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100
Does an apple float in water?
Bonus: Why or why not?
Yes, apples float!
Apples are one of the only fruits that float in water. Just like ice, apples are less dense than liquid water. The fruits are actually around one quarter air by volume, a feature of their uniquely porous, relatively dry flesh. However apples aren’t the only floaters. Pears float in water too, as do some summer squashes and bananas, which would be much easier to bob for.
100
True or false: Lobsters only turn red when cooked.
True!
Lobsters can look blue, yellow or even a mix of colors, but will turn red when they are cooked, according to the University of Maine's Lobster Institute. That is, unless they're white or albino lobsters. A rare white lobster was found off the coast of Maine in 2021 by James Hook and Company, which said it was a one in 100 million find.
100
What is the capital of New York state?
Albany
During the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, Albany was a supply center as well as a focal point for military planning because of its central location on the Hudson River, said Discover Albany. In 1797, Albany became the official state capital. However, Albany was not the first capital of the state, Kingston was. In September 1777, officials met in Kingston to declare it a sovereign state and establish the first New York State Senate, making the city New York’s first capital. One month later, the city was burned down by British troops who came from the south. British troops from the north never reached Albany, as they were stopped at Saratoga.
100
What famous symbol is on a pirate ship flag?
A Skull and Crossbones
The flag is known as the Jolly Roger, and it is often depicted with a white skull and crossbones on a black background. The first use of the term “Jolly Roger” in print appears in 1724 in The General History of Pyrates. Some scholars believe the term is an Anglicization of the French “joli rouge” name for the terrible red flag. Others think the term “Roger” or “Old Roger”—a common 18th-century nickname for the devil—and the grinning skull inspired the name. Regardless of its origins, pirates raised their versions of the Jolly Roger long before the name entered popular use.
100
What are the most common things people add to their coffee?
Cream, milk and half-and-half, as well as sugar or sugar substitutes.
Some other additions to coffee can be chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg, ice cream, lemon and lime, honey, even butter and salt!
200
True or False: Apples are known as nature's toothbrush.
True!
Apples have long been considered “nature’s toothbrush” because their thick skins and fibrous flesh are just the right texture for the natural brushing of the teeth. In this way, the old nickname holds true. The natural fiber and thick skin act as something like a scrubbing brush to rid your teeth of plaque and build-up.
200
What is the process of a lobster getting out of its old shell called?
Molting
First a lobster must lie down sideways causing the shell to split. The old shell is shed to leave the new, soft shell underneath. Finally, the new shell must harden.
200
"Low bridge, everybody down..." According to the classic grade school song, Sal the mule pulled a barge 15 miles a day along which waterway?
The Erie Canal
Built in 1825, the Erie Canal stretched from Albany to Buffalo, and connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
200
What is another name for the lookout on a pirate ship?
Hint: It has to do with a bird.
The Crow's Nest
A crow's nest is a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship or a structure that is used as a lookout point. On ships, this position ensured the widest field of view for lookouts to spot approaching hazards, other ships, or land by using the naked eye or optical devices such as telescopes or binoculars. It should not be confused with the top, the platform in the upper part of each lower mast of a square-rigged sailing ship.
200
Do coffee beans grow on a bush or a tree?
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A bush
The coffee plant, with its glossy green leaves, a compact growth habit, and ripe coffee cherries that taste sweet, fresh, and with notes of florals, makes a surprisingly good potted indoor plant. Native to Ethiopia, the coffee plant (Coffea arabica) will flower in the spring with small white flowers and then bear half-inch berries that gradually darken from green to blackish pods. Each of these fruits contains two seeds, which eventually become the coffee beans you use to brew coffee.
300
Sir Isaac Newton developed the Law of Universal ______ after an apple fell on him.
Gravity
Legend has it that Isaac Newton formulated gravitational theory in 1665 or 1666 after watching an apple fall and asking why the apple fell straight down, rather than sideways or even upward. He showed that the force that makes the apple fall and that holds us on the ground is the same as the force that keeps the moon and planets in their orbits.
300
Where are a lobster's teeth?
a. In their mouth
b. In their stomach
c. In their claws
d. In their tail
b. In their stomach!
Lobster's teeth are in their stomach. The stomach is located a very short distance from the mouth, and the food is actually chewed in the stomach between three grinding surfaces that look like molar surfaces, called the "gastric mill.
300
This city is home to two well-known colleges and was an important area in the silent film era. What is the name of this city on the southern end of Cayuga Lake?
