The Letter S Trivia

1. Animals: A question about pinnipeds. Wait, that starts with P, not S! Well, yes, but the two pinnipeds we are concerned with are both 'S's - seals and sea lions. What are some differences between sea lions and seals?

From Quiz The S's are Coming, Hurrah, Hurrah!

Answer: Sea lions have visible ears, and can maneuver on four limbs

True seals are also less adapted to be comfortable on land, and haul out much less frequently than sea lions and fur seals do. Note the distinction between fur seals and true seals - fur seals and sea lions belong to a group called "eared seals" where the main difference between them and true seals lies to a large part in the structure and use of their hind flippers. Sea lions also have a more dog-like head. They all give birth on land.

From Quiz 'S' by Subject

Answer: Sofia

The city of Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and is located in the western part of the country in the central area of the Balkan Peninsula. Sofia's known history dates back around 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe. It was captured and destroyed by Philip II of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great) in 339 BC, conquered by the Romans in the 1st century BC and then ruined again following an invasion by the Huns in 447 AD. It spent most of the medieval period under the rule of the Ottoman Empire before becoming the capital of an officially independent Bulgaria in 1908. The 2003 film 'Lost in Translation' gained Sofia Coppola three Academy Award nominations - for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay - although she only won in the Best Original Screenplay category. In addition to 2006's 'Marie Antoinette', Coppola has also directed films such as 'The Virgin Suicides' (1999), 'Somewhere' (2010) and 'The Beguiled' (2017). She also appeared in two films from 'The Godfather' trilogy, which were directed by her father, Francis Ford Coppola. Savannah is a city in Georgia, USA; the River Shannon is the longest river in the Republic of Ireland; and Sierra is the Spanish word for a mountain range that appears in several place names around the world, such as the Sierra Nevada.

From Quiz "S"imply find the "S" word

Answer: Idaho

The Salmon River in Idaho is one of the largest rivers in the continental USA without a single dam on its main stem and is 684 km (425 miles) in length. The name "The River of No Return" goes back to earlier days when you could navigate down the river but could not return due to the fast flowing water and rapids. Nowadays jet propelled boats can navigate back up the river. Alaska, California and Oregon also have a Salmon River as do some other states in the USA.

From Quiz The Super S Quiz!

Answer: syllabus

A syllable is something that divides a word. For example, "gigantic" has three syllables: gi-gan-tic. Silicon is a material on the periodic table. A sill is a protruding object, often relating to windows. Ex: Sit on the window sill.

From Quiz 'S' is the answer

Answer: Spiders & spider

In Greek mythology, Arachne defeated the goddess Athena in a weaving contest. When jealous Athena destroyed her work, Arachne tried to kill herself. Athena saved her but turned her into spider.

From Quiz Encyclopedia S

Answer: Sirocco and Simoom

Huge sandstorms of the Sahara and Arabian deserts come from the hot dry simoom. The Italian sirocco can be either of two different winds. One is damp, and the dry type brings dust from the Sahara. Schirra was an astronaut, and salvia is a flower. Sallust was a Roman historian, Sakhalin is a Siberian island, scammony is a plant, and Scandium is a metallic element.

From Quiz SSential Trivia

Answer: Snakes

Sheep belong to the genus Ovis, snails to Helix, and sperm whales belong to the Cetacea.

From Quiz "S"eriously they all start with an "S".

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was the first full-length animated film in 1937. "Steamboat Willie" introducing Mickey Mouse for the first time was an eight minute black and white comedy with music in 1928. "Saludos Amigos" was a full length film created in 1942 and "Sleeping Beauty" was made in 1959.

