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Egyptian mummies were usually dehydrated using natron, which is what?
A) Salt
B) An herb
C) A type of reed
A) Salt.
A compound of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (salt and baking soda), natron essentially dried out the corpse.
Cranberries will bounce if they're fresh.
True or False
True.
You can make sure your cranberries are still good by throwing them on the counter and seeing if they bounce back to you.
Under their white fur, what color is a polar bear's skin?
Black.
Their coat is so well camouflaged in Arctic environments that it can sometimes pass as a snow drift.
On Average, How Long Does It Take Food To Pass Through The Human Body?
53 hours.
Well, the longest part of the whole process is in the large intestine wherein food can sit there for more than 40 hours depending on the person. Surely other people believed the answer to be 24 hours too.
What Is The Most Common Color Of Toilet Paper In France?
Pink.
In another question, you could ask why toilet paper is pink. Dyeing toilet paper seems to be the French resolution to its grotty surface and might as well to make it more appealing to the public.
What sport is associated with the Stanley Cup?
Ice Hockey
What Is The Most Frequently Sold Item At Walmart?
Banana.
Aside from its health benefits, bananas remained cheap, relatively easy to pack, and loved by a lot of kids! It's unlikely that anyone would know this about bananas without guessing.
The Hard White Material Of Elephant Tusks Is Called What?
Ivory.
The Hard White Material Of Elephant Tusks Is Called What?
What is the normal pH level of the human blood?
A) 7.40
B) 6.0
C) 13.5
A) 7.40
Blood is usually between 7.35 to 7.45
Where Would You Find An ISBN Number?
On a book.
Everyone who has read a book will have seen the ISBN number printed on it. ISBN, short for International Standard Book Number, is a unique numeric identifier assigned to different editions and variations of the publication. Initially, it is composed of 9 digits but later on revised and became a 10 digit code.
Which sporting event is held every year on Memorial Day?
the Indianapolis 500
Which kind of Alcohol is Russia notoriously known for?
Vodka.
Vodka is widely drank in Russia due to the cheap price and availability.
A Snail Can Sleep For How Many Years?
3 years.
Snails can go into long hibernations when the weather is not moist enough for them.
At what temperature Celsius and Fahrenheit equal
A) -32
B) -38
C) -40
C) -40
The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales have one point at which they intersect. They are equal at -40 °C and -40 °F.
What Color Are Aircraft Black Boxes?
Bright Orange.
It's ironic that the black boxes aren't black but the reason behind the choice of color is for it to be easily recovered after accidents.
An average golf ball has how many dimples?
336 dimples
How long does it take a pineapple to grow?
It takes 2 to 3 years.
The long duration in which for them to grow is because it takes 200 flowers to develop into one fruit.
How many noses slugs have?
They have four retractable noses that allows them to smell two different things at once.
Which of the following animal has the largest brain?
A) Asian Elephant
B) Rhinoceros
C) Sperm Whale
C) Sperm Whale
The sperm whale has the biggest brain of any animal species, weighing up to 20 pounds.
Which president bought mac and cheese back to the USA, and where did he bring it from?
Thomas Jefferson.
He first tried mac and cheese in Paris, France, and bought the recipe back to the USA with him.
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Peppers have more vitamin C than oranges.
True or False
True.
About two or three times as much, depending on the color of the pepper.
Seahorses are very, very slow. At what speed can they move?
A) 0.01 miles per hour
B) 2.5 miles per hour
C) 3 miles per hour
D) Not true! They can move at 20 miles per hour
B) 2.5 miles per hour
Water can boil and freeze at the same time.
True or False
True.
Water can freeze and boil at the same time. It's a phenomenon called triple point, which occurs when the pressure and temperature are perfectly set for the three states of a substance—solid, liquid and vapour.
Which alcoholic drink is spelled with an ‘e’ in the USA and Ireland, but without one in the rest of the world?
Whiskey in the USA and Ireland, Whisky everywhere else
In what game is "love" a score?
Tennis.
A term used in tennis instead of the word 'nil' or 'zero'.
Expiration dates on bottled water have nothing to do with the water.
True or False.
True.
Water can’t expire – but the bottle it’s in can. Plastic bottles will eventually start leaking chemicals into the water.
It won’t make the water harmful to drink, but it will make it taste less fresh.
How long does it take a sloth to digest a meal?
A) 2 weeks
B) 10 minutes
C) 1 year
D) A couple of months
A) 2 weeks
The skin
How many herbs and spices make up the KFC spice blend?
Paprika, Onion Salt, Celery Salt, Rubbed Sage, Garlic Powder, Ground Allspice, Ground Oregano, Chill powder, black pepper, basil leaves and marjoram leaves
How long is the total distance of a marathon?
What two words were combined to make the word ‘Spam’?
Spiced Ham
Cats can't taste sugar. True or False?
True.
What metal is found at the center of the Earth?
Iron.
This is very different from the Earth's crust and mantle, which are rich in minerals.
What is the size of a newborn Kangaroo?
1 inch.
Newborn joeys are just one inch long (2.5 centimeters) at birth, or about the size of a grape.
In which sport do competitors race towards a finish line, but don't cross it?
Swimming
Swimming is the only Olympic sport where no competitor can cross the finish line.
What are crab sticks actually made of?
White Fish
Which Animal Does Not Drink Water?
Kangaroo rat.
They are able to get all the water they need from seeds to grass. This is enough water to allow them to survive a lifetime, which is 3-5 years.
The human stomach can dissolve razor blades.
True or False
True.
Acids are ranked on a scale from 0 to 14—the lower the pH level, the stronger the acid. Human stomach acid is typically 1.0 to 2.0, meaning that it has an incredibly strong pH.
In Georgia (the state), it's illegal to eat what with a fork?
Fried Chicken.
For the match on February 14th in 1990 he wore #12 as his #23 had been stolen. This person is...?
Michael Jordan.
Why is pound cake called pound cake?
The original recipe required a pound of each ingredient
Which Animal Never Sleeps?
Bullfrog.
They do close their eyes and take short naps, but even then, they are not fully asleep and stay aware of their surroundings.
Using feet, how long does the human small intestine measure on average?
16 feet.
The length of the small intestine is roughly 9–16 feet.
A 200 pound person would weight how much on Mars?
76 pounds.
Snowboarding
Tiramisu is one of the most popular Italian desserts. But what does it mean?
It literally translates as "Pick Me Up"
Which Animal Has The Highest Blood Pressure?
A Giraffe.
This is so blood can circulate to their brain with those long necks in the way. Their heart needs to pump blood quickly.
According to apollo astronauts the moon smells like?
Burnt gunpowder
There are only two countries in the world where Coca Cola does not exist.
True or False
True, Cuba and North Korea.