And the Winner of the Livescribe Smartpen is.....drum roll....
Lillyan Ratcliffe!!
Thanks Lillyan and all the other contestants who particpated in our events, trivia, etc!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, December 3, 2010
ARC Trivia Answer 14
Week: Nov 29th- Dec. 3rd
Category: Christmas
The question was before settling on the name Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol," what three alternate names did Charles Dickens consider for this character?
The answer is Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam. I personally think he chose the best one.
Thanks to all the students who particpated in the ARC trivia this semester!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 14
Week 14: Nov 29th- Dec. 6th
Category: Christmas
Before settling on the name Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol," what three alternate names did Charles Dickens consider for this character?
To answer post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 13
Week 13: Nov. 22-Nov. 29th
Category: General Business
The question was, for what company does the CEO make a $1 a year for his salary?
The answer is GOOGLE!
Thanks to all who particpated in this weeks trivia!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, November 29, 2010
ARC Drawing for a Livescribe Smartpen!
Remember that drawing we kept promising would come? Well it is almost here! Friday, December 3rd, we will draw a name and announce the winner of a brand new, shiny, note-taking revolutionizing Livescribe Smartpen!
There are still some opportunities to earn entries into the drawing before Friday:
There are still some opportunities to earn entries into the drawing before Friday:
- If you have been to all 3 ARC Presentations and got your card stamped, drop by the full card for 5 bonus entries
- Play trivia! We will have one more trivia question this week, and a correct answer gets you one entry into the drawing
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, November 22, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 13
Week 13: Nov 22nd- Nov. 29th
Category: General Business
For what company does the CEO make $1 a year for his salary?
To answer post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 12
Week 12: Nov. 16th- Nov. 22nd
Category: Gobble, Gobble, Turkey day!!
The question was Thanksgiving is a national holiday thanks to this woman who was an editor of a woman's magazine called "The Godey's Lady's Book."
The question was Thanksgiving is a national holiday thanks to this woman who was an editor of a woman's magazine called "The Godey's Lady's Book."
The answer is...drum roll...Sara Hale who was born in 1788 and died in 1879. She personally wrote letters to congress for years in order to establish Thanksgiving as a holiday.
A big thanks to all of those who particpated in this past weeks trivia.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, November 19, 2010
ARC Student Tip 3
Aaron Graham is a sophmore at Stetson University who is a member of the Hatter's Basketball team. Being on a sport's team takes up alot of time, meaning one has to be more careful about scheduling in study time. Not only because it's important but its also a requirement to stay on the team, also Stetson prides itself on having a very intelligent athletic department. Aaron's tip is to always take responsibility for your own grades. It's not because you're on a team that your grades suffer but because you don't put in the same effort as you do everyday at practice.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 12
Week 12: Nov. 16th- Nov. 23rd
Category: Gobble Gobble; Turkey Day!!
Thanksgiving became a national holiday thanks to this woman who was an editor of a woman's magazine called "The Godey's Lady's Book".
To answer post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the Answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 11
Week 11: Nov. 8th- Nov. 15th
The question was what professional boxer--the only man to fight both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali--scored a record of 141 knockouts in his 27-year career?
The answer is Archie Moore. Archie as in our Mascots name!!
Thanks to all who particpated in this past weeks trivia!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, November 12, 2010
Looking for more chances to enter our drawing for a Livescribe Smartpen?
Join us for our last presentation of the semester and receive 5 entries into our drawing. If you have come to first two presentations and get your card stamped 3 times, you will receive 5 extra entries, twenty total!
ARC Presents: "Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Gloom of Night" - Healthy All Nighters
While getting a good night’s sleep, eating well, and studying smart are all perfect ways to prepare for exams, we understand that sometimes study sessions mean caffeine, junk food, and long hours. Team ARC, and our special guest Dr. Camille King, will be talking about healthy ways you can study and prepare for final exams—even if it is into the dark hours of the night.
Tuesday, November 16th, 4-5pm, Library 25L
ARC Presents: "Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Gloom of Night" - Healthy All Nighters
While getting a good night’s sleep, eating well, and studying smart are all perfect ways to prepare for exams, we understand that sometimes study sessions mean caffeine, junk food, and long hours. Team ARC, and our special guest Dr. Camille King, will be talking about healthy ways you can study and prepare for final exams—even if it is into the dark hours of the night.
Tuesday, November 16th, 4-5pm, Library 25L
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, November 8, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 11
Week 11: Nov. 8th-Nov. 15th
Category: Hint he has the same name as our mascot for ARC!
What professional boxer--the only man to fight both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali--scored a record of 141 knockouts in his 27-year career?
To answer post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer
Week 10: Nov. 2nd-Nov. 9th
Category: Election
The question was by what percentage did Obama win Florida's electoral votes?
The answer is by 51%, McCain came in second with 48%! So close, just goes to show that your vote counts!
Thanks to all who participated in this past weeks trivia!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 10
Week 10: Nov. 2nd- Nov 9th
Category: Presidential Election
In the 2008 election Obama won Florida's electoral votes by what percentage?
To answer post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 9
Week 9: Oct 26th-Nov. 2nd
Category: Basketball
Question: Who is accredited to inventing basketball and where did he/she invent it?
The answer is James Naismith and interestingly enough he invented it at a YMCA.
Thanks to all who particpated in ARC trivia!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Archie Fever!
Have you met Archie yet? Archimedes the Owl (aka Archie) is the newest member of Team ARC, our lovable mascot and a dashing young fellow at that! If you haven't met him yet, be sure to learn more about him at our November 16th "Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Gloom of Night": Healthy All Nighters.
Archie is one popular owl, he has even traveled to meet another dashing little man, our Assistant Provost's son, Reed
Archie is one popular owl, he has even traveled to meet another dashing little man, our Assistant Provost's son, Reed
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 9
Week 9: Oct 26th - Nov. 2nd
Category: Basketball
Who is accredited to inventing basketball and where did he/she invent it?
To answer the question post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 8
Week 8: Oct. 18th-26th
Category: Halloween
The question was where did Jack O'lanterns originate and why?
The answer is Jack O'lanterns were said to have originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep ghosts and spirits away on the Samhain holiday!
Thanks to all of the Stetson students who participated!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, October 25, 2010
Student Success Sessions!
Student Success Sessions
Want to improve your grades?
Want to procrastinate less?
Want to get the best use out of your time?
Come join us for an interactive and educational student success session!
Monday, October 25 4-5:30pm duPont Library, room 25L
Friday, October 29 12-1:30pm duPont Library, room 25L
Tuesday, November 2 6-7:30pm duPont Library, room 25L
Thursday, November 4 4-5:30pm Lynn Business Center, room 124
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, October 18, 2010
ARC Trivia Answer 7
Week 7: Oct. 11th- 18th
Category: Political Science
Question: The French Revolution ended the Reign of which Monarch?
The answer is King Louis XVI! Thanks to all who particpated in last weeks trivia!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Question 8
Week 8: Oct. 18th- Oct. 25th
Category: Halloween Trivia
Where did Jack O'lanterns originate and why?
To answer the question post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, October 11, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 7
Week 7: Oct 11th-Oct 18th
Category: Political Science
The French Revolution ended the reign of which Monarch?
To answer post a comment with your name, student I.D., and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 6!
Week 6: 0ct. 4th-Oct 11th.
Category: Geography!
What two cities one in California the other in Australia are both known for their mild and fast-changing climates; and both are equal distances from the equator?
The answer is Melbourne, Australia and San Fransico, California!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, October 7, 2010
ARC student tip #2!
Alisa Ring is a junior transfer to Stetson University! Alisa's tip to her fellow students it's all about attitude. Those nifty to do list's and schedules you make for youself, can start to pile up, as can your homework! What you need to know is that it's better to get some of the list done then none at all, do what you can but don't overstress yourself. Spread out the work! Or maybe start a reward system for yourself, get the to do list done...well give yourself a cookie! Ha! Or better yet get it done and take a break...enjoy one of Stetson's many activities or go to the beach! So don't let your workload get the best of you!!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, October 4, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 6
Week 6: Oct. 4th- Oct 11th
Category: Geography
What two cities one in California the other in Australia are known for mild and fast-changing climates and both have identical distances from the equator?
To answer the question post a comment with your name, Stetson ID, and of course the answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 5
Week 5 :Sept. 27th-Oct 4th
Category: Stetson/Deland History
What did Henry Addison Deland Manufacture in Fairport, New York before he came to Florida?
The answer is Baking Soda!!
Thanks for all who participated in the Trivia this week!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, September 27, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 5
Week 5: Sept. 27th - Oct. 5th
Category: Deland/Stetson History
What did Henry Addison Deland manufacture in Fairport, New York before he came to Florida?
To answer post a comment, with your name, stetson Id, and of course the answer!!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answers 3 and 4
Week 3 Sept 12th - 20th
Category: FSEM
Category: FSEM
How did Beauty Travel back and forth between her home and the beast's castle?