Ithaca, NY!
Although the movie industry has gone global in the 21st century, Hollywood remains synonymous with movie making. But that wasn't always the case. For almost a decade between 1912 and 1920, idyllic Ithaca, NY was the cinematic capital of the US.
300
A cutlass was a type of _______.
a. Lady
b. Saber
c. Ship
d. Dog
b. Saber
A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the early Age of Sail.
300
True or false: 40% of the world's coffee is produced in Africa.
False! It's produced in Brazil.
One of every three cups of coffee consumed in the world is Brazilian, so it’s no surprise as the producer of a third of the world’s coffee that Brazil is also its number 1 exporter. Coffee grown in Brazil is predominantly of the Arabica variety, making up around 80% of the total crop with harvest season running from May to August.
400
Apples are a member of the ____ family of plants.
a. Rose
b. Tulip
c. Orchid
d. Fish
a. Rose
Trees that bear fruit in the rose family are: apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots and peaches. Also, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are all members of the Rosacea Family.
400
Where are most lobsters usually found?
Maine, the northeastern coast of North America and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.
Most lobsters are caught using lobster traps, although lobsters are also harvested as bycatch by bottom trawlers, fishermen using gillnets, and by scuba divers in some areas. Maine prohibits scuba divers from catching lobsters; violations are punishable by fines of up to $1000. Maine also prohibits the landing of lobsters caught by bottom trawlers and other "mobile gear". Massachusetts offers scuba divers lobster licenses for a fee, and they are only available to state residents. Rhode Island also requires divers to acquire a permit.
400
The New York State Fair is held every year in this city and is the longest running state fair in the country.
Syracuse, NY
The first state-wide fair in New York, with speeches, animal exhibits, a plowing contest, and manufactured and home goods, was held in Syracuse on September 29-30, 1841. Syracuse has been the fair’s permanent home since1890.
400
What accessories does a pirate typically carry or wear?
An eye patch, peg leg, hat, sword, sometimes even a hook for a hand and parrot on their shoulder!
If you thought that pirates wear eye patches because they’re missing an eye then you are mistaken, pirates actually wore eye patches to help them see better in the dark! Our eyes take quite a while to adjust properly from light to dark, so pirates kept an eye patch over one eye at all times so they were already adjusted. Whenever a pirate went below deck, they would just change their eye patch over and voila! They could see in the dark!
400
What does "espresso" mean?
a. Speed it up
b. To go
c. Forced out
d. Black and intense
c. Forced out
In Italian, the word espresso literally means “when something is forced out.” And to make sure everyone is on the same page, the word is pronounced “es-press-o,” not “ex-spress-o.”
500
New York is the 2nd highest producer of apples in the United States, what state is the first?
Washington
Washington is the #1 producer of apples in the U.S., accounting for over 1/2 of the apple production. Early settlers learned that the area’s rich lava-ash soil and plentiful sunshine created ideal conditions for growing apples. The arid climate also meant fewer insect and disease problems, thereby increasing the overall pristine quality of the apples through to harvest. Noting the health and vigor of apple trees planted along stream banks, pioneers developed irrigation systems. By 1889, commercial orchards were established.
500
How long can lobsters live for?
Up to 100 years!
Some lobsters, however, do have extraordinarily long life spans. The American lobster can live to at least 100 years, which is more than five times the life span of the Caribbean spiny lobster, which doesn't even make it to 20 years. Water temperature explains most of this difference in age. When lobsters are in warm water, such as the Caribbean, they have faster metabolisms. Conversely, when they're in cold water, their metabolisms are slower.
500
True or False: There are 10 Finger Lakes.
False, there are actually 11!
The eleven Finger Lakes are Conesus, Hemlock, Candice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco.
All of the Finger Lakes were carved out by glaciers after the Ice Age, which makes them look long, narrow, and similar to fingers.
500
Who was the most successful pirate of all time?
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Hint: He was named after his facial hair!
Blackbeard
Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, is widely considered the most successful pirate of all time. He captured over 40 ships in his career and was known for his intimidating appearance, which included a long black beard and multiple weapons.
500
What coffee is "good to the last drop"?
Bonus: What is known as the "Heavenly Coffee"?
Maxwell House
The Maxwell House logo shows a tipped coffee cup with the last drop pouring out. The logo was created in 1917. There is an apocryphal story that Theodore Roosevelt complimented this coffee on a visit to Tennessee when he said the coffee was "good to the last drop."
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