Fun Science Facts!
There is enough of this in the average person’s body to stretch from the sun to Pluto and back — 17 times...
DNA
What popular kid movies involve a family with superpowers but are banned from using them?
The Incredibles
According to one study, this game, a hugely popular game that requires its players to play outside in the real world using their cellphones to locate creatures, has possibly been the cause of 250 deaths and 150,000 traffic accidents.
Pokemon Go
During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of this creature's population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death.
Rats
Human ______________ goes down when petting a dog. And so does the dog’s. Give your companion a few extra pats when feeling stressed!
Blood Pressure
The first person convicted of this was going eight mph.
Wearing one of these can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent. This can make you feel dizzy, nauseous, and cause headaches. They can also increase the pressure in your eyes if on too tight and are great at carrying germs.
A neck tie
What movie is called where the Prince gets turned into a Llama?
The Emperor's New Groove
This groundbreaking video game series brought role-playing games from computers to consoles. With over twenty titles, this game remains one of the most popular and long-running video game series in the world. It is especially beloved in its native Japan.
Dragon Quest
According to Hebrew legend, Noah prayed to God for help protecting all the food he stored on the ark from being eaten by rats. In reply, God made this magnificent creature sneeze, and out popped a cat.
Lion
This breed of dogs are born completely white. They develop their spots as they get older.
Dalmatians
Talk about having to go! Wood frogs in Alaska have been known to hold this for up to eight months, sticking it out through the region's long winters before relieving themselves once temperatures increase. This actually helps keep the animal alive while it hibernates.
Pee
This weather phenomenon, often seen during thunderstorms, is five times hotter than the surface of the Sun. The charge carried is so intense that it has a temperature of 30,000°C (54,000°F).
A lightning bolt
What is the movie called where a rat loves cooking?
Ratatouille
This famous character was invented by game designer Toru Iwatani, who got the idea when he picked up a slice of pizza and saw the shape of his future character in the remaining pieces.
Pac Man
Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat does this. Most veterinarians believe that a cat does this by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second.
Purrs
This breed of dog can beat cheetahs in a race. While cheetahs can run twice as fast, they can only maintain that 70 mph speed for about thirty seconds. This dog can maintain a 35 mph speed for about seven miles.
Greyhound
It is not known whether William Morrison had an ulterior motive for inventing this soft confection, but the dentist no doubt helped ensure others in his profession continued drawing in plenty of customers. In 1897, he partnered with candy-maker John C. Wharton to develop "Fairy Floss", and it's been bringing kids cavities ever since.
Cotton Candy
These rates rise in summer. Ever feel angry or in a bad mood when the weather is hot? Well, you’re not alone. This goes up in hotter weather, and in the US, rates reportedly rise by 2.7 per cent over the summer.
Murder
This popular movie is about baseball and a group of boys?
The Sandlot
This character first appeared in the game Donkey Kong as "Jumpman." His name was changed to _____ in Donkey Kong Junior.
Mario
Smuggling a cat out of this ancient country was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other important cities.
Egypt
This is contagious — even for dogs. Research shows that the sound of a human doing this can trigger one from your dog. And it’s four times as likely to happen when it’s of a person your pet knows.
Yawning
Children have been studied and found to do this up to 300 times a day!
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This organ burns 400-500 calories a day. That’s about a fifth of your total energy requirements. Most of this is concerned with the largely automatic process of controlling your muscles and processing sensory input, although some studies show solving tricky problems increases your this organ's metabolic requirements too.
The brain
Which cartoon character was developed by Walt Disney in 1928?
Mickey Mouse
This popular console name roughly translates to "leave luck to heaven."
Nintendo
Some cats have survived this accident of over 65 feet, due largely to their “righting reflex.” The eyes and balance organs in the inner ear tell it where it is in space so the cat can land on its feet. Even cats without a tail have this ability.
Falls
Forty-five percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owner’s _____________.
Beds
These animals kill more Americans each year than sharks do.
Cows