-The beast gave her an enchanted mirror and ring. The mirror allows her to see what is going on back at beast's castle. The ring lets her return to the beast's castle when she turns it three times on her finger.
Week 4 Sept 20th-27th
Category: Chemistry
What is the only letter in the English alphabet that does not appear on the perodic table?
-J! Is the only letter that does not appear in the perodic table!!
Thanks for all those who participated in our weekly trivia.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Need a little pick-me-up?
Check out this video: Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"
Maybe we should all start our mornings this way!
Maybe we should all start our mornings this way!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, September 20, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 4
Week 4, Sept. 20th-27th
Category: Chemistry
What is the only letter in the English alphabet that does not appear on the Periodic Table?
To enter your answer, post a comment with your name, Studend ID, email address and answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Student Tip of the Week
Anisa Jimenez is a sophomore at Stetson with a major in Psych and a minor in Education. Her first semester here was rough but she didn't let that pattern continue. Instead the second semester she found techniques and learning skills that best suited her, which lead to a drastic turn around for her GPA.
Her tip or key to success for fellow Stetson students is organization. It's all about being organized so that you can break your homework down into increments, that way it doesn't overwhelm you. It also means that the night before a major assignment or test, instead of cramming you'll be getting a good night's rest. To organize her life, Anisa makes use of planners and to do lists. She puts her due dates into the planner then breaks down how much work she should do each day so that everything gets done on time. There are many different strategies one can implement into his or her life to organize it, finding one that suits you will definitely boost your grades.
Her tip or key to success for fellow Stetson students is organization. It's all about being organized so that you can break your homework down into increments, that way it doesn't overwhelm you. It also means that the night before a major assignment or test, instead of cramming you'll be getting a good night's rest. To organize her life, Anisa makes use of planners and to do lists. She puts her due dates into the planner then breaks down how much work she should do each day so that everything gets done on time. There are many different strategies one can implement into his or her life to organize it, finding one that suits you will definitely boost your grades.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Roy G. Biv
Having trouble remembering what Gorbachev did for the Soviet Union? Make up an acronym. What is an acronym, you ask. Well every letter in Roy G. Biv relates to a color in the visible spectrum (red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet). This may take a little more time to come up with, but it might be a good way of remembering those really important facts that you just know you are going to be tested on.
…still wondering what the acronym is for Gorbachev? So am I dear blog reader…so am I.
Stay curious,
…still wondering what the acronym is for Gorbachev? So am I dear blog reader…so am I.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
ARC trivia question 3
Week 3, September 12-20
Category: FSEM: Art & Politics of Fairytales: Brought to you by Dr. Jamil Khader
How did Beauty travel back and forth between her home and the Beast's castle?
To enter you answer,post a comment with your name, student ID, email address and answer!!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Presents:Style Savvy-Take the Quiz and Find Out Your Learning Style!
TODAY, September 14, 2010
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
Come see what kind of learner you are: kinesthetic, visual, auditory, or intellectual. Then see how you can use this information to create a unique personalized study schedule that suits who YOU are!
Also, remember to bring your card
to get it stamped so that you can be entered into the drawing to win a Livescribe Smartpen!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, September 13, 2010
ARC Trivia Answer 2
Week 2, September 6 - 12
Category: Biology
What species of frog is able to revive itself back to normal life after staying completely frozen for months, during which its heart, brain and other organs stop functioning?
The answer is the Alaskan wood frog! Similar to other northern frogs that hibernate close to the surface in soil and/or leaf litter, wood frogs can tolerate the freezing of their blood and other tissues. Urea is accumulated in tissues in preparation for overwintering, and liver glycogen is converted in large quantities to glucose in response to internal ice formation. Both urea and glucose act as "cryoprotectants" to limit the amount of ice that forms and to reduce osmotic shrinkage of cells. Frogs can survive many freeze/thaw events during winter if not more than about 65% of the total body water freezes.
Check back later today for this week's trivia question!
Category: Biology
What species of frog is able to revive itself back to normal life after staying completely frozen for months, during which its heart, brain and other organs stop functioning?
The answer is the Alaskan wood frog! Similar to other northern frogs that hibernate close to the surface in soil and/or leaf litter, wood frogs can tolerate the freezing of their blood and other tissues. Urea is accumulated in tissues in preparation for overwintering, and liver glycogen is converted in large quantities to glucose in response to internal ice formation. Both urea and glucose act as "cryoprotectants" to limit the amount of ice that forms and to reduce osmotic shrinkage of cells. Frogs can survive many freeze/thaw events during winter if not more than about 65% of the total body water freezes.
Check back later today for this week's trivia question!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 2
Week 2, September 6 - 12
Category: Biology
What species of frog is able to revive itself back to normal life after staying completely frozen for months, during which its heart, brain and other organs stop functioning?
To enter your answer, post a comment with your name, student ID, email address and answer!
Category: Biology
What species of frog is able to revive itself back to normal life after staying completely frozen for months, during which its heart, brain and other organs stop functioning?
To enter your answer, post a comment with your name, student ID, email address and answer!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Answer 1
Question 1, week of August 30-September 3
Category: American History
Besides the Nation's capital, how many states, counties, and cities are names in George Washington's honor?
The answer is 1 state, 31 counties and 17 cities, for a total of 49 locations named in his honor! We must note this is not counting the town of George in central Washington state, which would bring the count to 50 total!
Check back later today for this week's trivia question!
Category: American History
Besides the Nation's capital, how many states, counties, and cities are names in George Washington's honor?
The answer is 1 state, 31 counties and 17 cities, for a total of 49 locations named in his honor! We must note this is not counting the town of George in central Washington state, which would bring the count to 50 total!
Check back later today for this week's trivia question!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
ARC Trivia Question 1
Trivia Question! Can you answer it?
Category American History
Besides the Nation's capital, how many states, counties, and cities are named in George Washington's honor?
To submit your answer, post a comment with your name, email and answer!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
ARC Trivia Challenge!
It's back and better than ever!
Well, the trivia challenge will be different at least. While last year we piqued your mental interest with a question every day, this year we will post a weekly trivia question to test your mental prowess.
The question will be posted both outside our office (CUB 230) and here on the blog, for quick access anywhere, any time.
Entering your answer into the challenge has improved. We will still have a box for paper entries outside our office AND you can submit entries by replying to the question on our blog. If you reply on the blog, be sure to post your name, email, and answer. You will still only be allowed one entry per question(we keep track of these things...)
You may be asking, "Why should I participate in the ARC Trivia Challenge?" Here are some reasons:
- Learning is fun! Really, it is. We members of Team ARC love learning new things and hope to share that passion with you
- Impress your friends! It is always good to have a random fact tucked into the corner of your mind to pull out at dinner parties (or socials, pizza parties, study sessions...pretty much during any lull in conversation)
- Increase your chance of winning an awesome prize! Each correct entry into our Trivia Challenge will earn you one entry into our end of the semester drawing for a Livescribe Smartpen!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, August 23, 2010
Get organized!
The semester is just beginning but the assignments, commitments, and dates to remember are compounding upon each other at a ridiculous rate. Trust me when I say that while your memory may be one of the great wonders of this planet, do NOT trust it to remember all this important info.
GET A PLANNER! It doesn't have to be paper; it can be electronic. The IPhone now has a cool app called IHomework that apparently does all a planner does and more. I'm sure Droid, Voyager, Instict, or whatever crazy phone you have, has something similar if not even more fabulous. Some students use white boards in their room and keep a daily to-do list. Some people write with lipstick on their bathroom mirror (only do this if you are asking for grief from your roommates/hallmates). The point is, I don't care what it is, as long as it works for you and you actually use it!
GET A PLANNER! It doesn't have to be paper; it can be electronic. The IPhone now has a cool app called IHomework that apparently does all a planner does and more. I'm sure Droid, Voyager, Instict, or whatever crazy phone you have, has something similar if not even more fabulous. Some students use white boards in their room and keep a daily to-do list. Some people write with lipstick on their bathroom mirror (only do this if you are asking for grief from your roommates/hallmates). The point is, I don't care what it is, as long as it works for you and you actually use it!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Welcome back Hatters!!!
Change is in the air, no? ARC refuses to be left behind, so help us embrace what's changed about us!
First things first, we have moved to a NEW and IMPROVED location! We are now on the second floor of the CUB (look for the purple ARC letters) if offices 230 and 220. Come check us out and be impressed! THAT'S AN ORDER!
Also we have a new member of the ARC team. He's friendly, full of wisdom, and, if I may be quite frank, very handsome. His name is Archimedes, but he prefers to be called Archie, if you please.
Lastly, while we still be bringing you the old favs (word of the day and trivia) we will also be getting tips from students (maybe YOU), professors, and staff, as well as asking some of your favorite profs the famous questionnaire from the end of Inside the Actors Studio. Stay tuned for more!
