General
How long is an Olympic swimming pool (in meters)?
50 meters
What was the name of Lucy's neighbour and friend in 'I Love Lucy'?
Ethel (Ethel and Fred Mertz)
How many species of edible plants are there?
300,000
Don't get it twisted: What K-word measurement of boat speed is a measure of one nautical mile per hour?
Knot
Sea otters have a favorite rock they use to break open food.
True - they keep these treasures in the loose skin under their arms.
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butterfly
What countries made up the original Axis powers in World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Which fast-food franchise opened its first restaurant in 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah?
KFC
What is the world's tallest tree?
California redwood(379.1 ft)
What “D” word refers to the minimum depth of water a boat needs to float? The word can also be used to refer to the event when a pro sports league selects amateur players.
Draft
Pigs roll in the mud because they don’t like being clean.
False - pigs have few sweat glands and their muddy baths help keep them cool.
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elephants
TRUE OR FALSE - The color orange is named after the fruit.
TRUE
What was in 4.4 million American homes by 1950?
Television sets
Which country has the most plant species?
Brazil 55,000 known species of plants, many of which can't be found anywhere else.
Which speedy merchant ship shares its name with both a fruit and a brand of sunscreen (which would come in handy if you’re on one of the inflatable recreational boats of the same name)?
Banana Boat
There are more countries in South America than Africa.
False - there are 54 countries in Africa compared to 12 in South America.
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fresh
TRUE OR FALSE - The Lego Group was founded in 1932.
TRUE
Which recipe did Campbell invent and tin in the 50s that's still going strong today?
Green Bean Casserole
What is the fastest growing plant?
bamboo can grow as much as 35 inches in a single day!
The Cleveland Guardians have a Triple-A minor league affiliate in Columbus with what nickname? A term for a speedy merchant sailing vessel, it’s also the nickname of a pro NBA franchise in Los Angeles, CA.
Clippers
Infants have more bones than adults.
True - infants are born with approximately 300 bones but have 206 by the time they reach adulthood.
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recreation
What is the name of Poland in Polish?
Polska
How old was 1950s acting legend James Dean when he passed away in 1955?
24
Which plant was once more valuable than gold in Holland?
During the 1600s, the recently introduced and fashionable tulip was so valuable in Holland that its bulbs were worth more than gold.
Alee means away from the direction of which weather phenomenon that’s important for sailing?
Wind
Most of the human brain is made of muscle.
False - 60% is made up of fat, making it the fattiest organ.
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capsule
The likeness of which president is featured on the rare $2 bill of USA currency?
Thomas Jefferson
Singer Placido Domingo made his stage debut in which form of music in 1959?
Opera
What color were carrots originally?
purple
Technically, scuba originated as an acronym. What was the phrase this word stood for?
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
Cheesecake comes from Italy.
False - you can thank Greece for the tasty treat.
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suggestion
Who is the author of Jurrasic Park?
Michael Crichton
Mozambique became independent from which European nation in 1951?
Portugal
What plant does vanilla flavoring come from?
orchids
A 19th century British sailing ship turned into a museum, located in San Diego Harbor, is the Star of ______.
Star Of India
Hawaiian pizza comes from Canada.
True - it was created in 1962 by Sam Panopoulos at the Satellite Restaurant in Ontario, Canada.
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hibiscus
What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
The airline Lufthansa started flights in which country in 1954?
West Germany
A painkiller and fever reducer can be made from the bark of which tree?
willow tree has been used for its health effects for at least 2,400 years.
Navigable waters that are not enclosed are referred to as ______ waters.
Open Waters
Caesar Salad originates from Italy.
False - the delicious leafy goodness was a product of Tijuana, Mexico.
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monster
What alcoholic drink is mainly made from juniper berries?
Gin
Swedish actress Greta Garbo was granted nationality of which country in 1950?
United States
What is a cluster of bananas called?
a hand
side of a boat refers to the left-hand area of that boat?
port side
The tradition of dyeing Easter eggs started in the United States.
False - egg dyeing originated in ancient Ukraine. Painted eggs were believed to bring fertility and good harvests.
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because
Named after the mallow flower, mauve is a shade of what?
Purple
The Birdseye company first sold which variety of frozen vegetable in 1952?
Peas
What is the female part of a plant called?
pistil
What term is used for the pointed part of an anchor that is designed to catch in the seabed?
Fluke
Only two men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
True - Charles Thompson and John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Over the course of the next month, the other 54 delegates signed the historic document.
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onomatopoeia