Animals
What do meerkats do when they feel threatened?
Climb to higher ground
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Where is the Lincoln Memorial?
Washington, D.C.
p. 326
How did Chinstrap Penguins get their name?
They are named for markings that look like the strap of a helmet
p. 38
What is the currency in Albania?
lek
p. 290
What size shoe does the Statue of Liberty wear?
879 shoe size
p.282
Where do koalas live?
Australia
p. 25 or 57
Who was the 8th president?
Martin Van Buren
p. 239
How much does a Bengal tiger weigh?
240 - 500 pounds
p. 33
What Czech word does the word robot come from?
Robota meaning work
p. 278
How long does it take a glass bottle to break down?
1 million years or more
p. 112
What do dolphins talk about?
Scientists think they talk about how old they rea, if they are happy or sad and they can call for back up if a predator is near.
p.41
When did James Madison die?
June 28, 1836
p.239
What is the narwhal's nickname?
Unicorn of the sea
p. 39
What Irish folktale character are Jack-O'Lanterns named after?
Stingy Jack
p. 116
How much paper is thrown away each year?
Enough to build a wall from Seattle to New York (all the way across the US)
p.111
How much does a red fox weigh?
Between 8 and 15 pounds
p. 58
What political party was Andrew Johnson?
Democrat
p. 240
What do sugar gliders eat?
Sweet things like nectar and tree sap
p. 51
What do people pray for on Ramadan?
People pray for forgiveness and hope
p.128
How much does it cost an hour to fly Air Force One?
$180,000
p.244
What was Ayumu the chimp famous for?
Having a better memory than most humans
p. 57
What is Donald Trump's favorite ice cream flavor?
Cherry Vanilla
p. 243
Which is faster - a two toed sloth or a three toed sloth?
Two toed
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In what country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?
Switzerland
How far is the Earth from the sun?
93,000,000 miles
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