Skyscrapers
Do Skyscrapers bend in high winds?
Yes, some sway back and forth so they don't break or fall down
Is concrete the most used building material in the world?
Yes
Is Kudzu from America?
No, it's from Japan
Did America's first city start in Delaware?
Yes. It is Lewes, Delaware in 1631
What is Vermont's nickname?
The Green Mountain State
Which state made the first skyscraper?
Illinois (Chicago)
Is concrete older than London?
Yes, concrete is 1,900 years old
What region of America did Kudzu eat?
The South
Did Delaware have America's first log cabin?
Yes, in 1638
Does Vermont have the smallest state capitol?
Yes
Is the world's oldest skyscraper older than Charlie Brown?
Yes, it is 141 years old
Is concrete and cement the same thing?
No, concrete is made of 10% cement
Why was Kudzu introduced to the South?
To feed livestock and stop erosion
What animal is Delaware's mascot?
Does Vermont have the smallest population?
No, it's the second smallest
What building was the tallest in the world for 3,800 years?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Did Thomas Edison, the man who made the lightbulb, also make types of concrete?
Yes, he invented 49 types of concrete
How fast does Kudzu grow?
1 ft each day
Was Delaware used as a prison during the Civil War?
Yes. Delaware had the most prisons per mile2 during the Civil War, making it the North's most proficient prison state
What famous ice cream company started in Vermont?
Ben and Jerry's
How tall is the world's tallest skyscraper?
2,717 ft
Are used diapers and shrimp shells used to make concrete?
Yes, a lot of concrete is made from recycled materials
Is Kudzu used as medicine?
Yes, it's used to cure the effects of alcoholism
Does Delaware have a state-sponsored monster?
Yes, his name is Miles the Monsters. He sits at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Delaware. He weighs as much as 4,000 cats
Is the Vermont state animal the cow?
No, it's the Morgan Horse. This Horse breed is named after Justice Morgan, who was Vermont's best horseman in the 1700s