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Trivia For September 13, 2026
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Question 1:
Discovered in 1930 by Clyde W. Tombaugh, this celestial object was considered a planet until it was recategorized by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.
The IAU downgraded Pluto after they changed the criteria for a planet. Unlike the other eight planets, Pluto has not have cleared the neighborhood around its orbit. The change was controversial, with Arizona (where Pluto was first discovered) passed a law naming Pluto as the official state planet in April 2024.
Question 2:
Who wrote the short story "To Build a Fire" (1908), about a man on an ill-fated trip in below freezing weather?
"To Build a Fire" is an oft-cited example of the naturalist movement that portrays the conflict of man versus nature. It also reflects London's personal experiences in the Yukon Territory.
Question 3:
The four largest countries by area are Russia, Canada, the United States and China. What country is fifth?
Russia: 17.1 million km²; Canada: 9,98 million km²; China: 9.60 million km²; U.S.A.: 9.53 million km²; Brazil: 8.51 million km²
Question 4:
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on this day of the week.
Thanksgiving occurs on the second Monday in October and has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday in Canada since November 6, 1879. While the actual holiday is on a Monday, Canadians may gather for their Thanksgiving feast on any day during the long weekend.
Question 5:
Larrikin, ocker and bogan are all terms to used to describe male archetypes from this nation.
Larrikin is used to describe a harmless prankster or charming rogue who disregards authority. Ocker represents an extremely loud and uncultured Australian male stereotype, the term was more popular in the 70s and 80s. Today it has largely been replace by bogan as a modern term for an unrefined, lower-class person.
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