Scientific Mysteries
A person feels colder when they come out of a swimming pool even on a warm day. What is the main scientific reason?
A. Water blocks sunlight completely
B. Evaporation of water removes heat from the body
C. Body temperature suddenly drops permanently
D. Wind stops working on wet skin
Evaporation of water removes heat from the body
Which country is home to the luxury car brand BMW?
A. USA
B. Italy
C. Germany
D. France
Germany
Which cooking method involves food being cooked slowly in liquid at a low temperature?
A. Frying
B. Grilling
C. Boiling
D. Simmering
Simmering
Which line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A. Tropic of Cancer
B. Equator
C. Prime Meridian
D. Arctic Circle
Equator
Which city is known as the fashion capital of the world?
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Milan
D. London
Paris
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon at the same room temperature?
A. Metal produces cold energy
B. Wood absorbs heat
C. Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster
D. Wood is always warm
Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster
Which company is famous for its electric cars like Model S and Model 3?
A. Toyota
B. Tesla, Inc.
C. Honda
D. Kia
Tesla, Inc.
What does “al dente” mean when cooking pasta?
A. Very soft
B. Overcooked
C. Firm to the bite
D. Cold
Firm to the bite
Which strait separates Asia and North America?
A. Strait of Hormuz
B. Bering Strait
C. Strait of Gibraltar
D. Malacca Strait
Bering Strait
What does “haute couture” mean?
A. Ready-made clothing
B. High-end custom-made fashion
C. Sportswear
D. Casual clothing
High-end custom-made fashion
Why do your ears “pop” when an airplane takes off or lands?
A. Oxygen levels change
B. Air pressure inside and outside the ear equalizes
C. Noise damages ear drums
D. Blood pressure changes suddenly
Air pressure inside and outside the ear equalizes
Which company developed the rotary (Wankel) engine used in models like the RX-7?
A. Mazda
B. Toyota
C. Honda
D. Subaru
Mazda
What does it mean to “julienne” vegetables?
A. Mash them
B. Cut into thin strips
C. Boil them
D. Fry them
Cut into thin strips
Which country is crossed by both the Equator and the Prime Meridian?
A. Kenya
B. Ghana
C. Gabon
D. Congo
Ghana
Which fashion designer is known for the “little black dress”?
A. Coco Chanel
B. Donatella Versace
C. Giorgio Armani
D. Alexander McQueen
Coco Chanel
Why do we see our breath in cold weather?
A. Carbon dioxide turns visible
B. Water vapor condenses into tiny droplets
C. Oxygen freezes
D. Air becomes solid
Water vapor condenses into tiny droplets
The term “horsepower” was originally coined by which engineer?
A. Nikola Tesla
B. James Watt
C. Henry Ford
D. Karl Benz
James Watt
Which ingredient acts as a thickening agent in sauces and soups?
A. Sugar
B. Cornstarch
C. Vinegar
D. Oil
Cornstarch
Which country has the most natural borders formed by rivers?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Russia
D. Egypt
Brazil
Which brand is famous for its “red sole” shoes?
A. Gucci
B. Prada
C. Christian Louboutin
D. Louis Vuitton
Christian Louboutin
Why do stars appear to twinkle at night?
A. Stars are moving rapidly
B. Earth’s atmosphere bends starlight unevenly
C. Stars burn out constantly
D. Moon reflects light unevenly
Earth’s atmosphere bends starlight unevenly
What does “turbocharger” primarily increase in an engine?
A. Fuel consumption
B. Engine weight
C. Air intake pressure
D. Engine noise
Air intake pressure
Which part of an egg provides structure when whipped into stiff peaks?
A. Yolk
B. Shell
C. Egg white
D. Membrane
Egg white
Which country lies in all four hemispheres (Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western)?
A. Indonesia
B. Kenya
C. Kiribati
D. Brazil
Kiribati
Which material is commonly used in denim jeans?
A. Wool
B. Polyester
C. Cotton twill
D. Silk
Cotton twill