From Quiz 'S' by Subject

Answer: Sombrero function

A sombrero is a distinctive type of hat with a tall, pointed crown and an extremely large, up-turned brim. It is believed to have been developed for use as a sun hat by horse-riding cowboys of central Mexico and is a traditional piece of headwear in that country. Its name simply comes from the Spanish word meaning 'hat', so although it is now commonly associated with the Mexican sombrero, the term can also be applied to other styles of hat. The sombrero function (or besinc or jinc function) is a mathematical operation used in the processing of digital images and videos. It is based on a Bessel function and gets its name from its graphical representation, which is highly reminiscent of a sombrero hat. A Santa hat is a red cap topped with a white tassel usually seen on the head of Santa Claus at Christmas. The Stetson originates from the USA and a salakot is a traditional hat from the Philippines.

From Quiz Stubborn Stumpers - the "S" Quiz

Answer: Battle of Savage's Station

The Battle of Savage's Station took place in Henrico County, Virginia, when the Rebel troops attacked the rearguard of two Pennsylvania regiments of the Army of the Potomac. The Union troops were retreating after the Battle of Oak Grove, attacks at Beaver Dam Creek and at Garnett's and Goldings farms. Most of the Union troops were concentrated near the Richmond and York River Railroad's station at Savage State, but they were lacking leadership (Maj Gen McClellan had moved on and didn't leave instructions); troops were being moved out by rail, but the wounded were not being taken and morale was very low. Several divisions of troops were to be moved into position to attack, but some orders were garbled, one commander was under the influence of morphine for medical purposes and couldn't think straight, and one decided it was better to rebuild bridges over the Chickahominy River. By the time battle commenced, what should have been an easy rout for the Confederacy turned into a melee which ended with no victor. The Battle of Sappony Church was fought in Sussex County, Virginia on 28 June 1864. The objective was for Union troops to cut the rail lines serving the Confederate capital at Richmond, which was a major supply depot. Confederate Generals William Lee and Wade Hampton attacked Union troops led by Generals James Wilson and August Kautz, denying the Union troops the opportunity to cut the supply route. The Battle of Spring Hill in Maury County, Tennessee, took place on 29 November 1864, part of the Franklin-Nashville campaign. Confederate General John Hood hoped to position his troops to keep three Union armies separated. The whole thing was a fiasco and the Union troops were not deterred in their objective of reaching Franklin. Possible reasons for the debacle included drunkenness amongst the commanders, failed communications, Hood being under the influence of laudanum, and even covert meddling by a civilian. The Battle of St Charles in Arkansas County, Arkansas, was fought by both infantry and naval troops on 17 June 1862. The USS Mound City and several other ships was travelling up the White River, transporting supplies needed in Jacksonport. The infantry troops of the 46th Regiment Indiana Infantry disembarked from their transport ship, while gunboats sailed up to try to deal with the known Confederate gun batteries on the shore. Failing to remove them, shots from the batteries hit the Mound City, causing its boilers to explode. Most of the sailors were scalded to death. The infantry were then able to chase off the Confederate troops, leaving the river safe for Union shipping.

From Quiz The Kitchen Sink -- "S"

Answer: Jonathan Swift

Of course, as the piece was a satire, he wasn't serious. "A Modest Proposal" gained fame for lines such as this one: "[A] young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled..." Jonathan Swift was an Irish cleric who was allegedly attempting to point out poor treatment of the Irish by the English. Plans to treat the poor as if they were property had angered him, and he wrote "A Modest Proposal" in rebuke. Swift is also famous for writing the book "Guilliver's Travels".

From Quiz Sensational, Super, Special "S"

Answer: super

This song was song by Big Gay Al in "South Park".

From Quiz 'S' is the answer

Answer: Ridley Scott

A scary classic. 'In space no one can hear you scream.'

From Quiz Encyclopedia S

Answer: Baranof Island

The Russian trader Alexander Baranof founded Sitka in 1799. It was the center of the Russian-American Company's fur business. Alaska's oldest school, Sheldon Jackson College, is in Sitka. Situated near the southern tip of Alaska, its climate is similar to that of Seattle, Washington - plenty of rain. The other three islands are also off the Alaskan coast.

