Cultural Conundrums Quiz

Campus Tensions and Daylight Saving Time

• A Cornell University student was arrested for allegedly threatening Jewish students online, leading to campus closures and increased stress among Jewish students.
• A survey showed over half of Jewish students had witnessed or experienced antisemitic incidents, while Muslim people have also faced increasing harassment and attacks.
• President Biden plans to combat anti-Muslim sentiment and college administrators are trying to ease tensions while supporting their student bodies.
• Daylight Saving Time occurs on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are set back an hour, providing an extra hour of sleep.
• Daylight Saving Time was enacted to make more use of daylight, but most Americans want to stop recognizing it altogether.
• Some doctors argue that the clock change isn't healthy and can cause headaches by affecting the hypothalamus in the brain.
• Loch Ness in Scotland is shrouded in mystery, with reports of a monster named Nessie dating back to ancient times.
• A new $1.9 million center has been dedicated to all things Loch Ness monster, attracting tourists and monster hunters.
• A deep scan research vessel in Loch Ness has been used for research and to give visitors the chance to spot Nessie.
• A DNA survey of the loch found large amounts of eel DNA, pointing to a more terrestrial explanation for the reported monster sightings.
• Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the Loch Ness mystery continues to attract interest and fascination.

Test your knowledge on campus tensions and the history and controversies surrounding Daylight Saving Time and the Loch Ness mystery. This quiz covers current events, cultural issues, and popular myths, providing a diverse range of topics to challenge and entertain.