TriviaTales & Captures! #2.3
A voyage through 3 trivia’s, 2 fun facts, 1 photograph.
A newsletter recommending good examples of storytelling across:
3 Trivia
2 Fun Facts, and
1 Photograph.
Let's dive in…
Trivia’s:
This condition, linked to dysfunction in the fusiform gyrus, impairs the ability to recognize familiar ____s (4), including one’s own. Individuals with this condition often rely on secondary clues like clothing, voice, or unique features for identification. The opposite of this condition refers to those with exceptional ____-recognition abilities, called "super recognizers."
A notable case appears in Oliver Sacks' book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, where the subject recognized people using features like a square jaw or distinctive voice.
What is this condition?
Two rocky islands in the Bering Strait, Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (U.S.), are separated by just 3.8 km. The International Date Line runs between them, creating a 21-hour time difference, with Big Diomede almost a day ahead of Little Diomede.
What humorous nicknames, reflecting their unique time difference, are given to these islands?
In 1962, a renowned British actor and director was surprised by a famous host at a prestigious London venue, where he was attending a celebration dinner.
The event marked the 10th anniversary of a mystery play written by an author often called the "Queen of Crime," whose work is celebrated for its twist endings and complex characters. The actor, originally cast as a detective in this play, would go on to become an iconic filmmaker and is also the brother of a famous nature documentary presenter.Name the play and the actor who was honored that night?
Fun Facts:
The 76th Republic Day Parade, held on January 26, 2025, at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, showcased stunning tableaux under the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas' (Golden India: Heritage and Development).
Uttar Pradesh: Mahakumbh
Goa: Cultural Heritage of Goa
Uttarakhand: Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports
Haryana- Showcasing Bhagwad Gita
Jharkhand: A Legacy of Heritage and Progress
Gujarat: Virasat Aur Vikas
Andhra Pradesh: Etikoppaka Bommalu - Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Punjab: Punjab as the land of knowledge and wisdom
The remaining states' tableaux will be covered in the next edition.
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Photograph of the Day:
Mirror:
The water becomes a canvas, blending reality and reflection into one. The golden fish movements between scattered leaves, clouds—a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow, of what is above and what lies below. And then, at the very edge, a single water droplet clings to the corner, suspended in delicate hesitation, as if caught between letting go and holding on.
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Answers:
Face blindness or Prosopagnosia.
Yesterday Island (Little Diomede) and Tomorrow Island (Big Diomede).
"The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie and Richard Attenborough.
Brother of a famous nature documentary presenter- David Attenborough.
