Feeling Sleepy—Answers

Here are the answers to the questions in my earlier post.

Antique bottles of Chloroform.
Image Wikipedia

One

Which Scottish physician successfully demonstrated the anaesthetic properties of chloroform in 1847?

Answer: Sir James Young Simpson

Sir James Young Simpson first successfully demonstrated chloroform as a general anaesthetic on November 4, 1847. This revolutionised surgery and childbirth.


Two

In which century did the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II against Spanish rule in the Viceroyalty of Peru begin?

Answer: 18th century (1780)

The rebellion was one of the largest indigenous uprisings in Spanish American history and inspired later movements for independence.


Jane Goodall with Prof and Pax. Photograph by Michael Nichols / National Geographic via Wikipedia

Three

Which primatologist first observed chimpanzees making and using tools in Tanzania in 1960?

Answer: Jane Goodall

This pioneering observation at the Kasakela Chimpanzee Community challenged the belief that tool use was unique to humans.


Four

In 1956, which country did Soviet troops invade to suppress a revolution that began on 23 October?

Answer: Hungary

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a significant Cold War event, resulting in thousands of casualties and a mass exodus of refugees.


Five

UNESCO’s constitution entered into force on 4 November 1946, officially establishing the organisation. What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?

Answer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

UNESCO promotes international collaboration in education, science and culture. Its activities focus on supporting national efforts to eliminate illiteracy and extend free education.

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Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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