From Quiz SSential Trivia

Answer: Speed skating

From Quiz The S's are Coming, Hurrah, Hurrah!

Answer: Zilpha Keatley Snyder

This 1967 book had everything I wanted - imaginative misfit kids deeply engrossed in their invented world, mystery, real danger and real stakes. Add to that the exotic touch (to me, in my 1960s Edmonton suburb) of multi-ethnic characters living in apartment buildings! I clearly wasn't the only one, as it's a Newbury Honor book, and still considered a classic. Three of Snyder's many books won Newbury Honors. An early fantasy computer game, "Below the Root", was based on one of her book series, and she was involved in its development.

From Quiz 'S' by Subject

Answer: Shiloh

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt is the eldest biological child of film stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. She was born in Namibia in May 2006. The couple's other children include adopted sons Maddox and Pax, adopted daughter Zahara, and twins Knox and Vivienne. The Battle of Shiloh took place in Tennessee in April 1862 and is also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. It is named after the encampment position of the Union army divisions led by Major General Ulysses S. Grant - who later went on to become US President - at Pittsburg Landing, which included a small meeting house known as Shiloh Church. The battle between Grant's troops and the Confederate army commanded by Albert S. Johnston lasted for two days at the cost of over 20,000 casualties (including around 1,700 killed on each side as well as Johnston himself) before the Confederates were forced to retreat. The Battle of Salem Church and the Battle of Stirling's Plantation were both won by the Confederates in 1863. The Battle of Selma was a Union victory that took place in Alabama in April 1865.

From Quiz Stubborn Stumpers - the "S" Quiz

Answer: Salcombe Castle

Salcombe Castle is just off the North Sands in Devon. Originally constructed during the reign of Henry VIII to defend the harbour from pirates, it was rebuilt in 1643 at a cost of 135 pounds, 6 shillings 11 pence (then a goodly sum!) and renamed Fort Charles. In January 1646 it was besieged, and surrendered only when it became clear that everyone else on the Royalist side had surrendered to Cromwell's Parliamentarian forces. When the war ended, it was partially demolished to ensure it would not be used again, and has suffered further damage due to the effects of water erosion. Someries Castle was a 15th century fortified manor house built near Luton, Bedfordshire, and is considered one of the first brick buildings built in England. It was built on the site of an earlier, Norman, castle, and today only parts remain intact. Sizergh Castle in Cumbria is a 14th century tower with Tudor house and grounds containing two lakes and a rock garden, and overlooking Morecambe Bay. Now a property of the National Trust, it was owned by the Strickland family since 1239, and their descendants still live there. Scotney Old Castle is a medieval moated manor house, probably built in the late 1300s but now in ruins. It is now in the possession of the National Trust.

From Quiz The Kitchen Sink -- "S"

Answer: Seville orange

The Seville orange goes by many names including bigarade orange, sour orange, and bitter orange. It grows in the Mediterranean and is most often used to make marmalade. Its juice is often used in mixing drinks for its tart flavor.

From Quiz Welcome to SC!

Answer: Montreal Hockey Club

The Montreal Hockey Club was a part of the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada, which was founded in 1886 and lasted until 1898. The Montreal Hockey Club won 7 of their 8 games, which won them the Stanley Cup. The Hockey Club, Crystals, and Victorians were all teams that were trying to win the cup. The Canadians was made up.

From Quiz The Super S Quiz!

Answer: South Carolina & SC

South Carolina is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Its most popular ocean resort is Myrtle Beach. You can swim in the ocean, go to amusement and water parks, visit the alligator museum, go golfing, and much, much more. Other famous places in South Carolina are Charleston and its rose gardens and Columbia, the capital which has a great zoo.

From Quiz 'S' is the answer

Answer: Shatner & william shatner

Captain James T. Kirk of course, who boldly went where no man had gone before.

