Finger nails
What protein are fingernails primarily made of?
Keratin.
What is the term for a group of kittens?
a litter
What is the common term for a cellblock or area where prisoners are kept in their cells for 22–24 hours a day, often alone?
Solitary confinement (or segregation)
In 75-ball bingo, what letter is always above the number 1 on the card?
B
What common process is used to make cucumbers into pickles?
Fermentation or brining in a vinegar/salt solution.
On average, how long does it take a fingernail to grow from base to tip?
About 4–6 months
Through what part of their body do cats primarily sweat?
Their paw pads.
Which Scandinavian country is frequently cited for having some of the world’s most humane prisons, including the well-known Halden Prison?
Norway
In many bingo games, what is the act of incorrectly claiming a win commonly called?
A false call (or false bingo)
What chemical compound in dill pickles gives them their sour taste?
Acetic acid (from vinegar).
Which fingernail usually grows the fastest?
The middle fingernail.
Which sense is a cat’s weakest: smell, hearing, or taste?
Taste.
What is the term for a facility that mainly holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences, as opposed to a long-term prison?
Jail
In the UK, what is the common name for the 90-ball version of bingo traditionally played in bingo halls?
Housie or 90-ball bingo
Which U.S. state is especially famous for its large commercial pickle production, with a big hub in Mt. Olive?
North Carolina.
Which generally grow faster: fingernails or toenails?
Fingernails.
About how many hours per day do cats typically sleep?
14 - 16
In the UK, what is the term used for a prisoner who behaves well and is trusted with extra responsibilities and privileges, such as certain jobs?
Trusted prisoner or “Enhanced status” prisoner (under the Incentives and Earned Privileges scheme)
In 90-ball UK bingo, what is the top prize pattern usually called when all numbers on the card are marked off?
Full house
In baseball slang, what does being “in a pickle” refer to?
A rundown, when a baserunner is caught between two bases.
What mineral deficiency is sometimes associated with brittle or ridged nails?
Iron deficiency.
What is the typical number of whiskers on each side of a cat’s face (approximately)?
About 12 on each side
Which U.S. federal prison, located on an island in San Francisco Bay, was once considered inescapable and housed inmates like Al Capone?
Alcatraz
In 75-ball bingo, how many numbers are printed on a standard bingo card (excluding the “FREE” space)?
24
What is the main preservative factor in traditional salt-fermented pickles that allows them to last without refrigeration for a time?
High salt concentration and lactic acid, which inhibit harmful bacteria.