Does the act of eating food off of someone else's plate negate the calories associated with the food?
Nope. Unfortunately.
100
Does a duck's quack echo?
Yes, it is just quiet.
100
What states has marijuana been legalized in?
Washington State and Colorado.
100
What are all of the active libraries on campus?
Holland, Terrell, Animal Health (Wegner), and Owen Science and Technology.
100
What is the central dogma of biology?
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
200
Why can't children under one year old eat honey?
Honey contains Clostridium sp. spores.
200
How many e-mails did Bill Clinton send during his presidency?
Two. The first one was a test to see if it was working.
200
To what degree do vaccines cause autism in children?
None.
200
How many majors are offered at WSU? (points given for +/- 5)
95 majors are offered at WSU.
200
Approximately how many household cats are infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
Approxmately 80% of all household cats are infected with T. gondii.
300
What is the shelf life of a Twinkie?
(Bonus 100 points: how long, on average, does it stay on a shelf?)
What is 45 days?
(Bonus: 7-10 days)
300
According to astronauts returning from spacewalks, what does space smell like?
"seared steak" or "hot metal"
300
What is sassafras root used for? Is it a controlled substance?
Although it used to be used for root beer and sarsparilla, the chemical in the oil (safrole) is used to make ecstasy. It is now labled as a controlled substance.
300
How many active research/teaching faculty members are in the School of Molecular Biosciences? (+/- 2)
38 active researching and teaching faculty.
300
What is the largest mammal that has ever existed?
The blue whale.
400
What is the strain of bacteria that results in Cougar Gold cheese?
Lactobacillus helveticus.
400
What animal/plant/insect are elephants most afraid of?
Bees. According to those who work with elephants, there is a distinct vocalization of "Run away the bees are angry."
400
The CDC estimates how many hospitalizations were prevented during the 2012-2013 flu season due to vaccinations? (+/- 1,000)
Approximately 79,000 hospitalizations due to influenza were prevented due to vaccines.
400
What are the majors covered under the College of Veterinary Medicine?