And as always, Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, May 3, 2010
And the winner of April trivia is.....(drum roll)
Gil Wildridge!!!
Congratulations! And you have won an iTunes gift card!
Gil, please come by our office to pick up your fabulous prize! If you're already gone for the summer, email us (academicresources@stetson.edu) and we'll figure out how to send your prize :)
That's it for trivia this year. Thank you to all of you who participated in our pursuit of knowledge. We'll spend some time this summer thinking up new categories, questions and prizes, so be on the look out for the return of ARC Trivia in the fall!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Stetson Trivia Question 4
Stetson currently does not have a mascot to make appearances at sports games, though we have had a few over the years. Our Mad Hatter mascot was once displayed on the patio of the Hat Rack, until he was vandalized and taken down in what year?
a. 1959
b. 1983
c. 1967
d. 1995
The answer is C, 1967!
The Mad Hatter mascot stood from 1959 to 1967. You can see pictures of him and other mascot incarnations in the Library's archives: Hatter Mascots
b. 1983
c. 1967
d. 1995
The answer is C, 1967!
The Mad Hatter mascot stood from 1959 to 1967. You can see pictures of him and other mascot incarnations in the Library's archives: Hatter Mascots
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Stetson Trivia Question 3
Most of us know that the movie The Waterboy was filmed in DeLand and Debary, utilizing several Stetson locations as sets. Did you know that two other movies have been filmed on campus? Which one of the following movies was also filmed at Stetson?
a. Ghost Story
b. Estás nominado: Cuando la realidad supera a la ficción
c. From the Earth to the Moon
d. Days of Thunder
The answer is A, Ghost Story!
Ghost Story is a 1981 American horror film based on the book of the same name by Peter Straub. It is directed by John Irvin and it stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman and Craig Wasson. Another film with Stetson scenery is The First of May (1999) a movie also based on a novel about an unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady who find that running away to join the circus is really coming home. Estás nominado: Cuando la realidad supera a la ficción, a 2005 Spanish TV show, and From the Earth to the Moon, a 1998 TV miniseries also used the campus for some scenes. Days of Thunder, a 1990 Tom Cruise movie, did film in both Daytona and DeLand, however not on campus.
a. Ghost Story
b. Estás nominado: Cuando la realidad supera a la ficción
c. From the Earth to the Moon
d. Days of Thunder
The answer is A, Ghost Story!
Ghost Story is a 1981 American horror film based on the book of the same name by Peter Straub. It is directed by John Irvin and it stars Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman and Craig Wasson. Another film with Stetson scenery is The First of May (1999) a movie also based on a novel about an unwanted boy and a forgotten old lady who find that running away to join the circus is really coming home. Estás nominado: Cuando la realidad supera a la ficción, a 2005 Spanish TV show, and From the Earth to the Moon, a 1998 TV miniseries also used the campus for some scenes. Days of Thunder, a 1990 Tom Cruise movie, did film in both Daytona and DeLand, however not on campus.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Stetson Trivia Question 2
Stetson University has hosted a number of notable lecturers over the years. Which of these individuals has NOT given a lecture at Stetson?
a. Elie Wiesel
b. Zora Neale Hurston
c. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
d. Former President Jimmy Carter
The answer is B, Zora Neale Hurston!
While Hurston's hometown of Eatonville is not far from DeLand, the talented writer never came to lecture at Stetson. We have had the honor of hosting author Elie Wiesel in 1996, Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1991, and Former President Jimmy Carter in 1992 through the Stewart lectures. You can see a list of lecturers and read more about them here : http://www2.stetson.edu/~ljguenth/group/stewart_lectures.htm
a. Elie Wiesel
b. Zora Neale Hurston
c. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
d. Former President Jimmy Carter
The answer is B, Zora Neale Hurston!
While Hurston's hometown of Eatonville is not far from DeLand, the talented writer never came to lecture at Stetson. We have had the honor of hosting author Elie Wiesel in 1996, Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1991, and Former President Jimmy Carter in 1992 through the Stewart lectures. You can see a list of lecturers and read more about them here : http://www2.stetson.edu/~ljguenth/group/stewart_lectures.htm
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Stetson Trivia Question 1
We all know Stetson was founded in 1883, but what was the name of the university at that time?
a. Stetson College
b. DeLand College
c. DeLand University
d. DeLand Academy
The answer is D, DeLand Academy!
Stetson University was founded in 1883 by Henry Addison DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. At that time DeLand Hall was the entire institution! In 1887, the Florida Legislature enacted the Charter of DeLand University as an independent institution of higher learning. DeLand University's name was changed in 1889 to honor John B. Stetson, a benefactor of the university, who served with town founder Henry A. DeLand and others as a founding trustee of the university.
a. Stetson College
b. DeLand College
c. DeLand University
d. DeLand Academy
The answer is D, DeLand Academy!
Stetson University was founded in 1883 by Henry Addison DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. At that time DeLand Hall was the entire institution! In 1887, the Florida Legislature enacted the Charter of DeLand University as an independent institution of higher learning. DeLand University's name was changed in 1889 to honor John B. Stetson, a benefactor of the university, who served with town founder Henry A. DeLand and others as a founding trustee of the university.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, April 26, 2010
Grab Bag Trivia Question 5
What have scientists determined was inaccurate about the physical appearance of the terrifying Velociraptors in the 1993 sci-fi chiller Jurassic Park?
a. they should have had feathers
b. they should have been bigger
c. they were the wrong color
d. their tails were too long
The answer is A, they should have had feathers!
In 2007 paleontologists reported that they found quill knobs--where feathers had been anchored--on a velociraptor fossil forearm unearthed in Mongolia in 1998. Spielberg's version of the velociraptor also had some size issues: they were too big and their tails were too short and flexible when compared to fossil evidence. Also in Jurassic Park III, Dr. Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, states that Velociraptor were smarter than dolphins, whales and some primates. Based on fossil evidence, this is highly unlikely. It is more probable that, while intelligent by dinosaur standards, they were less intelligent than modern big cats.
a. they should have had feathers
b. they should have been bigger
c. they were the wrong color
d. their tails were too long
The answer is A, they should have had feathers!
In 2007 paleontologists reported that they found quill knobs--where feathers had been anchored--on a velociraptor fossil forearm unearthed in Mongolia in 1998. Spielberg's version of the velociraptor also had some size issues: they were too big and their tails were too short and flexible when compared to fossil evidence. Also in Jurassic Park III, Dr. Alan Grant, played by Sam Neill, states that Velociraptor were smarter than dolphins, whales and some primates. Based on fossil evidence, this is highly unlikely. It is more probable that, while intelligent by dinosaur standards, they were less intelligent than modern big cats.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, April 23, 2010
Grab Bag Trivia Question 4
How fast, in miles per hour, can a sneeze travel?
a. 5 mph
b. 20 mph
c. 60 mph
d. 100 mph
The answer is D, 100 mph!
The fastest ever recorded sneeze left the nose at 165 miles per hour, and an average sneeze travels at 100 miles per hour. A sneeze is caused by your lungs forcing air out to expel germs, and the action uses your stomach muscles, chest muscles, throat muscles, vocal cords, face muscles and eye muscles. If you want to impress your friends, feel free to use sternutation in your next conversation, as it is another name for a sneeze.
a. 5 mph
b. 20 mph
c. 60 mph
d. 100 mph
The answer is D, 100 mph!
The fastest ever recorded sneeze left the nose at 165 miles per hour, and an average sneeze travels at 100 miles per hour. A sneeze is caused by your lungs forcing air out to expel germs, and the action uses your stomach muscles, chest muscles, throat muscles, vocal cords, face muscles and eye muscles. If you want to impress your friends, feel free to use sternutation in your next conversation, as it is another name for a sneeze.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Grab Bag Trivia Question 3
What famous 19th-century storyteller often left a note at his bedside stating "I only seem dead," for fear he'd be buried alive after being prematurely pronounced dead?
a. Fyodor Dostoyevsky
b. Charles Dickens
c. Hans Christian Andersen
d. Edgar Allen Poe
The answer is C, Hans Christian Andersen!
The Danish fairy-tale writer who brought us such classics as "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", and "The Princess and the Pea". Andersen lived until August 4, 1875, dying of insidious causes in the home of his close friends Moritz Melchior and his wife. Shortly before his death, he had consulted a composer about the music for his funeral, saying: "Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with little steps." Before his death, steps were already underway to erect the large statue in his honor, which was completed and is prominently placed at the town hall square in Copenhagen. At the time of his death, he was an internationally renowned and treasured artist.
a. Fyodor Dostoyevsky
b. Charles Dickens
c. Hans Christian Andersen
d. Edgar Allen Poe
The answer is C, Hans Christian Andersen!
