Polar Bears
In which of these countries do polar bears NOT live?
A. Canada B. Greenland C. Norway D. Japan
Japan; Polar bears live around the Arctic Circle
How much of the US strawberry crop is grown in California?
A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 95%
75%; however, strawberries are grown in every US state and Canadian province
Author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet, civil rights activist
A. Wilma Rudolph B. Maya Angelou C. Lauryn Hill D. Lena Waithe
Maya Angelou 1928-2014
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
"In all my work, what I try to say is that as human beings, we are more alike than we are unalike."
On what day of the year do the most heart attacks occur?
A. Christmas Day B. New Years Day C. Valentine's Day D. Independence Day
Christmas Day; the day after Christmas and New Years Day are close behind
Which are toxic to cats?
A. Mistletoe B. Holly C. Lilies D. All of the above
All of the above, plus azaleas and others
When were polar bears declared endangered by the US, Denmark, Norway, & former USSR?
A. 1965 B. 1973 C. 1981 D. 1989
1973; began regulations on commercial hunting
Strawberries are believed to reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers due to their:
A. Fiber B. Vitamins C. Potassium D. All of the above
All of the above; and then some!
Born into slavery. Put himself through school and became a teacher after the Civil War. Founded a university.
A. James Baldwin B. Les Brown C. Vernon Jordan D. Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington
"Character is power."
"I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."
On what day of the week do more heart attacks occur?
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday D. Monday
Monday (mornings); disruption of circadian rhythm over the weekend increases blood pressure and causes other nervous system changes.
What percentage of pet owners brush their pets' teeth?
A. 1% B. 10% C. 25% D. 50%
1%; warning signs of dental problems are bad breath, swollen gums, tartar buildup, and bleeding
How much do male polar bears weigh, generally?
A. 1000 lbs B. 1200 lbs
C. 1700 lbs D. 2000 lbs
1700 lbs; however, can double after a successful hunting season
About how many seeds are on the outside of the average strawberry?
A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 500
200 seeds; only fruit with seeds on the outside. Has own category (not technically a berry).
Turned to singing after a troubled childhood, won 13 Grammys, recorded over 200 albums & sold over 40 million copies
A. Toni Morrison B. Ella Fitzgerald C. Whitney Houston D. Beyonce
Ella Fitzgerald
"Just don't give up what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."
"It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts."
How many gallons of blood are pumped through the heart per minute?
A. 1/2 gal B. 1 gal C. 1.5 gal D. 2 gal
1.5 gal; over the course of a day, the heart pumps 2000 gallons
A. 10% B. 30% C. 50% D. 70%
30%; one-third of the US adult population
How fast can polar bears run?
A. 12 mph B. 16 mph
C. 20 mph D. 24 mph
24 mph
Ancient Romans used strawberries to help with all of these ailments EXCEPT:
A. Sore throat B. Fever C. Depression D. Hives
Hives
African American tennis player, 1st to be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, won US Open & Wimbledon, AIDS activist
A. Reginald Weir B. Jimmie McDaniel C. Bob Ryland D. Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
"From what we get, we can make a living. What we give, however, makes a life."
How many miles of blood vessels are in the human body?
A. 20,000 B. 60,000 C. 100,000 D. 200,000
60,000 miles; enough to circle the world twice
Avoid putting which of these in bird feed:
A. Dairy B. Salt C. Coconut D. All of the above
All of the above; can't digest milk or metabolize salt, coconut could swell in their stomachs, also watch out for dead or discolored mealworms
How long can female polar bears go without eating?
A. 30 days B. 90 days
C. 120 days D. 180 days
180 days; longest fasting time of any mammal species
A. Daisy B. Rose C. Tulip D. Orchid
Rose; fragrant scent and bright color
American athlete, "The Buckeye Bullet," won 4 gold medals & broke 2 world records at 1936 Olympics
A. Jesse Owens B. Marcus Garvey C. Carl Lewis D. Whitney Young, Jr.
Jesse Owens
"We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."
"The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself- the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us- that's where it's at."
Every cell in the human body gets blood from the heart except cells in the:
A. Eardrum B. Cornea C. Teeth D. Nails
Cornea
Changes in cat vocalization or appetite, or other abnormal behaviors can be a sign of:
A. Depression B. Illness C. Loneliness D. Confusion
Depression