bathroom
The Romans built elaborate public bathhouses across their empire. Besides bathing, what other social activities commonly took place in them?
Socializing, exercising, debating politics, conducting business, and even eating
What is the deepest point in the world's oceans?
Mariana Trench. The Challenger Deep reaches about 11,000 meters below sea level.
In Greek mythology, who was the god of the sea?
Poseidon.
Which country is famous for its traditional communal bathhouses called "onsen," heated by natural geothermal springs?
japan
What percentage of the ocean floor has been mapped in high resolution? (+/- 10%)
25%
In Norse mythology, what was the name of the giant sea serpent said to encircle the world?
the midgard serpent
In which decade did indoor plumbing and private bathrooms become common in ordinary American and European homes?
The 1920s–1930s
which stream is the reason Norway is not covered in Ice?
the Gulf stream
in old norwegian folklore, who do you have to be careful not being eaten by when you sit on the toilet?
Dodraugen
On average, a person flushes the toilet about 2,500 times a year. Roughly what percentage of household water use does toilet flushing account for? (+/- 10%)
about 30%
Roughly what percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
71%
In Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," what does the mermaid give up in exchange for legs?
her voice
Which famous historical figure is said to have been so fond of long baths that they spent hours in the tub reading, writing letters, and even holding meetings?
Napoleon
The ocean contains the longest mountain range on Earth. What is it called and where is it?
The Mid-Ocean Ridge — a continuous underwater mountain chain running 65,000 km through every ocean basin.
In Scottish and Irish folklore, what are the shape-shifting seal-people who can shed their skin to become human on land called?
the selkies