Animal Kingdom
What mammal lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young?
Platypus
What nut is used to make Hersey's?
Almond
What planet has rings made of ice and rock?
Saturn
What part of the body continues to grow after death—for a little while?
None (but skin shrinks, making hair/nails look longer!)
What video game features a plumber named Mario?
Super Mario Bros.
Which bird can fly backward?
Hummingbird
What country invented ice cream (in its earliest form)?
China
What planet spins on its side, unlike the others?
Uranus
What’s the fear of long words ironically called?
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
What is the name of the wizarding school Harry Potter attends?
Hogwarts
What’s the only dog breed that doesn’t bark?
Basenji
What is the name of the green paste often served with sushi?
Wasabi
What is a group of stars forming a pattern called?
Constellation
What’s the name of the scientist who developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
Which toy was originally marketed as a “therapy device” for adults in the 1940s?
Slinkey
What fish can inflate itself like a balloon when threatened?
Pufferfish
What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
Fermented soybean paste
How many moons does Mars have?
2
Which country has a city where it’s illegal for chickens to cross the road?
US (Georgia)
What movie features the quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates”?
Forest Gump
What animal has the strongest bite force of any land animal?
Hippopotamus
What is the hottest pepper in the world as of 2024?
Pepper X
What’s the term for a star that suddenly gets super bright then fades?
Supernova
What’s the only number spelled with letters in alphabetical order?
Forty
What was the original name of the toy company “LEGO”?
“Leg Godt”