There’s a bit of humor in today’s 20 trivia questions on Sunday: Which horn can’t be blown? If you look in an encyclopedia or dictionary, you will discover many horns that can be blown, such as the gemshorn, the didgeridoo or the phalaphala. But we are looking for one where this is possible. So you have to look carefully.
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With one of the 20 trivia questions, we travel with you to pre-industrial Japan. What is the common Western term for a member of the warrior class? They were known for their high social standing, their martial arts skills and their loyalty to their masters. They followed a strict code of honor, known as bushido, which included principles such as bravery, honesty, honor and loyalty. They also wore distinctive armor and swords, such as the katana, and played a crucial role in Japanese history.
In another of 20 trivia questions on Sunday, we take a look at the world of games: Which was the world’s best-selling handheld console for a long time? With its monochrome screen and compact size, the console was an instant success and revolutionized portable gaming. Its long battery life and huge selection of games, including classics such as ‘Tetris’ and ‘Pokémon’, helped it sell millions of units. Can you and your general knowledge remember?
And we are looking for the trivial name of butanoic acid. This is a short-chain, saturated fatty acid found in various natural sources, including certain animal fats and some plants. The colloquial name, which may be ingrained in your common knowledge, is derived from its characteristic odor, which is reminiscent of something rancid. Despite its unpleasant odor, the acid is used in various applications, including as a flavoring agent in foods, as a fragrance in perfumes, and even as a chemical reagent in some laboratory procedures.
Are you prepared for 20 trivia questions on Sunday that will put your general knowledge and intellectual skills to the test?
14. December 25, 16:30 – Isabell Slisz
