birthday cakes were made for children to celebrate their birthdays. They weren’t the yummy, sweet, icing coated cakes we’re used to these days though. The cakes were much more like a bread and fairly rough in texture. One of the world’s most expensive cakes ever made was a whopping $75 million, sold to a secret buyer in the UAE. Only the finest ingredients were used and the cake depicted a fashion runway, lined with nothing other than diamonds (over 4000 of them!). It wasn’t quick to make either, taking over 1000 hours of painstaking work.
400
What is Agoraphobia?
Fear of open spaces and crowds
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.
Many people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces, but it's actually a more complex condition.
Someone with agoraphobia may be scared of: travelling on public transport, visiting a shopping centre or leaving home. If someone with agoraphobia finds themselves in a stressful situation, they'll usually experience the symptoms of a panic attack. They'll avoid situations that cause anxiety and may only leave the house with a friend or partner. They'll order groceries online rather than going to the supermarket. This change in behaviour is known as avoidance.
400
Under "I":
in Greek literature, "pertaining to satirical poetry written in" a certain meter
Iambic
400
Which period has a French name that translates to “rebirth” in English?
The Renaissance
Renaissance art is marked by a gradual shift from the abstract forms of the medieval period to the representational forms of the 15th century. Subjects grew from mostly biblical scenes to include portraits, episodes from Classical religion, and events from contemporary life. Human figures are often rendered in dynamic poses, showing expression, using gesture, and interacting with one another. They are not flat but suggest mass, and they often occupy a realistic landscape, rather than stand against a gold background as some figures do in the art of the Middle Ages.
500
What is the name of the boy who climbed a beanstalk and fought off a giant after stealing a goose that lays golden eggs?
Jack (Jack and the Beanstalk)
According to researchers, the story of Jack and the Beanstalk originated more than 5,000 years ago, based on an archaic story form now known as The Boy Who Stole Ogre’s Treasure. Typically, in many fairytales there is a "Rule of 3". In this case, Jack steals 3 things: a sack of gold, a golden harp and a goose that lays golden eggs.
500
Which country consumes the most ice cream?
The United States
The country that consumes the most ice cream is USA, followed by Australia than Norway. The majority of Americans – around 90% have ice cream in their freezers. Some of the strangest flavors found are: avocado, garlic, chili, licorice, Stilton cheese, and bacon. While the most popular ice cream flavour is vanilla, followed by chocolate.
500
What is Papyrophobia?
Fear of paper
People who have papyrophobia have an illogical fear of paper. The Greek word “papyro” and the Egyptian word “papyrus” mean paper. “Phobos” is the Greek word for fear. A person with papyrophobia may be afraid to touch paper or write on it. They may also worry about getting a paper cut. Someone with papyrophobia may fear: Any type of paper, including wallpaper, newspaper and wrapping paper, seeing or touching paper, writing on paper or paper cuts.
500
Under "G": "throaty... characterized by a sound articulated in the back of the mouth"
Guttural
500
Who designed the Guggenheim Museum?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most well known American architects to exist. With a career that spanned seven decades before his death in 1959, Wright’s visionary work cemented his place as the American Institute of Architects’ “greatest American architect of all time.” The Guggenheim Museum is an international museum that collects and exhibits modern and contemporary art in New York City and other locations.