BLAST OFF
He's more than just a "Queen" lyric- he was also an astronomer who argued that the Earth revolved around the sun.
Galileo
What is the Human Body's largest internal organ?
The Liver
We share about 50% of our genes with which fruit?
Bananas
What is the hardest substance on Earth?
Diamonds
What color is blood when it's still inside your body?
Red
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.
What's the loudest animal on earth?
The sperm whale, which has been measured at over 230 decibels!
We see the sky as blue, but in actuality it's really what color?
Purple
If you have a cold, which of the following should you avoid?
A) Dairy
B) Orange Juice
C) Hot Toddies
B) Orange Juice
Contrary to popular belief, dairy does not increase phlegm. Orange juice is too acidic, and can often irritate an inflamed throat.
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
OMG, embarrassing: Humans are the only species known to do THIS.
Blush
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.
Correct answers: Wisdom teeth, appendix, tonsils, sinuses, coccyx (tail)
What is the deepest place on Earth?
The Marianas Trench
(It's 35,876 feet deep)
What percent of our brain do we use?
100%
What is the name of the famous comet that passes by the Earth every 76 years?
Halley's Comet
Which part of the human body has the most bones?
The hands (27 bones each)
The feet are close behind with 26 bones each.
Mammals don't lay eggs- except for these two species! Name one of them.
The platypus and the echidna.
The largest earthquake ever measured was a 9.5, which happened in 1960 in THIS country.
Chile
Which of these widespread myths is actually TRUE?
A) Your hair and 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 color red.
B) All bananas sold are clones.
Edible bananas are the result of a genetic accident in nature. Wild bananas exist but are filled with hard seeds that make them inedible.