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This German city was officially reunified in 1990, after the 1989 fall of a dividing wall in its center.
Berlin.
This monumental event was the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
What Hawaiian word means both “hello” and “goodbye”?
Aloha.
However, there is much more to this word than many realize. Aloha is more of a way of life than it is a greeting in Hawaii. At its core, aloha means “love, affection, peace, and compassion.”
Which fashion designer is known for the perfume Chanel No. 5?
Coco Chanel.
Coco Chanel was on top of couture fashion for six decades. She is known for her iconic perfume, quilted purses, little black dress, costume jewelry, and the Chanel suit.
What ocean animal has eight arms?
Octopus.
Octopuses not only have eight arms to move around but also three hearts to circulate blood.
The CN Tower in downtown Toronto is the tallest in Canada and the world’s 10th-largest freestanding structure. What does CN stand for?
Canadian National.
CN Tower stands 1,815 feet tall. It is 144 flights to the top, and the observation deck rotates completely in 72 minutes.
Popular with kids in the 1980s and ’90s, the hacky sack originated in ancient times in this Asian nation.
China.
The game of jianzi, meaning “shuttlecock,” was played much like the modern version, which was invented in 1972.
What is the name of the small guitar that is often associated with Hawaiian culture?
Ukulele.
Historians believe that the ukulele arrived in Hawaii by way of the Portuguese, who arrived there during an economic downfall in Portugal. The Portuguese were reported to bring with them a small, guitar-like instrument that they called a machete. Over the years, the instrument changed in shape and size and was renamed the ukulele, which means “jumping fleas” in Hawaiian.
What is the largest cat in the world?
Tiger.
India is home to the largest population of wild tigers. Did you know? Tigers travel 6 to 12 miles to hunt for their prey.
What type of shark has a distinct, T-shaped head?
Hammerhead shark.
The hammerhead shark uses the unique shape of its head to trap stingrays. The sharks range in size from 13–20 feet and weigh 500–1,000 pounds.
A DeLorean car also functions as one of these in the film Back to the Future.
A time machine.
After the film’s release, the directors got a fan letter from John DeLorean himself, thanking them for making his car famous.
Which nut was the first to be grown commercially in Hawaii?
Macadamia.
Although Hawaii was the site of the world’s first commercial macadamia nut farm, it is a common misconception that the nut is native to Hawaii. It was plant collector and investor William Purvis who planted the macadamia nut tree in Hawaii after a trip he took to Australia.
What popular campfire treat includes chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers?
S’mores.
Loretta Scott Crew dubbed the name “Some More” in 1927 in a book about the Girl Scouts. The name was later shortened to s’more.
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.
In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released this now-iconic album with songs including “No Surrender,” “Glory Days,” and this title track.
“Born in the U.S.A.”
The hit album is considered a turning point in his career that helped launch him to stardom.
What island of Hawaii was devastated by widespread wildfires in August 2023?
Maui.
The wildfires in Maui were a heartbreaking event that affected the lives of every single citizen on the island. The fires reportedly destroyed over 2,000 structures and caused $5.5 billion in damages.
What tool is used to measure angles in mathematics?
Protractor.
The simplest protractor has a semi-circle shape and measures angles up to 180 degrees.
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.
The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear event in 1986 in this European nation.
Ukraine.
A flawed reactor caused the accident, which has been cited as a factor in the fall of the Soviet Union.
What U.S. president was born in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Barack Obama.
Obama served as the 44th president. Among his many accolades, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
What type of storm is a tornado on water?
Cyclone.
A cyclone is a circular storm with high winds and rain forming over warm water.
What mammal has the most powerful bite?
Hippopotamus.
They are herbivores, but if disturbed by humans, they can be very dangerous and cause fatal injuries.
This James Cameron flick stars Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, a woman who bravely fights against a futuristic robot.
The Terminator.
During the daunting filming schedule, the crew made T-shirts that read, “You can’t scare me; I work for James Cameron.
How many main islands make up Hawaii?
Eight.
Although Hawaii recognizes over 130 islands, the most well-known are the eight largest—Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, and Oahu.
What actor played the original James Bond (aka “007”)?
Sean Connery.
The distinguished actor began in the theater, and his first appearance was in the musical South Pacific. The James Bond role made him a star. He starred in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983.
What kind of turtle can’t retract into its shell?
Sea turtle.
Their streamlined shells and large paddle-shaped flippers make them very agile and graceful swimmers. In the water, their rear flippers are used as rudders, for steering.