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This item is used with toothpaste to clean your teeth.
What is a toothbrush?
The earliest bristled toothbrush was invented in 1498 and made with coarse pig hair.
People use this item to tell time, and it can be worn on the wrist or placed on a wall.
What is a clock?
The oldest surviving clock dates to 1386 and is housed in Salisbury Cathedral.
After a period of transformation, caterpillars turn into these winged insects.
What are butterflies?
The life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and the adult butterfly.
This small animal climbs trees and is known for eating nuts and storing food for later.
What is a squirrel?
A squirrel’s teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw to keep them at appropriate lengths.
This is the largest country in the world by land area, stretching across Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
What is Russia?
Russia covers about 17 million square kilometres and spans 11 time zones.
This small paper item is placed on a letter to show that postage has been paid before mailing it.
What is a stamp?
Postage stamps have been used to mail letters since 1840.
This legendary singer first recorded “Love Me Tender” in 1956 for the film of the same name.
Who is Elvis Presley?
“Love Me Tender” was one of several hit songs released by Elvis in 1956.
This word describes the highest point or top of a mountain.
What is a peak?
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain peak in the world, at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters).
This popular spring toy appears to “walk” down stairs as it flips and rolls from step to step.
What is a Slinky?
It was invented by accident in the 1940s when engineer Richard James noticed a spring could “walk” after it fell from a shelf.
This relative of the grey wolf is found throughout North America and is known for preying on pets and livestock.
What is a coyote?
Coyotes are highly adaptable animals and have expanded their range across much of North America.
You put these on your feet before leaving the house to protect them and make walking more comfortable.
What are shoes?
The earliest form of shoe was made from leather and rawhide.
This eight-sided shape is used for stop signs around the world.
What is an octagon?
The first stop sign was posted in Michigan in 1915.
This device is used to play and listen to vinyl records.
What is a record player?
The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, before being improved by Alexander Graham Bell.
This city is the capital of the United States and is home to the White House.
What is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. was created as the nation’s capital in 1790 and is not part of any U.S. state. The “D.C.” stands for District of Columbia.
This black-and-white animal lives in cold regions and is known for its waddle and swimming ability.
What is a penguin?
Penguins live mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, especially Antarctica. Their black-and-white colouring helps with camouflage in the water, making them harder for predators and prey to spot.
This farm animal gives us wool.
What is a sheep?
Wool helps keep sheep warm by trapping air between its fibres. A single sheep can produce several kilograms of wool from one shearing.
Mix these two primary colours, red and blue, and you get this secondary colour.
What is purple?
Purple has long been associated with royalty because a rare purple dye made from sea snails was once extremely expensive to produce. In ancient times, only wealthy and powerful people could afford purple clothing.
This item helps you keep track of days, weeks, and months.
What is a calendar?
The modern calendar used in most of the world is the Gregorian calendar, introduced in 1582 to better match the length of Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
This gadget is used to measure and tell the temperature, whether it is the weather outside or your body temperature.
What is a thermometer?
The first thermometer is credited to Galileo in 1592.
This is the word used for a baby dog.
What is a puppy?
Puppies are born unable to see or hear and rely on their mother for care during their first weeks of life.
This iconic small car became especially popular in the 1960s and was known for its rounded shape.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle?
The Volkswagen Beetle became one of the best-selling car models in history, with more than 21 million produced worldwide.
This tool helps people view distant stars, planets, and other objects in the night sky.
What is a telescope?
The earliest telescope dates to 1608 in the Netherlands.
You look into this object to see your reflection.
What is a mirror?
The earliest mirrors were handheld. Glass mirrors appeared around the first century AD.
This silent film comedian was famous for his toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, and character known as “The Little Tramp.”
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
Charlie Chaplin became one of the most famous actors of the silent film era. He used physical comedy and expressive movements to tell stories without spoken dialogue.
This child star was known as “America’s Sweetheart” and became famous for her curly hair, tap dancing, and movies during the 1930s.
Who is Shirley Temple?
Shirley Temple holds the record for the youngest person to receive an honorary Academy Award.