Diamond Discoveries and Banksy Art Quiz

A large diamond discovered in Botswana's Karowe mine, the second largest ever found.

A diamond mine in Botswana known for producing large diamonds, including the 2,492-carat gem.

The company that discovered the 2,492-carat diamond.

President and CEO of Lucara Diamond, who commented on the discovery.

The currently largest diamond ever found (3,106 carats), found in South Africa in 1905.

Previously the second largest diamond, at 1,758 carats, discovered in Botswana.

African country where the large diamond was found.

A large, recently discovered diamond, likely to be cut into smaller gems.

Diamonds form deep underground under high pressure and heat from carbon atoms.

Diamonds form more than 93 miles (150 km) underground.

Diamond formation needs extremely high temperatures exceeding 2,000°F (1,093°C).

Most natural diamonds are billions of years old.

A large, 530.2-carat diamond part of the British Crown Jewels, on the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross.

A 317-carat diamond in the Imperial State Crown.

A collection of precious jewels in the UK.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will not carry its crew members, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, back to Earth and will return uncrewed.

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025, due to the Starliner delay.

The Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth without its crew; it will return in February with Crew 9.

Based on lingering safety concerns, NASA decided to return the spacecraft uncrewed.

The original mission of the Starliner was an 8-day test flight to assess the safety and capabilities of the spacecraft carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams.

The reusable Starliner spacecraft can carry up to 7 astronauts.

A large space station with a permanent crew, in Earth's orbit used as an outpost for scientific investigation.

Boeing developed and manages the Starliner spacecraft, and worked with NASA for data to support the decision.

A series of animal murals created by Banksy across London in August 2024.

Redwood trees surprisingly regrow new leaves and needles after wildfire damage.

A major wildfire that burned a large portion of Big Basin Redwood State Park in 2020.

The first Banksy mural in the series, featuring a mountain goat.

Second Banksy mural featuring two elephants peering out from blocked windows.

Redwoods save energy from photosynthesis to help them survive periods with no leaves.

A park in California that holds many tall and old redwood trees.

Theme of the series: featuring animals like monkeys, wolves, and pelicans.

Month of Banksy's London mural exhibition.

The fast regrowth of redwood trees after the wildfires.

Banksy confirmed the artwork by posting images on Instagram.

A gorilla lifting a shutter, allowing animals to escape, painted by Banksy on London Zoo shutters in 2024.

The zoo initially covered the mural with plastic to protect it.

The plastic covering was removed to preserve the artwork and a protective barrier was introduced, showing a photo of the artwork.

The zoo's COO was excited about the artwork and its historical significance; they want to keep it.

The artwork is viewed as a key event in London Zoo's history.

The Boeing Starliner's initial flight test, mostly successful, but encountered issues like helium leaks and thruster failures near the International Space Station.

The Boeing Starliner experienced problems with docking near the ISS, requiring a different spacecraft for returning the astronauts.

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was planned to return the astronauts, Wilmore and Williams, to Earth.

The SpaceX Crew-9 mission, initially scheduled for August 18, 2024, was postponed due to the Starliner's docking needs.

The Crew-9 mission was adjusted to accommodate the return of Wilmore and Williams, changing from four to two astronauts.

Due to the Starliner issues, Wilmore and Williams' mission was extended and transitioned from visitors to permanent crew members on the ISS.

Wilmore and Williams, now full-time crew, will be responsible for spacewalks, station maintenance, and scientific experiments.

Giant redwoods have adaptations that help them survive wildfires.

Redwoods can store energy for years, potentially for emergencies, as early as the 1920s, according to carbon dating.

Redwood trees have special bud tissue that allows them to regrow leaves from old tissue.

Redwood bud tissue can be nearly as old as the tree itself, enabling regrowth from ancient tissue.

Redwoods have thick bark that helps protect them from fire damage.

A significant portion (90%) of the charred redwood trees show regrowth, suggesting a positive outlook for the park's recovery.

The fear of the number 13.

The belief that 13 is an unlucky number, often viewed as 'incomplete' compared to 12.

A folklore story concerning 12 Norse gods, Loki, Hoder, and Balder, where 13 was ultimately associated with bad luck.

Friday is associated with negative events, including Jesus' crucifixion and biblical stories like Eve's actions and the betrayal by Judas.

A popular superstition suggesting bad luck associated with Friday the 13th.

A widespread fear of Friday the 13th, affecting millions globally.

A 2019 survey showing a significant portion of Americans are superstitious (35%).

Friday the 13th causes businesses to lose around $900 million annually due to avoided activities.

A 2008 study showed fewer accidents on Friday the 13th compared to other Fridays, contradicting popular belief.

Businesses offering discounts on Friday the 13th to encourage shopping.