winter sports
In this winter sport, athletes launch a stone toward a target on ice, using brooms to guide the stone's path.
what is curling
what percent of Americans travel internationally each year?
25%
what movie is the quote, "life is like a box of chocolates" from?
forrest gump
what animal is the favorite to visit in zoos (worldwide)
giraffes
The Seattle Space Needle was built for which major event in the city's history?
the 1962 world fair
this olympic winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, testing both endurance and accuracy
what is biathlon
how many recognizable countries are in Africa?
54
what is the top grossing animated Disney movie?
the lion king ($1.66 billion worldwide)
what kind of animal is a kangaroo
a marsupial
What is the state flower of Washington, known for its delicate, lavender-colored petals, and often found in the wild during spring?
the Coast Rhododendron
In this Olympic event, athletes race down a steep course on a narrow, flexible sled while lying face-up and feet-first. It’s often considered one of the most dangerous winter sports
what is skeleton
The "Big Ben" is the name of the clock, not the tower. what is the tower officially called?
the Elizabeth tower
in what year was the first film made in color released?
1922 (movie: "the toll of the sea")
The elephant is known for its large ears, but what is the function of the ears?
to regulate body temperature
Which city is known as the "Apple Capital of the World" because of its proximity to some of the nation’s largest apple orchards?
wenatchee
which country one most gold medals in the last winter olympics
what is norway
This country is home to the famous temple complex of Angkor Wat, which was built by the Khmer Empire
what is cambodia
In Night at the Museum (2006), which famous historical figure comes to life and causes trouble in the museum?
teddy roosevelt
which mammal has the most teeth
the bottlenose dolphin
in meters how tall is the space needle?
184 meters
when and where were the first winter olympics?
1924 in Chamonix, France
what city is the most visited globally?
dubai
In the opening sequence of Shrek, what song is played while Shrek is enjoying a mud bath in his swamp?
all-star by smash mouth
which animal has no vocal chords?
girrafe
what event due to a border dispute between the U.S. and Britain over the San Juan Islands nearly lead to a war
the shooting of a pig by an American settler (the pig war)