The Danish fairy-tale writer who brought us such classics as "The Little Mermaid", "Thumbelina", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", and "The Princess and the Pea". Andersen lived until August 4, 1875, dying of insidious causes in the home of his close friends Moritz Melchior and his wife. Shortly before his death, he had consulted a composer about the music for his funeral, saying: "Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with little steps." Before his death, steps were already underway to erect the large statue in his honor, which was completed and is prominently placed at the town hall square in Copenhagen. At the time of his death, he was an internationally renowned and treasured artist.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Grab Bag Trivia Question 2
What is the main ingredient of the Chinese culinary delicacy known as rubber band salad?
a. Kelp
b. Octopus tenticles
c. Dried jellyfish
d. Rice noodles
The answer is C, dried jellyfish!
Dried jellies are popular in many Asian countries, especially Japan, where they're considered a culinary delicacy. The texture is reportedly crispy, yet elastic—hence the name “Rubber Band Salad” for a dish sold in China. The Chinese believe eating jellies will reduce high blood pressure.Blue jellies have become an increasing nuisance to Australian fishermen. In summer, large swarms of blue jellies flood the coastline of northern Australia, clogging nets and reducing fish catches. Some Australians, perceiving an increased market for jellies in Asia, have decided to take advantage of the situation.
a. Kelp
b. Octopus tenticles
c. Dried jellyfish
d. Rice noodles
The answer is C, dried jellyfish!
Dried jellies are popular in many Asian countries, especially Japan, where they're considered a culinary delicacy. The texture is reportedly crispy, yet elastic—hence the name “Rubber Band Salad” for a dish sold in China. The Chinese believe eating jellies will reduce high blood pressure.Blue jellies have become an increasing nuisance to Australian fishermen. In summer, large swarms of blue jellies flood the coastline of northern Australia, clogging nets and reducing fish catches. Some Australians, perceiving an increased market for jellies in Asia, have decided to take advantage of the situation.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A "Classes are Quickly Coming to an End" Tip
“Hello, my name is Sims Klein!”
USE THE REFERENCE LIBRARIANS! Many of us do NOT like asking for help. It’s beneath us. We need no help! Well, there are times when we absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt, need help. For instance, let’s say you’ve picked a fabulous research idea and you are beyond excited about it, and then VOILA! You go to the library and can’t find one single thing about your topic. Enter reference librarian. They work at that round desk in the middle of the library on the first floor. Introduce yourself and be nice to them. You will not regret it! And F.Y.I. their names are Sims, Jane, Barbara, Pat, and Jane!
USE THE REFERENCE LIBRARIANS! Many of us do NOT like asking for help. It’s beneath us. We need no help! Well, there are times when we absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt, need help. For instance, let’s say you’ve picked a fabulous research idea and you are beyond excited about it, and then VOILA! You go to the library and can’t find one single thing about your topic. Enter reference librarian. They work at that round desk in the middle of the library on the first floor. Introduce yourself and be nice to them. You will not regret it! And F.Y.I. their names are Sims, Jane, Barbara, Pat, and Jane!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Grab Bag Trivia Question 1
The remains of what famous animal are kept in a peanut butter jar at Tufts University?
a. Flipper the Dolphin
b. Jumbo the Elephant
c. Nim Chimpsky the Chimpanzee
d. Dolly the Sheep
The answer is B, Jumbo the Elephant!
Jumbo is famous for his part in the Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1885, Jumbo died in a train accident and showman P. T. Barnum had him stuffed. In 1889, Barnum donated Jumbo to Tufts, where he became the school mascot. When fire destroyed the preserved pachyderm mascot in 1975, his ashes were put in a peanut butter jar and kept for good luck for the university's sports teams, which are known as the Jumbos.
a. Flipper the Dolphin
b. Jumbo the Elephant
c. Nim Chimpsky the Chimpanzee
d. Dolly the Sheep
The answer is B, Jumbo the Elephant!
Jumbo is famous for his part in the Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1885, Jumbo died in a train accident and showman P. T. Barnum had him stuffed. In 1889, Barnum donated Jumbo to Tufts, where he became the school mascot. When fire destroyed the preserved pachyderm mascot in 1975, his ashes were put in a peanut butter jar and kept for good luck for the university's sports teams, which are known as the Jumbos.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, April 19, 2010
Zoology Trivia Question 5
What is the only animal that can see infrared and ultraviolet light?
a. Bat
b. Jellyfish
c. Goldfish
d. Kimodo dragon
The answer is C, Goldfish!
While some animals can see the visible spectrum and either infrared OR ultraviolet light, goldfish are the only known animal to be able to see all three. Their ability to see infrared light can help them hunt in murky waters. Some studies show that younger goldfish can detect and are sensitive to UV light, but that this may diminish with age.
a. Bat
b. Jellyfish
c. Goldfish
d. Kimodo dragon
The answer is C, Goldfish!
While some animals can see the visible spectrum and either infrared OR ultraviolet light, goldfish are the only known animal to be able to see all three. Their ability to see infrared light can help them hunt in murky waters. Some studies show that younger goldfish can detect and are sensitive to UV light, but that this may diminish with age.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, April 16, 2010
Zoology Trivia Question 4
The platypus is a mammal, though it lacks a trait common to the vast majority of other mammals. Which mammalian trait does the platypus lack?
a. It doesn't produce milk for its young.
b. It doesn't bear live young.
c. It doesn't have a four-chambered heart.
d. It isn't warm-blooded.
The answer is B, it doesn't bear live young!
When the Platypus was first encountered by European naturalists, they were divided over whether the female laid eggs. This was not confirmed until 1884 when W. H. Caldwell was sent to Australia where, after extensive searching assisted by a team of 150 Aborigines, he managed to discover a few eggs. Mindful of the high cost per word of wiring England, Caldwell famously but tersely wired London, "Monotremes oviparous, ovum meroblastic". That is, monotremes lay eggs, and the eggs are similar to those of reptiles in that only part of the egg divides as it develops.
a. It doesn't produce milk for its young.
b. It doesn't bear live young.
c. It doesn't have a four-chambered heart.
d. It isn't warm-blooded.
The answer is B, it doesn't bear live young!
When the Platypus was first encountered by European naturalists, they were divided over whether the female laid eggs. This was not confirmed until 1884 when W. H. Caldwell was sent to Australia where, after extensive searching assisted by a team of 150 Aborigines, he managed to discover a few eggs. Mindful of the high cost per word of wiring England, Caldwell famously but tersely wired London, "Monotremes oviparous, ovum meroblastic". That is, monotremes lay eggs, and the eggs are similar to those of reptiles in that only part of the egg divides as it develops.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Zoology Trivia Question 3
Baby llamas are known as what?
a. Crias
b. Calves
c. Kids
d. Foals
The answer is A, Crias!
Baby llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacoes are all called crias (singualar: cria; pronounced: cree-ah). Crias are up and standing, walking and attempting to nurse within the first hour after birth. Dams (female llamas) do not lick off their babies, as they have an attached tongue which does not reach outside of the mouth more than half an inch. Rather, they will nuzzle and hum to their newborns. Well-socialized and trained llamas are very friendly and pleasant to be around. They are extremely curious and most will approach people easily.
a. Crias
b. Calves
c. Kids
d. Foals
The answer is A, Crias!
Baby llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacoes are all called crias (singualar: cria; pronounced: cree-ah). Crias are up and standing, walking and attempting to nurse within the first hour after birth. Dams (female llamas) do not lick off their babies, as they have an attached tongue which does not reach outside of the mouth more than half an inch. Rather, they will nuzzle and hum to their newborns. Well-socialized and trained llamas are very friendly and pleasant to be around. They are extremely curious and most will approach people easily.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A "Make the Last 2 Weeks Great" Tip
Roy G. Biv
Having trouble remembering what Gorbachev did for the Soviet Union? Make up an acronym. What is an acronym, you ask. Well every letter in Roy G. Biv relates to a color in the visible spectrum (red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet). This may take a little more time to come up with, but it might be a good way of remembering those really important facts that you just know you are going to be tested on. …still wondering what the acronym is for Gorbachev? So am I dear blog reader…so am I.
Having trouble remembering what Gorbachev did for the Soviet Union? Make up an acronym. What is an acronym, you ask. Well every letter in Roy G. Biv relates to a color in the visible spectrum (red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet). This may take a little more time to come up with, but it might be a good way of remembering those really important facts that you just know you are going to be tested on. …still wondering what the acronym is for Gorbachev? So am I dear blog reader…so am I.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Zoology Trivia Question 2
What is the heaviest flying bird alive today?
a. Argentavis
b. Kori Bustard
c. Californian Condor
d. Mute Swan
The answer is B, the Kori Bustard!
A native of East Africa and South Africa, the kori bustard can fly in short bursts. The male typically weighs about 40 lbs. The heaviest kori bustard on record weighed 48 lbs! The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) has been recorded as a second runner up, with the largest weighing 18kg or 39.6 lbs.
a. Argentavis
b. Kori Bustard
c. Californian Condor
d. Mute Swan
The answer is B, the Kori Bustard!
