In which country were the 1988 Winter Olympics held?
Answer : Canada
Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Games; Sarajevo had hosted those of 1984, Albertville those of 1992 and Lillehammer those of 1994.
Daily quiz of October 21, 2026: answers
Here are the questions of the daily quiz of October 21, 2026, with the correct answer and its explanation. Today's challenge is different: put yourself to the test!
See today's quizWhich period of the French Revolution, led notably by Robespierre, saw many executions in 1793-1794?
Answer : The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror, driven by Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, was marked by numerous executions.
Which tropical climbing plant produces cacao pods, the source of chocolate?
Answer : The cacao tree
The cacao tree produces pods containing cocoa beans, the source of chocolate.
What is the single supercontinent of the dinosaur era called?
Answer : Pangaea
Pangaea joined nearly all the land masses.
Which famous fortress-prison was stormed on 14 July 1789?
Answer : The Bastille
This Paris fortress, a symbol of royal arbitrariness, held only seven prisoners that day; the Château d'If is in Marseille.
Which Italian scientist improved the astronomical telescope and observed Jupiter's moons in the 17th century?
Answer : Galileo
Galileo improved the astronomical telescope and discovered Jupiter's four largest moons in 1610.
What nickname do Spaniards give to the big Christmas lottery drawn every December 22?
Answer : El Gordo
'El Gordo' (the fat one) refers to the Christmas Lottery draw, held since 1812; schoolchildren sing out the winning numbers and the draw is followed live.
What is the number of the flight that crashes at the start of Lost?
Answer : Oceanic 815
Oceanic Flight 815, between Sydney and Los Angeles, breaks apart in mid-air. The number 815 and the sequence 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 keep recurring in the story.
Which admiral of the Mon Calamari species commands the Rebel fleet at the Battle of Endor?
Answer : Admiral Ackbar
Admiral Ackbar comes from the planet Mon Cala. He leads the Rebel fleet in Return of the Jedi and spots a trap set by the Empire.
Which studio developed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Answer : CD Projekt Red
The Witcher 3, from the Polish studio CD Projekt Red, came out in 2015 and adapts the world of Andrzej Sapkowski's novels.