SPACE
NASA stands for________
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This tree was a gift from Japan to the US
Cherry Blossom
This Hall of Fame player started as a left-handed pitcher. His record was 714 home runs. He played in and won 7 World Series.
Babe Ruth
Ottawa, Canada
AAA
American Automobile Association
Part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips
Waist
Beginning in the 1930's, he played Center Field for the New York Yankees for his entire 13-year career
Joe DiMaggio
Peanuts are nuts
False - Peanuts grow underground like peas and beans, which makes them legumes, not true tree nuts.
In 1983, she became the first woman to fly in space aboard the Challenger
Sally Ride
What is the largest tree on Earth
Redwood or Giant Sequoia
He holds the most Super Bowl rings
Tom Brady
This capital is known for its ancient Acropolis and the birthplace of democracy
Athens, Greece
NPS
National Park Service
A paid advocate who tries to persuade government leaders
Lobbyist
Former Delaware Senator and 47th Vice President, became the oldest person to assume the presidency at age 78.
Joe Biden
Wool clothing stops keeping you warm if it gets soaked in water.
False. Wool creates heat when it gets wet through a natural chemical process, so it still keeps your body warm.
This planet is farthest from the sun
Neptune
This smooth white bark peels off in thin layers. Indians cover wigwams and canoes with this bark
Birch Tree
The two terms that describe a 3 under par on a hole
Albatross and Double Eagle
The Albatross is the British term, while Americans call it the Double Eagle
The capital of Australia is not Sydney. It's _________
Canberra
PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
A thinker who analyzes and designs clever plans to reach long-term goals
Strategist
Days before Super Bowl III, he predicted a victory over the Baltimore Colts
Joe Namath
In the movie The Wizard of Oz used painted cereal flakes as snow
False - Asbestos was used as snow
On January 31, 1958, the US launched the 1st sattelite named ________
Explorer 1
This tree has long, droopy leaves that form a canopy and grows best near water
Weeping Willow
The longest tennis match was a little over (how many hours) and 5 minutes
11 hours. In 2010, American player John Isner defeated Frenchman Nicolas Mahut
Bern is the capital of this country
Switzerland
ZIP
Zone Improvement Plan
A person who directs the subconscious minds of others into a relaxed, deep mental trance to heal habits or change behavior
Hyptnotist
In boxing, he was known as Smokin' Joe _______
Joe Frazier
Betty White was born before sliced bread was invented
True - Betty was born in 1922. Commercially sliced bread debuted in 1928.
Name 2 items the Apollo crew used to repair the exploded air filter while in space
Cardboard, space suit air hose, plastic bag, tube sock, and duct tape
On the last Friday in April, people observe planting and caring for trees known as _____________
Arbor Day
Canadian, James Naismith invented this sport
Basketball
This country has three capitals, depending on the branch of government
South Africa - Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial)
USOC
United States Olympic Committee
A person works to protect animals, plants, and natural resources from harm or waste
Conservationist
Known for her unique fashion style, this female was a 3-gold metal American sprinter who remains the fastest woman in history.
Flo-Jo
President Abraham Lincoln signed the law creating the Secret Service on the very day he was assassinated
True. He signed the legislation on April 14, 1865. However, its original purpose was to combat currency counterfeiting, not protect the president