History
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
Какие четыре президента находятся на горе Рашмор?
George Washington,
Abraham Lincoln,
Thomas Jefferson, and
Theodore Roosevelt
Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?
Гликоген — это способ хранения глюкозы в организме. Под каким общепринятым названием он более известен?
(Answer: Sugar)
What is the name of the largest country in the world?
Как называется самая большая страна в мире?
Russia is the largest country by far, with a total area of about 17 million square kilometers. Despite its large area, Russia - nowadays the largest country in the world - has a relatively small total population.
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Какой самый короткий стих в Библии?
Answer: John 11:35 Jesus wept.
Когда появилась елка Рокфеллера?
Where was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
Где родился Мартин Лютер Кинг-младший?
Atlanta, Georgia
What organ produces Insulin?
Какой орган вырабатывает инсулин?
(Answer: Pancreas) Поджелудочная железа
The pancreas is the organ responsible for producing insulin. It is located behind the stomach and contains specialized cells called islets of Langerhans, which produce and secrete insulin into the bloodstream
What is the name of the longest river in Africa?
Как называется самая длинная река в Африке?
The Nile River is the longest river in the world at 4,132 miles (6,650 km). It Flows from central Africa northward through northeastern Africa to the Mediterranean Sea and has three principal streams: the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile.
Where did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
Где Бог дал Моисею Десять Заповедей?
Answer: Mt. Sinai
How long does it take for a tree to reach the average height for a Christmas tree?
Сколько времени нужно дереву, чтобы достичь средней высоты рождественской елки?
Answer: It can take as few as 4 years or as many as 15, but the average amount of growing time is 7 years
Who sent Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
Кто отправил Христофора Колумба исследовать Новый Свет?
Answer: King Ferdinand of Spain
What is sepsis an infection of?
Инфекцией чего является сепсис?
(Answer: Blood)
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
Как называется самая маленькая страна в мире?
The smallest country in the world is Vatican City.
Explanation: Vatican City is a city-state located within Rome, Italy, and is considered the smallest independent country based on land area.
Key points about Vatican City:
What is the 10th commandment?
Какая 10-я заповедь?
Answer: You shall not covet.
Не желай дома ближнего твоего; не желай жены ближнего твоего, ни раба его, ни рабыни его, ни вола его, ни осла его, ничего, что у ближнего твоего.
What type of fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
Какие фрукты традиционно кладут в рождественский чулок?
Answer: An orange
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Кто был последним царем России?
Answer: Nicholas II
What active ingredient is included in Vicks Nyquil?
Какой активный ингредиент входит в состав Vicks Nyquil?
(Answer: Acetaminophen)
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
Сколько стран в Соединенном Королевстве?
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland:
The UK is an island country located northwest of mainland Europe. England, Scotland, and Wales are on the island of Great Britain, while Northern Ireland is on the northern part of the island of Ireland.
The UK is a sovereign nation made up of these four countries that are combined in a union. The UK is known for its diversity, with four different cultures, three different languages, and many regional accents.
How many of Jesus’ brothers are named in the Bible?
Сколько братьев Иисуса упомянуто в Библии?
Answer: Four
Four of Jesus' brothers are named in the Bible: James, Joses (short for Joseph Jr.), Simon, and Judas (called Jude):
Matthew 13:55: Lists Jesus' brothers as James, Joses, Simon, and Judas
Mark 6:3: Lists Jesus' brothers as James, Joses, Simon, and Judas
The Bible also mentions that Jesus had two or more unnamed sisters.
What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?
Какой основной ингредиент имбирного печенья?
Answer: Molasses
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When did the construction of the Great Wall of China begin?
Когда началось строительство Великой Китайской стены?
Answer: 7th century BC
What street drug was briefly marketed as a cough suppressant in 1898 as it was not believed to be addictive?
Какой уличный наркотик некоторое время продавался как средство от кашля в 1898 году, поскольку считалось, что он не вызывает привыкания?
(Answer: Heroin)
What is the name of the driest continent on Earth?
Как называется самый сухой континент на Земле?
Answer: Antarctica
Antarctica is the driest continent on earth. The amount of moisture that falls on the polar plateau is similar to the amount that falls on the world's hot deserts.
Who were Noah’s three sons?
Как звали троих сыновей Ноя?
Answer: Shem, Ham, Japheth.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
В какой стране зародилась традиция устанавливать рождественскую елку?
Answer: Germany