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What country has a capital named 'Kingston'?
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, a country located in the Caribbean Sea.
What were the names of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan at the end of WWII?
"LITTLE BOY” was the first bomb dropped on Japan, and was dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6th, 1945. “FAT MAN” was the nickname of the bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki on Aug. 9th, 1945.
What did the iconic Hollywood sign originally say?
HOLLYWOODLAND. The Hollywood sign was originally built in 1923 to advertise a real estate development that bore the same name. The word ‘land’ was removed in 1949.
What is the largest freshwater stingray?
The Giant Freshwater Stingray. Females can exceed 660 lbs or 300 kg.
What is the smallest country in South America, geographically?
Suriname. It has a total area of 163,820 square kilometers or approximately 63,251 square miles.
Where is Mount. Denali located?
ALASKA. It is the highest peak in North America. Its previous name was Mount. McKinley. The name was changed because many Alaska Natives referred to the peak as ‘Denali’.
What country are American black bears considered endangered?
Mexico
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
Mid-Ocean Ridge. It includes the mid-Atlantic ridge and spans approximately 40,390 miles or 65,000 kilometers.
TRUE or FALSE -- In the US, digital piracy can result in fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years.
TRUE. DON'T PIRATE MOVIES!!
What organism is responsible for the most human fatalities in the world, annually?
Mosquitoes. They are estimated to kill around 1 million people per year, mostly due to the diseases they carry.
What is the name of the famous scream sound effect that’s been used in movies and tv shows since 1951?
The Wilhelm scream.
What is the most widespread species of whale?
Minke whales. They are found in every ocean.
What is the largest volcanic caldera in the world?
The Apolaki Caldera. It is located in the Philippines and has an approximate diameter of 93 miles or 150 kilometers.
What is the rarest item in Minecraft?
The Ender Dragon Egg. There's only one in the game, and it only appears after slaying the Ender Dragon.
TRUE or FALSE -- Shanghai is the capital of China.
FALSE. Beijing is the capital of China. Shanghai is the largest city in the country, though.
Before Mickey Mouse became the mascot of Disney, who was the studio’s first cartoon character?
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit came before Mickey. Universal took control of Oswald’s character in 1928, and therefore caused Disney to make a replacement.
TRUE OR FALSE -- The armor on crocodilians act as solar panels to warm them up.
TRUE: The osteoderms are not solid bone but are networked with blood vessels. This vascularity allows them to absorb heat when basking.
What were dinosaurs originally called?
DRAGONS. The term 'dinosaur' wasn't coined until 1842 by Sir Richard Owens.
What country was Angry Birds developed in?
Finland. It was developed by the Finnish company Rovio Entertainment.
Where is the only place in the world where Alligators, Crocodiles, and Bears share the same habitat?
Florida. These animals aren't nearly as dangerous as the not-so-elusive Florida Man.
What was the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) originally called in Japan?
The NES was originally referred to as the “Famicom”, which was short for Family Computer. It was released in Japan in July, 1983.
What day of creation did God create pterosaurs?
Day 5 with all the other flying creatures.
Who is considered to be the "father of scuba diving"?
Jacques-Yves Cousteau. along with his collaborator Émile Gagnan. They are credited with inventing the Aqua-Lung, a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. This made diving safer and more accessible.
What temperature does diamond evaporate at?
6,512 degrees Fahrenheit or 3,600 Celsius
What was Amazon originally called?
Cadabra. The name was changed to Amazon within a few months. The company was founded on July 5, 1994.