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Michael Jordan is a celebrity primarily known for playing which sport?
Basketball.
Which chemical element is represented by the letter C?
Carbon. It is the sixth-most common element in the universe and is seen in a variety of forms, from charcoal to diamond.
The Galapagos Islands are famous as the home of what kind of shelled reptiles?
Tortoises. The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise. It can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 573 pounds.
What is the longest-running soap opera in the history of American television? Hint: Guiding Light or As the World Turns
Guiding Light.The soap opera ran from 1937 until 2009, starting on radio and later crossing over to television.
Who was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II.
The equation E=mc2 is also called the theory of what?
Relativity. The equation expresses the relationship between energy and matter.
The kangaroo is native only to which continent?
Australia.
What is the meaning of the word laud?
To praise or honor. The word is derived from the Latin laudere, which means “to praise.”
Which superhero is known for the catchphrase “Up, up, and away”?
Superman.
What are the three main ingredients in poutine, a common Canadian snack?
French fries, cheese curds, and gravy. The recipe came from the rural Quebec snack bars of the 1950s.
What is the national mascot of Canada?
The beaver.
The word tsunami comes from what language?
Japanese.
Who wrote 1984?
George Orwell.
Which shaving cream company was known for its clever roadsigns, especially along Route 66?
Burma-Shave.
What color is a polar bear’s skin?
Black.
Who is generally credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell.
What artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo.
What is the name of the classic movie set in the Sahara Desert starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn?
The African Queen.
To what plant does the rhyme “leaves of three, let it be” refer?
Poison ivy. Although the plant isn’t really poisonous, it contains an irritating and very sticky oil that contaminates anything it touches.
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” is the theme song for what television program?
Cheers.