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(Astronomy)
(Astronomy)
He is more than just a "Queen" lyric - he was also an astronomer who argued that the Earth revolved around the sun.
Galileo Galilei
What is the human body's largest internal organ? (measured by weight)
the liver
I discovered the law of universal gravitation after observing a falling apple. Who am I?
Isaac Newton
What colour is blood when it's still inside the body?
Red! Though a popular myth will have you believe it's blue.
Johannes Gutenberg invented a machine that revolutionized the way books were made in Europe. What is it called?
The printing press
How many planets are there in our Solar System?
8
Only about half the population contains these, the largest cell in the human body - it's visible to the naked eye!
An ovum, or the egg released from the ovary each month.
In contrast, the smallest cell in the human body is the sperm.
I developed the theory of evolution by natural selection. Who am I?
Charles Darwin
If you have a cold, which of the following should you avoid?
A:Dairy
B:Orange Juice
C: Chamomile Tea
Orange Juice!
Contrary to popular belief, dairy does not increase phlegm. Orange juice is too acidic, and can often irritate an inflamed throat.
Alexander Graham Bell created a device that allowed people to communicate over long distances. What is this invention?
Telephone
Many people think astronauts can see famous buildings from space. What kinds of human-made structures can sometimes be seen from space?
Huge dams, open-pit mines, large greenhouses, major canals, or big artificial islands.
OMG, embarrassing: Humans are the only species known to do THIS.
Blush!
I discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic. Who am I?
Alexander Fleming
What percentage of our brain do we use?
100% (not just 10%)
Thomas Edison developed a device that produces long-lasting artificial light. What did he invent?
The light bulb.
If you look up at the night sky and find 3 stars together in a straight line, you're looking at part of which constellation?
Orion or Orion's Belt
A vestigial organ is a part of the body that no longer serves any purpose, as we've evolved beyond the need for it.
Name one human vestigial organ.
Possible answers: Wisdom teeth, appendix, tonsils, sinuses, coccyx (tail).
I am a German scientist who discovered X-rays in 1895. Who am I?
Wilhelm Röntgen
How many spiders do people swallow per year while they sleep?
None!
Benjamin Franklin performed experiments with electricity and developed a simple device to demonstrate lightning’s nature. What was it?
A lightning rod
What is the name of the famous comet that passes by the Earth every 76 years?
Halley's Comet
Mammals don't lay eggs - except for these two species!
Name one of them.
Platypus and Echidna
We discovered the structure of DNA, using Rosalind Franklin’s X-ray data. Who are we?
Which of these widespread myths is actually TRUE?
A. Your hair & fingernails keep growing after you die.
B. All bananas sold are clones
C. A watermelon seed can grow in your stomach.
D. Bulls hate the colour red.
Bananas are clones.
Edible bananas (Cavendish bananas) are the result of a genetic accident in nature. Wild bananas exist but are filled with hard seeds that make them inedible.
Tim Berners-Lee created a system that allows people to access and share information across the Internet. What is this invention?
The World Wide Web