On this day in 1840, the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was released in England. Created by Sir Rowland Hill, it revolutionised postal services. Today, we also bring you the answers to our daily quiz for April 30.
Trivia Questions and Answers for April 30
Geography and History
The Danish West Indies are now known as the Virgin Islands. The term for a French President is five years. In the Old Testament, the fall of Jericho is described in the Book of Joshua.
Sports and Entertainment
Novak Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final to win his first major. David Beckham made his international debut under manager Glenn Hoddle in 1996. In cricket, an umpire signals a six by raising both arms above the head. The English football club known as 'Pompey' is Portsmouth.
Food and Culture
Colcannon is associated with Ireland, Jerk Chicken with Jamaica, Lamb Tagine with Morocco, Kimchi with Korea, and Cawl with Wales. The Matrix franchise consists of four films: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections.
Science and Arts
Trichology is the study of hair and its diseases. In Bizet's opera Carmen, the toreador who falls in love with the title character is Escamillo. Jim Carrey played the Riddler in Batman Forever. The music for the ballets Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A limerick contains five lines. Vol au vents are made from puff pastry. A female ferret is called a Jill. The acid referred to as 'Aqua Fortis' is nitric acid. According to the old saying, a stitch in time saves nine. There are three valves on a trumpet. Che Guevara was Argentinian.
