The Human
Body
Body
About how many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
10,000
Which continent is the largest?
Asia
How long is the gestation period of an African elephant?
22 months
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
Seventy-three
Which nut is used to make dynamite?
Peanuts
What percentage of our bodies is made up of water?
60-65%
Which of the Seven Wonders is located in Egypt?
The Pyramids of Giza
What’s the scientific (Latin) name of a wolf?
Canis lupus
Which god is considered the “destroyer” and is part of the Hindu Trinity?
Shiva
What is a tall chef’s hat called?
Toque
How many times does the heartbeat per day?
More than 100,000
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
How many eyes does a bee have?
Five
The Islamic calendar is based on which cycle?
Lunar
How many flowers do honeybees need to visit in order to make one pound of honey?
2 million
Which bone are babies born without?
Knee cap
What is the name of the world’s longest river?
The Nile
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
“Cohen” is Hebrew for what?
Priest
What was the first food eaten in outer space?
Applesauce
What is your body’s largest organ?
The skin
Which city in India would you find the Taj Mahal in?
Agra
Do sponges have hearts?
No
In which country was Buddha born?
Nepal
What was the first food planted in outer space?
Potatoes