Countries
What country's name sounds like a synonym for porcelain?
China
What is (approximately) the speed of light?
it is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.
How long did the longest commercial flight last?
That last red-eye you took might have felt like it took all day, but records show that the longest commercial flight was actually around ... hours!
Where from and where to was it?
It was the Singapore-to-New-York route, provided by Singapore Airlines. It lasted 30 hours.
Why have many pharmaceutical drugs and remedies originated from plants found in the jungle?
The rich botanical diversity of the jungle has provided a vast array of natural compounds that have been utilized for treating various ailments and inspiring pharmaceutical innovations.
I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible ...
....to put down
What country is both a country and a continent?
Australia
What famous construction can be 15 cm higher during the summer? =)
The Eiffel Tower
Why should pilots and co-pilots eat different food?
It’s standard protocol for the two. If one experiences food poisoning or can’t leave the bathroom, the other must be capable of taking over.
Could you name 6-10 animals that can be found in a jungle?
bonobo (a close relative to the chimpanzee)
bongo (These large mammals are similar to antelopes)
forest elephant (the smallest species of elephant), gorilla
leopard
hippopotamus
crested eagle
python
Bengal tiger (lions are often called the King of the Jungle, but they do not actually live in jungles or rainforests! That title goes to tigers!)
poison dart frog
ants (there are over 200 species of ants found in jungles and rainforests. They love the lush floors that jungles provide)
England doesn’t have a kidney bank, but it does have a ...
...Liverpool
The only city spanning two continents is ..., with its historic center situated in Europe and its more modern districts located in Asia.
Istanbul
The human body contains enough carbon to make 900....
....pencils
What's the longest recognized country name in the world?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What food that we eat can be found in a jungle?
bananas
cocoa
coffee plants
Brazilian nuts
Why do we tell actors to “break a leg”? Because every play has a...
... cast
What country recognizes 22 official languages?
India
How come human babies have up to 100 more bones than adults?
As babies develop and mature, several bones fuse such as those of the cranium.
What kind of jet lags are more severe, when travelling from west to east or the other way round?
This feeling can even be worse when you are traveling from west to east. Why is that? The primary reason is that the day tends to shrink a little when going from west to east, which can sometimes be hard for your brain to adapt.
When you are traveling from east to west, your day is usually longer. This gives the brain more time to adapt hence reducing the chances of getting jet lagged. You, therefore, need to prepare for the "shortened" day when traveling eastward. Getting up earlier can help your brain to anticipate the travel changes.
Complete the gaps with 2 words showing a contrast:
If you combined all of the ... on the jungle floor, they would weigh more than all of the ... put together!
ants VS mammals
My computer’s favorite snack is...
...microchips
What is the country whose sheep population outnumbers humans?
New Zealand
Humans cannot taste food without...
Receptors on our taste buds distinguish the taste of substances once they have begun to dissolve on... . It is a chemical reaction.
... saliva
A photon is going through airport security.
The TSA (transportation security service) agent asks if it has any luggage.
The photon says, “No, I’m travelling....”
...light
Is there a difference between a jungle and a rainforest?
A tropical rainforest differs from a jungle in the amount of vegetation that grows on the ground. It has a hot and humid atmosphere with heavy rainfall all year long and a high tree canopy that doesn’t allow sunlight through.
A jungle has thick vegetation on the ground and is mostly uninhabitable.
Why don’t keyboards sleep? They have two...
...shifts