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100
The Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly is the world's largest butterfly. How large is its wingspan (in centrimetres)?
*Will accept within 7 centimetres*
Found in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, the female Queen Alexandra butterfly has a wingspan in excess of 28cm, while its body is 8cm long. It weighs approx 12g.
100
What flower is most commonly associated with the Netherlands?
Tulips
While most people think the tulip is the national flower, the daisy (Bellis perennis) was voted in as the official national flower of the Netherlands in June 2023. The tulip remains the country's most famous cultural and economic symbol.
100
A beach bum is
A "beach bum" is a laid-back person who spends the majority of their time lounging, surfing, or relaxing by the ocean. Rather than adhering to traditional 9-to-5 routines, they embrace a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle focused on the sun, sand, and sea
100
What common plant is used to bring relief to sunburns?
Aloe Vera
200
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
Why steal cheese?
High cost: Specialty and processed blocks cost a lot of money.
Easy to hide: Small blocks and packages fit fast into bags or coats.
Simple to sell: Thieves easily resell cheese to local shops, open-air markets, or restaurants.
Long life: Unlike fresh fruit or vegetables, cheese lasts a long time without spoiling
200
Which Italian city is famous for its canals and gondolas?
Venice
200
"Vacation mode" describes....
In everyday terms, being in vacation mode describes a relaxed, laid-back mindset where you intentionally detach from daily stressors and work routines. It's a cognitive shift that allows you to unwind, recharge, and prioritize personal well-being
200
Which country gives students the longest summer holiday (in weeks)?
a. Cyprus b. Canada c. Italy d. Russia
c. Italy
Italy provides students with a full 14 weeks of summer, starting in mid-June and going to mid-September.
Cyprus & Russia are ~13 weeks and Canada allows between 10 and 12 weeks of summer vacation.
300
How deep (in metres or feet) is the deepest emperor penguin dive on record?
*Will accept within 75 metres / 250 feet*
550m (1,800ft) deep
Emperor penguins are the deepest-diving penguins. Typically, they plunge 100–200m (330–650ft) into the chilly depths of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica as they hunt for krill and fish.
In 2013, an emperor carrying an electronic tag stayed underwater for more than half an hour, breaking previous records by five minutes.
300
Which European city is home to the Parthenon?
Athens, Greece
300
"Come rain or shine" means....
to do something regularly or follow through with a plan, regardless of the weather or any other circumstances. It signifies an unwavering commitment to complete an action no matter what obstacles
300
In Canada, which summer month is the least expensive month to fly?
Late August—specifically the final week of the month transitioning into early September—is the least expensive time to fly during the summer in Canada.
400
What interesting behaviour have scientists observed from neon tetra fish when they are in a state of emergency?
Fish form orderly lines / queues in emergencies
When evacuating through narrow spaces in sketchy situations, schools of neon tetra fish queue so that they don’t collide or clog up the line. Scientists interpreted this behaviour as showing that fish can respect social rules even in emergency situations
400
Which German city is home to Oktoberfest?
Munich, on the festival grounds known as the Theresienwiese.
400
"Sun-kissed" describes
Sun-kissed describes people or places that are gently warmed and brightly illuminated by the sun's rays. For people, it typically refers to a healthy, golden tan or naturally lightened hair. For landscapes, it describes places bathed in warm, beautiful, and inviting sunlight.
400
August is the Canada's national month of what fruit?
National Peach Month , celebrating the peak harvest time for juicy, ripe stone fruits
500
The world's oldest dog lived to what age?
*Will accept within 3 years*
29 years old
"Bluey" was a female Australian Cattle Dog from Victoria, Australia, who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old. She holds the historic Guinness World Records title for the oldest verified dog to ever live
500
Who was known as the "Iron Lady"?
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, from 1979 to 1990. The nickname was given by a Soviet journalist for her strict and unyielding political style.
500
These are the hottest and most humid days of the season. The dates vary depending on the region, but in the Northern Hemisphere, they usually fall between early July and early August.
Dog days of summer
500
Hot dogs are a classic summer food. What is the world record for the most hot dogs eaten in ten minutes?
*Will accept within 5*
83 hot dogs and buns! Joey Chestnut is the undisputed world record holder for most hot dogs eaten in ten minutes.
600
What were chainsaws, invented in the late 18th century, originally invented for?
Medical instrument to assist in childbirth
Assisting Childbirth: Before safe C-sections existed, doctors performed a symphysiotomy—cutting through cartilage and pelvic bone—to widen the birth canal when a baby became stuck
600
According to the 2026 World Happiness Report, what country ranks as the world's happiest country?
Finland! Ranking 7.76/10, with Iceland and Denmark closely following with 7.4/10
600
If someone has a "sunny disposition", that means .....
If someone has a sunny disposition, that means they’re “lively, cheerful, and have a positive attitude.”
600
What is the hottest recorded summer temperature in Ontario, Canada (in degrees)?
On July 11–12, 1936, Atikokan recorded a daytime high of 42.2°C