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100
Which human bone is the strongest?
The femur - it can withstand 1800 - 2500 pounds of pressure.
100
Not everyone who tries to scales Mt. Everest lives to tell the tale. Approximately how many bodies rest on the peak of Mt. Everst - 200, 500, 1,000?
Mt. Everest holds the title of the most deaths on a mountain - 305 people have died trying to climb it, which is a 5% death rate amongst climbers. Over 200 bodies are believed to still be on Mt. Everest because of the cost and difficulty in bringing down the bodies.
100
The Aye-aye uses percussive foraging to locate grubs in hollow trees. Where is the Aye-aye found? Bonus - what other animal is known for percussive foraging?
The Aye-aye is found in Madagascar. The woodpecker also uses percussive foraging.
100
Which theme park employs cats?
Disneyland - there are approximaely 200 feral cats that manage pests.
100
Early training as a proprietor.
What is Monopoly. Derived from the Landlord's Game, Charles Darrow sold it to Parker Brothers in 1935. Of the multiple editions, 1 was used to help WWII prisoners of war escape. A World Championship match was held in Macau in 2015.
200
What are the 5 most commonly broken bones?
The arm, foot, ankle, collarbone & wrist.
200
What event in 79 AD wiped out most of its inhabitants?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
200
The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest armadillo. On which continent is it found, and why is it pink?
It is typically found in Argentina, South America. The shell's pink color comes from all the blood vessels close to its surface.
200
What is a group of kittens called?
A kindle
200
Not to be confused with a type of bed.
Crib(bage). Created in the 17th century for 2 players, it was later adapted for 3 and 4 players. The goal is to obtain 121 points.
300
Which bone is the easiest to break?
The collarbone.
300
Skeleton Lake, a glacial lake in the Himalayas, is filled with human skeletons. What is believed to have caused their deaths?
A violent hail storm with hail stones up to 9 inches in diameter, resulting in head and body injuries.
300
This spider crab typically measures 12 feet from claw to claw, and can weigh up to 42 pounds. It is considered a delicacy in what country?
It is a Japanese delicacy called taka-ashi-gani.
300
Stubbs held what honourary title for 20 years?
He was the Honourary Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska from 1997 - 2017.
300
This game is not inconsequential for some...
What is Trivial Pursuit. Developed in 1979, there have been many spin-off editions, including 1 for baby boomers, Disney fans, and Star Wars fans. The classic edition has 2400 questions.
400
What fracture can be life-threatening in the elderly?
Broken hip
400
Bones were transferred to the Paris Catacombs from the 1700s - 1859 due to overcrowded cemeteries. What famous person's bones were interred there?
Maximilien Robespierre, the French politician instrumental in the revolution, who was executed by guillotine in 1794.
400
Found in Brazil, this animal's teeth, heart, ears & dry stools are believed to cure bronchitis, kidney disease and snake bites. What type of animal is it?
It is a maned wolf.
400
The brain structure of a cat is 90% biologically similar to which other mammal's brain?
A cat's brain is similar to the human brain, but cats have fewer neurons. A cat’s cerebral cortex, where rational decision-making and complex problem-solving takes place, has around 300 million neurons (humans have 86 billion neurons give or take a few)!
400
Sometimes colour has a huge effect on rank.
What is Euchre. Jacks have different powers depending on which suit is declared trump - the same coloured Jacks become the bowers (i.e., the highest ranking cards in the trump suit). Otherwise Jacks are only the 4th highest card in nontrump suits, and seldom take a trick.
500
How many bones are there in your foot?
26
500
The Bo people in southern China placed their coffins on rock ledges, or hung them from stakes on the side of cliffs. Why did they do this?
To stop scavengers from eating the bodies.
500
This is the national bird of what country? What is the punishment for killing this bird?
It is a Phippine eagle - if you kill it, you can be heavily fined and jailed for up to 12 years.
500
Why did Jake earn a Guinness World Record in 2002?
For having the most toes (28). Most cats have 18 toes - the largest number of toes on a cat was 32 in 1974.
500
Homicide in Hampshire.
What is Clue. This game originated in 1942 in England and is set in a Tudor mansion.