Tip of the Day
The Middle Ages
Before NOT After
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Back to Math
100
The tip of the shoelace is called this, made famous by the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb
What is an aglet
100
Originating in France in the 12th century, it was the medieval code of conduct for knights and nobleman, and many believe that it is now dead
What is chivalry
100
This three letter grouping is used at the beginning of words that cause words to mean before or prior to
What is pre
100
It was not a butterfly but this less attractive flying insect that caused an issue in an early computer that led to the phrase "computer bug"
What is a moth
100
When you are solving a problem in algebra, this acronym is a great way to remember the correct order of operations
What is PEMDAS/GEMDAS
200
This is the name of loose skin that covers the tip of your elbow, a funny word to most middle school boys
What is the wenis
200
From 1337 to 1453, the 100 Years' War raged between these two countries, with leaders such as Louis the Prudent and Joan of Arc battling against Edward III and John Talbot
What are France and England
200
These types of movies are often used to explore the background and lore of established characters
What are prequel movies
200
It is the name of the number that is a 1 followed by 100 zeros, but you probably know it as a popular search engine
(bonus points if you can spell it)
What is a googol
200
Arguably the smartest scientist to ever live, Issac Newton invented this branch of mathematics, that calculates curves, motion and dynamic systems
What is calculus
300
While most servers in the US work on tips, if your bill is large enough, an automatic this, can often be added
What is a gratuity
300
In 1215, this "Great Charter" was signed by King John I in England, a landmark charter that established rights for the local barons, and established that even the king needed to follow the law
What is the Magna Carta
300
Even though you can be this for using credit cards that you find in the mail, I'd advise against signing up for them, pay attention to the fees and APR!
What is pre-approved
300
Premiering in 1791, The Magic Flute is an opera composed by this classical artist (hint it's not Beethoven)
Who is Mozart
300
What is a Unit Circle
400
The Drake Passage is one of the most dangerous sea passages in the world and is situated around the the tip of this country in the Southern Hemisphere
What is Chile
400
In feudalism, this rather than money, was the most valuable form of currency, and access to this allowed for freedom, wealth and status
What is land
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is "the state existing before the war"
400
This is the language that Anne Frank's Diary was originally published in, reflecting the country that she was forced to flee to while hiding from the Germans
What is Dutch
400
Remembering the fundamental formulas for sine, cosine and tangent is essential for solving trigonometry problems using this specific type of triangle
What is a right-angle triangle
500
The "Tip of the Iceberg", is an idiom made popular by the sinking of the Titanic, and the fact the around this percentage of floating icebergs are underwater (+/- 5%)
What is 10%
500
Known for their raiding and trading, the Viking Age flourished during the middle ages, founding many European cities including this prominent city in 841 that is now the largest in the country
What is Dublin
500
Situated directly behind the forehead, this section of the brain is the command center for executive functions such as controlling impulses and making complex decisions
What is the prefrontal cortex
500
With a population of over 2 million, it is the largest country to be completely landlocked within a single country
What is Lesotho
500
Typically learned in Pre-Calc, the solution to this problem;
What is i (imaginary numbers)