[Answer] To what city do Muslims turn their faces during prayer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " To what city do Muslims turn their faces during prayer? "

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During prayer, Muslims turn to face the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. They face Mecca because it is Muhammad's birthplace and the holiest city of Islam. In 610 CE, Muhammad received the first of his revelations from God on a mountain outside Mecca.

Muslim prayer should be performed five times a day (before sunrise, at noon, in the afternoon, after sunset and at night). On Fridays every Muslim who has reached the age of majority, is required to listen to the sermon in the mosques. All Muslims are encouraged to make the Hajj at least once in their lifetime. The Hajj involves a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam.

More Info: www.islamicsupremecouncil.org

[Answer] 6. 1978 marked the birth of a young girl named Louise Brown in the U.K. What was so notable about her birth?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. 1978 marked the birth of a young girl named Louise Brown in the U.K. What was so notable about her birth?"

...1. She was cloned 2. She was conceived by 'in vitro fertilization' 3. She was the last documented 'Thalidomide baby' 4. She was the first child born in space Known as the world's first 'test-tube baby', Louise was born July 25, 1978 at Oldham General Hospital in Greater Manchester, weiging 5 pounds, 12 ounces. She married in 2004 and became a mother in her own right two years later (by natural means). The horrors of Thalidomide were long past by then, while cloning and space babies were still years away.

[Answer] 5. I used to love walking along the Arbat. A tourist might head there for all of the following EXCEPT:

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. I used to love walking along the Arbat. A tourist might head there for all of the following EXCEPT:"

...1. Cafes 2. Artists 3. Banks 4. Street Performers The Arbat has long been known for its artists and its cafe culture. It's a pleasure to stroll along the street and view different works of art (of varying standards!), or to sit and watch the world go by in a "sok" shop (juice bar). My mum has a small painting which I bought for her there as a Christmas present. I loved the depiction of a little Russian church in the snow. The only thing (which I didn't realise at the time), was that the painting was still a bit wet when I bought it. The artist wrapped it in newspaper and it got slightly smudged. He or she was obviously more interested in my money than my appreciation of the artwork!

[Answer] 4. KC and the Sunshine Band had a number one tune that we all liked in 1975. Can you name this tune? Uh huh!

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. KC and the Sunshine Band had a number one tune that we all liked in 1975. Can you name this tune? Uh huh!"

...1. Do It Good 2. That's the Way (I Like It) 3. Let It Go 4. Keep It Comin' Love "That's the Way (I Like It)" was a number one tune for KC and the Sunshine Band in the fall of 1975. It was unusual in that it is one of the few songs in history to be knocked out of the Billboard Hot 100 top spot, and then regain the top of the charts. It spent one week at the top in November of 1975, lost the spot and regained it four weeks later.

[Answer] 3. Which of these groups of people is LEAST susceptible to back pain?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Which of these groups of people is LEAST susceptible to back pain?"

...1. The elderly 2. Pregnant women 3. Children 4. Obese people Several factors can be responsible for back pain during pregnancy: 1.Release of certain hormones causes the pelvic ligaments and joints to relax in preparation for birth of the child. The relative instability of the joints contributes to the characteristic 'waddling gait' of pregnancy and strain on back muscles. 2.Weight gain during pregnancy increases strain on back muscles and joints. 3.There is shifting of the center of gravity as the uterus grows hence increased pressure on the spine. Obesity causes more strain on the spine and back muscles whereas aging is associated with degenerative changes of the joints in the spine and arthritis.

[Answer] 2. Pigeons which have been specially trained to return to their base are known by which of these names?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Pigeons which have been specially trained to return to their base are known by which of these names?"

...1. Homing pigeons 2. Neighbourhood pigeons 3. Returning pigeons 4. Territory pigeons Homing pigeons have been bred from the rock pigeon to refine the birds' natural instinct to return to its home and partner. Birds have been trained to race over distances of up to 1000 km, with the winner being the one who returns in the shortest time. Homing pigeons have also been used extensively to take messages, when they were referred to as carrier pigeons. They featured in both World Wars to carry messages which could not be entrusted to radio and several pigeons were honoured for their achievements. In the UK, the medal awarded was the Dickin Medal with France giving the Croix de guerre to a pigeon named Cher Ami.

[Answer] 1. This is a glass container typically used to hold wine or brandy. Its shape both allows liquid to be poured out while leaving any sediment behind and permits the wine inside to breathe. It also has a stopper. Which of the following does this describe?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. This is a glass container typically used to hold wine or brandy. Its shape both allows liquid to be poured out while leaving any sediment behind and permits the wine inside to breathe. It also has a stopper. Which of the following does this describe?"

...1. Flask 2. Solander 3. Kete 4. Decanter A flask is a container designed to be small enough to fit into a pocket. It is usually made from leather or metal, and it typically contains an alcoholic beverage. A kete is a traditional basket made by the Maori people of New Zealand woven from the leaves of the New Zealand flax plant. A solander box is used to hold books or manuscripts, particularly those that are old or delicate.