Mixed General Knowledge Trivia

The Hundred Years War lasted 116 years from 1337 to 1453, despite its name suggesting 100 years. It was a series of conflicts between England and France.

Panama hats are actually made in Ecuador, not Panama. They got their name because they were shipped to Panama before being exported globally. The traditional material is toquilla straw.

Cat gut is actually made from sheep and horses intestines, not cats. The name likely comes from an abbreviation of 'cattle gut' or confusion with 'kitgut' (fiddle string). It's used for surgical sutures and tennis racquet strings.

The October Revolution is celebrated in November because Russia used the Julian calendar at the time. The revolution began on October 25th (Old Style) but was November 7th (Gregorian/New Style).

Camel's hair brushes are named for their texture and appearance, not their source. They're traditionally made from squirrel fur, specifically red squirrel. The name comes from the camel-like color and coarse texture, making this a classic trick question.

The 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland sent ash clouds over European airspace, grounding flights for nearly a week. The complex Icelandic name translates to 'island mountain glacier' and became infamous during the travel crisis.

King George VI was born Prince Albert and was known to his family as 'Bertie'. When he ascended the throne, he took the regnal name George VI to continue the lineage, though Albert remained his actual first name. Monarchs often choose a different regnal name than their birth name.

Chinese gooseberries are what we now call kiwifruit. While native to China, they were commercially cultivated and renamed in New Zealand in the 1960s. The 'Chinese' name reflects their botanical origin, not where modern kiwifruit production was developed.

Despite being called 'black boxes,' flight data recorders are painted bright orange or red to make them easier to locate after accidents. The term 'black box' refers to their function, not their appearance. The color was chosen for high visibility against crash debris and underwater backgrounds.

Trisha Krishnan made her film debut with a cameo appearance in Jodi (1999), a Tamil film directed by Priyadarshan. Though small, this role marked her entry into cinema before her breakthrough with Mounam Pesiyadhe. Kedi and Lesa Lesa came later in her career.

Trisha appeared in Mani Ratnam's Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), which was indeed remade into the hit Hindi film Yuva (also 2004) by Mani Ratnam himself. The political drama featured her in a supporting role alongside Surya, Madhavan, and Siddharth. Kannathil Muthamittal was earlier but not remade into Hindi.

Trisha Krishnan became the brand ambassador for Fanta India, taking over from Rani Mukerji. This was a significant endorsement deal in her career. The other options represent different brand ambassadorships - Vivel and Fiama Di Wills are typically associated with other actresses, and Scooty Pep had different endorsers.

Trisha and Prakash Raj worked together in Ghilli, Abhiyaum Naanum, and Bheema, but NOT in Aaru. Aaru starred Trisha and Jiiva, with Prakash Raj not in the cast. This is a straightforward filmography question requiring knowledge of their collaborations.

Larry Ellison is the co-founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, serving from 1977 to 2014. He is now the CTO and executive chairman. Larry Page is associated with Google, not Oracle.

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, since 1965. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are in the UAE, which is a member country, but not the headquarters city.