Inventions
Designed to take advantage of the on / off nature of the electrical telegraph system, this code can transmit messages using a series of dots and dashes. What is the name of the code?
Morse Code created by Samuel Morse
Complete this saying
Don't put all your eggs...in one basket
Finish this song line
Hello darkness.....
my old friend
Flamingos are naturally white: what gives them their pink colour?
Their pink color comes from the algae they eat
Finish this song line
Australians all let us rejoice....
for we are young (or one) and free.
"Advance Australia Fair" is the Australian national anthem, composed by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878. It was officially proclaimed as the anthem on April 19, 1984, replacing "God Save the Queen". The lyrics have undergone some changes over time, most notably in 2021 when the second line of the first verse was changed from "For we are young and free" to "For we are one and free" to acknowledge the long history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
The telephone (in 1876).
Alexander worked as a speech and hearing expert (his mother and wife were both deaf)
Complete this saying
A rolling stone.....
gathers no moss
Finish this song ling
It's a long way to the top,
if you wanna rock n roll!
What animal holds hands when sleeping and has a pocket for their favourite rock?
Sea otter :)
Sea otters hold their hands and wrap themselves in kelp while sleeping. This is called rafting and helps protect the group from predators or getting seperated.
True or false
Traffic lights were introduced before the car was even invented.
True - 18 years before cars were invented!
The very first traffic lights were introduced in front of the Houses of Parliament in 1868. The inventor, John Peake Knight, invented the first traffic lights to regulate horse drawn carriage traffic.
Who is considered to invent the light bulb (incandescent lamps) in 1880?
Thomas Edison (he perfected the idea tried by others).
It is considered the greatest invention since the discovery of fire: light entered homes and workplaces, becoming a necessity and an engine for economic growth (working hours were extended, electricity generating plants and household appliances were developed, among other advances).
Complete this saying
All that glitters....
not gold
Finish this song line
On a dark desert highway,
cool wind in my hair / Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air".
Do Octopuses have two or three hearts?
Three - Two pump blood to the gills, and one circulates blood around the body.
True or false:
Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins.
True
Sloths can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes. This surprising fun animal fact is due to their ability to slow their heart rate—a handy adaptation for their semi-aquatic lifestyle. Dolphins can typically hold their breath underwater for 8 to 10 minutes. Some species can even stay submerged for up to 15 minutes.
The machine devised by the German Gutenberg in the mid-15th century enabled the mass production of books. What was the first book printed on this press?
The first work printed with this machine was the Bible.
Complete this saying
You can lead a horse to water...
but you can't make it drink
Finish this song line:
Just a young gun with a quick fuse..
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things and
Wanna leave my own life behind
How do Butterflies taste?
Terrible :(
Just kidding :)
Butterflies taste with their feet: They have sensors on their feet to detect food.
Who can be attributed to the following sayings:
Wild-goose chase, Heart of Gold, Break the ice and Vanish into thin air?
William Shakespeare (Born 23 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His extensive works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets & three long narrative poems. it's estimated that Shakespeare contributed between 1,700 and 3,000 words and phrases to the English language that are still in use today.
Inflatable escape slide and raft and black box recorders were invented in which country?
Australia
Complete this saying
Don't look a gift horse....
in the mouth
Meaning - One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely. From latin equi dentes inspicere donati (“to inspect the teeth of a provided horse”
Finish this song line
You only get one shot,
do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
What colour skin to Polar bears have?
Polar bears have black skin: This helps them absorb heat from the sun.
How many inventions did Thomas Edison have?
With 1,093 US patents in his name, as well as patents in other countries, Edison is regarded as the most prolific inventor in American history. As an entrepreneur, he was central to the formation of some 14 companies, including General Electric.
Inventions included phonograph, the motion picture camera and re-chargeable batteries.