This Judge's middle initial is C, which he prefers not to use in signature of official orders?
Who is Judge Shawn C. Wagner?
What food makes up nearly 99% of a Giant Panda's diet?
Bamboo.
What large star is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun.
BONUS: How many planets revolve around the Sun?
World War I was paused due to Christmas.
True or False?
TRUE
In 1914, during World War I, German and British soldiers held an unofficial ceasefire on Christmas Day
Which drink 'gifted' us the red dressed Santa Claus?
Coca-Cola
This MDJ was NOT previously a police officer.
Who is Beauchat?
A 'doe' is what kind of animal?
A female deer.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
At roughly 11 times the size of Earth, Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Red, green, and gold are each associated with Christmas. What these colours represent?
Red represents the blood of Jesus
green is for life and rebirth
gold relates to riches.
What is the Most Re-Gifted Holiday Treat?
Fruitcake
Bonus fact: Some fruitcakes have been known to remain edible even after decades
This is the only person to have held both offices of President of the US and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court/US.
Who is William H. Taft?
True or False?
Crocodiles have no sweat glands so they use their mouths to release heat.
True. They often sleep with their mouth open to cool down.
BONUS: Are crocodiles warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
In which galaxy is our solar system contained in?
The Milky Way Galaxy.
BONUS: What shape is the Milky Way Galaxy?
The most expensive Christmas tree in the world is... Where?
(Hint: Europe)
Spain, at the Kempinski Hotel.
It is decorated with diamonds and other jewelry from Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chanel.
Nuns used to put food items into stockings for the poor. What fruits?
Tangerines, nuts
This Judge began his career on Pop Idol (UK) and American Idol and now sits on the bench of America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent.
Who is Simon Cowell?
What is the world's most poisonous spider?
a) Brown Recluse
b) Brazilian Wandering Spider
c) Sydney Funnel Spider
d) Daddy Longlegs
b) Brazilian Wandering Spider
According to the Guiness Book of World Records the most poisonous (or venomous) spider in the world is the Brazilian wandering spider. Its venom is so potent that just 0.006 mg can kill a mouse.
What is the MAIN chemical that the Sun is composed of?
Hydrogen.
The chemical composition of the Sun is 71% of Hydrogen, 26.5% Helium and 2.5% of other elements.
What is the driest place on Earth?
a) McMurdo, Antarctica
b) Sahara Desert
c) Kufra, Libya
d) Atacama Desert
a) McMurdo, Antarctica
The driest place on Earth: the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antactica. It hasn't rained there for more than 2 million years
Chicken is the leading cause of what food born illness?
Salmonella.
BONUS: What exactly causes salmonella?
how old is the oldest tree
4,853
What is the MAIN difference between turtles and tortoises?
Tortoises spend most of their lives on land, while turtles spend most of their lives in water. Most tortoises cannot even swim very well.
What is a blue moon?
A blue moon is the second full moon that occurs in a calendar month.
What is the flattest continent?
a) Australia
b) Antarctica
c) Africa
d) South America
a) Australia
Australia is one of the oldest continents, and because of the effects of 250 million years of erosion it has become the flattest land mass on earth.
BONUS: What are 3 animals that originate from Australia?
Chiffon, marble and bundt are types of what?
Cake.