Steals your thunder

The video begins with a student discussing their science fair project idea, which was stolen by a classmate. This leads to an explanation of the phrase 'steal someone's thunder', originating from John Dennis in 1704, who invented a new method to create thunder sounds for a play. Although his play failed, the technique was used in another play, leading to the phrase's modern meaning. The video concludes with a humorous suggestion for a new project: a lunch box that makes thunder sounds to deter lunch theft.

What was the original idea for the science fair project discussed in the video?

• A phone that calls you when you get a message

• A doorbell that plays music

• A lunchbox that makes thunder sounds

• A mailbox that alerts you when you receive a package

What does the phrase 'stealing someone's thunder' mean?

• Winning a competition unfairly

• Taking someone's idea and using it as your own

• Making loud noises to distract others

• Creating a new sound effect

Who was John Dennis and what did he invent?

• A playwright who invented a new way to produce thunder sounds

• A musician famous for composing thunderous symphonies

• A scientist who discovered electricity

• An artist known for his paintings of storms

In which play was John Dennis's thunder technique used after his own play failed?

• Shakespeare's Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

What was the humorous idea suggested at the end of the video?

• A doorbell that alerts you with a light show

• A phone that rings with thunder sounds

• A mailbox that plays music when you receive a package

• A lunchbox that makes thunder sounds when someone tries to steal your lunch