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100

What continent is home to the Sydney Opera House?  

Australia. 

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most popular tourist spots in Australia. Its unique design makes it one of the most photographed buildings in the world.

100

How many permanent teeth do most adults have?  

32

The four types of teeth are incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.

100

Drying white clothes outdoors on a sunny day has this additional effect.



Whitening or bleaching

 The early morning sun has a bleaching effect. Dry colors in the shade to avoid fading.

100

When you whip cream too long, you get this.




Butter

After margarine was introduced, a law was passed in the Vermont, South Dakota, and New Hampshire legislatures that required margarine to be dyed pink to differentiate it from butter. The battle went all the way to the Supreme Court, which struck down the “pink laws.”

100

Arizona’s state flower should come as no surprise, as this plant covers the desert landscape.




Cactus (blossom)

 Specifically, it is the saguaro cactus, native to the Sonora Desert. It’s illegal to harm one of these cacti.

200

What group of islands in the Pacific Ocean has active volcanoes?

Hawaii

Each Hawaiian Island has at least one volcano. There are currently six active volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands.

200

Which of the following is not a type of triangle: isosceles, equidistant, or scalene?  

Equidistant

Isosceles triangles have at least two sides of equal length, while each side in a scalene triangle is a different length.

200

To avoid static cling in the winter, take the clothes out of the dryer before they reach this state.





Bone dry 

Hang up clothes when they are slightly damp. You can “iron” them with your hands to remove any wrinkles.

200

This is the name of a bright yellow, smooth, waterproof coat that people wear in the rain.


Slicker

The original coats in the 1800s were made of sailcloth and covered in linseed oil to make them waterproof.

300

In what country can you walk the Great Wall?

China

The Great Wall of China is a massive structure. Its length measures more than 13,000 miles (21,000 km).

300

What is Canada’s highest mountain?  

Mount Logan

Located in the Yukon, Mount Logan was named for a geological surveyor.

300

If you don’t want to dry a small garment in the dryer, you can use this salad prep item to remove much of the water.


Salad spinner

This cuts your drying time in half.

300

When you see a yellow sign, you generally think of this.



Caution

 Yellow is the universal color of caution, just as red is the universal color for “stop.”

400

What city is the gambling capital of North America?

Las Vegas

The famous Las Vegas Strip remains a top U.S. vacation spot. In recent years, the city has added more family-friendly shows and venues to attract a wider range of guests.

400

Claustrophobia is a fear of... 

 

Tight or enclosed spaces. 

Around 12.5 percent of the population suffers from claustrophobia.

400

Turning brightly colored clothes inside-out and washing them in cool water will help to keep them from doing this.


Fading or bleeding

 This technique prolongs the lifespan of your garments.

400

Back in the day, we looked up businesses in this.



The Yellow Pages

 The Real Yellow Pages has moved online to the website yellowpages.com.

500

What city do vacationers visit to see Elizabeth Tower, home of the famous bell named Big Ben?

London

The name Big Ben is often associated with the whole clock tower; however, it is actually the name of the 15-ton hour bell within the tower. The tower itself was formerly called St. Stephen’s Tower until 2012, when it was renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.

500

Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?  

 Venus

 Due to the greenhouse effect, temperatures on Venus can rise to about 460ºC (860ºF)!

500

If you want to spend less time ironing, do this before placing clothes into the dryer.



Shake them out 

Start by unraveling clothing before placing them in the washer and remove your laundry as soon as the washer stops. Drying on the lowest setting also helps remove wrinkles.

500

This is the yellow “split” on which ice cream sits.




Banana

Don’t forget the rest of the toppings—nuts, hot fudge, whipped cream, pineapple, strawberries, and a cherry.

600

In what world city are the Spanish Steps located?  

Rome

The steps were built between 1723 and 1726 and are still a popular tourist destination.

600

What fictional character has been portrayed by Robert Downey Jr, Basil Rathbone, and Peter Cushing? Hint: He lives at 221B Baker Street, London.  

Sherlock Holmes

Many actors have portrayed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective, with the first speaking role going to Clive Brook in 1929.

600

Don’t panic if you shrink a natural-fiber sweater in the dryer. Soak it in this hair softening product before laundering again.





Hair conditioner

 Use more than 1/3 cup of conditioner. After soaking, hand-wash in a gentle detergent that’s safe for wool or natural fibers. After rinsing, roll the sweater in a towel to remove as much moisture as possible.

600

These wasps often build their nests underground.




Yellow jackets

 They get their name from their yellow and black stripes and are also known as meat bees.