General Knowledge
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Who was the first American astronaut to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What vitamin does the sun’s ultraviolet rays help the skin produce? A, B, C, or D
Vitamin D
What is the biggest country in the world?
Russia
You're in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match, so what do you light first?
The match
(n) Extreme happiness, sometimes more than is reasonable in a particular situation.
communal
obsessed
resilience
euphoria
Euphoria
When black players were banned from playing with white players, they:
You are busy in your house tidying up going from room to room spending 5 to 10 minutes in each. Which is the best way to save energy?
A: Switch the lights on and off every time you move from room to room
B: Keep the lights on as you move about the house
A: Switch the lights on and off every time you move from room to room
What does the Scoville scale measure?
Spiciness of food.
He is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born in 1994. He went on to become the first solo artist to have four singles enter the Top 40 before the release of a debut album. He USED to date Selena Gomez. He has blonde hair. Teen Idol.
Songs: Baby, One Time, Let me love you, As long as you love me, I dont care, Sorry...
JUSTIN BIEBER
What is the largest organ on the human body?
The Skin
I'm everywhere and a part of everyone. I am at the end of space and time and existence itself. What am I?
The letter E
What does PASTIME mean?
A pastime is an activity that you often do for fun. One of my favorite pastime activities is to paint.
How did Roberto Clemente die?
In a plane crash.
If you have the choice, how do you prefer to buy a cold drink in a café?
A: in a can
B: In a glass bottle
B
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
B.....
Brazil
What is the closest star to earth?
The Sun
Name a mammal that cannot jump?
Elephant, rhino, sloth and a hippo
Who has a neck and no head, two arms and no hands?
A shirt
To ________ means to bring together, assemble or accumulate.
EX: All my relatives ________ at our house during the Christmas holiday.
Gather
You need a new shirt / blouse and there are two that you like in the shop. You look at the label and see that one is made of 100% pure natural cotton and the other is 50% polyester. You want to be as environmentally friendly as you can.
Which one do you choose?
A: The 100% cotton shirt
B: The 50% polyester shirt
B
Which is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
The eyes
What famous boat sank back in 1912?
The Titanic
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
One brother says of his younger brother: “Two years ago, I was three times as old as my brother was. In three years’ time, I will be twice as old as my brother.” How old are they each now?
Two years ago, they were 15 and 5 respectively, and in three years’ time, they will be 20 and 10.
To _________ means to break into conversation or activity.
EX: It is impolite to ________ a conversation.
Interrupt
What is the name of the massive monster in the last reading we did with the Native Americans. The story is a legend.
Yakwawiak
As well as putting their health and the health of those around them in danger, smokers also put the environment in danger.
TRUE
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many continents are there?
SEVEN
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
What was Dracula's real name?
- Vlad The Impaler
- Vladimir The Emperor
- Vlado De Drac
- Vladislav The Vampire
Vlad The Impaler
Two men are in a desert. They both have backpacks on. One of the guys is dead. The guy who is alive has his backpack open and the guy who is dead has his backpack closed. What is in the dead man’s backpack?
A parachute
A s______ noise is a high pitched noise.
EX: Mice make s________ noises while they look for food in your apartment.
Squeaky
How can we reduce global warming?
We can reduce global warming by reducing our carbon emissions, transitioning to clean energy sources, and implementing policies to promote sustainable practices.
Why is it important to be "green"?
It is important to be "green" because human activities have a significant impact on the environment, and our current consumption patterns are unsustainable. By adopting "green" practices, we can reduce our environmental footprint and help preserve the planet for future generations.
In Greek mythology, who had snakes for hair and could turn people into stone if they looked at her?
Medusa
Pyrophobia is the fear of what?
Fire
Three colors popular with Halloween are, Black, Orange and ?
Purple
A bus driver goes the wrong way on a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?
He was walking
A s_________ is where something comes from or starts at.
EX: Oranges are a good s________ of vitamin C.
Source
FIVE R’s to save the environment are:
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Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Repurpose
Refuse
What are some ways to reduce one's carbon footprint?
Ways to reduce one's carbon footprint include using public transportation or biking instead of driving, consuming less meat and dairy, reducing energy consumption in your home, buying energy-efficient appliances, and supporting renewable energy sources.