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An inch (2.5cm) of rain is equal to _____ inches of snow...
What is 10 inches (25cm) ------ Mt. Baker ski area in Washington state holds the world record for snowfall at 1,140 inches of snow during the 1998–1999 winter season
100
In 1972, Pfizer reached this sales threshold...
What is $1,000,000,000 (one billion dollars)
100
This is the world's tallest animal on land...
What is the giraffe ------ The average male giraffe weighs about 2,600 lbs. and is between 14 and 17 ft. tall. The tallest on record was 20 ft. tall.
100
In 5000 years of human history, this is the only disease to be eradicated...
What is Smallpox ------ The last naturally occurring case of smallpox (Variola minor) was diagnosed on 26 October 1977.
100
"Goodbye" in Hawaiian...
What is Aloha ------ Hawaii state's nickname is "Aloha State', because the word 'Aloha' is one of the most used words in Hawaiian Language. Aloha can be used both as 'hello' and 'goodbye'
200
During hibernation, this animal's heart rate can drop from 40-50 beats per minute to just 8 beats per minute...
What is a black bear ------ To survive winters, many animals have developed various survival techniques. In addition to hibernation, migrating, hibernating, storing food, growing thicker fur, some animals possess the amazing ability to turn white during the winter: the arctic fox, arctic hare, ptarmigan, barren-ground caribou, and ermine.
200
Since it's inception, Pfizer has built it's reputation on this...
What is (High) Quality Products ------ 1899 statement made by Charles Pfizer at the company's 50th anniversary celebration stated, "Our goal has been and continues to be the same: to find a way to produce the highest-quality products and to perfect the most efficient way to accomplish this, in order to serve our customers. This company has built itself on its reputation and its dedication to these standards, and if we are to celebrate another 50 years, we must always be aware that quality is the keystone.“
200
This is the world's largest single stem tree, by volume...
What is the Giant Sequoia ------ In particular, the General Sherman tree, a Giant Sequoia in California's Sequoia National Park that stands 275 ft tall is the tallest tree -- the trunk alone is estimated to weigh over 1,800 tons.
200
Australia has 10 times more of this animal than koala or kangaroos / wallabees...
What is camels ------ An estimated 10,000 to 12,000 Camels, were imported into Australia between 1860 and 1907, for use as draft and riding animals by people pioneering the dry interior. By 2008, it was feared that this population numbered about one million, and was projected to double every 8–10 years. A culling program was introduced in response, and by 2013 the feral population was estimated to have been reduced to around 300,000.
200
This is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment...
What is a luau ------ Many families celebrate a child's first birthday with a luau. Graduation luaus and wedding luaus are also common.
300
Occurring in Winter, this is the name given to the shortest day and longest night of the year...
What is Winter Solstice ------- While it seems counterintuitive, Earth is actually closest to the sun in December, even though winter solstice is the shortest day of the year
300
In 1880, using imported concentrates of lemon and lime, Pfizer began manufacturing ______for new drinks like Coca-Cola™, Dr. Pepper™, and Pepsi-Cola™...
What is citric acid ------ Citric acid became a main product at the time and Pfizer was America's leading producer; World War I caused a shortage of calcium citrate that Pfizer imported from Italy for the manufacture of citric acid, and the company began a search for an alternative supply. Pfizer chemists learned of a fungus that ferments sugar to citric acid and were able to commercialize production of citric acid from this source in 1919. As a result Pfizer developed expertise in fermentation technology.
300
Behind Russia, this is the second largest country in the world by land mass...
What is Canada ------ Russia 6,592,846 sq miles (17,075,400 sq km); Canada 3,602,707 sq miles (9,330,970 sq km); China 3,600,947 sq miles (9,326,410 sq km); USA 3,539,242 sq miles (9.166,600 sq km) For Antartica to be a country it must have pernament human citizens living there which it doesnt have, therfore it is a continent
300
These caused by sadness, happiness, and onions look different under a microscope...
What is tears ------ Newborns don’t produce tears. They make crying sounds, but the tears don’t start flowing until they are about 4-13 weeks old.
300
Hawaii is the only US state that grows this commodity...
What is coffee ------ The volcanic soil, abundant sunshine, and afternoon rainfall make the Kona Coffee Belt one of the premier coffee growing regions in the world. "VOG," or volcanic fog, a phenomenon associated with the ongoing volcanic activity at the southern tip of the island often makes for cooler afternoons in the Kona Coffee belt, providing natural shading for Kona coffee trees.
400
Chionophobia is the fear of ______...
What is Snow ------ Chionophobia is the persistent fear of snow, especially becoming trapped by snow. The term is derived from the Greek words chion and phobos, meaning “snow” and “fear,” respectively.
400
Pfizer's first product, produced in 1849...
What is Santonin ------ Santonin is an antiparasitic used to treat intestinal worms, a common affliction in mid-19th century America. Cousins Charles Pfizer, a chemist, and Charles Erhart, a confectioner, blended santonin with almond-toffee flavoring and shaped it into a candy cone to make it more palatable than other brands on the market at the time.
400
This is the smallest country in the world by land mass...
What is Vatican City ------ At a size of 0.44 km² (0.17mi²), Vatican City has a population of 800 of whom over 450 have Vatican citizenship, while the rest have permission to reside there, either temporarily or permanently, without the benefit of citizenship.
400
The expiration date on water bottles is for this...
What is the plastic bottle ------ Although water, in and of itself, does not go bad, the plastic bottle it is contained in does "expire," and will eventually start leaching chemicals into the water. This won't necessarily render the water toxic, but it might make it taste somewhat less than "mountain spring fresh."
400
The world's most active volcanoe is on this island...
What is Hawaii ------ The Kilauea Volcano is the youngest volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. The most destructive phase of the Kilauea Volcano’s current eruption began in 1990 when its lava flows flooded Kalapana, a nearby village where it destroyed more than 100 homes in just 9 months.
500
This weather phenomenon refers to a warming of the Pacific Equatorial waters and a slackening of the Trade Winds over those waters...
What is El Nino ------ The name El Nino originates from Peru. Two big industries in Peru were fishing and fertilizer. Fishermen noticed that once every several years, the waters would warm; the upwelling of cold water that brought nutrients to the fish would stop; the fish that fed on the nutrients would leave; and the birds that fed on the fish would leave. Since bird guano was a major source of fertilizer, it had a great impact on the local economy. They named it "El Nino" after the child, Jesus Christ, giving it a religious connotation because it seemed to occur around Christmas time.
500
Hospira will bring ~_______ new employees to Pfizer...
What is 19,000 ------ Headquartered north of Chicago in Lake Forest, Ill., Hospira has approximately 19,000 employees worldwide and generated approximately $4 billion in net sales in 2013.
500
This is the smallest planet in our solar system...
What is Mercury ----- The smallest planet in regards to both mass and volume is Mercury—this tiny world is nearly 20 times less massive than Earth, and its diameter is about times 2 ½ smaller.
500
In Denver, these dispensaries outnumber Starbucks 3 to 1...
What is Marijuana Dispensaries ------ Denver has more marijuana dispensaries than liquor stores, Starbucks coffee shops or public schools
500
Hawaii is in this time zone...
What is Hawaii Standard Time ------ (GMT-10 hours) 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time, March through November).
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