A native of East Africa and South Africa, the kori bustard can fly in short bursts. The male typically weighs about 40 lbs. The heaviest kori bustard on record weighed 48 lbs! The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) has been recorded as a second runner up, with the largest weighing 18kg or 39.6 lbs.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
ARC Presents: "Good Night, and Good Luck - Finishing the Semester with Confidence"
ARC Presents:
"Good Night, and Good Luck"
Finishing the Year with Confidence
This is ARC’s last presentation of the semester. Join us as we talk about ways to prepare for final exams while still taking care of ourselves, body and mind.Finishing the Year with Confidence
Tuesday, April 13th
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Zoology Trivia Question 1
What mammal has the densest fur?
a. Polar Bear
b. Luck Dragon
c. Platypus
d. Sea Otter
The answer is D, Sea Otter!
The smallest of marine mammals, sea otters have up to one million hairs per square inch on their backs; In the head of an average male with a hair bearing area of approximately 80 square inch area, the density is approximately 1,250 hairs per square inch (rounded)...so sea otter fur is about 800 times as dense as an average human's!
a. Polar Bear
b. Luck Dragon
c. Platypus
d. Sea Otter
The answer is D, Sea Otter!
The smallest of marine mammals, sea otters have up to one million hairs per square inch on their backs; In the head of an average male with a hair bearing area of approximately 80 square inch area, the density is approximately 1,250 hairs per square inch (rounded)...so sea otter fur is about 800 times as dense as an average human's!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, April 12, 2010
Music Trivia Question 5
Fill in the missing lyrics
Which are the missing instruments?
a. Trombones
b. Bagpipes
c. Trumpets
d. Kazoos
The answer is A, Trombones!
"Seventy Six Trombones" is the signature song from the 1957 musical play The Music Man, written by Meredith Willson. The song also appeared in the 1962 film and 2003 TV movie adaptations. "Professor" Harold Hill uses the song to help the townspeople of the fictional River City, Iowa visualize their children playing in a marching band by hearkening back to a day when he saw several famous bandleaders' bands in a combined performance. While an average-sized high-school marching band might have 10 musicians playing the trombone, and a large university band seldom has more than 30, the band that Harold is describing included 76 trombones, 110 cornets, "over a thousand reeds," double bell euphoniums and "fifty mounted cannon" (popular in bands of the time); if such a band actually existed, it would be at least a tenth of a mile long!
"Seventy Six trombones led the big parade
With a hundred and ten cornets close at hand"
Which are the missing instruments?
a. Trombones
b. Bagpipes
c. Trumpets
d. Kazoos
The answer is A, Trombones!
"Seventy Six Trombones" is the signature song from the 1957 musical play The Music Man, written by Meredith Willson. The song also appeared in the 1962 film and 2003 TV movie adaptations. "Professor" Harold Hill uses the song to help the townspeople of the fictional River City, Iowa visualize their children playing in a marching band by hearkening back to a day when he saw several famous bandleaders' bands in a combined performance. While an average-sized high-school marching band might have 10 musicians playing the trombone, and a large university band seldom has more than 30, the band that Harold is describing included 76 trombones, 110 cornets, "over a thousand reeds," double bell euphoniums and "fifty mounted cannon" (popular in bands of the time); if such a band actually existed, it would be at least a tenth of a mile long!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Friday, April 9, 2010
Music Trivia Question 4
Which classical composer wrote the music for the opera "The Magic Flute"?
a. Rossini
b. Mozart
c. Verdi
d. Beethoven
The answer is B, Mozart!
The Magic Flute (German Die Zauberflöte) was composed in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The opera was premiered in Vienna on 30 September 1791, at the suburban Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden. Mozart conducted the orchestra, Schikaneder himself played Papageno, while the role of the Queen of the Night was sung by Mozart's sister-in-law Josepha Hofer.
a. Rossini
b. Mozart
c. Verdi
d. Beethoven
The answer is B, Mozart!
The Magic Flute (German Die Zauberflöte) was composed in 1791 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to a German libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. The work is in the form of a Singspiel, a popular form that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The opera was premiered in Vienna on 30 September 1791, at the suburban Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden. Mozart conducted the orchestra, Schikaneder himself played Papageno, while the role of the Queen of the Night was sung by Mozart's sister-in-law Josepha Hofer.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Music Trivia Question 3
Jazz is a 20th century musical idiom which has passed through various trends. One of the these, Be-bop, is mainly attributed to what two jazz legends?
a. Duke Ellington and Joe "King" Oliver
b. Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
c. Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith
d. Sammy Davis Jr. and Ray Charles
The answer is B, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie!
Gillespie and Parker, both out of the Earl Hines Band in Chicago had traveled with some of the pre-bop masters, including Jack Teagarden, Earl Hines and Jay McShann. These forerunners of bebop began exploring advanced harmonies, complex syncopation, altered chords, and chord substitutions and the bop generation advanced these techniques with a more freewheeling and often arcane approach. Bebop or bop is a style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity and improvisation based on the combination of harmonic structure and melody. In a bebop compositions such as Dizzy Gillespie's "Salt Peanuts", the rhythmic emphasis is on the second and fourth beats of the measure. Such new rhythmic phrasing techniques give the typical bop solo a feeling of floating free over the underlying song form, rather than being tied into the song form.
a. Duke Ellington and Joe "King" Oliver
b. Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
c. Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith
d. Sammy Davis Jr. and Ray Charles
The answer is B, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie!
Gillespie and Parker, both out of the Earl Hines Band in Chicago had traveled with some of the pre-bop masters, including Jack Teagarden, Earl Hines and Jay McShann. These forerunners of bebop began exploring advanced harmonies, complex syncopation, altered chords, and chord substitutions and the bop generation advanced these techniques with a more freewheeling and often arcane approach. Bebop or bop is a style of jazz characterized by fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity and improvisation based on the combination of harmonic structure and melody. In a bebop compositions such as Dizzy Gillespie's "Salt Peanuts", the rhythmic emphasis is on the second and fourth beats of the measure. Such new rhythmic phrasing techniques give the typical bop solo a feeling of floating free over the underlying song form, rather than being tied into the song form.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Music Trivia Question 2
This popular classical piece was composed in 1880 in a little over a month for a ceremonial occasion commemorating the country's victory in a war earlier in the 19th century. Its composer didn't think much of it and described it simply as "Very loud and noisy".
a. Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walkure
b. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
c. Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"
d. Strauss' "Dance of the Seven Veils" from "Salome"
The answer is C, Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"!
The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E flat major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is an overture written by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882, in the Gregorian or NS calendar (the date in the Julian or OS calendar was August 8). The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes. Sixteen cannon shots are written into the score of the Overture; logistics of safety and precision in placement of the shots require either well-drilled military crews using modern cannon, or else the use of sixteen pieces of muzzle-loading artillery, since any reloading schemes to attain the sixteen shots or even a semblance of them in the two minute time span involved makes safety and precision impossible with 1800s artillery. Time lag alone precludes implementation of cues for the shots for 1812-era field pieces.
a. Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walkure
b. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
c. Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"
d. Strauss' "Dance of the Seven Veils" from "Salome"
The answer is C, Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"!
The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E flat major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is an overture written by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882, in the Gregorian or NS calendar (the date in the Julian or OS calendar was August 8). The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes. Sixteen cannon shots are written into the score of the Overture; logistics of safety and precision in placement of the shots require either well-drilled military crews using modern cannon, or else the use of sixteen pieces of muzzle-loading artillery, since any reloading schemes to attain the sixteen shots or even a semblance of them in the two minute time span involved makes safety and precision impossible with 1800s artillery. Time lag alone precludes implementation of cues for the shots for 1812-era field pieces.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Music Trivia Question 1
Which famous Christmas carol is sung to a melody by Felix Mendelssohn?
a. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
b. Deck the Halls
c. Jingle Bells
d. Silent Night
The answer is A, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas hymn or carol written by Charles Wesley, brother of the Methodist movement founder John Wesley. It first appeared in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739, under the topic of "Hymn for Christmas-Day". The original opening couplet was "Hark! how all the welkin rings / Glory to the King of Kings". The version known today is the result of alterations by various hands, most notably George Whitefield, Wesley's co-worker, who changed the opening couplet to the familiar one we know today. The tune that is normally used for this carol is based on a chorus composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840, part of his Festgesang (Gutenberg cantata) or Festgesang zur Eröffnung der am ersten Tage der vierten Säkularfeier der Erfindung der Buchdruckerkunst ("Festival Song .. to commemorate the invention of book printing"). This hymn was regarded as one of the Great Four Anglican Hymns and published as number 403 in "The Church Hymn Book" (New York and Chicago, USA, 1872).
a. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
b. Deck the Halls
c. Jingle Bells
d. Silent Night
The answer is A, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas hymn or carol written by Charles Wesley, brother of the Methodist movement founder John Wesley. It first appeared in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739, under the topic of "Hymn for Christmas-Day". The original opening couplet was "Hark! how all the welkin rings / Glory to the King of Kings". The version known today is the result of alterations by various hands, most notably George Whitefield, Wesley's co-worker, who changed the opening couplet to the familiar one we know today. The tune that is normally used for this carol is based on a chorus composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840, part of his Festgesang (Gutenberg cantata) or Festgesang zur Eröffnung der am ersten Tage der vierten Säkularfeier der Erfindung der Buchdruckerkunst ("Festival Song .. to commemorate the invention of book printing"). This hymn was regarded as one of the Great Four Anglican Hymns and published as number 403 in "The Church Hymn Book" (New York and Chicago, USA, 1872).
