What continent is home to the Sydney Opera House?
Australia.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most popular tourist spots in Australia. Its unique design makes it one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
How many permanent teeth do most adults have?
32
The four types of teeth are incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
Drying white clothes outdoors on a sunny day has this additional effect.
Whitening or bleaching
The early morning sun has a bleaching effect. Dry colors in the shade to avoid fading.
When you whip cream too long, you get this.
Butter
After margarine was introduced, a law was passed in the Vermont, South Dakota, and New Hampshire legislatures that required margarine to be dyed pink to differentiate it from butter. The battle went all the way to the Supreme Court, which struck down the “pink laws.”
Arizona’s state flower should come as no surprise, as this plant covers the desert landscape.
Cactus (blossom)
Specifically, it is the saguaro cactus, native to the Sonora Desert. It’s illegal to harm one of these cacti.
What group of islands in the Pacific Ocean has active volcanoes?
Hawaii
Each Hawaiian Island has at least one volcano. There are currently six active volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands.
Which of the following is not a type of triangle: isosceles, equidistant, or scalene?
Equidistant
Isosceles triangles have at least two sides of equal length, while each side in a scalene triangle is a different length.
To avoid static cling in the winter, take the clothes out of the dryer before they reach this state.
Bone dry
Hang up clothes when they are slightly damp. You can “iron” them with your hands to remove any wrinkles.
This is the name of a bright yellow, smooth, waterproof coat that people wear in the rain.
Slicker
The original coats in the 1800s were made of sailcloth and covered in linseed oil to make them waterproof.
In what country can you walk the Great Wall?
China
The Great Wall of China is a massive structure. Its length measures more than 13,000 miles (21,000 km).
What is Canada’s highest mountain?
Mount Logan
Located in the Yukon, Mount Logan was named for a geological surveyor.
If you don’t want to dry a small garment in the dryer, you can use this salad prep item to remove much of the water.
Salad spinner
This cuts your drying time in half.
When you see a yellow sign, you generally think of this.
Caution
Yellow is the universal color of caution, just as red is the universal color for “stop.”
What city is the gambling capital of North America?
Las Vegas
The famous Las Vegas Strip remains a top U.S. vacation spot. In recent years, the city has added more family-friendly shows and venues to attract a wider range of guests.
Claustrophobia is a fear of...
Tight or enclosed spaces.
Around 12.5 percent of the population suffers from claustrophobia.
Turning brightly colored clothes inside-out and washing them in cool water will help to keep them from doing this.
Fading or bleeding
This technique prolongs the lifespan of your garments.
Back in the day, we looked up businesses in this.
The Yellow Pages
The Real Yellow Pages has moved online to the website yellowpages.com.
What city do vacationers visit to see Elizabeth Tower, home of the famous bell named Big Ben?
London
The name Big Ben is often associated with the whole clock tower; however, it is actually the name of the 15-ton hour bell within the tower. The tower itself was formerly called St. Stephen’s Tower until 2012, when it was renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?
Venus
Due to the greenhouse effect, temperatures on Venus can rise to about 460ºC (860ºF)!
If you want to spend less time ironing, do this before placing clothes into the dryer.
Shake them out
Start by unraveling clothing before placing them in the washer and remove your laundry as soon as the washer stops. Drying on the lowest setting also helps remove wrinkles.
This is the yellow “split” on which ice cream sits.
Banana
Don’t forget the rest of the toppings—nuts, hot fudge, whipped cream, pineapple, strawberries, and a cherry.
In what world city are the Spanish Steps located?
Rome
The steps were built between 1723 and 1726 and are still a popular tourist destination.
What fictional character has been portrayed by Robert Downey Jr, Basil Rathbone, and Peter Cushing? Hint: He lives at 221B Baker Street, London.
Sherlock Holmes
Many actors have portrayed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective, with the first speaking role going to Clive Brook in 1929.
Don’t panic if you shrink a natural-fiber sweater in the dryer. Soak it in this hair softening product before laundering again.
Hair conditioner
Use more than 1/3 cup of conditioner. After soaking, hand-wash in a gentle detergent that’s safe for wool or natural fibers. After rinsing, roll the sweater in a towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
These wasps often build their nests underground.
Yellow jackets
They get their name from their yellow and black stripes and are also known as meat bees.