Science Facts
True or False:
Hot water freezes faster than cold water.
True. No one knows why, but it happens. It is the Mpemba effect.
What was the use of Ketchup in the 1830s?
Medicine against stomach-ache.
What is the only mammal that can fly?
The Bat
True or False:
Daniel Radcliffe broke almost 100 wands by accident while filming the films.
False. He actually used them as drumsticks and ended up breaking them.
True or False:
In the past, Art was a category in the olympics.
True. During most of the first half of the 20th century, there were competitions of different types of art (painting, writing...).
How many liters of blood do humans have?
Around 5L
How many "witches" were burnt during the Salem trials?
None. Most of the were hanged or jailed.
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
The Hummingbird
What colour was Elvis Presley's hair?
Although we all remember it black, it was dyed. He was naturally blonde.
What is the only national anthem with no words?
The Spanish Anthem.
What is the only even prime number?
2
During WWII, a Dane called Juliana received a medal for extinguishing a bomb. How did she do it?
Peeing on it.
What colour is the skin of the polar bears?
Black
Does Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean's actor) have college studies?
Yes, he does. And not only that, he has a master in Electrical Engineering.
Where is the heart located in a shrimp?
In the head.
How long does a blood cell take to run all over the body?
Around 60 seconds.
Napoleon Bonaparte organised a rabbit hunt for him and his men. What happened when they opened the cages of the rabbits?
The rabbits attacked Napoleon's group with great ferocity.
How many black spots has a Dalmatian Dog when it is born?
None. They are born white and, as they grow, the black spots start appearing, usually starting in their second week of life.
Who was the first artist to have a film and a music album hit number one in the same week?
Jennifer Lopez
What is the national animal of Scotland?
The unicorn.
Who is the only scientist that has won prizes in two different sciences?
Marie Curie
Why did food factories started doing colourful sacks during The Great Depression (1929)?
Because people were using the sacks as clothes.
What is the deadliest animal to people?
The mosquito. Because of the illnesses transferred through its bite, around 725 thousand people a year die.
What is the name of Katy Perry's cat?
Kitty Purry
What is the real meaning of the Japanese word "karaoke"
Empty orchestra