Potluck 1
Where would you find the smallest bone in the body?
The ear
What is the hardest mineral on earth?
Diamond
Which planet is named after the Roman god of the sea?
Neptune
Amethyst belongs to what mineral family?
Quartz
Where was gunpowder invented in the 9th century?
China
The calendar we use today was introduced by this famous Roman.
Julius Caesar
What is a group of lions called?
A pride
Elephants have the longest gestation periods of any animal. How long does their pregnancy last?
A. 28 months
B. 32 months
C. 18 months
D. 22 months
D. 22 months
Why do water lily stems contain large air spaces?
To help them flost
What is the fruit of a rose called?
A hip
Which king created the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Nebuchadnezzar II
Which type of energy is produced from extracting heat from below the Earth's surface?
Geothermal energy
What is a South American cassava also know as?
Manioc
How long does it take for a hen to produce and lay an egg?
About 24 hours
What is Shrek?
An ogre
Who was Bambi's best friend?
Thumper
Which film launched John Wayne into superstardom?
Stagecoach
Which system in the body is part of the immune system & is responsible for carrying white blood cells to the bones?
The lymphatic system
Which country's principal road race is called Il Giro?
Italy
Gone with the Wind, the novel, sold millions of copies before the film. Who wrote the novel?
Margaret Mitchell
Which building in Paris has all its pipe work on the outside as part of its decoration?
Centre Georges Pompidou
In which European city does the "running of the bulls" occur every July?
Pamplona
The constellation named after the flying horse in Greek mythology is called what?
Pegasus
Which of these countries celebrates day of the dead?
A. Sweden
B. Thailand
C. Mexico
D. Turkey
C. Mexico
What is the literal meaning of "Volkswagen"?
People's car