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It's got the strongest gravity of any planet, nearly 2 1/2 times ours
Jupiter
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania
SPAM is an abbreviation for what?
Specially Processed American Meat
Known as “nature’s aspirin,” the bark of this tree was traditionally used to reduce pain and inflammation.
The name of a full moon or a new moon when it's closest to the Earth in its elliptic orbit, resulting in a slightly larger-than-usual apparent size of the lunar disk as viewed from Earth.
Super Moon
The greenhouse effect, not just proximity to the sun, makes it the hottest of the planets
Venus
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world?
Mexico City
Some of this refrigerated item, sold in supermarkets is actually horseradish because the real thing is expensive and hard to make.
Wasabi
This popular herb, often used in teas, is known for its calming properties and ability to help with sleep.
Chamomile
This is a physical theory that describes how the universe expanded from an initial state of high density and temperature.
Big Bang
It not only has an odd axis of rotation, it's also the coldest planet, with temps approaching -400 Fahrenheit
Uranus
What ocean is the largest and deepest?
Pacific
This spice is actually a fruit that's picked, dried, and sold whole or ground. It smells like nutmeg and cinnamon, but it's not a mix of other spices.
Allspice
The roots of this plant, often used in Asian medicine, are said to boost energy, reduce stress, and improve cognitive function.
Ginseng
This event occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured, by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
Eclipse
This planet has 146 moons, the most moons of all the planets in our solar system.
Saturn (Jupiter has between 80-95)
How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
5
Belonging to the same botanical family as parsley, this spice is known for its peppery flavor. The seeds are commonly used in cuisines of the Middle East, North Africa, and India and Pakistan.
Cumin
The seeds of this tropical fruit, used to treat malaria and digestive issues, contain the enzyme papain, which aids in digestion.
Papaya
This is a powerful stream of charged particles that can push interstellar dust clouds of low density into intergalactic space.
Cosmic Wind
It has the most eccentric orbit of any planet, varying between 27 million to 70 million kilometers. It also has largest temperature difference, between -180C to 430C facing sun.
Mercury
What is the northernmost national capital city in the world?
Reykjavik, Iceland
Used in place of saffron to provide color and flavor. Popularly used in Indian curries.
Turmeric
Derived from a flower, this medicinal plant contains digoxin, a compound used to treat heart conditions like atrial fibrillation.
Foxglove
This is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star, and occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star.
Supernova