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Trivia For October 26, 2026
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Question 1:
Fewer than ten of these celestial events have been seen with the naked eye over the last 2,000 years. The most recent was observed in 1987 in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
A supernova is the catastrophic, explosion of a star, releasing more energy in a few seconds than our Sun will emit over its entire lifespan. These spectacular events occur during the final stages of a massive star's life or when a white dwarf star undergoes runaway nuclear fusion.
Question 2:
The Era of Good Feelings was a period in the political history of the U.S. that occurred during the administration of this 19th century president.
The era saw the collapse of the Federalist Party. Monroe's goal was to eliminate political parties altogether and establish national unity. The era would last from 1817–1825, but would come to an end with the rise Jacksonian democracy.
Question 3:
The quote "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time" is widely attributed to what writer and civil rights activist?
The saying urges people to trust their instincts about others instead of making excuses for bad behavior. One of the earliest public references to the sentiment came when Oprah Winfrey cited Angelou during a commencement address in May 1997.
Question 4:
These animals were originally introduced to Australia for transportation, but many turned feral with hundreds of thousands now roaming the outback.
The camels have had serious negative environmental impact by destroying habitats and competing with native wildlife. In recent times, culling programs have been introduced to reduce the camels' impact on the land.
Question 5:
This term for a collaborator comes from the last name of the Norwegian head of government from February 1942 to May 1945, when the country was occupied by Nazi Germany.
After the war, Quisling was tried and convicted of embezzlement, murder and high treason against the Norwegian state. He was sentenced to death and executed by firing squad in October 1945.
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