[Answer] If someone were to ____________ matters, they would make them significantly less clear or straightforward.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "If someone were to ____________ matters, they would make them significantly less clear or straightforward."

...1. Obfuscate 2. Putsch 3. Regale 4. Cozen

[Ans] Which word is used in international radio communications to denote the letter "R"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which word is used in international radio communications to denote the letter "R"?"

The code word for "R" is Romeo. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigned code words acrophonically to the letters of the English alphabet, so that critical combinations of letters can be pronounced and understood by radio or telephone regardless of language barriers or the quality of the communication channel. The 26 code words in the NATO phonetic alphabet are as follows: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, and Zulu.

[Answer] Which word is used in international radio communications to denote the letter "R"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which word is used in international radio communications to denote the letter "R"?"

...The code word for "R" is Romeo. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigned code words acrophonically to the letters of the English alphabet, so that critical combinations of letters can be pronounced and understood by radio or telephone regardless of language barriers or the quality of the communication channel. The 26 code words in the NATO phonetic alphabet are as follows: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, and Zulu.

[Answer] According to NASA, approximately how many hours is the re-entry descent of a space shuttle after Mission Control gives the \u201cgo\u201d for deorbit burn?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "According to NASA, approximately how many hours is the re-entry descent of a space shuttle after Mission Control gives the \u201cgo\u201d for deorbit burn?"

...Hint :1/24/2012

[Answer] Today, 5th October is celebrated as ‘World Teachers Day’ by UNESCO and Education International each year to help give the world better understanding of teachers and the role they play in the development of students and society. When was the First ‘World Teachers Day’ celebrated?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Today, 5th October is celebrated as ‘World Teachers Day’ by UNESCO and Education International each year to help give the world better understanding of teachers and the role they play in the development of students and society. When was the First ‘World Teachers Day’ celebrated?"

...CONTEST AND DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER: 1. This Contest Will Commence OnSat Oct 05 2019 09:24:27 GMT+0530 (IST)From 08:00:01 A.M. (IST) To 12:00:00 P.M. (IST) (“Contest Period”) 2. In Order To Be Eligible For The Contest, During The Contest Period You Must Sign-In To Or Sign-Up From An Account On The Amazon.In App (“Amazon.In App”). 3. Once You Have Signed-In To The Amazon.In App, You Can Participate By Navigating To The Page Where 5 (Five) Questions Will Be Posted During The Entire Contest Period.

[Answer] What \"character\" did Plato use in his writing to convey his own views?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What \"character\" did Plato use in his writing to convey his own views?"

...Hint :Philosopher

[Ans] Who was the only U. S. President to also serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the only U. S. President to also serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?"

William Howard Taft never really wanted to be President. He preferred law to politics and always aspired to serve on the Supreme Court. But his ambitions wife, who wanted to be first lady, had other ambitions for him. After four uncomfortable years as President, Taft left the White House and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as both a U.S. chief justice and president. As U.S. president, and chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Taft became the only man in history to hold the highest post in both the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government.

[Answer] Who was the only U. S. President to also serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the only U. S. President to also serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?"

...William Howard Taft never really wanted to be President. He preferred law to politics and always aspired to serve on the Supreme Court. But his ambitions wife, who wanted to be first lady, had other ambitions for him. After four uncomfortable years as President, Taft left the White House and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as both a U.S. chief justice and president. As U.S. president, and chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Taft became the only man in history to hold the highest post in both the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government.

[Answer] 3. Albert Hammond sang about getting on board a 'west bound 747' in 1972 to head to which US state where, according to the song title, it never rains?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Albert Hammond sang about getting on board a 'west bound 747' in 1972 to head to which US state where, according to the song title, it never rains?"

...1. Alaska 2. Oregon 3. California 4. Washington 'It Never Rains in Southern California' was jointly written by Hammond with Mike Hazlewood and reached number two on the US Billboard chart. It tells the story of the failure of an attempted career in Hollywood. It may never rain, but 'girl don't they warn ya. It pours, man it pours'. Among other songs written by Hammond and Hazlewood are 'Free Electric Band', 'The Air that I Breathe' (a big hit for The Hollies) and the rather less memorable 'Little Arrows', sung by Leapy Lee.

