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100
  • It's a type of beer intertwined with the history or porters. It's also a word in the dictionary that can mean bulky, brave, or resolute. What is it?


Answer: Stout DD**

100
  • Jack, Simon, Piggy, and Roger are four of the young characters that make up the cast in what 1954 novel?
     

     

Answer: Lord of the Flies DD**

100
  • Trivia Question: Mycology is the scientific study of what?
     

Answer: Fungi DD**

100

  • Which plant is an herb?

    • A.

      Boungainvillea

    • B.

      Kangkong

    • C.

      Gumamela

  • Correct Answer DD**
    B. Kangkong

    Explanation
    Kangkong is an herb because it is a leafy green vegetable that is commonly used in cooking and is known for its medicinal properties. It is a fast-growing plant with long, slender stems and green, heart-shaped leaves. Kangkong is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its leaves are often used in soups, stir-fries, and salads. It is also used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, kangkong is the correct answer as it fits the description of an herb.

100
  • How many times a minute does your eye blink?  

  • About 20 times a minute. DD**

200
  • In 1937 Ken Digneau won $100 for naming what food product? It is generally believed the name comes from the words “spiced ham”, but this has never been confirmed by Hormel Foods who make the product.
     


Answer: SPAM  DD**

200

  • Two displaced migrant ranch workers are the dual protagonists of what 1937 novella with a title that starts with a preposition?


Answer: Of Mice and Men DD**

200
  • Trivia Question: What is the electrical charge of a neutron?
     
     

Answer: No charge
 

200

  • Which is NOT a part of all plants?

    • A.

      Seed

    • B.

      Root or rootlike structure

    • C.

      Leaf or leaflike structure

  • Correct Answer DD**
    A. Seed

    Explanation
    The seed is not a part of all plants because some plants reproduce through spores or by vegetative propagation, such as through bulbs or tubers. Seeds are only found in plants that reproduce through sexual reproduction, where the male and female gametes combine to form a seed. Therefore, the presence of seeds is not universal among all plants.

200

    • How long is the small intestine when extended to full length?

About 23 feet.  DD**

300
  • A favorite of Star Trek's Captain Picard, which tea blend is named after the British Prime Minister from 1830 to 1834?

     


Answer: Earl Grey

300
  • "Dog doo good god!" is a sentence that reads the same backwards and forwards. This is an example of what literary device?

     

     

Answer: Palindrome DD**

300
  • Trivia Question: How do you calculate density?
     
     

Answer: Density is mass divided by volume

300

  • Which part of the mongo is used as food?

    • A.

      Leaf

    • B.

      Fruit

    • C.

      Seed

  • Correct Answer
    C. Seed

    Explanation
    Seeds are the part of the mongo plant that is used as food. Mongo seeds are commonly consumed in various forms such as roasted, boiled, or ground into flour. They are rich in nutrients, including protein, fiber, and essential minerals, making them a nutritious and popular food choice. Mongo seeds can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, curries, and desserts.

300
  • What is more sensitive, your sense of smell or your sense of taste?  

Sense of smell. DD**

400
  • In 1936, what popular food brand debuted its first Wienermobile, a 13-foot-long vehicle shaped like a giant hot dog on wheels, as a way to promote its products?

     



Answer: Oscar Mayer

400
  • What color is the "badge of courage" in Stephen Crane's famous Civil War novel? The "badge" represents a battlefield wound.

     

     

Answer: Red

400
  • Trivia Question: What is the sun mostly made up of?
     
     

Answer: Hydrogen

400

  • Which plant grows into a tree?

    • A.

      Cabbage

    • B.

      Acacia

    • C.

      Ampalaya

  • Correct Answer
    B. Acacia

    Explanation
    Acacia is the correct answer because it is a type of plant that has the ability to grow into a tree. Acacia trees are known for their characteristic umbrella-shaped canopy and are found in various regions around the world. On the other hand, cabbage and ampalaya are not known to grow into trees but rather are leafy vegetables.

400

    • Where can the smallest bone in the body be found?


In the ear.

500
  • Kombu, Wakame, and Hijiki are all edible types of what plant, which is also known as macroalgae or nori on a sushi menu?

     

     

Answer: Seaweed

500
  • Iambic pentameter is a type of metric line used in English verse, most famously by William Shakespeare. While "iambic" describes the unstressed/stressed pattern of each two-syllable "foot," the word "pentameter" indicates that there are how many feet within a given line?

     


Answer: Five

500
  • Trivia Question: What is a scientist who specializes in the study of cells called?
     
     

Answer: Cytologist

500

  • Which of these plants can live for over 4000 years, making it one of the oldest living organisms on Earth?

    • A.

      Venus Flytrap

    • B.

      Giant Sequoia

    • C.

      Bristlecone Pine

    • D.

      Bamboo

  • Correct Answer
    C. Bristlecone Pine

    Explanation
    Bristlecone Pines, particularly the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva), are renowned for their incredible longevity and resilience. Found in the mountainous regions of California, Nevada, and Utah, these trees can live for thousands of years, with some specimens exceeding 4000 years in age. This makes them among the oldest known living organisms on the planet.


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500

    • Which body system is concerned with the production and regulation of hormones? 

The endocrine system.

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