Animals
The only species of bird known to fly backwards. Some might say that it "hums".
What is a hummingbird?
This U.S. state has the longest coastline of over 6,600 miles.
What is Alaska?
This runner sped her way into the record books and overcame polio to become an Olympic legend.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
This ancient civilization didn’t just trade goods—they traded letters and sounds, leaving behind an invention that changed communication forever.
Who are the Phoenicians?
This shiny element is highly valuable, and you might just find it at the end of a rainbow.
What is gold?
The animal with the longest lifespan on Earth, living over 200 years.
What is a bowhead whale?
This mountain range separates Europe from Asia.
What are the Ural mountains?
The first World Cup went to this South American country, where soccer is a national passion.
What is Uruguay?
Imagine coal-powered engines puffing steam, fueling factories and trains during the Industrial Revolution. This invention by James Watt was the spark that ignited it all!
What is the steam engine?
You’re breathing it right now! It makes up nearly 80% of the air around you.
What is nitrogen?
The largest living reptile on the planet.
What is the salt water crocodile?
Deep down in the Pacific, there's a spot so dark and remote, no sunlight ever reaches it. Only the bravest explorers dare to dive to its depths.
What is the Marianas Trench?
This sport goes way back in history and had a brief timeout from the Olympics in 1900. But now, it’s back!
What is wrestling?
Though it sounds dangerous, this invention was originally meant to help build things, not destroy them.
What is dynamite?
This dusty neighbor in the solar system has a distinct red color. It’s the planet humans are dreaming about visiting next!
What is Mars?
This animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans that they've been confused at crime scenes, mainly in Australia.
What is a koala bear?
This African country is bustling with life—it's home to the largest population on the entire continent and the city of Lagos, one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
What is Nigeria?
This tennis player broke barriers, serving up history as the first African-American male to win a major title.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
The co-founder of this company started quite the trend with personal computers, giving everyone access to a personal computer. I love fruit!
Who is Steve Jobs?
This invisible force keeps your feet on the ground and makes sure the apple fell on Newton’s head instead of floating away.
This type of whale is known for its complex songs, and can be heard underwater for miles.
What is the humpback whale?
If you love rivers, follow this one as it twists and turns through 10 countries in Europe.
What is the Danube River?
If you visit this European city, you can stand in the same place where the Olympics were held three times, most recently in 2012.
What is London?
Before this invention, drinking milk was risky business. But thanks to a process that heats and cools liquids, our food became much safer to consume.
What is Pasteurization?
Think of animals like owls and bats who love to stay up late, prowling in the dark and catching prey while the rest of the world sleeps and are known as this.
What is nocturnal?