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Monday, April 5, 2010
IHS Trivia Question 4
How many gallons of air does the average adult human inhale daily?
a. 30
b. 300
c. 3,000
d. 30,000
The answer is C, 3,000!
On average, people take 24,000 breaths each day. Each minute we breathe about 2 gallons of air, which means we take in close to 3,000 gallons in one day! Breathing is one of the few bodily functions which, within limits, can be controlled both consciously and unconsciously. So happy spring, go out and enjoy a breath of fresh air!
a. 30
b. 300
c. 3,000
d. 30,000
The answer is C, 3,000!
On average, people take 24,000 breaths each day. Each minute we breathe about 2 gallons of air, which means we take in close to 3,000 gallons in one day! Breathing is one of the few bodily functions which, within limits, can be controlled both consciously and unconsciously. So happy spring, go out and enjoy a breath of fresh air!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Thursday, April 1, 2010
IHS Trivia Question 3
What is the longest and largest nerve in the human body?
a. Spinal cord
b. Sciatic nerve
c. Femoral nerve
d. Ulnar nerve
The answer is B, Sciatic nerve!
The sciatic nerve--also known as the ischiatic nerve--is a large nerve fiber in humans and other animals. It begins in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the human body. The sciatic supplies nearly the whole of the skin of the leg, the muscles of the back of the thigh, and those of the leg and foot.
a. Spinal cord
b. Sciatic nerve
c. Femoral nerve
d. Ulnar nerve
The answer is B, Sciatic nerve!
The sciatic nerve--also known as the ischiatic nerve--is a large nerve fiber in humans and other animals. It begins in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the human body. The sciatic supplies nearly the whole of the skin of the leg, the muscles of the back of the thigh, and those of the leg and foot.
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A "there's 4.5 weeks of classes left" Tip
Take the plunge!
You know how it feels when you are poised on the edge of a pool trying to convince yourself to jump in (we’re talking pencil jump here, nothing fancy like a dive or daring like a cannon ball), but you know the water’s freezing? You keep saying “oooone, twooooo, threeeEE,” and still can’t convince yourself to go in. The longer you wait, the less you feel like going in at all. In a way, this is how we all feel when we procrastinate. The more we put it off, the more daunting an assignment feels. So, our advice? Get it over with! Jump in! Enough with the counting!
You know how it feels when you are poised on the edge of a pool trying to convince yourself to jump in (we’re talking pencil jump here, nothing fancy like a dive or daring like a cannon ball), but you know the water’s freezing? You keep saying “oooone, twooooo, threeeEE,” and still can’t convince yourself to go in. The longer you wait, the less you feel like going in at all. In a way, this is how we all feel when we procrastinate. The more we put it off, the more daunting an assignment feels. So, our advice? Get it over with! Jump in! Enough with the counting!
Stay curious,
Team ARC
IHS Trivia Question 2
Which vitamin can only be obtained from sunlight and supplements?
a. E
b. K
c. A
d. D
The answer is D, D!
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D found in the body. Calcitriol plays an important role in the maintenance of several organ systems. However, its major role is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream, by promoting absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food in the intestines, and reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys; enabling normal mineralization of bone and preventing hypocalcemic tetany. It is also necessary for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts. So get some sun! (but don't forget the sunscreen...)
a. E
b. K
c. A
d. D
The answer is D, D!
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D found in the body. Calcitriol plays an important role in the maintenance of several organ systems. However, its major role is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream, by promoting absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food in the intestines, and reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys; enabling normal mineralization of bone and preventing hypocalcemic tetany. It is also necessary for bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts. So get some sun! (but don't forget the sunscreen...)
Stay curious,
Team ARC
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
IHS Trivia Question 1
Some benefits of a vegetarian diet that includes dairy products are ...
a. A lower intake of saturated fats
b. A reduced risk for chronic disease such as heart disease
c. A higher chance of maintaining a healthy weight
d. All of the above
The answer is D, all of the above!
The American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada have stated: "Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochemicals." Vegetarians tend to have lower body mass index, lower levels of cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and less incidence of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, osteoporosis, dementias such as Alzheimer’s Disease and other disorders. They have found a properly planned vegetarian diet to satisfy the nutritional needs for all stages of life, and large-scale studies have shown that "Mortality from ischemic heart disease was 24% lower in vegetarians than in nonvegetarians." Necessary nutrients, proteins, and amino acids for the body's sustenance can be found in vegetables, grains, nuts, soymilk, eggs and dairy.
a. A lower intake of saturated fats
b. A reduced risk for chronic disease such as heart disease
c. A higher chance of maintaining a healthy weight
d. All of the above
The answer is D, all of the above!
The American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada have stated: "Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochemicals." Vegetarians tend to have lower body mass index, lower levels of cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and less incidence of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, osteoporosis, dementias such as Alzheimer’s Disease and other disorders. They have found a properly planned vegetarian diet to satisfy the nutritional needs for all stages of life, and large-scale studies have shown that "Mortality from ischemic heart disease was 24% lower in vegetarians than in nonvegetarians." Necessary nutrients, proteins, and amino acids for the body's sustenance can be found in vegetables, grains, nuts, soymilk, eggs and dairy.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Philosphy Trivia Question 5
Ricky is watching television when he sees an commercial for foot cream. The commercial announcer says, "This is the best foot cream on the market because no other foot cream makers have been able to prove otherwise!" What fallacy has the announcer committed?
a. Hasty generalization
b. Equivocation
c. Appeal to ignorance
d. Straw man
The answer is C, Appeal to ignorance!
Appeal to ignorance assumes that a conclusion is true simply because it cannot be disproved. Though there may be no research to show that there are better foot creams, it by no means proves that that particular brand is any good.
a. Hasty generalization
b. Equivocation
c. Appeal to ignorance
d. Straw man
The answer is C, Appeal to ignorance!
Appeal to ignorance assumes that a conclusion is true simply because it cannot be disproved. Though there may be no research to show that there are better foot creams, it by no means proves that that particular brand is any good.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Philosphy Trivia Question 4
Louise is running for class president. In her campaign speech she says, "My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year." What fallacy has Louise committed?
a. Red herring
b. Slippery slope
c. Post hoc ergo propter hoc
d. Ad hominem
The answer is D, Ad hominem!
Ad hominem means "To the man" in Latin. People who use this fallacy attack a person directly rather than actually refuting the person's arguments. Louise's opponent's infidelity and smoking habit have no bearing on her ability to be class president.
a. Red herring
b. Slippery slope
c. Post hoc ergo propter hoc
d. Ad hominem
The answer is D, Ad hominem!
Ad hominem means "To the man" in Latin. People who use this fallacy attack a person directly rather than actually refuting the person's arguments. Louise's opponent's infidelity and smoking habit have no bearing on her ability to be class president.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Philosphy Trivia Question 3
Who wrote "Critique of Pure Reason"?
a. David Hume
b. René Descartes
c. Immanuel Kant
d. Søren Kierkegaard
The answer is C, Immanuel Kant!
"Critique of Pure Reason" is a massively influential work by Kant, first published in 1781; its title in German is "Kritik der reinen Vernunft". It was followed by his his "Critique of Practical Reason" and "Critique of Judgement". Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is the first theoretically complete system of thought ever created by man.
a. David Hume
b. René Descartes
c. Immanuel Kant
d. Søren Kierkegaard
The answer is C, Immanuel Kant!
"Critique of Pure Reason" is a massively influential work by Kant, first published in 1781; its title in German is "Kritik der reinen Vernunft". It was followed by his his "Critique of Practical Reason" and "Critique of Judgement". Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is the first theoretically complete system of thought ever created by man.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Philosphy Trivia Question 2
Which ancient philosopher brought us a dialogue called "The Republic"?
a. Socrates
b. Plotinus
c. Plato
d. Aristotle
The answer is C, Plato!
