Chemistry/Physics
This term describes the movement of water through a selectively-permeable membrane
Portugal is bordered by this country
This famous scientist was hit on the head by a falling apple and so postulated the existence of gravity
A popular event allowing you to sing out of tune to your favorite song, this japanese word means 'empty orchestra'
This famous inventor and former teacher invented the cotton gin, allowing cotton production to soar
On the electromagnetic spectrum, this type of radiation has the shortest wavelength
This Scandinavian nation lies between Norway and Finland
This "Radiant" scientist was one of only 4 people who received 2 Nobel Prizes, and the only woman to do so.
Muhammad Ali was said to float like this insect
This astute real estate purchase by President Jefferson doubled the country's size in 1893
This SI unit of energy has nothing to do with counting 'calories'
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago located off the southernmost tip of this continent
This sticky sweetener was traditionally used as an antiseptic ointment for cuts and burns
I'm dam sure you'll never guess this national animal of Canada
These two men were sent by Jefferson to learn about and survey the newly acquired Louisiana territory and also discover its plant and animal life
This element, previously used in the production of felt hats, led to the expression "mad as a hatter"?
Chile shares the majority of its border with this other South American country
America's first nickel, or five cent piece, was first produced in 1866. It consisted of 25% nickel, and 75% of this metal
In the comic strip Peanuts, Woodstock is this color
This president appears on the $50 bill
Who is Ulysses S Grant
This amino acid has the highest molecular weight
What is tryptophan
Carved stone human figures with large heads, known as Moai, can be found on this Poloneysian island
Highlighted on a plaque outside Building 222, penicillin was discovered in 1928 by this Scottish scientist
Devil's tower, located in this state, was the USA's first designated National Monument
More than 20 million people immigrated through Ellis Island during its operation. The majority of which were from this country.