Science Wonders
Name one Fruit that is Radioactive
BANANAS
Bananas are slightly radioactive because they contain potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope. This level of radiation is minuscule and does not pose a health risk; the dose from eating a banana is far less than the background radiation you are exposed to daily from living on Earth.
The Taj Mahal, a famous white marble mausoleum, is located in this country.
India
This legendary swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an individual.
Michael Phelps
This musical instrument is known as the “king of instruments” and is played using a keyboard.
Piano
What letter is the only letter that does not appear in any US state name.
Q
What is hotter than the sun?
LIGHTNING
The air in a lightning bolt can reach temperatures of up to 50,000°F (29,727°C), which is about five times hotter than the surface of the sun, estimated at around 10,000°F (5,500°C). This intense heat is created by the rapid heating of air from the powerful electrical discharge of the lightning strike.
This city, known for its canals and gondolas, is the capital of Italy.
Rome
This Jamaican sprinter known as the “Fastest Man in the World’ holds the world record for the fastest 100-meter dash.
Usain Bolt
This famous singer is known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and had hit songs like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Love Me Tender.
Elvis Presley
Arithmophobia is the fear of
Numbers
Can Water Boil and Freeze at the same time?
YES!
Water can boil and freeze simultaneously at its "triple point," a specific, unique condition of low temperature and pressure where all three states of water (solid, liquid, and gas) can exist at the same time. Under these extreme conditions, molecules escape as vapor (boiling), while other molecules simultaneously form ice crystals (freezing).
What country has a red maple leaf on its flag?
Canada
This professional basketball player is often referred to as “King James” and has won multiple NBA championships.
LeBron James
This famous band from Liverpool, England, is known for hits like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be.
The Beatles
What number is the only number to have the same amount of letters as its value.
4
How much can a cloud weigh?
Over 1 Million Pounds
An average cumulus cloud, a "fluffy" cloud, can weigh over one million pounds. The weight comes from the vast number of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended within it. For example, a 1-kilometer-cubed cumulus cloud contains about 500,000 kilograms (or 1.1 million pounds) of water droplets.
What desert is the largest in the world?
The Sahara Desert
This legendary boxer, known for his quick footwork and powerful punches, proclaimed himself “The Greatest.
Muhammad Ali
This popular music genre originated in Jamaica and is characterized by its offbeat rhythms and emphasis on the bassline.
Reggae
What letter was the last letter to be added to the alphabet.
J
Where are Grasshopper Ears located on their body?
ABDOMENS
Grasshoppers have ears on their abdomens, or "bellies," not on their heads like humans. These "ears" are simple, thin membranes called tympana that function like eardrums, vibrating in response to sound waves to help the grasshopper hear others of its kind, which is important for communication, especially in mating.
What is the smallest Country in the world?
Vatican City
Vatican City holds the title as the world's smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile.
This baseball player, known as “The Sultan of Swat,” is considered one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport.
Babe Ruth
This famous artist is known as "The King of Pop". With hits like Man in the Mirror and Heal the World.
Michael Jackson
Hum