Dog Breeds
This breed is considered the fastest dog over short distances?
Greyhound
While famous for Parmigiano-Reggiano, this country actually produces more wine than cheese
Italy
Commonly used to start fires, this natural material can create sparks when struck against steel
Flint
This treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany
Treaty of Versailles (1919)
Including wisdom teeth, how many teeth does an adult have
32
This dog breed was originally bred to rescue people from snowy mountain regions
Saint Bernard
This cheese is famous for it's blue and green veining, created by a mold
Blue Cheese (Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
The most commonly reported attacks in the wilderness come from these 2 types of animals? (name one)
Insects or Snakes
Although commonly disputed, the primary cause of the U.S. Civil War is generally depicted as this
Slavery (and states’ rights)
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
This dog breed has a unique “ridge” of hair running along its back that grows in the opposite direction
Rhodesian Ridgeback
France is famous for brie cheeses and this sparkling wine, often used for celebrations
Champagne
In order to be purified, water should be boiled (at low altitudes) for a minimum of how long?
One minute
This global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involved the Allies and Axis powers
WW2
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, lowers blood glucose by allowing cells to take in sugar
Insulin
Breeds such as the Samoyed, Malamute, and Husky were made famous by this frigid, long-distance sport
Dog Sledding or Mushing
The edible outer skin (rind) on Brie cheese is made of what
mold (Penicillium candidum)
Recognized internationally, how many shots should you fire as a distress signal?
3
This 16th U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War.
Abe Lincoln
This condition occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to sudden weakness, speech difficulty, or vision loss
A stroke
Which dog breed is known for its blue-black tongue?
Chow-chow
What production factor most strongly influences whether a cheese becomes soft, semi-soft, or hard?
Moisture content (or how much whey is removed)
If lost in Appalachia, under which tree would you be likely to find the delicacy of a morel mushroom?
A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Elm
D) Maple
Elm
Ferdinand Magellan sailed through the strait at the southern tip of this region, also the name of a high quality clothing brand, in 1520.
Patagonia
Loss of blood flow to this artery is most commonly responsible for a classic “widowmaker” heart attack.
left anterior descending artery (LAD)