Season 179
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25.9.23 09.00
Season 179 - Day 13 of 14
Boxing
Which boxing tactic involves a fighter leaning back against the ropes, covering up, and allowing their opponent to expend energy by throwing punches, with the intention of launching a counterattack when the opponent is fatigued or off balance?
Muhammad Ali famously employed this tactic during the "Rumble in the Jungle" fight against George Foreman.
Ali is credited with having coined the term after the match.
Season 179 - Day 12 of 14
Naval History
In 1906, a groundbreaking British battleship was launched, revolutionizing naval warfare with its innovative "all-big-gun" main armament design.
This vessel not only rendered existing battleships obsolete but also sparked a global naval arms race.
What is the name of this historically significant British battleship that marked a paradigm shift in naval design and strategy?
Season 179 - Day 11 of 14
Journalism
This American author and historian has served as the CEO of the Aspen Institute, chairman and CEO of CNN and managing editor of Time magazine.
He has gained widespread acclaim for his comprehensive biographies of influential individuals such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin.
Who is this accomplished biographer?
Season 179 - Day 7 of 14
Historians
This ancient Greek historian, often hailed as the "Father of History," is renowned for his extensive work "Histories," which not only chronicled the Greco-Persian Wars but also provided valuable insights into the cultures, customs, and geography of various peoples encountered during his travels.
Who is this influential figure in the field of ancient historical writing?
Season 179 - Day 6 of 14
Entrepreneurs and CEOs
This American entrepreneur co-founded the location-based social networking app Loopt and served as the president of Y Combinator, a prominent startup accelerator. He grew to fame in the broader public due to his role as CEO of OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT and Dall-E. Who is this influential figure in the tech industry?
Season 179 - Day 4 of 14
Asian History
In the ancient texts and scriptures of the Indian subcontinent, including the Vedas and Puranas, which name has traditionally been used to describe the region that is today known as the Republic of India?
This name is officially recognized as such in the Indian Constitution.
Season 179 - Day 1 of 14
Video Games
Released in 1978, this iconic arcade video game was one of the earliest shooting games and featured a player-controlled laser cannon defending Earth from descending rows of aliens.
In the game, the aliens progressively moved faster and closer to the player's cannon, increasing the challenge as the player advanced through levels.
What is the name of this groundbreaking arcade game that became a classic in the history of video gaming?