Animals
Why are Flamingos Pink?
It comes from what they eat
Flamingos eat lots of shrimp and algae, both have high levels of carotenoid pigments. This is the same natural pigment that give salmon its pink hue as well!
n 1985, Nike released the first Air Jordan sneakers, a collaboration with what athlete?
Michael Jordan
Jordan signed a $250,000 payment that blew other offers from Converse and Adidas out of the water
What is the capital of Delftware?
Dover
William Penn named the town after the English port city when he ordered it to be established in 1683. Dover is also home to Dover Air Force Base.
For what holiday does KFC serve a special menu in Japan?
Christmas
Beginning in 1974, The marketing campaign reading ‘Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!’ (Kentucky for Christmas!) encouraged people to flock to KFC for Christmas.
Before it became a streaming service, what other service did Netflix offer?
DVD-by-mail service
Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph as a DVD-by-mail service. The idea came after Hastings was charged a late fee for a movie rental. Customers could subscribe to receive DVDs by mail.
What mammal has no Vocal cords?
Giraffes
For communication, Giraffes communicate through body language, motions, and infra sound (Sound that is not detectable by humans ears)
What major tennis championship was first held in 1877?
Wimbleton
The first Wimbledon court had a three-plank stand that seated 30 spectators.
What is the capital of Montana?
Helena
There were two referendums to move the capitol wheresoever else in the state, but both ended up failing. (1892, 1894) Helena also has one of the largest city parks systems in the US combined 1,000 acres
What was the first fast food restaurant?
White Castle
White Castle was the first fast-food outlet, starting in Wichita, Kansas in 1916 with food stands and founding in 1921, selling hamburgers for five cents a piece from its inception.
Hulk Hogan was a huge celebratory that came from what entertainment organization?
WWF (WWE)
He has been a part of WWE for over 30 years since 1979. His most recent apppearance was in 2014
True or False?
Do vampire bats drink blood?True!
While they may not use their teeth to suck blood up, they do create wound on the targets body, then will lick up the blood. Their saliva has draculin, which prevents the blood from clotting.
When did the Packers first win a super bowl?
1966
They won the first Super Bowl agianst the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 - 10. They would go on to win the second Super Bowl the next year against the Oakland Raiders, 33-14
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau
Juneau was established as the capital of Alaska in 1906 when the government was transferred from Sitka. It is also the only US capital that borders a foreign country.
What was the first fast food restaurant to serve ice cream?
Dairy Queen
in 1940, Originally selling only ice cream-related treats, such as soft serve in cups, cones, and sundaes, the business expanded into franchises within the first decade of opening its doors. Dairy Queen's widely recognizable curl-topped cone became as legendary as its soft serve's creamy texture.
What day is the most common birthday?
September 9th
More babies were born on September 9 than any other day from 1994 to 2014. The next most common birthdays are: September 19, September 12, September 17, September 10, and July 7. September is the most common birth month due to the winter where people are inside more often due to weather.
What determines the gender of baby sea turtles?
Temperature
A baby boy turtle is born if the egg is incubated below 81.86° Fahrenheit, while a baby girl turtle is born if the temperature is over 87.8° Fahrenheit
What year did the The Milwaukee Bucks join the NBA?
1968
The city was granted a team in January, and later that year in October they tipped off their first game at the Milwaukee Arena. Their first season was not succesful, but they ended up getting the first pick in the next years draft which they used to draft the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
Carson city is one of two us capitals to border another state. It was named after Kit Carson, who was a frontiersman, U.S. Army officer, agent, wilderness guide, and fur trapper.
What was the first fast-food chain to offer salads nationwide?
Wendy's in 1979
Wendy's salad bars were popular in the 1970s and 1980s, but were eventually phased out in 2006.
Where did the Harlem globetrotters originate?
Chicago, Illinois
The team began as the Savoy Big Five, a basketball team of Black American players who played exhibition games at the Savoy Ballroom to increase attendance.
On averege, how many feathers are there in a peacock’s tail?
200
These feathers fall off and re grown annually.
Where (in Milwaukee) did the Brewers play their very first game?
Milwaukee County Stadium
They played against the California Angels and lost 12-0. The Brewers franchise began in Seattle for one season before moving to Milwaukee.
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
Albany is the oldest continuously chartered city in the United States, predating New York City and Boston. It was discovered by Henry Hudson in 1609, and the first permanent settlement was established in 1624. The city was named Albany in 1664 after the Duke of Albany, a Scottish title that comes from the Gaelic word Alba for Scotland.
When and where did the first Culver's restaurant open?
1984 in Sauk City, WI
Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig’s parents George and Ruth, opened the very first Culver's in the family’s beloved hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and began serving ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard.
What is Ellens Middle Name?
I don't know! Ask her!