All About Sam
Lolly snake toasite, microwaved cheese on bread, microwaved pizza shapes with cheese, mettwurst and jam (others accepted if I missed any)
What year did the first moon landing happen?
NEVER, it was FAKE!!
(1969)
What iconic building reached its final height this year after 144 years of construction?
(Bonus points if you can tell me how the architect died)
La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
(Hit by a tram because he was distracted by the building)
What giant creature live in Gumeracha?
The Big Rocking Horse
AVATAR
Which air temple did Avatar Aang grow up in?
The Southern Air Temple
What is Sam's most hated/feared creature?
Centipedes :(
Which planet in the solar system has the most moons?
Saturn (274 :O )
The shape of the Sydney Opera House was inspired by which fruit?
Orange Peel
What is the traditional name of the first nations custodians of the Adelaide Hills?
Peramangk
POKEMON THE SERIES
Which Pokemon was the first that Ash Ketchum caught himself?
Caterpie
What is the name of Sam's favorite band? (hint: the name is public transport themed)
No Busses
What is the name of the common orbital maneuver that uses a close flyby of a planet to gain incredible velocity without using any fuel?
Slingshot Maneuver or Gravity Assist.
What architectural style is characterized by high pointed arches, flying buttresses, intense ornamentation, rib vaults, and abundant windows?
Gothic Architecture
(Also accept Victorian Gothic/Gothic Revival)
Lobethal spent part of its life under a different name. What was it?
Going Merry
How many countries has Sam traveled to? (Closest wins)
Twenty Six
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, USA, Canada, Hungary, Czechia, Austria, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Qatar
Aboard each of the voyager probes was a golden record. What was the purpose of these disks and what did they contain?
Presents a greeting to extraterrestrial life that may find them. Contains sounds, music, greetings, and images of earth
The name of the style Brutalism comes from the French word 'beton-brut'. What does this translate to?
Raw Concrete
What is the name of the famous German landscape painter who lived near Hahndorf in the 1900's?
Sir Hans Heysen
JOJO'S BIZZARE ADVENTURE
What symbol do all Joestar descendants carry on their bodies?
Star shaped birthmark on left shoulder
How many different jobs has Sam had? (All guess, closest wins)
16 jobs
Oporto, Adelaide Jewellery Repairs, Vineyard Pruning, Petaluma, Tweedvale, Toyworld, Woolworths, Drum Teacher, Roundhouse Lodge (Busser), Roundhouse Lodge (Cash Lead), Whistler Peak Hut Lead, GAP, Hands First Sanitizer, Size Music, 99 Bikes, Emma Tulloch Architects
A hidden, scarcely known dwarf planet called Ceres is located in the solar system. Where can it be found, and why is it not classed as a full planet?
In the asteroid belt. Not a planet as it doesn't dominate it's orbit.
The form/layout of a catholic cathedral was adapted from an earlier type of roman building that predated Christianity. What was the original function of these buildings?
Roman Basilica
Secular roofed public building used as a meeting hall, law court, trading centre, municipal affairs, etc.
If one was to walk the Cornerstone Summit to School, how far would they be walking? (Closest wins)
9.3km
INTO THE SPIDERVERSE
What item does Spider Noir take back to his home dimension as a souvenir?
Rubik's Cube