Giraffes
What physical feature of the giraffe helps them spot predators and acquire food?
Their necks
Giraffe necks can measure up to six feet long. Amazingly, they have only seven vertebrae in their necks—the same amount as a human
Standing at 605 feet (184 meters) tall, in what city is the Space Needle located?
Seattle
The Space Needle in Seattle offers a 360-degree view. Designated as a national landmark in 1999, it takes about 43 seconds to travel from the ground floor to the top floor.
What wrestler stood seven feet, four inches tall and stars as Fezzik in the 1987 film The Princess Bride?
André the Giant
André was diagnosed with gigantism at birth, weighing in at 13 pounds. By 12 years old, he stood six feet, three inches.
What country is the world’s tallest waterfall in?
Venezuela
Angel Falls, located in Venezuela, measures a staggering 3,212 feet (979 meters) tall and is considered to be the tallest waterfall in the world. The waterfall was officially measured in 1949 by surveyor Perry Lowrey as a project for National Geographic.
What famous toy store had a giraffe named Geoffrey as its popular mascot?
Toys “R” Us
Geoffrey made his commercial debut in 1973 and has been associated with Toys “R” Us ever since. Before it was Toys “R” Us, the store was called Children’s Bargain Town, and the first iteration of Geoffrey went by the name of Dr. G Raffe.
How many species of giraffe are there: one, four, or nine? What are the main species?
Four
It was once thought that there was only one species of giraffes, with various subspecies. Giraffes have since been categorized into four different species: northern, southern, Masai, and reticulated.
What famous New York location traditionally hosts larger-than-life Christmas trees for the holidays?
Rockefeller Center
In 1931, workers first pooled together their money to buy a 20-foot (six-meter) tree. By 1999, Rockefeller Center presented its tallest tree yet, standing 100 feet (30 meters) tall.
What basketball player stood seven feet, one inch tall and had the nickname “The Stilt”?
Wilt Chamberlain
Among his list of accomplishments, Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to score 100 points in a single game. This occurred on March 2, 1962, and is still the premier record in league history.
What continent has the largest population of giraffes?
Africa
Within Africa, Namibia and South Africa have the highest number of giraffes. Roughly 70 percent of the giraffe population lives outside of government protected area
What amusement park chain has the tallest roller coaster in North America?
Six Flags
Six Flags’ Kingda Ka coaster stands 456 feet (139 meters) tall and travels from zero to 128 miles per hour (206 kph) in 3.5 seconds. Kingda Ka is located in Jackson, New Jersey.
Which of the giraffe species is the largest?
Masai
Masai giraffes are also darker than the other three species.
What building in New York City stands at 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall (counting the antenna)?
The Empire State Building
Once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building took only 20 months to complete. Around 3,400 workers were able to complete the project way ahead of schedule, and it is now one of the most visited spectacles in New York City.
What famous Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, standing at seven feet, two inches, held the NBA’s all-time leading scoring record until 2023?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In his career, he won six championships, had two finals MVP trophies, and was a two-time scoring champion. His record was broken by LeBron James in February 2023.
What is the world’s highest (tallest) mountain?
Mount Everest
Almost everyone has heard of Mount Everest; however, only a small portion of the population has summited the incredible mountain. As of December 2023, a documented 6,664 people have made it to the top.
What species of whale grows the longest?
Blue Whale
The blue whale is documented to be the largest animal to ever live on Earth, with adults reaching up to 100 feet (30 meters) in length. With this in mind, it may be less of a surprise to find out that a blue whale can eat up to 40 million pounds of krill in a day.
Are giraffes herbivores or carnivores?
Herbivores
Their diet consists of leaves, seeds, buds, branches, and trees.
What is the tallest building in France, standing at 984 feet (300 meters) tall?
The Eiffel Tower
Surprisingly, the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be up for only 20 years. The original intent was to display it during the World’s Fair, to show off France’s industrial capabilities. However, once an antenna and wireless telegraph transmitter were installed, it was granted a 70-year extension.
What is the name of the giant lumberjack folk hero who symbolized strength?
Paul Bunyan
As the legend goes, it took five storks to deliver Bunyan, and he traveled around the country with a blue ox named Babe. It is also said that the drag of his giant axe created the Grand Canyon.
What U.S. state boasts the tallest known tree in the world?
California
The current record holder for tallest tree is a Coast redwood that measures 380 feet (116 meters) tall and is located in California’s Redwood National Park. It is off-limits to visitors, and the park has warned that anyone caught too close to the tree will face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine
What famous retail store’s annual parade features floats that can be up to 60 feet (18 meters) tall?
Macy’s
The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started in 1924 in hopes that it would attract customers to the store during the holidays. Initially, the floats were inspired by the animals in the Central Park Zoo.
What is a female giraffe called?
A cow
Males are referred to as bulls, and babies are called calves. One way to tell if a giraffe is a female is to look at its horns. Females will almost always have fur covering their horns because they don’t fight one another. When male giraffes fight, the hair on their horns often gets torn off.
What is the name of the tallest waterfall in North America?
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is over 2,400 feet (731 meters) tall, and it takes the average hiker about eight hours to reach the top. Yosemite Falls is fed by melting snow, and during the winter a giant ice cone grows at the bottom. This ice cone has been measured to grow to about 300 feet (91 meters)!
What was the name of Mary Shelley’s famous novel about a young scientist who creates an eight-foot-tall creature?
Frankenstein
While on vacation with friends, bad weather kept the party indoors, and one of Shelley’s friends suggested they have a competition to see who could write the best ghost story. The rest is history. In 1818, five hundred copies of the novel were published, and for a long time, no one knew it was written by a woman.
What country boasts the tallest building in the world?
United Arab Emirates
Located in the United Arab Emirates, the Burj Khalifa is more than twice the height of the Empire State Building and almost three times the size of the Eiffel Tower.
What breed of dog holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest dog in the world?
Great Dane
The world record for the world’s tallest dog was set by Zeus, a Great Dane who measured in at a whopping three feet 5.18 inches (1.04 meters) at the withers and seven feet, four inches (1.62 meters) when standing on his hind legs.
What physical feature do no two giraffes share?
Patterns on their fur
Just like fingerprints, the spots on a giraffe’s fur are unique to the giraffe—so unique, in fact, that recent technological advancements have allowed conservationists to use software that identifies the giraffe by their spot patterns.
What is the name of the tallest pyramid in the world, standing at 481 feet (147 meters) tall?
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest and only remaining of the seven wonders of the world. It is thought to be constructed of over two million stone blocks, and historians estimate that it took over 100,000 people to build the incredible structure
Who is the famous green mascot associated with a well-known vegetable company?
The Jolly Green Giant
The story of the Jolly Green Giant begins in 1925 with a company called the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. He was named after a particularly large variety of pea that the company sold at the time. Then in 1950, the Minnesota Valley Canning Company turned into the Green Giant Company we know today.
What country has the largest church in the world?
Germany
The world’s tallest church, the Ulm Minster, stands 530 feet (162 meters) tall and was built in 1890. Amazingly, the Ulm Minister was one building that did not sustain any damage during the bombings of World War II.
How tall can male giraffes grow?
Up to 19 feet (5.8 meters) tall
Giraffes are the tallest land mammal on the planet. They can weigh up to 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg). Additionally, the heart of a giraffe can measure up to two feet long and weigh 25 pounds (11 kg).