The Republic (c. 380 BCE) is a Socratic dialogue about the order and character of the City-State. The dialogues, among Socrates and various Athenians and foreigners, discuss the meaning of justice, and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man, by proposing a society ruled by philosopher-kings and the guardians; hence the The Republic's original Ancient Greek title: Πολιτεία | Politeía (City-State Governance). Plato’s best-known work, The Republic proved to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory.
a. Socrates
b. Plotinus
c. Plato
d. Aristotle
The answer is C, Plato!
The Republic (c. 380 BCE) is a Socratic dialogue about the order and character of the City-State. The dialogues, among Socrates and various Athenians and foreigners, discuss the meaning of justice, and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man, by proposing a society ruled by philosopher-kings and the guardians; hence the The Republic's original Ancient Greek title: Πολιτεία | Politeía (City-State Governance). Plato’s best-known work, The Republic proved to be one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Yet Another Mid-Semester Tip
Spread the word.
What word? The good word, which is your very wonderful plan of getting work done! Tell everyone—roommates, friends, suitemates, parents, children, goldfish, stuffed animals, whatever—your plans for getting work done. Be specific: for instance, “I am going to learn all of the irregular Spanish verbs by Friday.” Hopefully this way you can help build more accountability for yourself with the people that care about you the most.
What word? The good word, which is your very wonderful plan of getting work done! Tell everyone—roommates, friends, suitemates, parents, children, goldfish, stuffed animals, whatever—your plans for getting work done. Be specific: for instance, “I am going to learn all of the irregular Spanish verbs by Friday.” Hopefully this way you can help build more accountability for yourself with the people that care about you the most.
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Philosphy Trivia Question 1
Ancient philosophers like Plato believed in the existence of intuition as a viable source of knowledge. In fact, intuition was classified as the highest-order of knowledge. Where did Plato believe intuitive understanding originated from?
a. Genius
b. Imagination
c. Mystical deities, gods, and goddesses
d. Innate recognition of the truth
The answer is D, Innate recognition of the truth!
In "Meno", Plato expounds upon the belief that while the human body is transient, the human soul is immortal. Thus, the human soul has existed for centuries, and has been born "again and again". It is a person's very soul, then, that provides them with a dormant knowledge unrelated to any experience or factual reasoning. Plato believed that intuitive comprehension was the highest-order of knowledge, since it could not be seen, touched, taught, or even imagined.(Day, "Plato's 'Meno' in Focus", 1994)
a. Genius
b. Imagination
c. Mystical deities, gods, and goddesses
d. Innate recognition of the truth
The answer is D, Innate recognition of the truth!
In "Meno", Plato expounds upon the belief that while the human body is transient, the human soul is immortal. Thus, the human soul has existed for centuries, and has been born "again and again". It is a person's very soul, then, that provides them with a dormant knowledge unrelated to any experience or factual reasoning. Plato believed that intuitive comprehension was the highest-order of knowledge, since it could not be seen, touched, taught, or even imagined.(Day, "Plato's 'Meno' in Focus", 1994)
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Sociology & Anthropology Trivia Question 5
Which founding sociologist identified the bourgeoisie and proletariat classes?
a. Herbert Spencer
b. Karl Marx
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Max Weber
The answer is B, Karl Marx!
Marx argued for a systemic understanding of socio-economic change. He argued that the structural contradictions within capitalism necessitate its end, giving way to socialism:"The development of Modern Industry, therefore, cuts from under its feet the very foundation on which the bourgeoisie produces and appropriates products. What the bourgeoisie, therefore, produces, above all, are its own grave-diggers. Its fall and the victory of the proletariat are equally inevitable"(The Communist Manifesto). Max Weber disagreed with of Marx's ideas. While Marx believed that economics was the major force in social change, Weber said that religion was the cause of social change. Emile Durkheim is best known for his work with suicide. Spencer promoted the theory of "social Darwinism".
a. Herbert Spencer
b. Karl Marx
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Max Weber
The answer is B, Karl Marx!
Marx argued for a systemic understanding of socio-economic change. He argued that the structural contradictions within capitalism necessitate its end, giving way to socialism:"The development of Modern Industry, therefore, cuts from under its feet the very foundation on which the bourgeoisie produces and appropriates products. What the bourgeoisie, therefore, produces, above all, are its own grave-diggers. Its fall and the victory of the proletariat are equally inevitable"(The Communist Manifesto). Max Weber disagreed with of Marx's ideas. While Marx believed that economics was the major force in social change, Weber said that religion was the cause of social change. Emile Durkheim is best known for his work with suicide. Spencer promoted the theory of "social Darwinism".
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Sociology & Anthropology Trivia Question 4
What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
a. The idea that society has several different groups.
b. The idea that gestures supplement our words.
c. The idea that language creates ways of thinking and perceiving.
d. The idea that there are specified times when it is acceptable to break norms.
The answer is C, The idea that language creates ways of thinking and perceiving!
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis was developed by Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf. They developed this hypothesis in the 1930's after examining the Hopi Indians. Also know as the linguistic relativity principle, it is the idea that the varying cultural concepts and categories inherent in different languages affect how people cognitively classify experiences in such a way that speakers of different languages think and behave differently because of it.
a. The idea that society has several different groups.
b. The idea that gestures supplement our words.
c. The idea that language creates ways of thinking and perceiving.
d. The idea that there are specified times when it is acceptable to break norms.
The answer is C, The idea that language creates ways of thinking and perceiving!
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis was developed by Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf. They developed this hypothesis in the 1930's after examining the Hopi Indians. Also know as the linguistic relativity principle, it is the idea that the varying cultural concepts and categories inherent in different languages affect how people cognitively classify experiences in such a way that speakers of different languages think and behave differently because of it.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Sociology & Anthropology Trivia Question 3
In what country to scientists believe that H. Sapiens evolved and then spread across the globe?
a. Russia
b. Norway
c. Ethiopia
d. Finland
The answer is C, Ethiopia!
Ethiopia is widely considered one of the oldest human inhabited areas, if not the oldest according to some scientific findings: Ethnographic migration studies, Anthropological artifactual discoveries, Anthropological skeletal remains and Genetic variegation radiation analyses all lend evidence to this school of thought. As the Washington Post's David Brown put it, "the new research further shows that genetic diversity declines steadily the farther one's ancestors traveled from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia". Discovered in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar region, Lucy is considered the world’s second oldest, but most complete, and best preserved adult Australopithecine fossil. Lucy's species is named Australopithecus afarensis, which means 'southern ape of Afar', after the Ethiopian region where the discovery was made. Lucy is estimated to have lived in Ethiopia 3.2 million years ago. There have been many other notable fossil findings in the country including the recently found potential early hominin Ardipithicus ramidus, Ardi.
a. Russia
b. Norway
c. Ethiopia
d. Finland
The answer is C, Ethiopia!
Ethiopia is widely considered one of the oldest human inhabited areas, if not the oldest according to some scientific findings: Ethnographic migration studies, Anthropological artifactual discoveries, Anthropological skeletal remains and Genetic variegation radiation analyses all lend evidence to this school of thought. As the Washington Post's David Brown put it, "the new research further shows that genetic diversity declines steadily the farther one's ancestors traveled from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia". Discovered in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar region, Lucy is considered the world’s second oldest, but most complete, and best preserved adult Australopithecine fossil. Lucy's species is named Australopithecus afarensis, which means 'southern ape of Afar', after the Ethiopian region where the discovery was made. Lucy is estimated to have lived in Ethiopia 3.2 million years ago. There have been many other notable fossil findings in the country including the recently found potential early hominin Ardipithicus ramidus, Ardi.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sociology & Anthropology Trivia Question 2
Which norm is the strongest one in a society?
a. folkway
b. mores
c. taboo
d. sanction
The answer is C, Taboo!
A taboo is a strong social prohibition relating to any area of human activity or social custom that is sacred and forbidden based on moral judgement and sometimes even religious beliefs. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society. Taboos can include dietary restrictions (halal and kosher diets, religious vegetarianism, and the prohibition of cannibalism), restrictions on sexual activities and relationships, restrictions of bodily functions, restrictions on the use of psychoactive drugs, exposure of body parts (ankles in the Victorian British Empire, women's hair in parts of the Middle East, nudity in the US), and restrictions on the use of offensive language. No taboo is known to be universal, but some--such as the cannibalism, exposing of intimate parts, intentional homicide, and incest taboos--occur in the majority of societies.
a. folkway
b. mores
c. taboo
d. sanction
The answer is C, Taboo!
A taboo is a strong social prohibition relating to any area of human activity or social custom that is sacred and forbidden based on moral judgement and sometimes even religious beliefs. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society. Taboos can include dietary restrictions (halal and kosher diets, religious vegetarianism, and the prohibition of cannibalism), restrictions on sexual activities and relationships, restrictions of bodily functions, restrictions on the use of psychoactive drugs, exposure of body parts (ankles in the Victorian British Empire, women's hair in parts of the Middle East, nudity in the US), and restrictions on the use of offensive language. No taboo is known to be universal, but some--such as the cannibalism, exposing of intimate parts, intentional homicide, and incest taboos--occur in the majority of societies.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sociology & Anthropology Trivia Question 1
In what year was the first video game created?
a. 1958
b. 1961
c. 1972
d.1980
The answer is A, 1958!
