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100
True or False - Reindeer grow new antlers every year
Unlike horns, antlers fall off and grow back larger each year. Male reindeer begin to grow antlers in February and female reindeer in May
100
True or False - You can walk across Liechtenstein in less than a day?
True!
The distance from the Northern border to the Southern border is 25km
The distance from the Eastern border to the Western border is 10km
100
Ceramic objects are made from....?
Clay
100
What is the hardest working muscle in our body?
Hint: It is the only muscle that never gets tired.
The heart!
100
True or False - You can hum when you hold you nose
False!
200
What color fur do polar bears have?
Polar bears' fur are not actually white, they are transparent. They appear white because of how light is reflected
200
True or False - All giant pandas that we see in the zoo are on loan from China?
True!
Pandas are only native to China.
200
This artist is well known for painting the ceiling of the sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
200
True or False - Your left lung is about 10 percent smaller than your right one?
True!
This is to account for the heart
200
How many flavors of Kit-Kat have been produced in Japan since 2000?
There have been more than 300 limited-edition seasonal and regional flavors of Kit Kat chocolate bars produced in Japan since 2000, many exclusive to the country and not produced elsewhere.
Some examples include: Plain milk chocolate, strawberry, wasabi, matcha green tea and Tokyo Banana
300
True or False - Can Elephants Swim?
True!
In addition to using their mighty trunks for eating and drinking, they can use them to breathe like a snorkel when submerged in deep water.
300
What percentage of Earth's total freshwater supply is trapped in Glaciers and ice sheets?
Almost 70%
The North and South pole contain the bulk of the world's freshwater. 68.7% of it is encased in ice caps, permanent snow, and glaciers
300
What are the 3 warm colors in art?
Red, Orange and Yellow
300
If we took all the blood vessels in our body and laid them out end-to-end. How long would the distance be?
Laid end to end, an adult’s blood vessels could circle Earth’s equator over two times!
300
What is the weight of an average whale's heart?
180kg or 400 pounds
That is equivalent to a full grown African Lion, a male gorilla or a small jetski.
400
Which animal tastes food with its feet?
- insects, reptiles and amphibians included in "animal"
Butterflies!
The taste receptors on the legs and feet provide an efficient way for them to find small bits of food or nectar in their environment.
400
What are the top 5 most visited countries for tourism in the world?
1. France
2. Spain
3. USA
4. China
5. Italy
400
Who is the individual in the painting? Who painted this?
This is a self-portrait painted by Vincent Van Gogh.
Over his life time he painted 36 self-portraits. This specific portrait was painted in 1889. It is currently placed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
400
True or False - You can dream and sleepwalk at the same time?
False!
When we sleep our brain goes through four cycles. Each stage takes us into a deeper sleep. Stage 1-3 is called Non-REM sleep. Where REM = Rapid Eye Movement.
Sleepwalking occurs in the later stages of Non-REM sleep.
Whereas, dreaming occurs during REM sleep. The reason we can't sleepwalk during REM sleep is because our body becomes paralyzed.
400
What was the original group name for the Spice Girls?
The Spice Girls are a British girl group formed in 1994. However, their original group name was "touch"
They changed the name in 1995 after a change in management.
500
Which reptile is able to run on water?
Named for its miraculous abilities, the Amazon’s ‘Jesus lizard’ can run over water.
500
Which country has the most scattered population?
Mongolia
Mongolia's horse population outnumbers its human population
Mongolia is a vast landlocked country spanning from Russia in the north to China in the south. It may not be the world’s largest country in size, but it can feel that way because it has the world’s lowest population density. In some regions, it’s possible to go days without coming across another person.
Mongolia has a population of 3.35 million but it the 18th largest country in the world
500
Where is this painting found?
Bonus: When was it painted?
These paintings are found in the cave network, Lascaux, in the southwestern region of France
This cave system is famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings, which are estimated to have been painted 20,000 years ago.
The hunting scenes show about 100 animal figures, which are remarkable for their detail, rich colours and lifelike quality.
500
What speeds can signals travel throughout the nervous system in kilometer?
400 km!
500
What 4 countries have national anthems with no words.
Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and San Marino