Cow Dung Article 1
What unusual ingredient did the students use to make their air freshener?
Cow dung
How long did the students ferment the cow dung?
3 days
What is the name of the robot described in the article?
Cheetah
What powers the cheetah robot?
Batteries
What is the Twinkie mascot?
a. A Dog
b. A Star
c. A Kid
Twinkies have a mascot named "Twinkie the Kid" who made his debut in 1971 and has appeared on product packaging and in commercials
What was mixed with the fermented dung to help make the air freshener?
Coconut water
What inspired the students to create this air freshener?
A science competition
What is one special feature of the robot?
It can run and jump
How fast can the robot run?
± 10 mph
What year were Twinkies invented?
(within 5 years)
Twinkies were invented in 1930 at Continental Baking Co. in River Forest, Illinois, by a bakery manager named Jimmy Dewer.
Why is this air freshener considered healthier than regular air fresheners?
It does not contain harmful chemicals
What is the main smell of the final air freshener?
Herbal plants
What inspired the design of the robot?
(Specific from the article)
The world’s fastest land animal
How long did it take to design and build the cheetah robot?
5 years
How long does a Twinkie last?
Despite the myth of their indefinite shelf life, Twinkies actually have a shelf life of about 45 days (about 6 weeks).
Where did the students win a gold medal for their invention?
Indonesia’s Science Project Olympiad (ISPO)
What did the students do to remove impurities from the air freshener?
They distilled it
What did scientists use to help control the robot?
An X-Box controller
What are some possible future uses for this robot?
Helping in search and rescue missions
What type of cream were Twinkies originally filled with?
(Hint: They are filled with vanilla cream now.)
The first Twinkies were filled with banana cream, but the filling switched to vanilla during World War II due to a banana shortage
Where will the students present their invention after winning in Indonesia?
The International Environment Project Olympiad (INEPO)
How much does the air freshener cost compared to other similar products?
Half the price
What university built the cheetah robot?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
What kind of technology helps the robot balance and move?
(2 different things; 4 words)
Special sensors and an onboard computer
How many Twinkies are produced (made) every minute?
(Within 200)
About 1,123 Twinkies are produced every minute.