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Australia is wider than what outer space object?
The moon.
What is the only planet that spins clockwise?
Venus
What is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself?
Teeth
What was the nationality of the first person processed at Ellis Island?
Irish. She was a 15-year-old girl named Annie Moore.
What city was the Eiffel Tower supposed to be built in originally?
Barcelona, Spain.
If possible, how long would it take to fall to the center of the Earth?
19 minutes
How much was Neil Armstrong's hair sold for in 2004?
$3,000
How many countries' national anthems have no lyrics or words?
4!
Who has the record of Academy Awards won in a lifetime?
Walt Disney with 26
True or False: Can animals be allergic to humans?
True!
What percent of the world is left-handed?
9-10%
What is the most popular beverage (besides water) worldwide?
Tea
How many letters is in the longest word in the Oxford dictionary?
45 letters.
What part of its body does a snake smell with?
Its tongue
What popular condiment used to be sold as a medicine?
Ketchup
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
In its head
What part of your body has the most bones?
Hands and feet. Each hand has 27 bones and each food has 26.
We all know penguins cannot fly, but how fast can they swim?
Up to 25 mph
What is the tiny pocket in jeans intended for?
To carry pocket watches
Which is larger: An ostrich's eye or brain?
Their eyes
How many ridges are on a dime?
A. 118
B. 137
C. 192
A. 118
This is to help make counterfeiting the coins more difficult.
What household item helps cuts heal faster?
Sugar. The granules soak up any moisture that allows bacteria to thrive. Without the bacteria, the wound heals more quickly.
What are the plastic tips of shoelaces called?
Aglets
A "jiffy" is actually a proper unit of time. How much time does "jiffy" represent?
1/100th of a second
People used to eat what toxic substance to improve their skin?
Arsenic
True or False: Adolf Hitler's nephew fought in the U.S. military?
True. William Stuart-Houston, in summary, he heavily disagreed with his uncle's views and fled to the U.S. and joined the Navy and fought against him. He threatened to blackmail him and wrote an article in a London magazine titled 'Why I Hate My Uncle.'
About how many burgers does McDonald's sell every second?
75
Which country reads the most books?
The United Staes, with India coming in at a close second.
What cereal was sued for "false advertising" of their product?
Cap'n Crunch Berries. An American woman was shocked to find out the cereal was falsely advertising its contents. However, the complaint was quickly dismissed when the judge stated that there is no such thing as 'Crunch Berry'.
What reptile has been around since the dinosaurs?
Crocodiles
How long was the world's longest concert?
437 hours, 54 minutes, and 40 seconds
In what U.S. state did a man get arrested for throwing a live alligator out of the window?
A. Louisiana
B. Florida
C. Texas
B. Florida.
A 24-year-old man named Joshua James was being handed his order at a Wendy’s drive-thru before he randomly threw an alligator into the window. He was then later charged for assault, theft, and the illegal possession of an alligator.
What country used to have a hotline that was used to report "rogue traffic cones"?
Great Britain. Britain launched a hotline in 1992 to improve public services. However, this policy was mocked for being pointless and a waste of government funds.
How big was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
A. 24 inches
B. 17 Inches
C. 15 inches
15 inches!
Why is there an expiration date on bottled water?
The expiration date is for the bottle itself, and not the water. This is because, over time, the plastic will start leaking chemicals into the water.
Some pandas in captivity have "faked" pregnancies for what reason?
To get better care from their keepers.
It is impossible to do what while holding your nose?
Hum
True or False: Charles Darwin's pet tortoise outlived him.
True. The tortoise, named Harriet outlived Darwin by 124 years. She died in 2006 at 175 years old.
How much does it cost to make a $1 bill?
7.5 cents
What reptile can sense earthquakes up to 5 days before they happen?
Snakes
What percentage of Americans believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows?
7%
What is the record for the most T-shirts worn at once?
A. 247
B. 312
C. 123
A. 247
True or False: Humans are the only living thing to get goosebumps
False: all living mammals do!
What animal is the closest living relative the T-Rex? (Hint: it's not a reptile)
The chicken
Which is printed more: monopoly money or U.S. currency?
Monopoly money! The U.S government prints around $974 million annually to replace old money. However, the company behind the beloved board game prints over $30 billion worth in fake money annually.
What are baby spiders called?
Spiderlings
What insect can recognize human faces?
Honey Bees
True or False: It is illegal to die on a Norwegian Island?
True. it is illegal to die in Svalbard because they are unable to safely bury the deceased due to the permafrost ground. When people on this island are about to die, they are brought to mainland Norway to pass away there.
What is the world record for holding your breath underwater?
24 minutes 37.36 seconds
True or False: Jack Daniels (inventor of Jack Daniels whiskey) died from a toe injury.
True. The founder of the famous whiskey injured his toe after kicking a safe. This then later led to an infection until he eventually died of blood poisoning.
What is the oldest currency (that is still active) in the world?
The British pound sterling
Which was invented first: The match or the lighter?
The lighter
What sport has been played on the moon?
Golf
How much money does the average American spend on coffee each year?
$1,100
Are avocados a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
How long was the longest running tennis match?
A. 11 hours
B. 23 hours
C. 6 hours
How many pineapples does a pineapple plant produce each year?
1
What country produces the most silk?
China
True or False: Spider webs were once used as bandages.
True: in ancient Greece and Rome, they used spider webs to clean wounds and wrap them.
Which is larger: Your left or right lung?
The right lung