Porpoise Facts
Porpoises are mainly what color?
Grey
Which U.S. President was born May 17, 1917?
A.) Harry S. Truman
B. ) John F. Kennedy
C.) Barack Obama
John F. Kennedy
On May 10, 1869, In what U.S. state was the first transactional railroad completed in ?
A.) Utah
B.) Florida
C. North Carolina
Utah
If you have multiple dogs, this one is the “top dog.”
What is alpha? Dogs, of course, descend from wolves, who live in family groups where the “alphas” are generally the parents. Listen to your elders, pups!
In many countries, we honor these people on the second Sunday in May.
What are mothers? The United States, Canada, and Australia are among the countries that celebrate on the second Sunday. However, in Mexico and parts of Latin America, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on May 10
How many species of Porpoise are there?
Seven
What famous TV actor who stared in Full House was born May 17, 1956 ?
Bob Saget
Which famous American Explorers began their trip up the Missouri River on May 14 , 1804 ?
Lewis and Clark
This is a U.S. airline.
What is Delta? When the airline was established, it was a crop-dusting company. In 1928, it was bought and rebranded Delta Air Service, a commercial air carrier serving the Mississippi Delta region. Today, it’s a major international airline with its own oil refinery to produce jet fuel.
People dance around this long pole wrapped with flowers, fabric, and garland on a day named for it.
What is the maypole? May Day is celebrated on May 1, and the maypole has been in use since the 14th century in Britain
What area do porpoises live in? (Meaning what waters are they typically found in?)
North Atlantic, North Pacific, and BlackSea
What well Known Actor was born on May 1, 1916 ?
A.) Andy Griffith
B.) Desi Arnaz
C.) Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford
What MAJOR Historical event predicted by Thales of Miletus first happened on May 28, 585 B.C ?
A. World war
B.) Solar eclipse
C. ) Fall of Berlin Wall
Solar Eclipse
This is used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—a mathematical constant.
What is pi? It is an irrational number with digits that go on forever, but written out to the fifth decimal it is 3.14159. Pi is also the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Hawaii celebrates this welcome gift for visitors on the first day of May.
What is the lei? Lei Day is a statewide celebration. Each island has its own lei, and removing it in front of the person who gave it to you is considered rude.
What is the difference between a porpoise and a dolphin?
Dolphins have a longer snout and Porpoises have a shorter snout. Dolphins also have hooked of curved fins while Porpoises have triangular fins.
Which British Prime Minister known for her leadership during the Brexit negotiations, was born May 12. 1959?
Theresa May
What Holiday is celebrated in the U.S. on the last Monday of May ?
Memorial Day
This is the final round of testing before releasing the product to the public; it is also a “blocker” pharmaceutical.
What is beta? A beta blocker lowers blood pressure by reducing the heart rate.
This May birthstone captures the splendor of mid-spring nature.
What is emerald? Some claim that those who wear emeralds are able to predict the future. The gem symbolizes rebirth and fertility.
What underwater mammal are Porpoises classified under?
Whales
Which civil rights leader was born May 19, 1925 ?
A.) Martin Luther King
B.) Malcom X
C. ) Roy Wilkins
Malcom X
What Well known skyscraper opened on May 1, 1931 ?
The Empire State Building
These rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy on the electromagnetic spectrum.
What is gamma? Neutron stars, pulsars, and supernova explosions can produce gamma rays.
What is emerald? Some claim that those who wear emeralds are able to predict the future. The gem symbolizes rebirth and fertility.
What is the carnation? White carnations are the most popular. They symbolize the purity of a mother’s love.