Wildlife
Which is the largest animal living on Earth?
Blue whales
Blue whales can measure approximately 98 feet (30 meters) in length. The heart of a blue whale is the size of a car.
What woman was the first deaf and blind person to write and publish a book?
Helen Keller
Throughout her life, she penned more than a dozen books and hundreds of essays.
Who was the host of the famous 1950s variety show?
Ed Sullivan
"The Ed Sullivan Show" is TV's longest-running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for an amazing 23 years. The show's host, Ed Sullivan, had been a syndicated newspaper columnist who hosted two radio shows before agreeing to try television. On camera, Sullivan always seemed nervous and ill at ease; he couldn't sing or dance, but he knew people who could and signed them to appear each week.
What famous water sport is most commonly associated with Hawaii?
Surfing
The first written documentation of surfing is often credited to Captain James Cook, the first European to set foot on the islands of Hawaii.
How many chambers are in the human heart?
Four
They are called the upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles.
Which reptiles can change their appearance to camouflage themselves?
Chameleons
They change colors for a few reasons, including warding off predators. Fun fact: A chameleon’s tongue is two feet long and can move at the speed of 13 miles per hour.
Who was the first Disney Princess?
Snow White — the movie came out in 1937!
What famous toy was introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon?
Barbie Doll
Over one billion Barbie dolls have been sold since 1959, spanning tens of thousands of distinct individual models, over 200 careers, and an ongoing Barbie Fashionistas line that alone includes roughly 180 current variations in body shapes, skin tones, and styles
What devastating event in history occurred on December 7, 1941, on the island of Oahu?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began around 8:00 a.m. on December 7, killing over 2,000 U.S. personnel. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan a day later. Today, the Pearl Harbor memorial is visited by over two million people per year.
What is the only mammal capable of flying?
Bats
One of the largest bats on record is the giant golden-crowned flying fox, which has a wingspan of five feet, six inches. Flying squirrels don’t actually fly; they glide.
What is the term for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
People fear spiders due to an evolutionary survival instinct, unsettling physical traits like erratic scuttling movements, and cultural reinforcement. Even though most species are harmless, the brain is primed to spot and react to them.
What television show introduced the phrase, “To the moon, Alice!”?
The Honeymooners
Jackie Gleason chose to end the show voluntarily after 39 episodes because he felt the writers had used up all the realistic plots available for a cramped apartment setting
What canned pork and ham product made by Hormel Foods Corporation became wildly popular in Hawaii during World War II?
SPAM
The canned meat became popular due to its low cost and extended shelf life in 1937 and made its way to Hawaii when Pearl Harbor became a critical U.S. naval base. Today, Hawaii consumes the most SPAM per capita of any state at seven million cans per year.
Which bird can mimic human sounds?
Parrots
In 1995, a blue parakeet named Puck made the Guinness World Records book for knowing more than 1,700 words.
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
The planet Mercury is named after the ancient Roman messenger god, who was famous for his great speed. Ancient astronomers gave the planet this name because it moves across the night sky faster than any other planet.
Who was the lead singer of the band The Supremes during the 1960s?
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Ross is an American singer and actress. She was the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.
What is the name of the floral wreath that people wear around their neck and often receive when arriving in Hawaii?
A lei
In Hawaii, the lei is a symbol of love, friendship, celebration, and greeting. The tradition of receiving a lei began with early Polynesian voyagers. Today, leis are often worn to mark a significant milestone or achievement.
Which edible item is made by bees?
Honey
If something happens to the queen honey bee, the colony will choose a new queen from the newly hatched larvae.
What is the deadliest animal in the world.
Mosquito is responsible for over 700,000 to 760,000 human deaths annually. Rather than killing directly through physical attacks, mosquitoes act as vectors transmitting lethal pathogens and parasites that cause devastating diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika.
Who wrote the song “Blowin’ in the Wind,” which became an anthem of the 1960s civil rights movement?
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 69-year career.
What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian dance characterized by fluid movements of the hands, hips, and feet?
The hula
The hula is a dance that is steeped in Hawaiian tradition. It is meant to symbolize culture and community and is used to tell stories, express emotions, and connect with the spirit world.
Which animal calls bamboo forests home?
Panda bear
Pandas survive on mostly bamboo but will occasionally eat small animals.
What popular dance craze, known for its hip motions, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
The Twist
Chubby Checker's 1960 cover version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 19, 1960, where it stayed for one week and then went on to set a record at the time as the only song to reach number one during two different chart runs when it resurfaced and topped the Hot 100 again for two weeks starting on January 13, 1962
What class promotes fitness, health, and well-being through activity?
Physical Education, or gym, date back to the early 1800s, when gymnastics, basic hygiene, and exercise were first introduced into the school system. In the United States today, physical education classes are mandatory in only 43 states.
What is Hawaii’s state flower: bird of paradise flower, yellow hibiscus, or plumeria?
Yellow hibiscus
This beautiful flower can be found throughout Hawaii, and in 1920 the hibiscus was adopted, in all its colors, as the state flower. However, in 1988, the yellow hibiscus was selected as the state’s official flower