True or False?
True or false?
A baby has more bones than an adult
True
An adult has 206 bones, while a baby has 300
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Who is Michael Phelps?
American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time records for Olympic medals (28), Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16).
What is the only letter that doesn't appear in the periodic table?
A. P
B. J
C. K
D. E
What is J?
In which year did the Beatles Band begin?
When was 1956?
What country occupies the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula?
A. Qatar
B. Yemen
C. Kuwait
D. Jordan
what is Yemen?
Yemen occupies the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the south, and Oman to the east and northeast.
True or False?
A lion's roar can be heard up to eight km. away
True
What year did China win its first Olympic medal?
A. 1984
B. 1936
C. 1968
D. 1952
When was 1984?
China did not win an Olympic medal until 1984. At the 2008 Beijing games, the Chinese won 101 medals.
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
What is hydrogen?
Acrophobia is the phobia of?
What is fear of heights?
What mountain is nicknamed the "Savage Mountain"?
A. Annapurna
B. Mount Everest
C. Matterhorn
D. K2
What is K2?
K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders--about one person dies on the mountain for every four who summit.
True or False?
Queen Elizabeth II is currently the second longest reigning British monarch
False
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria.
Who hit an underhand serve to defeat Ivan Lendl for the 1989 French Open title?
A. Bjorn Borg
B. Mats Wilander
C. Michael Chang
Who was Michael Chang?
At a key point in the fifth set, teenager Michael Chang shocked the crowd (and Lendl) by delivering an under-arm serve.
Can water, ice and steam exist at the same temperature?
Yes, it can do so at its ‘triple point.’
to which class of animal kingdom do crab spiders belong to?
What are arthropods?
Which of the following volcanoes is NOT located in Antarctica?
A. Mount Berlin
B. Mount Hampton
C. Mount Napier
What is Mount Napier?
Mount Napier is one of the youngest volcanoes in Australia.
True or False?
There are McDonald's on every continent except one.
False
McDonald's can be found in the Americas, Africa, Eurasia, and Australia. There are, however, no McDonald's on Antarctica, which is largely uninhabited.
What is the record for red cards given in a single soccer game?
A. 12
B. 36
C. 24
D. 6
What is 36?
In 2011, referee Damien Rubino set a world record by giving out THIRTY-SIX (36) red cards in a single match between Claypole and Victoriano Arenas. After a brawl erupted, Rubino sent off all 22 players, every substitute and some technical staff.
What color does potassium nitrate burn?
A. red
B. Black
C. Violet
D. Green
What is Violet?
How many lords are in the House of lords?
What is 800?
Along with Spain and France, what is the other country to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines?
What is Morocco?
Morocco is one of only three countries (with Spain and France) to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Its distinct culture is a blend of Arab, indigenous Berber, Sub-Saharan African, and European influences.
True or False?
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland
True
How many knobs, switches and buttons does a Formula One steering wheel have?
A. 25
B. 35
C. 15
D. 5
What is 35?
Adjustments must be made while keeping both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the track, which is why a modern F1 wheel might have 35 or more knobs, buttons and switches.
What is the chemical name for water?
What is Dihydrogen monoxide?
Flock or a group of crows is known as what?
A. Murder
B. Flock
C. Goggle
What is a Murder?
What is the highest waterfall in Europe?
A. Kjelfossen
B. Rhine
C. Triberg
D. Krimml
What is Krimml?
With their impressive waterfall drop of 380 meters, the Krimml Waterfalls are the fifth highest in the world and Europe's tallest waterfalls. They are one of the most visited tourist features in Austria.