Turtle Trivia
Which of these is NOT a species of land turtle?
A) Burmese Roofed Turtle B) Leatherback Turtle C) Spiny Turtle
B) Leatherback Turtle
Leatherback turtles are a large species of sea turtle
What is the highest Federal Reserve Note (dollar) in circulation today?
A) $100 B) $500 C) $1,000 D) $10,000
A) $100
The highest denomination Federal Reserve note currently in production and general circulation is the $100 bill. While notes of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 were historically issued, they were discontinued in 1969 and are no longer in active circulation, though they remain legal tender.
What two common household pets aren't colorblind, but do see color in a reduced range compared to humans?
A) Dogs and cats B) Mice and Hamsters C) Fish
A) Dogs and cats
Each has limited color perception because they have two types of color receptors (cones). Where as humans have three types of cones, so we see more colors.
Historically, what soda's main ingredient was sassafras?
A) Dr. Pepper B) Coca-Cola C) Pepsi D) Root beer
D) Root beer
It gained popularity during Prohibition and remained a popular mid-century soda. Today's commercial root beers are flavored with artificial sassafras flavoring or sassafras extract.
A) Gopher tortoise B) Galapagos tortoise C) Yangtze giant softshell turtle
C) The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle
It is considered the rarest turtle in the world, with only two known individuals remaining in the wild, inhabiting Vietnam's Dong Mo Lake. They are critically endangered and, due to the lack of fertile females, considered functionally extinct.
What is the least populated state?
A) Alaska B) Wyoming C) Vermont D) Montana
B) Wyoming
Wyoming has a population of around 600,000 people.
What highly intelligent garbage-digging bandits have human-like fingers?
A) Koalas B) Raccoons C) Skunks
B) Raccoons
Their front paws have five flexible, sensitive fingers that function almost exactly like human hands. This dexterity allows them to open latches, untie knots, unscrew jars, and navigate "raccoon-proof" garbage bins with ease.
What American actress/singer is known for being Liza Minnelli's mother?
Judy Garland
Born June 10, 1922 Garland, famous for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, was a legendary performer who shared a close, albeit complex, relationship with her daughter, who later followed in her footsteps to stardom
True or False:
Some species of turtle are able to "shed" their shells.
False!
A turtles shell is part of it's skeletal structure, so turtles cannot leave or shed the shell. They do shed the top layer of their shell known as "Scutes"
What state was Abraham Lincoln born in?
A) Illinois B) Indiana C) New York D) Kentucky
D) Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. He was born in a one-room log cabin at Sinking Spring Farm, located in what was then Hardin County (now LaRue County), near present-day Hodgenville. The site is currently preserved as the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
What is the most dangerous animal to humans?
A) Crocodile B) Dogs C) Mosquitoes D) Snakes
C) Mosquitoes
The most dangerous animal in the world is the mosquito, responsible for killing over 700,000 to 1,000,000 humans annually. By transmitting deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, they cause significantly more human deaths than any other creature.
Who recorded the 1966 hit "Strangers in the Night"?
A) Bob Dylan B) Frank Sinatra C) Roy Orbison D) Eric Clapton
B) Frank Sinatra
When the song reached No. 1 on the charts, it knocked the Beatles' "Paperback Writer" from its lofty position.
What is the only continent without any native turtle species?
A) Antarctica B) Asia C) South America D) Europe
A) Antarctica
It is the only continent without any native turtle species. As the coldest continent on Earth, it lacks the necessary warmth for cold-blooded reptiles to survive
What city is the smallest to have an NFL franchise?
A) Green Bay B) Buffalo C) Jacksonville D) New Orleans
A) Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin is the smallest city to have an NFL franchise and is home to the league's third oldest team.
What mammals are skilled swimmers and hold hands while sleeping in the water?
A) Seals B) Sea Otters C) Sea Lions
B) Sea Otters
Known for holding hands while sleeping in the water to avoid drifting apart. They are highly skilled swimmers that often rest on their backs in "rafts" and use this social behavior to stay connected in strong currents, sometimes even wrapping themselves in kelp for anchorage.
What company popularized the disposable diaper on a mass scale, especially in the United States?
A) Chux B) Kimbies C) Pampers D) Luvs
C) Pampers
Developed by P&G engineer Victor Mills, Pampers provided an affordable, highly absorbent, and mass-marketed alternative to cloth diapers, transforming baby care into a multi-billion dollar industry.
What type of turtle is known as a fierce ambush predator with incredible bite force?
A) Common Snapping Turtle B) Loggerhead Sea Turtle C) Alligator Snapping Turtle
C) Alligator Snapping Turtle
It has the strongest bite of any turtle, capable of exerting an estimated 1,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) of force. Their powerful jaws, equipped with a hooked, beak-like structure, can easily crush shells and bones.
What shape does the Betsy Ross flag have the stars arranged in?
A) Square B) Circle C) Triangle D) Rectangle
B) Circle
It features 13 stars arranged in a circle in the upper left corner of the flag.
What animal has bony plates that can send a bullet straight back at you?
A) Crocodile B) Alligator C) Tortoise D) Armadillo
D) Armadillo
Known for having bony plates (osteoderms) that can deflect bullets. In several instances, particularly in Texas, bullets fired at armadillos have ricocheted off their hard, armor-plated shells, resulting in injuries to the shooter.
Throughout the 1950's, Dinah Shore sang an advertisement on her show, encouraging viewers to "See the U.S.A in" what kind of car?
A) Chevrolet B) Ford C) Buick
A) Chevrolet
Songwriters Leo Corday and Leon Carr wrote the jingle for General Motors.