Random Facts
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
What force keeps us firmly planted on the ground?
Gravity
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What term describes the main character in a story?
Protagonist
Which animal holds the title of being the fastest land mammal?
cheetah
What is the hardest natural substance found on Earth
Diamond
Who is credited with inventing the lightbulb, illuminating our nights?
Thomas Edison
What landmark stands as a symbol of freedom in the United States?
Statue of Liberty
What literary genre features magical elements and imaginative worlds?
Fantasy
What marine creature is the largest animal on the planet?
The blue whale
If you drop me, I’m sure to crack; but if you smile at me, I’ll always smile back. What am I?
Mirror
Which element is represented by the symbol “O”?
Oxygen
Who is the civil rights leader famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr
Who is the famous boy wizard attending a magical school in a best-selling book series?
Harry Potter
Which reptile is famous for changing its skin color to blend into its surroundings?
The chameleon
What has a head, and a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
Penny
What process do plants use to turn sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
Which explorer is credited with “discovering” America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What does the prefix “un-” generally mean when added to a word?
It means not
What ill-fated ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, becoming one of history’s most notorious maritime disasters?
The Titantic
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
Stamp
Which device is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon, famously proclaiming, “That’s one small step for man”?
Neil Armstrong
Which punctuation mark shows possession, as in “Sarah’s book”?
The apostrophe
Which marine mammal is celebrated for its intelligence, playful nature, and acrobatic leaps?
Dolphin