ANIMAL KINGDOM
What mammal lays eggs instead of giving birth?
The Platypus
In Japan, what is “sashimi”?
Thinly sliced raw fish or seafood
Who were Romeo and Juliet written by?
William Shakespeare
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
What does “www” stand for?
World Wide Web
What is the only big cat that cannot roar?
The Cheetah
Where does Dragon Fruit comes from?
From a cactus called "Pitahaya"
Name Diego Rivera's wife.
Frida Kahlo
In which European country do people speak Basque, a language not related to any other in the world?
Spain
What sea creature has three hearts and blue blood?
The Octopus
The Balut (fertilized duck egg), is considered a traditional dish in this Asian country:
Vietnam
What famous couple starred together in the movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Phrasal Verbs
What was the first social media platform to reach 1 billion users?
What is the scientific term for animals that are active at night?
Nocturnal
In Scotland, what traditional dish is made from sheep’s heart, liver, lungs, oatmeal, and spices, cooked in a sheep’s stomach?
Haggis
Which Greek hero and queen are famous for starting the Trojan War?
Paris and Helen of Troy
Is a word in one language that looks or sounds like a word in another language but has a completely different meaning. (Actually - Actualmente)
False Cognates/Friends
What is the name of the hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines?
The Deep Web (or Dark Web)
Which bird is known to be the fastest animal in the world?
The peregrine falcon
What Mexican dish is made with cow’s stomach, usually served in tacos and considered a delicacy?
Tripas
Who was Napoleon's wife?
Joséphine (de Beauharnais)
One of the most unusual languages in the world is often considered to be Pirahã, spoken by a small indigenous tribe in...
Brazil
The Internet was originally created in the late _________ as a project called ARPANET by the U.S. Department of Defense.
1960's