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Where was the very first Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece
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In what year (between 1950-1960) did Disneyland open in Anaheim, CA?
1955
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Horses often sleep standing up. What other animal is also known to sleep standing?
Cows
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Do tigers have striped skin or striped fur?
Striped skin
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What is the term for the smallest particle that makes up all matter?
An atom
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How many rings are in the Olympic symbol?
5
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What is the official California state motto/saying?
"Eureka!" meaning "I have found it!" (referencing striking gold in the California gold rush)
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What is the only food that will never spoil?
Honey
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What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
Bat
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What is the largest ocean on the planet?
Pacific Ocean (our closest ocean)
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True of False: From 1921-1948, artists participated in the Olympics too.
True, painters, sculptors, architects, writers, and musicians all took part during this time.
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True or False: California has the largest population in the country.
True- 39.5 million people, next is Texas at 31.3M
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True or False: Human teeth are as strong as shark teeth.
True
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True or False: There are more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.
True. There are about 3 trillion trees on the planet and 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way.
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What is the largest country on Earth?
Russia
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How many times have the Olympics been cancelled?
3x- 1916 (WWI), 1940 & 1944 (WWII)
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What is the world's only active paleontological research site in a major city?
La Brea Tar Pits
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Free Points: One person in the class has to lick their elbow, and everyone gets points!!!!!!!
Most people can't do it but maybe we have a rare person in here :)
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What is a group of flamingos called?
A flamboyance
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What character lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob Squarepants
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Which Olympic Games marked the first time all participating countries sent female athletes?
A. Berlin 1936
B. Mexico City 1968
C. Barcelona 1992
D. London 2012
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What bird is the largest in all of North America?
California Condor - it has a wingspan of 9.5ft
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What is the most deadly animal on the planet?
1. Mosquitos 725,000 – 1,000,000 deaths per year
2. Humans 431,000 deaths per year
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What is the closest star to Earth?
The sun
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What does the "e" in email stand for?
Electronic