Missouri Facts
The first iteration of this global sports event was originally planned to be in Chicago but was changed to St. Louis to coincide with the World's Fair
These are the largest living structures on Earth, with the largest example existing in Australia stretching over 1,400 Miles
What is Coral Reefs
This genetic trait can be traced back to one common ancestor who lived near the Black Sea roughly 10,000 years ago. This mutation acts as a dimmer switch, reducing pigment.
This is the force created by an aircraft's engines that pushes the plane forward through the air.
What is Thrust
This Boeing site is larger than Disneyland
Boeing Everett Factory
This classic dessert was invented (or popularized) in St. Louis.
What is the Ice Cream Cone
Earth sits at the perfect distance from the Sun to maintain liquid water on its surface, a prime condition for life. Scientist have named this zone:
What is The Goldilocks Zone
Human adults have 206 bones in their body, about how many do babies have?
What is 300
Passengers sit in this main body section of the airplane, which also holds the cargo underneath.
What is the fuselage?
This is the only place you can take a selfie on the factory floor.
What is nowhere
This bird was was chosen as the Missouri State Bird for its patriotic red, white, and blue coloring, and is widely regarded as a symbol of happiness and a friend to farmers
Eastern Bluebird
The most isolated spot on Earth is in the Pacific Ocean. It is about 1,451 nautical miles from the nearest piece of land, making the International Space Station crew the closest humans to you when you are there. Scientists have named this spot:
Humans Share 50% to 60% of their DNA with this fruit.
What is a Banana
This early aviation construction material was widely used before the advent of advanced composites and titanium alloys.
What is Plywood?
The number 1 senior manager?
Who is Alex Stohl
Kansas City features more than 200 outdoor fountains, placing only second to this place
What is Rome, Italy
The eruption of this volcano in 1883 was so loud that it ruptured eardrums of people over 40 miles away and circled the globe four times
What is the Krakatoa Volcano
How many languages are spoken globally today (roughly)
What is 7,000
Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain independently invented this core propulsion system that revolutionized post-WWII aviation.
What is the Jet Engine
This nickname was given to the "300" Buildings on the St. Louis Campus?
What is the Blue Zoo
In 1955 Missouri state legislature designated this tree which is celebrated for its beautiful blossoms and rich foliage
What is the Flowering Dogwood
This is the largest living organism in the world by area, mass, and volume.
(Double Points for Specifics)
Fungi
This universal human behavior, found in every culture, functions socially to lower heart rates, mirror emotions, and trigger bonding endorphins.
What is Laughter?
This primary cockpit instrument uses a rotating gyroscope to show the pilot the aircraft's orientation relative to the horizon.
What is the attitude indicator (or artificial horizon)?
This Boeing Mesa Campus Walkway was built in direct (some say competitive) response to a set of Steps & Walkway that was built the year prior
The Jim Mulcrone Walkway