ANIMALS
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Capable of going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds, the cheetah is considered the fastest land animal, though it is able to maintain such speeds only for short distances. Lions are also quite fast when hunting prey, with a top speed of about 50 miles per hour.
How many segments do oranges have?
10
The number of segments can depend on the specific type of orange or clementine, and some oranges may have more or fewer segment
These 2 famous American explorers who eventually teamed up were both born in Virginia in the 1770s
Lewis and Clark
Almost immediately after his appointment by President Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis wrote a letter to his longtime friend William Clark asking him to be the expedition's co-leader. Clark was four years older than Lewis and a seasoned frontiersman. Like Lewis, Clark was also from Virginia.
Do see monkey monkey
Monkey See Monkey Do
This describes learning through observation and imitation
Jamaica
Cuba
The Bahamas
Cuba
Did you know that Cuba has the highest doctor-to-patient ratio in the world. Cuba also boasts a near 100% literacy rate, one of the highest in the world.
What is the fastest bird?
Peregrine Falcon
A bird's velocity is necessarily variable; a hunting bird will reach much greater speeds while diving to catch prey than when flying horizontally. The bird that can achieve the greatest airspeed is the peregrine falcon, able to exceed 200 mph in its dives.
What was the first vegetable planted in space?
Potato
In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, feeding future space colonies.
Just months before his death in 1844, this Mormon founder declared his candidacy for president
Joseph Smith
Smith was an American religious leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. Publishing the Book of Mormon at the age of 24, Smith attracted tens of thousands of followers by the time of his death fourteen years later
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Keep a stiff upper lip
This means to remain calm and stoic, especially in difficult or emotional situations, by not showing your feelings
Cambodia
Vietnam
Laos
Vietnam
Vietnam is home to 54 recognized ethnic groups, each with its own language, culture, and traditions
How many arms do starfish have?
Typically 5
Most starfish have five arms, but some species can have more, with some having up to 50 arms.
True or false?
Strawberries are berries
False
A berry is a fruit derived from a single ovary and containing seeds. Technically, strawberries are multiple seeds on the outside of a fleshy receptacle.
This organizer of the Air National Guard was first elected to the Senate in 1952
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater was an American politician and major general in the Air Force Reserve who served as a United States senator and was the Republican Party's nominee for president in 1964
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Life is just a bowl of cherries
Describes something that you say that means that life is very pleasant. This phrase is often used humorously to mean the opposite.
Algeria
Botswana
Egypt
Algeria
Algeria, the largest country in Africa by land area, is a land of contrasts and rich history. It's home to both the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains, and has a diverse culture influenced by various civilizations.
10 feet
A captive eastern grey kangaroo once cleared a 8 ft fence when a car backfired, and there is also a record of a hunted red kangaroo clearing a stack of timber 10 ft high.
ON average, how many hamburgers does McDonald's Sell a day?
6.5 Million Hamburgers
McDonald's reportedly sells almost 6.5 million burgers every single day, with 5.4 million purchased in the United States alone. The total burger sales in a given year totals to approximately 2.5 billion.
How many times has Elizabeth Taylor been married?
8 times
Taylor married Richard Burton twice 64-74 then again from 75-76. Elizabeth said they would have married a third time if he hadn’t died in 1984, aged 58.
Off a block the old chip
A chip off the old block
This means someone is very similar in appearance, character, or behavior to one of their parents
Austia
Poland
Germany
Germany
Germany has an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 castles scattered throughout the country
What animals has the longest tounge?
The giant Anteater
The giant anteater has the longest tongue in the animal kingdom, measuring almost 2 feet in length. It's adapted to catching ants and termites, which they eat up to 30,000 of per day. The anteater's tongue is also quite fast, darting in and out of their mouth up to 150 times a minute
Where was french toast created
Albany, New York
French toast got its current name through a grammatical error. Albany, New York, innkeeper Joseph French introduced the dish to America in 1724. He intended to name his creation “French's Toast” but inadvertently left out the apostrophe and S. The phrase “French toast” first appeared in print in 1871.
How many #1 hits did Michael Jackson have?
13
Jackson has had 13 number-one singles on Billboard's Hot 100, making him the male artist with most No. 1 Hits in the Hot 100 era.
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Snug as a bug in a rug
This of course means to be very cozy and comfortable
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
It is the location of the world's largest sand desert and The country's economy is heavily reliant on oil, making it a global energy giant