PEOPLE
Where was Olympic athlete Usain Bolt born?
Jamaica. As a child, he excelled in sports like football and cricket. He was world junior cricket champion in 2002, at just 16 years old.
How do you say apple in French?
Pomme. Additionally, an apple tree is a pommier.
What theory is described in the book On the Origin of Species?
The theory of evolution. The book was written by Charles Darwin and published in 1859.
What is the main diet of turkey vultures?
Dead/decaying animals (aka carrion). Unlike mostbirds, turkey vultures have evolved to have an acute sense of smell to locate their meals.
What do we call the members of the generation born after WWII?
Baby boomers. Individuals are considered baby boomers if they were born between 1946 and 1964.
What does the Swedish word tack mean: “good,” “thanks,” or “you’re welcome”?
“Thank you” or “thanks.” Another way to express thanks in Swedish includes Tack så mycket, which means “Thanks a lot.”.
What is the best-selling novel of all time? (Hint it is by Miguel de Cervantes).
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. The novel has sold an estimated 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into many languages.
What plant does a boll weevil destroy?
A cotton plant.
What Canadian singer is known for songs like “My Heart Will Go On,”
Celine Dion. She was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1968 and raised in Montreal. She began singing when she was five years old.
If someone in Spain offers you “pan,” what food are they likely to give you?
Bread.
This Brit's own poor childhood inspired him to write books like David Copperfield. Oscar Wilde or Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens
What was the first dinosaur to be named: stegosaurus, ankylosaurus, or Megalosaurus?
Megalosaurus. The dinosaur was named in 1824 by British naturalist William Buckland, before the term dinosaurwas even coined.
Famous women in which male-dominated profession included Anne Bonny and Grace O’Malley?
Piracy, or privateering. Old sailing superstition held that a woman was bad luck on a ship, but reports of female pirates date back thousands of years.
What does ma chérie / mon chéri mean in french?
My darling or my sweetheart. Say ma chérie when speaking to a female, and mon chéri when speaking to a male
Her books like Sense and Sensibility have a lot to do with love & marriage, but she never married. Emily Bronte or Jane Austin
Jane Austin
What type of tree is Ficus carica?
Fig. The fig tree bears edible fruits and is native to western Asia and southeastern Europe.
In what country was the famous artist Gustav Klimt born?
Austria. Klimt was born to artistic parents; his father was a gold engraver, and his mother was musically inclined.
If someone wishes you a GODDAG! in Sweeden what did they say?
Good Day!
Scout is a curious little girl still trying to figure out life in the American South in this classic novel called The Catcher in the Rye or To Kill a Mockingbird?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What is the largest species of ruminant? Hint: A ruminant is an herbivore with a four-chambered stomach, and most have hooves with two digits.
Giraffes. According to Guinness World Records, Giraffa camelopardalis can grow up to 18 feet tall.