Animals
Why do skunks spray?
As a defense mechanism to repel predators when they feel threatened
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Which pioneering female author stitched together "Frankenstein," giving life to a monster and a whole genre of sci-fi horror?
Mary Shelley
In which city is the Met?
New York
In what year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
1776
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
Bat
What are caves?
They are naturally occurring hollow spaces in the ground
Who is the queen of mystery that put Hercule Poirot on a train in "Murder on the Orient Express"?
Agatha Christie
Which French impressionist painted serene Japanese bridges and dreamy water lilies, capturing nature’s delicate dance?
Monet
What is the name of the ancient Egypt writing system?
Hieroglyphics
What do you call a baby rhino?
Calf
What name is given to the wearing away of rocks and soil?
Erosion
Which poet and civil rights icon shared her life's song in the memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"?
Maya Angelou
Which 20th century Mexican artist battled polio as a child but still painted her pain into power?
Frida Kahlo
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
How many eyes do bee's have?
Five
By mass, which gas is most common in the compounds that make up the Earth's Crust?
Oxygen
Which word wizard spun the dramatic tale of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', proving that even gargoyles can have heart?
Victor Hugo
Van Gogh’s art life was as turbulent as his hair, but how many paintings did he manage to sell in his lifetime?
1
In which mountain range was the Incan Empire based?
Andes
Which primate species is humanity’s closest living cousin
Chimpanzee
How old is Earth?
4.54 billion years
In which decade did the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes first make their grand debut, setting the stage for journalistic glory?
1910s
Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, which Italian artist went by a name that flows like art?
Botticelli
Which country issued the world's first paper money in around 1024?
China
What is a baby opossum called?
Joey
In maritime navigation, what name is given to an area of rocks just below the surface of the sea?
Reef
In which classic novel does the heroine break the fourth wall with "Reader, I married him," sealing the deal with Mr. Rochester?
Jane Eyre
Anish Kapoor's art is all about which three-dimensional art form?
Sculpture
What crime was Joan of Arc accused of?
Witchcraft
Why do animals in hot climates have bigger ears than those in cold climates?
To lose more heat
What are the 3 main types of rock groups?
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What cheeky pen name did Samuel Langhorne Clemens adopt?
Mark Twain
Which year welcomed the sneaky schemes of infamous con-artist Cassie L. Chadwick?
1857
The Minoans were an ancient civilization that flourished on which island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Crete
How many body parts do all insects have?
3 - Head, thorax, and abdomen
How does an Earth Quake occur?
When a fault line slips, releasing energy in waves that move through the ground
Before Mickey became a household name, what less catchy moniker did Walt Disney almost give his iconic mouse?
Mortimer
Who painted the bustling 'The Cotton Exchange, New Orleans' back in 1873?
Degas
What year was the White House completed?
1800