Test your general knowledge on poisons, the Reformation, brain hemispheres and extinct birds – and have some fun while you’re at it. It’s a fun way to pass the time when you have a few spare minutes.
Poisons have been part of human history for millennia, both in medicine and in criminal history. Test your knowledge and find out how much you know about this topic. As early as the 16th century, Paracelsus established the principle that the dose alone determines a substance’s effect. From this insight, a distinct scientific discipline emerged that systematically studies poisons. Doctors, pharmacists and medical examiners still draw on its findings today. What principles underlie this field of study, which can determine life or death?
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The Reformation fundamentally transformed Europe in the early 16th century. In Switzerland, a theologian brought about a radical upheaval within the Church. Around the year 1520, he challenged core tenets of the faith in Zurich, criticised the sale of indulgences, and ultimately severed the city’s ties with Rome. His work continues to shape Protestantism to this day. Anyone who wants to test their general knowledge of European church history should know his name. Which Swiss theologian initiated the Reformation in Zurich?
The human brain is divided into two halves, each of which performs different tasks and is connected to the other via the corpus callosum. This division has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. One side is generally considered responsible for language, logic and analytical thinking, while the other is associated more with creativity and spatial awareness. How does the left hemisphere of the brain think, and how can we even know that it really does this?
The origin of the word „moa” is open to interpretations. Some associate it with an ancient term from an indigenous language, others suspect a connection to a place. Its short, distinctive sound could also be a possible name for a food or a handcrafted product. However, fossil finds and historical records provide other clues. Do you know what lies behind the word „moa”?
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