Cool People Around the World
Who was Ghandi?
leader of Indian National Congress, used non-violent protest to help gain Indian Independence
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The tongue.
What was Miss Jazz's favorite band in Middle School?
The Jonas Brothers
In what continent is Peru?
South America
How did many people cure toothache in the 19th century?
They placed a frog in their mounths. In the 19th century, there was a "toothache cure" that involved placing a live frog in one's mouth until it croaked, believed to absorb the pain.
Who is Messi?
Talented Argentinian soccer player who led his team to win the World Cup.
10 million
How did Miss Jazz's bird die?
It was eaten by snakes.
In what continent is Kenya?
Africa
Who was the longest reigning monarch?
The longest reigning monarch in history is King Louis XIV of France, who ruled for 72 years.
Who was Galileo Galilei?
Italian scientist, astronomer, discovered that Jupiter has four moons and the sun has dark spots.
What do you call a group of flamingos?
Flamboyance
What is Miss Jazz's funniest childhood memory in Asuncion, Paraguay?
Rats and monkeys jumping from cable to cable and from tree to tree to different homes.
In what continent is Norway?
Europe
Where and when were the first Olympics?
The first recorded Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BCE.
Who was Constantine the Great?
Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337)
What is the biggest dessert in the world?
Antartica. Despite common misconception, a desert is defined not by its temperature but by its low precipitation levels. Antarctica receives very little precipitation, mostly in the form of snow, making it the largest desert in the world by this definition.
How does Miss Jazz like her coffee?
Dark like her sense of humor. Strong like her accent.
In what continent is the Great Wall of China?
Asia
Where did the Renaissance start?
Italy
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
Former Queen of England.
How much saliva can a person produce in a lifetime? (assuming this person lives for about 80 years).
Enough saliva to fill 2 swimming pools.
Who is Miss Jazz's favorite student?
Trick question! Miss Jazz does not have a favorite student.
In what continent is India?
Asia
What did women use in ancient Rome to dye their hair?
A mixture of leeches and vinegar.