From Quiz Encyclopedia S

Answer: Parasite

A saprophyte feeds off dead things, while a parasite feeds off living things. The fungus family, including mushrooms and mildew, provides the best examples of saprophytes. Microphyte is a microscopic plant. Pseudomorph is a deceptive form, willemite is a form of zinc.

From Quiz SSential Trivia

Answer: Homer Groening & Homer

From Quiz The S's are Coming, Hurrah, Hurrah!

Answer: Saskatoon

Unlike many cities in the Canadian west, Saskatoon was not originally a fur-trading post. Instead, it was formed in 1881 as a Temperance colony, in furtherance of the somewhat utopian idea that a place always free from alcohol would also be free of all the other ills of mankind. (Hmmm... I've been to Saskatoon, and while it's a very nice city, if it ever once reached those heights, it has since descended). This fit in well with the federal government's plans to fill the prairies with settlers from eastern Canada and Europe, and a city was born.

From Quiz 'S' by Subject

Answer: Sapphire

'Sapphire & Steel' originally aired from 1979 to 1982 and starred Joanna Lumley (who had previously appeared in 'The New Avengers') as Sapphire and David McCallum (of 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' fame) as Steel. The titular characters were alien entities whose mysterious role on Earth appeared to involve protecting the flow of time. They also had various superpowers such as Steel's ability to drop his body temperature to absolute zero and Sapphire's ability to manipulate time, as well as super strength, telepathy and a variety of other skills not available to human beings. The duo were supported by a range of similarly named characters such as Silver, Gold, Jet and Lead. Slate is a shade of grey-blue; Seurat blue is named after the 19th century French Pointillist artist Georges Seurat; and the origins of sky blue should be self-explanatory.

From Quiz "S"imply find the "S" word

Answer: Shadow Dancing

Andy Gibb (1958-1988) was the younger brother of the well known Bee Gees (Barry, Robin and Maurice). In 1977 he had two other number one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" and "(Love is) Thicker Than Water". "Shadow Dancing" is a disco song written in conjunction with his three brothers. "Stayin' Alive" was a disco song written and produced by the Bee Gees. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 1978. "Say You, Say Me" was written and recorded by Lionel Richie and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1985. "Sugar, Sugar" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 and was performed by a fictional group of teenagers on "The Archie Show" which was a television cartoon series.

From Quiz Stubborn Stumpers - the "S" Quiz

Answer: Samarium

Samarium (Sm) is used in headphone magnets, optical glass, lasers, as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors, in lighting for the movie industry, as a catalyst in ethanol production, even in medical treatments to ease pain in cancer patients with metastases to the bones. Seaborgium is atomic number 106 and has a half-life of 1.9 minutes. While it has been created, it hasn't been actually seen so its appearance is not determined but is probably silvery or grey. At present it has no practical use. Scandium is atomic number 21, a silvery white transition metal. It is mainly used as an alloy with aluminium, and is found in applications from fighter aircraft to baseball bats. Strontium is atomic number 38, and is highly reactive to air and water. Its main use is in cathode ray tubes for colour televisions, where it blocks X-ray emissions, and in treatments for certain cancers. One of its isotopes, 90 Strontium, is a known component of radioactive fallout.

From Quiz The Kitchen Sink -- "S"

Answer: sestina

The sestina is quite possibly one of the most complicated forms in poetry due to its restrictions. Only six different words may end the form's typical limit of thirty-nine lines. It is often said that the challenge in writing a sestina is to come up with original lines. There is so much repetition in a sestina that poets struggle with creating a poem that doesn't sound redundant. Effective sestinas utilize verse, so the repetition is used as an advantage.

From Quiz Welcome to SC!

Answer: George Grande

George Grande was the only host on the debut. It did not show any sports videos that day. George Grande graduated from USC in 1969, a year later after the USC Trojans won the College World Series. George Grande also was in some of the shows that have now evolved into Baseball Tonight. He has also been the master of ceremonies at the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions.

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