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According to Apollo astronauts, the Moon smells like
What is "burnt gunpowder"?
The Apollo astronauts said that not only did the Moon smell like burnt gunpowder, but it also tasted like it.
100
Baffin, Victoria, and Ellesmere, three of the ten largest islands in the world, can all be found in what country?
What is Canada?
100
In Rome, which animal is protected under the law?
What is a Cat?
In modern times, the city of Rome passed Law 281 which defined legal protection for cats and set out punishments for violations of this law. The law states that: Harming a cat is a crime punishable by law. Cats can live wherever they choose and it is against the law to remove them by force and relocate them
100
In what year were women allowed to compete in the modern Olympic games and in what sports?
What is 1900?
It has been a long road since the Paris 1900 Olympic Games, when the first female athletes competed in five events: tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian and golf. Only 22 women took part, constituting a meagre 2.2 per cent of the 997 total competitors.
100
What is the fear of fun called?
What is Cherophobia?
Cherophobia is a phobia where a person has an irrational aversion to being happy. The term comes from the Greek word “chero,” which means “to rejoice.” When a person experiences cherophobia, they're often afraid to participate in activities that many would characterize as fun, or of being happy.
200
The plant and skin of this fruit can cause contact dermatitis and other symptoms of poison ivy.
What is Mango?
Cashews, mangos, and pistachios are edible cousins to the poison ivy plant. Each of these foods can potentially contain urushiol, an oily substance that's present in the plants, and is often released when touched (like poison ivy) or bruised (pistachio, cashew, mango, or poison ivy.)
200
What bird, that is also the patron animal of the Greek god Zeus, is depicted as a double-headed creature on the official national flag of Albania?
What is Eagle?
Albania's flag is red and black colour, and it also comprises a double-headed eagle silhouette. Red symbolises strength, courage, and sacrifice, while the Eagle represents Albania. George Kastrioti Skanderbeg carried a two-headed eagle flag to unify his people throughout the 15th century.
200
What common farm animal doesn’t have teeth on their upper jaw?
What is a Cow?
Cows have no upper teeth, instead they use a "dental pad" to help chew their cud.
200
During the first-ever modern Olympics, what were the first placers awarded?
What is Silver Medal?
Winners were given a silver medal, while runners-up received a copper medal. Then, the IOC has converted these to gold and silver, respectively, and awarded bronze medals to third-placed athletes.
200
which year did Microsoft release Windows 95?
What is August 1995?
300
Lobster blood is blue once it is exposed to air. What color is it inside a living lobster?
What is "Colorless"?
Expert-Verified Answer. Lobster blood is blue once it is exposed to air. The color of the blood inside a living lobster is colorless. This is because the blood of a lobster contains a copper-rich protein called hemocyanin, which is responsible for the blue color of lobster blood.
300
According to an urban legend, what type of animal caused the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 by knocking over a lantern?
What is a Cow?
There's a common myth that pops up anytime the Chicago Fire of 1871 comes up in conversation: that a woman named Catherine O'Leary was milking her cow when the cow kicked over a lantern, igniting the barn and starting the fire that would destroy much of the city.
300
What object does a male penguin often gift to a female penguin to win her over?
What is a Pebble/Rock?
In their case, instead of the usual engagement ring, the penguins give a pebble or polished rock to the female in their group with whom they hope to build a nest and mate.
300
Which team won the 2019 NBA Finals?
What is Toronto Raptors?
300
In what country would you find the world’s most ancient forest?
What is Australia?
In addition to being the oldest forest, the Daintree is also one of the largest continuous areas of rainforest in Australia – the Daintree Rainforest covers about 460 square miles (1,200 square kilometers).
400
What inorganic molecule is produced by lightning?
What is Ozone (O3)?
400
What current African country was formerly known as the Gold Coast when it was a British colony?
What is Ghana?
In 1957, the Gold Coast gained its independence from Britain and became known as Ghana.
400
Which two mammals are the only ones known to lay eggs?
What are Anteater and Platypus?
400
What game features the terms deuce, match, and volley?
What is Tennis?
400
Which country produces the most chocolate?
What is Ivory Coast?
With 2.2 million tonnes of cocoa in 2022, Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer, accounting for a third of the global total. For many reasons, the cocoa trade in Côte d'Ivoire and Western Africa has been controversial.
500
What is Mpemba effect?
The Mpemba effect is the name given to the observation that a liquid which is initially hot can freeze faster than the same liquid which begins cold.
500
Named the Dannebrog, what European country has been waving its red and white official flag and the world’s oldest national flag since 1625?
What is Denmark?
Denmark's national flag is the world's oldest and longest-running flag. In 1625, the current design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background was established, and the square shape was adopted in 1748. The 'Dannebrog' or 'Danish cloth' is how it's known in Denmark.
500
What is the only type of canine that can climb trees?
What is Grey Fox?
The gray fox is the only canine in the western hemisphere that can climb trees. Thanks to sharp, hooked claws it can also jump from branch to branch
500
The Stanley Cup's real name isn't actually the Stanley Cup. What is it?
What is The Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup?
The trophy was commissioned in 1892 as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup and is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada, who donated it as an award to Canada's top-ranking amateur ice hockey club.
500
What is the capital of Singapore?
What is Singapore City?
Singapore, City (pop., 2005 est.: 4,291,000), capital of the Republic of Singapore. A free port centred on the southern part of Singapore island, it so dominates the island that the republic is now commonly considered a city-state.
