On This Day: Louis Comfort Tiffany's Birth and Daily Trivia Answers
February 17 is a significant date in history, marking the birth of Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1848. Recognised as one of the greatest proponents of Art Nouveau, Tiffany revolutionised the art of glassmaking with his innovative techniques and stunning designs. His work continues to inspire artists and collectors worldwide, cementing his legacy in the decorative arts.
Daily Quiz Questions and Answers
In addition to this historical milestone, here are the answers to today's trivia questions, covering a wide range of topics from science to pop culture:
- Degrees Brix are used to measure the sugar content in liquids, commonly in food and beverage industries.
- The classic novel "Lord of the Flies" was written by William Golding.
- In Japan, a Koto is a traditional stringed musical instrument that you play.
- The spin-offs include: "The Royal" from "Heartbeat", "The Cleveland Show" from "Family Guy", "Laverne and Shirley" from "Happy Days", "Lewis" from "Inspector Morse", and "Torchwood" from "Doctor Who".
- Lord Howard of Effingham achieved naval fame by commanding the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588.
- Andy Fairweather Low had a UK top ten hit in 1975 with "Wide Eyed and Legless".
- The four US states beginning with the letter "I" are Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
- Potamology is the scientific study of rivers.
- Frank Sinatra won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the 1953 movie "From Here to Eternity".
- The four sports that made their Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 are surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and karate.
Additional Quiz Answers for February 17
Here are more answers to trivia questions from today:
- The Caribbean country formerly ruled by "Papa Doc" Duvalier is Haiti.
- The Schick Test, named after inventor Bela Schick, is used to detect diphtheria.
- In terms of area, the smallest county in the Republic of Ireland is Louth.
- The children's tales of Peter Rabbit and his friends were written by Beatrix Potter.
- Humboldt, Emperor, and Galapagos are all varieties of penguin.
- The artist Rembrandt was Dutch in nationality.
- The three countries that border Luxembourg are France, Belgium, and Germany.
- A group of witches is called a coven.
- The sauna was first introduced in Finland.
- In a Shakespeare play, Valentine and Proteus are characters from "The Two Gentlemen of Verona".
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