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The Rubik's Cube was invented in which country in 1974?
A. Hungary
B. Italy
C. Norway
D. USA
Hungary
Where did the Chernobyl disaster occur?
Ukraine
True or False - Europe is the smallest continent?
False - Europe is the second smallest continent. The smallest is Antarctica.
True or False - Your left lung is about 10 percent smaller than your right one?
True!
This is to account for the heart
What is the capital of the U.S.A
Washington D.C
What group found fame with the disco hit 'Le Freak'?
Chic
The ancient city of Babylon is found in which current country
Iraq
What is the name of the largest river found in South America?
The Amazon River. It is the second largest river in the world
Which organ makes urine?
The kidney
What percentage of watermelon is water?
92%
In 1970, the first commercial Boeing 747 jumbo jet flight was from New York to which city?
London
Took place on January 22, 1970 operated by Pan Am between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and London Heathrow Airport.
Where is the Lost City of Petra located?
Jordan
What is the most widely spoken language in South America?
Spanish
What is the average human body temperature when taken by a thermometer under the tongue
37°C
How Long was Queen Victoria's Reign
63 years
At what time was the daily Pebble Mill shown?
1:00 PM
What is the name of the structure built during the Ming dynasty in China?
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China was built over centuries by China's emperors to protect their territory
The total length of the Great Wall reaches over 8900km. The Ming Dynasty spent all 276 years of their time in power building the Great Wall.
What is the capital of Cuba
Havana
What is the name of the large muscle just beneath the lungs?
Diaphragm
Which forest is responsible for producing 20% of the earth's oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is so large that it covers 40% of the continent of South America. Roughly equivalent to the size of the USA.
In June 1972, the Black Hills Flood in which US state killed 238?
South Dakota
The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, was the most detrimental flood in South Dakota history, and one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history.
True or False - During the 18th century, the pineapple was a symbol of high status?
True!
In 18th century England, pineapples were a status symbol. Those rich enough to own a pineapple would carry them around to signify their personal wealth and high-class status. In that day and age, everything from clothing to houseware was decorated with the tropical fruit.
What is the only country that does not have a rectangular shaped flag?
Nepal
How many chambers has the heart?
4 chambers
Left ventricle, right ventricle, left aorta and right aorta
What country has the record for using the same writing currently for the longest time?
The Chinese Alphabet
The written language in China holds the record for the oldest continuously used in the world.