True/False
Africa is the largest continent.
Asia is the largest continent, but Africa is the second largest.
Earth is closer to the sun than Venus.
False. According to NASA, “Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and Earth’s closest planetary neighbor.”
St Mary's Cathedral was founded in the
a)10th century
b) 12th century
c) 13th century
St Mary’s Cathedral was founded in the twelfth century and remains the oldest building in Limerick still in use for its original purpose.
Sweet
The Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the world’s oxygen.
False
The first iPhone was released in 2007.
True.
In what century was Limerick city's fire service, gas supply, water supply, social housing, sewerage, public health and first public library were all introduced.
a)17th century
b)18th century
c) 19th century
19th century
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)’ by ABBA opens with a lyric stating it is what time?
Carrots improve your vision.
True. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A (which is good for eye health) by our bodies.
The first-ever email was sent in 1985.
False. It was actually sent back in 1971.
When was Headway established?
a) 1981 b) 1985 c) 1995
1985
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The longest-reigning monarch in British history was Queen Elizabeth II.
True. She surpassed Queen Victoria’s record in 2015.
Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” remains the bestselling album of all time.
True. It was released on November 30, 1982.
Shannon Foynes Port is the second largest port in Ireland.
True
So wake me up when it’s all over, when I’m wiser and I’m older” are chorus lyrics from ‘Wake Me Up’. Who released the song?
Multiplying any number by zero will result in zero.
True
Laughter can reduce stress levels.
True. Laughter has many benefits, including helping muscles relax!
How long did it take to build Ardnacrusha power station?
a) 4 years b) 5 years c) 7 years
4 years
Rolling Stones see a door and want it “painted black”. What colour is the door originally?
a) Red B) Grey c)Brown