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Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: on birthdays
This Indian cricketer is considered one of the best ODI batsmen of his era.
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Born on February 8, 1700, Daniel Bernoulli was a Dutch scientist who worked across mathematics and physics. He is most well-known for a key concept in fluid dynamics named after him. It is used to calculate the pressure difference between the upper and lower parts of an aircraft. What important result does this give us?
Answer : Lift created by aircraft wings
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Born on February 8, 1828, this French author was responsible for some of the most iconic science fiction books for children. His adventure stories predicted amazing journeys under the seas and around the world. Who was this author popular in all school libraries?
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Born on February 8, 1834, Dmitri grew up to work as a chemistry teacher. While writing a textbook, he had a dream in which chemicals on a table began to fall into place on its own. This led him to create an extraordinary concept, which we use unchanged to this day.
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Born on February 8, 1906, Chester Carlson was an American physicist who invented electrography and combined electrostatic printing with photography. The latter was called ‘____graphy’, which meant ‘dry writing’. The first machine just added an ‘x’ to the word, and to date is the most famous of its kind. Fill in the blank.
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Born on February 8, 1914, Bill Finger was an American author who was part of a small studio with Bob Kane, who had an idea for a superhero character. Bill suggested adding a cowl with pointy ears, a cape instead of wings and changing the black and red style to black and grey. This was the birth of which iconic character?
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Born on February 8, 1932, this American pianist and conductor is behind some of the most iconic pieces of music in film history. He has won 27 Grammy Awards and been nominated for 54 Oscar Awards, including one at age 91. Who is this legendary musician whose work you have definitely heard somewhere?
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Born on February 8, 1941, this Punjabi singer was iconic in Hindustani classical music. He was responsible for popularising the ‘Ghazal’ form of poetry and was known for his Bol-pradhan style of emphasis on words. Who was this icon whose works spanned more than five decades?
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Born on February 8, 1955, this American lawyer is known for his legal thriller books. His books have been adapted into multiple movies, starring the biggest Hollywood stars. Who is the author of The Firm, The Pelican Brief and The Chamber?
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Born on February 8, 1963, this Indian cricketer is considered one of the best ODI batsmen of his era. He captained the Indian team in a record three World Cups and a memorable 1995 Asia Cup win. Who is this cricketer who is currently a minister in Telangana government?
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Born on February 8, 1974, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is a French musician. He started a band with Thomas Bangalter to play indie rock. When a reviewer called them ‘a ____ punky thrash’, they took on the name and went on to become one of the greatest electronic music acts of all time. Which band is this that is only depicted with helmets?
