Planet Earth
It usually takes roughly this number of days for Earth to revolve around the sun.
365
During a leap year, it takes 366 days.
Which country invented Gazpacho?
Spain
Switzerland has participated in this number of World Wars.
zero
Switzerland is the country with the oldest policy of neutrality in terms of armed global wars. They are not alone. Austria, Ireland, and Costa Rica have similar policies.
Winter begins in this month in the northern hemisphere.
December
In the northern hemisphere, the first day of winter is known as the winter solstice. It’s the shortest day of the year.
Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio?
In the film’s earlier stages, animators struggled with making Pinocchio cute enough. It took 12 artists about 18 months to nail the look Walt had in mind.
This was responsible for the sinking of the Titanic.
iceberg
In 2021, the world’s largest iceberg broke off from a glacier in Antarctica.
Kimchi is a popular side dish from where?
Korea
The longest street in the world is claimed by this country that shares a border with the United States
Canada
The street is Yonge Street, located in Toronto. It’s 1,178 miles long and runs from Lake Shore in Toronto to Rainy River, which is on the Ontario/Minnesota border
Winter ends in this month in the northern hemisphere.
What is March?
After the first of the year, you’ll begin to notice the days grow longer as we head toward spring.
What fruit do kids traditionally give to teachers?
An apple?
Because apples were an abundant crop, students would bring teachers apples as a form of sustenance and a token of appreciation.
Once a popular honeymoon destination, this is the name of a group of large waterfalls located on the border between New York State and Ontario, Canada.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is composed of three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (also known as the Canadian Falls), American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.
Guinness (the beer) is an invention from where?
Ireland
The people of this U.S. territory have voted to become the 51st state three times.
Puerto Rico
Did you know that Americans who work in Puerto Rico for the entire year and derive their income solely from Puerto Rican enterprises do not have to pay federal income taxes?
This is the coldest state in the United States.
What is Alaska?
Parts of Alaska reside in the Arctic Circle. The gravel Dalton Highway, 80 miles northwest of Fairbanks, is Alaska’s only road into the Arctic Circle.
What’s the response to “see you later, alligator?”
“In a while, crocodile.”
This is the name for windblown mounds of sand found in the desert.
sand dunes
They can become miles long and can grow 4,000 feet high.
Poutine is from what country?
Canada
Poutine is French fries topped with a mildly spicy chicken or turkey gravy and fresh cheese curd. The dish is assembled just prior to serving to avoid soggy fries.
This continent in the southern hemisphere is the only continent in the world with no active volcanic activity.
Australia
Even though Australia has roughly 150 volcanoes, they are all categorized as dormant or extinct. None have erupted in the last 4,000 to 5,000 years.
These are the three coldest months of the year in the SOUTHERN hemisphere.
What are June, July, and August?
Meteorologists often define those three months as winter.
According to the Dr. Seuss book, who stole Christmas?
The Grinch
The Grinch was created to combat holiday consumerism.
This Portuguese-speaking South American country is the largest exporter of coffee.
Brazil
Colombia, the home of Juan Valdez, is the third-largest coffee producer in the world. If you know Juan’s name, you can attribute it to a superior marketing campaign—better than Brazil’s.
Lasagna is the national dish of what country?
Italy
At its closest point, Alaska is just three miles from this country.
Russia
The Bering Strait separates two islands, one belonging to each country.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
Calcium helps keep these strong.
What are bones?
Johns Hopkins says, “The best calcium supplementation is none.” They prefer we get calcium from food sources. Check with your doctor before taking supplemental calcium.