Author: Evelyn Beresford

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “A statue of The Little Mermaid is on display in whose longtime hometown?” …The Little Mermaid statue is one of the top tourist attractions in Copenhagen, Denmark. The bronze statue has become an icon and a symbol of both Copenhagen and Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. While the story by Hans Christian Andersen was more than enough to make this mermaid statue known around the world, the Disney movies have only added to the fame and the appeal of this statue. Andersen is best remembered for his collection of fairy tales including “The Little Mermaid,”…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which U.S. state is nicknamed the “Silver State”? ” …1. Oregon 2. Delaware 3. Alabama 4. Nevada Step 2 : Answer to the question “Which U.S. state is nicknamed the “Silver State”? ” Nevada – California might be known as the Golden State, but Nevada takes second prize with the nickname the “Silver State.” Nevada earned the nickname when silver was discovered in the region back in 1859, causing a silver rush of miners hoping to strike it rich. In fact, Nevada is rich with all kinds of precious materials, as the state is the fourth-largest producer of…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where can you find this elaborate cave complex?” …1. Sri Lanka 2. Cambodia 3. Nepal 4. Thailand Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where can you find this elaborate cave complex?” Sri Lanka – The Golden Temple of Dambulla, also known as the Royal Rock Temple Complex, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Five separate caves contain 150 statues and paintings dating back 2,000 years. Historians believe it became a place of worship in the 1st century B.C. when King Valagamba took refuge there. When he regained the throne, he had the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “The numbers and letters of Tesla car models were selected to resemble what word?” Tesla is an electric-automobile manufacturer, named after Serbian American inventor Nikola Tesla. Elon Musk has served as the CEO and product architect of Tesla since 2003. Like anything CEO Elon Musk does, the naming of Tesla’s most recent sedan was very deliberate. The Model Y completed the naming strategy that Musk has been planning for years: to launch a car line that spells “SEXY.” The Model 3 was forced to serve as the letter “e” after Ford beat Tesla to the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which of these Greek philosophers was born first?” Socrates was born in Athens in 470 BC, and is credited as one of the founders of ancient Greek philosophy which provided the foundation for all of Western Philosophy. He is, in fact, known as the “Father of Western Philosophy”. His most famous student was Plato, who went on to start his own school called the Academy. Plato’s best student was Aristotle, who would go on to tutor Alexander the Great and establish his own school. By this progression, Greek philosophy, which was developed by Socrates, was…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which tennis star was stabbed by a deranged man during a match in 1993?” On this day in 1993, top women’s tennis player Monica Seles was stabbed by a deranged German man during a match in Hamburg, Germany. The assailant, a fan of German tennis star Steffi Graf, apparently hoped that by injuring Seles his idol Steffi Graf would be able to regain her No. 1 ranking. Seles became a victim of the on-court attack when 38-year-old Gunter Parche leaned over a fence and stabbed her between the shoulder blades with a 9-inch long knife.…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which espresso drink is named for a religious order?” The word cappuccino takes its name from the Capuchin friars, an order of monks founded in the 16th century in Italy. The monks are known for wearing a brown robe with a tall pointed hood that flows down the back. The order was given their name in 1525, after the Italian word for hood, “cappuccio.” When the cappuccino drink was introduced in Italy, it was named after the Capuchin friars because the color of the espresso mixed with frothed milk matched the color of the Capuchin…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Freudian psychology gives what name to the part of the mind that creates selfish impulses?” The id, ego, and superego are names for the three parts of the human personality which are part of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic personality theory. According to Freud, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that creates selfish impulses. Freud says the id is the impulsive part of our psyche which responds directly and immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires. The id operates on the the idea that every wishful impulse should be satisfied immediately, regardless…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which dish originated in the Alps?” …This delightful Swiss treat is made from melted cheese and served up in a variety of ways, but traditionally with bread for dipping. Modern fondue dates back to the 1800s in the Rhône-Alpes region near Geneva, where it became commonplace to melt cheese and wine in a pot over an open flame. In 1930, the Swiss Cheese Union (yes, that was a real organization) declared fondue Switzerland’s national dish. Step 2 : Answer to the question “Which dish originated in the Alps?” Fondue: Please let us know as comment, if…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the official color of the White House?” …It is estimated that 570 gallons of white paint are used to keep the White House its proper color. The paint used is made by Duron and named “Whisper White.” The Duron “Whisper White” paint is made in Germany, and is meant to help preserve aging buildings by allowing moisture to escape from underneath while protecting the structure from the elements. In 2019, the entire exterior was given a fresh coat of paint at $150 per gallon, so to freshen the outside of the building cost…