Random Facts
True or False
Benjamin Franklin wasn't trusted to write the Declaration of Independence because it was feared he would put a joke in it.
True!
What color is the fir of a Polar Bear?
Transparent
Who played Spiderman in the 2002 film Spiderman?
Tobey Maguire
Where does Pound Cake get its name?
From its original recipe: 1 pound of butter, 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of sugar, and 1 pound of eggs!
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
How many years ago was the Lion King aired for the first time?
29 Years Ago
How many hours do Walruses sleep per day?
19 to 20 hours
Which famous Fast & Furious Celebrity is a D&D Nerd?
Vin Diesel
How can you check is eggs have gone rotten?
You put them in a cup of water! If they sink, they are still good. If they float, that means they are rotten!
True or False
AVID's goal is to prepare students not only for college, but also to be prepared in life.
True!
What condiment was used as medicine in the 1800s?
Ketchup! It was used to treat ailments such as indigestion and a bad tummy.
What is a group of Flamingos called?
A Flamboyance
Which ex-One Direction member has a fear of spoons?
Liam Payne
What was the first food eaten in space?
Applesauce
What is Barbie's full name?
Barbara Millicent Roberts
Which animal has fingerprints almost identical to humans?
Koalas!
Which celebrity has a phobia of butterflies?
(Hint: She has been featured in a trending ad)
Nicole Kidman
True or False
Pistachios are a nut.
False!
They are actually a fruit, known as a "drupe".
How many students enrolled in the first AVID class in 1980?
32 students
When is Homer Simpson's Birthday?
May 12, 1956
What is the world's deadliest animal?
The Mosquito! According to the World Health Organization, these animals kill 725,000 people per year.
Which celebrity is the son of rocket scientists?
(Hint: You have heard and seen this celebrity in many kid animated and live-action movies)
Jack Black
Who are M&M's named after?
Forest E. Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie
Who was the founder of AVID?
Mary Catherine Swanson