Skin
Is our skin the largest organ on our body?
Yes
How many layers do most quilts have?
3 (artistic layer, stuffing, backing layer)
Was barbwire invented to protect trenches in World War 1?
No, it was invented for cattle control
How many layers make up the skin?
3 (epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis/subcutaneous tissue)
Is the world's biggest quilt larger than the biggest Walmart?
Yes, it is 270,174 ft2
Did barbwire make fencing off farms cheaper?
Yes
Does the epidermal layer of skin on the palm of your hand have an extra layer than the epidermis on the back of your hand?
Yes, thick skin like the palm of your hand or sole of your foot has an extra layer called the stratum lucidum for extra protection
Did southern slaves use quilts to escape plantations?
Yes. Women would put maps to the underground railroad on "freedom quilts" so slaves could escape to the North
Which state is responsible for creating barbwire?
Ohio
Is your skin acidic?
Yes, the skin is coated in an acid mantle to protect your body from harmful microorganisms
Is the world's heaviest quilt heavier than the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile?
Yes, it was 54 tons
Is barbwire older than college football?
Yes, it came out in 1867 (college football came out in 1869)
Does the average adult have enough square feet of skin to wrap around a lawn chair?
Yes, on average adults have 21 sq ft of skin
How many people in America quilt?
21 million
Is barbwire "the invention that tamed the west"?
Yes, it gave homesteaders a much-needed layer of security on their property