Trees
How can you tell how old a tree is?
Count the rings on the stump
Around the world, are most carrots orange?
No. Most are white or yellow
Are there more types of winter storms than there are species of Rhinos?
No. There are 4 types of winter storms and 5 species of Rhinos
How big were the wolves in the ice age?
220 pounds and 6 ft long (Dire Wolves)
Does Canada eat more Macaroni and Cheese than America?
Yes. They eat the most Mac and Cheese in the world
Is ice cream made from trees?
Yes. Many of the ingredients added to ice cream to make it last longer come from trees
What Looney Tunes character loves carrots?
Bugs Bunny
Has this year's winter storm made Chicago colder than Antarctica?
Yes. For a few days, Chicago was colder than Antartica
Did Dire Wolves go extinct?
Yes
Does Canada have the more types of Bears than Russia?
Yes
Can some trees change the color of their bark?
Yes, Rainbow Eucalyptus trees have bark that changes colors depending on the weather
Which state grows the most carrots?
California
Do winter storms cause trees to explode?
Yes. The sudden drop in temperature can cause tree sap to freeze and expand, which makes the tree explode
Did scientists bring Dire Wolves back from extinction?
Yes. Last year, scientists cloned Dire Wolves from some fossils they found (and the modern grey wolf) to bring them back. The clones are nearly a year old and even bigger than expected
How many of the world's bears live in Canada?
60%
Is the world's biggest tree heavier than a holiday inn?
Tree, it weighs 4 million pounds
Can eating enough carrots make you see in the dark?
No, but the Royal Air Force in Brittan claimed this during WWII to hide their new radar technology.
Which is taller, the amount of snow Russia has gotten this winter storm or female Giraffes?
The snow in Kamchatka, Russia. They've gotten 16 ft of snow. Female Giraffes only reach 14 ft
Would wolves get pulled over in a school zone?
Yes. They can run up to 38 mph
Are moose the national animal of Canada?
No, it is the Beaver since the whole country was founded on Beaver trapping
Do people race trees?
Yes. They hollow them out like a canoe and put wheels on them
Will eating too many carrots turn you orange?
Yes! Carrots are full of beta-keratin which is a pigment that affects your skin color. Too much of it will give you an orange color called carotenemia.
What is the most dangerous thing to do at home during a winter storm?
Shovel Snow. Shoveling Snow increase the risk of having a heart attack. Each yeah thousands of people are sent to the ER for this very reason
Do wolves cure PTSD in veterans?
No, but they do help vets manage PTSD. They integrate the vet into their pack and offer love, support, and structure.
Does Canada have Wooly Mammoths?
Not right now. They used too, so scientists are going to put cloned Wooly Mammoths in the Northern Territories of Canada to see if they can bring them back from extinction. This will be done in 2028