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When a sale item is sold out, shoppers can ask the store for one of these.
What is a rain check? If the store still issues rain checks, be sure to check the expiration date.
The term "rain check" originated in the United States in the late 1800s, primarily in the context of baseball. When games were rained out and spectators couldn't attend, they were given rain checks that allowed them to attend a future game instead.
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This is Rain-related Superstition
What is the belief that seeing a rainbow after rain brings good luck? The appearance of a rainbow after rain has been associated with various superstitions and beliefs across different cultures. In many traditions, rainbows are seen as symbols of hope, renewal, and good fortune, bringing positive energy and blessings to those who witness them.
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The name for a whole number that is greater than 1 that cannot be divided by any other number besides itself and 1.
What is A prime number?
The largest prime number to date has roughly 13 million digits in it. Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and so on. Prime numbers are fundamental in number theory and have many applications in mathematics and computer science, such as cryptography and factorization.
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This actress stars in Casablanca, Spellbound, and Notorious?
Who is Ingrid Bergman? She was nominated for seven Academy Awards over the course of her career and won three.
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The largest living reptile.
What is the saltwater crocodile?
The saltwater crocodile, also known as the "salty" or "salties," is the largest living reptile species in the world. They inhabit coastal habitats across the Indo-Pacific region and can grow to lengths exceeding 6 m. and weigh over 900 kg.
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When it’s pouring rain, we often use this expression, a nod to these popular pets.
What is raining cats and dogs? The expression dates to the Victorian era, when street drainage was so poor that cats and dogs sometimes drowned in the flooded streets.
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Rainfall Measurement Device
What is Rain Gauge
It is a meteorological instrument designed to collect and measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period. It typically consists of a cylindrical container with markings to indicate the depth of the collected water.
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An idiom which means a number that is near or around the actual number.
Hint: Think baseball.
What is A ballpark number? The term has its roots in the game of baseball. It was typical for the commentators to estimate the number of people in attendance before the game started. The estimated figure eventually became known as a ballpark figure
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A number of bones sharks have
135, 202 or 0
What is None?
A shark does not have bones, but its skull, jaw, spinal cord, and teeth are all made of cartilage, a similar tissue that makes up a human’s nose and ears. Since cartilage is much lighter than bones, it allows this flexible marine animal to glide through the water like a torpedo.
- Interestingly, sharks shed their teeth regularly, much like deer shed antlers or snakes shed skin.
- On average, a shark loses about one tooth per week, resulting in approximately 35,000 teeth throughout its lifespan.
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The only animal capable of sustained underwater flight.
What is the flying fish?
While not a bird or a mammal, the flying fish is capable of gliding above the water's surface for considerable distances using its specialized fins. Sustained underwater flight—a dance of hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. The flying fish propels itself out of the water, its scales glistening like stardust. The sun paints its wings with iridescence, and for that fleeting moment, it is both fish and bird. When pursued by predators, flying fish can leap out of the water and "fly" through the air, sometimes covering distances of over 200 m.
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Rain, rain, go away. Come again on this day.
What is another? “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day” is from a nursery rhyme that dates to the 17th century
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This is the city known as the "Emerald City" and famous for its rainy weather
What is Seattle, Washington. Seattle is renowned for its frequent rainfall, earning it the nickname the "Emerald City" due to its lush green landscapes. Despite its reputation, Seattle's average annual rainfall is actually lower than many other cities in the United States.
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The only number that cannot be represented in Roman numerals.
What is Zero? Although the Greeks were aware of the concept of zero, they did not have a number for it. Instead of having a number for zero, they used the word nulla.
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When Amazon was founded, this was the only product the company sold.
What is Books? In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded the online bookstore, which is now the largest online retailer
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The only continent where penguins are found naturally.
What is Antarctica? While many people associate penguins with icy landscapes, they are also found in warmer regions such as South Africa, Australia, and South America. However, Antarctica is home to the largest concentration of penguin species, including the emperor penguin, the largest of all penguin species.
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Debbie Reynolds dances with Gene Kelly in this movie.
What is Singin’ in the Rain? It’s reported that Gene Kelly was very tough on Debbie Reynolds while they worked together, and Kelly was surprised she still spoke to him afterward.
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This is the French impressionist painter known for his series of paintings depicting water lilies and reflections on water surfaces
Who is Claude Monet?
His fascination with water and light led him to create his iconic Water Lilies series, which captures the beauty and tranquility of ponds and gardens during different times of day and weather conditions.
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The term for a number or word that is read the same forward as it is backward.
What is Palindrome? The word palindrome was introduced by English poet and writer Henry Peacham in 1638.
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This planet in the solar system is the coldest.
What is Uranus? Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the coldest in our solar system. Its icy and mysterious atmosphere conceals the lowest recorded temperature (–224°C). Uranus has an extreme axial tilt, which means that one hemisphere can be pointed towards the Sun for an extended period while the other hemisphere is in darkness. This results in uneven heating and cooling of the planet, contributing to its frigid temperatures. Additionally, Uranus generates very little internal heat compared to other gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn, further contributing to its cold temperatures.
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The fastest marine animal.
What is the sailfish?
The sailfish is considered the fastest marine animal, capable of swimming at speeds of up to 110 km/h. They are known for their distinctive sail-like dorsal fin and are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
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This continent receives the lowest annual precipitation.
What is Antarctica? It receives a combined total of 6.5 inches of rain and snow each year. Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth, with temperatures plunging as low as minus 89.2 degrees Celsius recorded at the Soviet Union's Vostok Station in 1983.Despite its vast size, Antarctica is considered a polar desert because of its extremely low precipitation levels. The continent's interior receives less precipitation than some of the world's driest deserts, such as the Sahara.
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Rainforests are often called what due to the variety of medicinal plants they contain
What is the "world's pharmacy"?
Rainforests are incredibly rich in biodiversity, with an estimated 80% of the world's plant species found within them. Many of these plants have been used for centuries by indigenous cultures for medicinal purposes, serving as sources of traditional remedies for various ailments. The vast array of medicinal plants found in rainforests has led to them being referred to as the "world's pharmacy," highlighting their importance in global healthcare and pharmaceutical research.
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This is the test, which was developed and named after a mathematician, determines if a computer is capable of thinking like a human being.
What is The Turing test. Aside from the Turing test, created by Alan Turing in 1950, the mathematician also played a key role in cracking the Enigma, a mechanical device used by the Germans to encode messages.
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Bronze is an alloy primarily made from this two elements
What are Tin and copper? The earliest bronze artifacts were made around 4500 BC
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The fastest land animal.
Hint: Only for short distances
What is the cheetah? Capable of reaching speeds of up to 97 to 113 km/h in short bursts covering distances up to 500 meters. Their acceleration from 0 to 97 km/h is achieved in just a few seconds.