[Answer] What reptile is the most vocal, with some species able to communicate more than 20 distinguishable messages through sound alone?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What reptile is the most vocal, with some species able to communicate more than 20 distinguishable messages through sound alone?"

...Hint :Peter Pan

[Answer] An inchoate plan is likely to do what?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "An inchoate plan is likely to do what?"

...1. Set a precedent 2. Require additional steps to complete 3. Succeed without incident 4. Earn lots of money

[Answer] Someone who is focused on the omphalos is likely to do which of these?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Someone who is focused on the omphalos is likely to do which of these?"

...1. Take long naps 2. Hate long, drawn-out meetings 3. Enjoy chit-chat 4. Eat more than normal

[Answer] What section of "The Great Silk Road" led from Samarkand via Hodjent to Isfara, Kokand and Osh?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What section of \"The Great Silk Road\" led from Samarkand via Hodjent to Isfara, Kokand and Osh?"

...Hint :Two

[Answer] What city, that became a capital in 1991, saw protesters gather to oppose the elimination of a fuel subsidy that doubled the cost of gasoline in their country?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What city, that became a capital in 1991, saw protesters gather to oppose the elimination of a fuel subsidy that doubled the cost of gasoline in their country?"

...Hint :Capital

[Answer] Siddhartha Gautama is believed to be the founder of what religion?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Siddhartha Gautama is believed to be the founder of what religion?"

...Buddhism is an Indian religion attributed to the teachings of the Buddha, supposedly born Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha Gautama was a monk, philosopher, and religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. According to the Buddhist sutras, Gautama was moved by the innate suffering of humanity and its endless repetition due to rebirth. He is believed by Buddhists to be an enlightened teacher who attained full Buddhahood. Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists.

[Ans] Siddhartha Gautama is believed to be the founder of what religion?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Siddhartha Gautama is believed to be the founder of what religion?"

Buddhism is an Indian religion attributed to the teachings of the Buddha, supposedly born Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha Gautama was a monk, philosopher, and religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. According to the Buddhist sutras, Gautama was moved by the innate suffering of humanity and its endless repetition due to rebirth. He is believed by Buddhists to be an enlightened teacher who attained full Buddhahood. Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, or over 7% of the global population, known as Buddhists.

[Answer] What did Jesus say to Lazarus to raise him from the dead?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What did Jesus say to Lazarus to raise him from the dead?"

...1. Wake up! 2. Live! 3. Come out. 4. Here I am.

[Answer] 4. "Twin City" and "Camel City" are nicknames sometimes applied to which of these cities?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. "Twin City" and "Camel City" are nicknames sometimes applied to which of these cities?"

...1. Winston-Salem 2. Waynesboro 3. Warner Robins 4. Wake Forest Winston-Salem, North Carolina was originally two separate towns. Salem, founded in 1753, and Winston, founded in 1849, amalgamated in 1889. Wake Forest University was established in a small town of that name in 1834, but moved to Winston-Salem in 1946.

[Answer] 3. And finally ... apart from writing great novels, which of these uses could you put pencils to?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. And finally ... apart from writing great novels, which of these uses could you put pencils to?"

...1. Use a pair like chopsticks to eat noodles 2. Use as a keep-safe for hair elastics 3. Use in a plant pot to support seedlings grow straight 4. All of them Yes, as long as you ensure they're non-toxic pencils, and preferably before you've sharpened them, they're available for all sorts of uses. Maybe that explains why pencil production continues to grow even though we're all texting and blogging each other these days instead of writing letters. Please do write to me with your ideas for alternative uses - maybe that could be the theme for 'My Second Quiz About Pencils'!

[Answer] 2. If someone is described as "Going twenty to the dozen" what are they doing?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. If someone is described as "Going twenty to the dozen" what are they doing?"

...1. Having a scratch 2. Trying to add up 3. Doing something quickly 4. Having a beer drinking competition This means that a person is, or several people are, working very quickly at completing something. We don't get to see this happen here very often. It can also be applied more generally to anything that is moving quickly, such as a car going too fast perhaps.