Tennis for Two, created by William Higinbotham in 1958, was an interactive game that used an oscilloscope to display a side view of a tennis court. Before this, there were some early computer games, like Nim (1951), a two-player mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing objects from distinct heaps, and OXO (1952), a tic-tac-toe computer game; neither of these had the interactive quality of Tennis for Two. In 1971, Computer Space, created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, was the first commercially-sold, coin-operated video game. It used a black-and-white television for its display, and the computer system was made of 74 series TTL chips.
a. 1958
b. 1961
c. 1972
d.1980
The answer is A, 1958!
Tennis for Two, created by William Higinbotham in 1958, was an interactive game that used an oscilloscope to display a side view of a tennis court. Before this, there were some early computer games, like Nim (1951), a two-player mathematical game of strategy in which players take turns removing objects from distinct heaps, and OXO (1952), a tic-tac-toe computer game; neither of these had the interactive quality of Tennis for Two. In 1971, Computer Space, created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, was the first commercially-sold, coin-operated video game. It used a black-and-white television for its display, and the computer system was made of 74 series TTL chips.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
ARC Presents: "Good Will Studying"
ARC Presents:
"Good Will Studying"
Developing Solid Academic Practices for Success
We'll be talking about learning styles and memory, and more importantly, how to make both work to your best studying advantage
Tuesday, March 16th
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
"Good Will Studying"
Developing Solid Academic Practices for Success
We'll be talking about learning styles and memory, and more importantly, how to make both work to your best studying advantageTuesday, March 16th
Library, room 25L
4:00-5:00pm
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Team ARC
Russian Studies Trivia Question 5
Which singer, who had a long time ambition to have a concert in Moscow, managed to fulfill his dream in 2003 to the not-so-pleased Communist élite?
a. Bowie
b. McCartney
c. Sting
d. Bono
The answer is B, McCartney!
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) gained his fame as a member of The Beatles (you may have heard of them, or perhaps you're more familiar with Wings). He played on Moscow's Red Square in 2003, a feat as the former Communist U.S.S.R. had previously banned music from the Beatles as a "corrupting influence". The following year Mccartney played his 3,000th concert in St. Petersburg, Russia. For this second Russian concert, McCartney flew into the country on his 62nd birthday; after the concert he received a phone call from a fan, then-President Vladimir Putin, who telephoned him to wish him a happy birthday.
a. Bowie
b. McCartney
c. Sting
d. Bono
The answer is B, McCartney!
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) gained his fame as a member of The Beatles (you may have heard of them, or perhaps you're more familiar with Wings). He played on Moscow's Red Square in 2003, a feat as the former Communist U.S.S.R. had previously banned music from the Beatles as a "corrupting influence". The following year Mccartney played his 3,000th concert in St. Petersburg, Russia. For this second Russian concert, McCartney flew into the country on his 62nd birthday; after the concert he received a phone call from a fan, then-President Vladimir Putin, who telephoned him to wish him a happy birthday.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Russian Studies Trivia Question 4
1922 was the year when the Soviet Union was officially founded. At that time, how many republics did it comprise?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 15
d. 11
The answer is A, 4!
Initially established as a union of four Soviet Socialist Republics, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) began with the union of the Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Transcaucasian Soviet republics. It grew to contain 15 constituent or "union republics" by 1956: Armenian SSR, Azerbaijan SSR, Byelorussian SSR, Estonian SSR, Georgian SSR, Kazakh SSR, Kirghiz SSR, Latvian SSR, Lithuanian SSR, Moldavian SSR, Russian SFSR, Tajik SSR, Turkmen SSR, Ukrainian SSR and Uzbek SSR. From annexation of the Estonian SSR on August 6, 1940 up to the reorganization of the Karelo-Finnish SSR into the Karelian ASSR on July 16, 1956, the count of union republics numbered 16.
a. 4
b. 6
c. 15
d. 11
The answer is A, 4!
Initially established as a union of four Soviet Socialist Republics, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) began with the union of the Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Transcaucasian Soviet republics. It grew to contain 15 constituent or "union republics" by 1956: Armenian SSR, Azerbaijan SSR, Byelorussian SSR, Estonian SSR, Georgian SSR, Kazakh SSR, Kirghiz SSR, Latvian SSR, Lithuanian SSR, Moldavian SSR, Russian SFSR, Tajik SSR, Turkmen SSR, Ukrainian SSR and Uzbek SSR. From annexation of the Estonian SSR on August 6, 1940 up to the reorganization of the Karelo-Finnish SSR into the Karelian ASSR on July 16, 1956, the count of union republics numbered 16.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Russian Studies Trivia Question 3
What is the meaning of 'Bolsheviks'?
a. Minoritarians
b. Great Ones
c. Winners
d. Majoritarians
The answer is D, Majoritarians!
Bolsheviks, originally also Bolshevists (Russian: большевики, большевик) is derived from bol'shinstvo, "majority", which comes from bol'she, "more", the comparative form of bol'shoi, "big". The Bolsheviks were a faction of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) which split apart from the Menshevik faction at the Second Party Congress in 1903. The Bolsheviks were the majority faction in a crucial vote, hence their name. Founded by Vladimir Lenin, they were an organization of professional revolutionaries under a democratic internal hierarchy governed by the principle of democratic centralism, who considered themselves as the vanguard of the revolutionary working class of Russia. Their beliefs and practices were often referred to as Bolshevism.
a. Minoritarians
b. Great Ones
c. Winners
d. Majoritarians
The answer is D, Majoritarians!
Bolsheviks, originally also Bolshevists (Russian: большевики, большевик) is derived from bol'shinstvo, "majority", which comes from bol'she, "more", the comparative form of bol'shoi, "big". The Bolsheviks were a faction of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) which split apart from the Menshevik faction at the Second Party Congress in 1903. The Bolsheviks were the majority faction in a crucial vote, hence their name. Founded by Vladimir Lenin, they were an organization of professional revolutionaries under a democratic internal hierarchy governed by the principle of democratic centralism, who considered themselves as the vanguard of the revolutionary working class of Russia. Their beliefs and practices were often referred to as Bolshevism.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Russian Studies Trivia Question 2
The last Tsar of Russia was?
a. Alexander II
b. Nicholas II
c. Peter the Great
d. Alexander III
The answer is B, Nicholas II!
Nicholas II (Russian: Николай II, Николай Александрович Романов, tr. Nikolay II, Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov) (18 May 1868 – 17 July 1918) was the last Czar of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is currently regarded as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church. Nicholas II abdicated following the February Revolution of 1917 during which he and his family were imprisoned first in the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo, then later in the Governor's Mansion in Tobolsk, and finally at the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg. Nicholas II, his wife, his son, his four daughters, the family's medical doctor, the Tsar's valet, the Empress' lady-in-waiting and the family's cook were all killed in the same room by the Bolsheviks on the night of 16/17 July 1918.
a. Alexander II
b. Nicholas II
c. Peter the Great
d. Alexander III
The answer is B, Nicholas II!
Nicholas II (Russian: Николай II, Николай Александрович Романов, tr. Nikolay II, Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov) (18 May 1868 – 17 July 1918) was the last Czar of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is currently regarded as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church. Nicholas II abdicated following the February Revolution of 1917 during which he and his family were imprisoned first in the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo, then later in the Governor's Mansion in Tobolsk, and finally at the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg. Nicholas II, his wife, his son, his four daughters, the family's medical doctor, the Tsar's valet, the Empress' lady-in-waiting and the family's cook were all killed in the same room by the Bolsheviks on the night of 16/17 July 1918.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Russian Studies Trivia Question 1
The building featured here is the:
a. Kazan Cathedral
b. Hermitage
c. Resurrection of Christ Church
d. Gostiny Dvor
The answer is C, Resurrection of Christ Church!
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ (Russian: (Собор Воскресения Христова), also called The Saviour on the Spilled Blood and other contractions on the theme of On the Blood is a church in St. Petersburg, Russia, that was built by Emperor Alexander III as a memorial to his assassinated father, Emperor Alexander II. The church is privately owned and is part of the St. Issac’s Cathedral and Museum organization.
a. Kazan Cathedral
b. Hermitage
c. Resurrection of Christ Church
d. Gostiny Dvor
The answer is C, Resurrection of Christ Church!
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ (Russian: (Собор Воскресения Христова), also called The Saviour on the Spilled Blood and other contractions on the theme of On the Blood is a church in St. Petersburg, Russia, that was built by Emperor Alexander III as a memorial to his assassinated father, Emperor Alexander II. The church is privately owned and is part of the St. Issac’s Cathedral and Museum organization.
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