Random Trivia
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ScienceQuestionWhich element was detected in sunlight before it was identified on Earth?
Helium
In 1868, observers found an unfamiliar yellow line in sunlight split into a spectrum. It pointed to an element not yet identified on Earth. Helium’s name comes from Helios, the Greek word for the Sun.
LanguageQuestionWhat language is being spoken?
English
English commonly uses auxiliary verbs such as do, does, and did to form questions and negatives.
GeographyQuestionWhich country is shown on the map?
Chile
The map shows Chile, a long and narrow country along the western edge of South America.
Food & DrinkQuestionWhat compound is primarily responsible for the pungency of chili peppers?
Capsaicin
Capsaicin is the chemical compound that activates heat-sensitive receptors and produces the burning sensation associated with chili peppers.
MotorsportsQuestionWhich black-and-white flag signals the end of a motor race?
The chequered flag
In Formula 1, it also marks the end of practice and qualifying sessions. It is a finish signal, so drivers other than the winner receive it too.
SportsQuestionWhich sport features a slam dunk?
Basketball
A dunk happens when a player puts the ball directly down through the hoop. It is worth the same two points as another ordinary shot from inside the three-point line, despite often looking much more spectacular.