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What was the Trojan Horse made of?
- Wood
- Wool
- Steel
- Glass
Amazing facts
The phrase "Trojan Horse" is a metaphor used to refer to any trick or ploy that is supposed to lead the enemy into a trap.
The Trojan Horse was a giant wooden horse with a hollow middle, where soldiers would be able to hide. "Trojan Horse" has now become an idiom that signifies a treacherous secret plan disguised as a gift.
What is the name of a popular Indian dish made of corn?
- Popcorn
- Cornflakes
- Corn Tortilla
- Corn chowder
Amazing facts
The technology for making corn flakes was patented in 1895 by the Kellogg brothers from the United States. They were granted a patent for the production of "Flaked corn cereals".
Every year on 22 January, the birthday of popcorn is celebrated. On this day in 1630, English colonists in South America accepted a bag of popcorn from the Indian leader Kwodokuain.
Which of these nuts is the biggest?
- Coconut
- Walnut
- Hazelnut
- Cedar
Amazing facts
Coconuts do not rot even in hot humid weather due to their bactericidal properties.
The husks of the dried coconuts are threaded out and are twisted and made into strong and long thick ropes.
Which of these car brands is not Japanese?
- Chery
- Lexus
- Mazda
- Nissan
Amazing facts
The Japanese automotive industry is famous around the globe. In 2008, Japan was the largest car manufacturer in the world. next q
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., also known as Chery, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer. Chery was founded in 1997 in Wuhu, China.
Which month was named after Ceasar?
- July
- June
- August
- September
Amazing facts
In modern Chinese and Japanese calendars, July is marked as "the seventh month.
Originally, the month was called Quintilis. In 45 BC, it was renamed after Gaius Julius Ceasar, who was born in this month.
Where do sunflowers grow?
- In the fields
- In the water
- On tree stubs
- Under the ground
Amazing facts
Sunflowers are very dependent on the sun. They need at least 6-8 hours of sunlight a day or more.
The homeland of sunflowers is North America. North American natives grew the flowers to use them in medicine and in cooking as far back as in 3000 BC.
Which country is almost completely heated by volcanic energy?
- Iceland
- Australia
- Norway
- Chile
Amazing facts
The lava flow speed during the eruption of a volcano can reach 90-100 km/h, and its temperature can exceed 500 ºС.
Almost all of Iceland is heated by volcanic energy. Iceland's geothermal stations heat more than 90% of the island's residential buildings. There are about 200 active volcanoes on the island.
What is the jive?
- A dance
- A plant
- An animal
- A bridge
Amazing facts
The jive is usually performed as part of ballroom dance competitions.
The jive is a dance originated in the United States from African-Americans in the early 1940s. It is a form of swing dance that involves quick and free movements.
What is the world's largest river by volume?
- The Amazon River
- The Nile River
- The Lena River
- The Congo River
Amazing facts
In 2011, the Amazon rainforest was named one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature of the World.”
The Amazon is the world's largest river by volume. It is formed by the confluence of the Marañón River and Ucayali River. About 5,324 cubic km of fresh water is delivered annually at an average rate of 170,000 cubic m/sec to the Atlantic Ocean.
Which country is home to the city of Houston?
- USA
- England
- Scotland
- Bulgaria
Amazing facts
Houston was founded on August 30th, 1836.
Houston is the fourth most populated city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Texas. Houston is the administrative center of Harris County, as well as the main economic center of Greater Houston.