Botanic Panic!
What is the name for the sugary liquid that flowers produce, and insects and some birds eat?
Nectar! This substance shares its name with the drink consumed by the Greek gods in their myths. (If you were confused by "ambrosia," that was the supposed food of the gods.) Bats, moths, hummingbirds and more consume nectar, and this is a large part of what attracts these creatures to flowering plants, which need to be pollinated.
What was the original purpose of the "mechanical bull"?
Until the 1970s, mechanical bulls were strictly used to train cowboys and rodeo competitors. Early practice bulls were basically large barrels suspended from four ropes (people could jostle the barrel by tugging on the ropes or using a pulley mechanism.) The mechanical version, however, was popularized by a Texas businessman who wanted to make his bars more popular.
The person who invented "Cotton Candy" was ironically studying which profession?
Dentistry!
The numbers on a roulette wheel (1-36) add up to what number?
666! This is why some people believe that roulette is the “devil’s game.” They also claim that the Blanc brothers made a deal with the devil when they invented European roulette in the mid-1800s.
What musical term is indicates a chord where the notes are played one after another rather than all together?
Arpeggio
Why are flowers so brightly colored?
To attract bees/pollinators! Bright, showy blooms indicate a plant's health, and this attracts bees. Bees come to gather nectar and pollen, and, incidentally, to spread pollen to other flowers. Pollen is primarily food for the bees' larvae, and because they must carry it back to the hive instead of consuming it on the spot, it is easily spread to other flowers.
What was the original name of "Cotton Candy"?
What we call “Cotton Candy” was originally called “Fairy Floss” and was invented in 1897 by candy makers William Morris and John C. Wharton of Nashville, Tennessee. It was introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. It has also been called “Spun Sugar” and in the United Kingdom it is called “Candy Floss”.
The popular candy PEZ originates from the German word "pfefferminz" what does "pfefferminz" mean?
Peppermint!
What is a “Whale” in the Gambling World?
A high roller who often bets millions of dollars in a session.
Casinos offer big comps to recruit whales, including a hotel penthouse, private jet flight, 24/7 limousine access, and a premium nightclub table.
What color does gold leaf appear if you hold it up to the light?
Green
In which country did tulips become a super-hot investment item?
Tulips are associated with Holland to this day, largely because of the great tulip craze of the 17th Century in which tulips outpriced gold. This flower is not native to the Netherlands, but was imported, and became so valuable that fortunes were made or lost on their trading. This might have been the first "speculative bubble" in human history.
What was the original purpose of the "Carousel"?
Carousels with wooden horses were first used to give horseback riding lessons to Turkish and Arabian cavalry members. When crusaders returned to Europe, they brought the device back with them. The spinning attraction became especially popular in France, where 17th century riders tried to pierce a target while moving at high speed. The power source? Actual horses!
After being exposed to air, how long will a candy corn last before becoming not safe to consume?
6 MONTHS!
What is the gambler’s fallacy?
The mistaken belief that past results can dictate future gambling outcomes. The gambler’s fallacy can work one of two ways:
1 – A gambler believes that if something occurs more frequently in the past, then it’s less likely to happen in the future.
2 – A gambler believes that if something occurs less frequently in the past, then it’s going to happen more often in the future.
If you order “murgh” from the menu at an Indian restaurant, what meat will you get?
Chicken
What are the female reproductive parts of the flower?
The pistil (don't misspell it "pistol") is a flower's female reproductive structure. Its long "neck" is called the style, and this leads down to the ovary, where a plant's eggs are stored. Plants and animal reproductive systems really aren't as different as you might think!
Fill in the blank:
The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the Paris World’s Fair of 1889, which honored the ___th anniversary of the French Revolution.
The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the Paris World’s Fair of 1889, which honored the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
Why is white chocolate not considered as "real chocolate"?
Because white chocolate doesn’t contain cocoa solids, it's not real chocolate.
*however it does contain cocoa butter*
What leaders do the 4 kings in a deck of cards represent?
Alexander the Great (king of clubs), King Charlemagne (king of hearts), Julius Caesar (king of diamonds), and King David (king of spades).
What was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War?
Gettysburg
In English history, you might study a war named for which flower?
*Hint: This war inspired the "game of thrones" series*
This is, of course, "the War of the Roses." The noble York family used a white rose as its symbol. The Lancasters, a house "alike in dignity" (to quote Shakespeare), used a red rose. So when war broke out between them, nobody had to think hard for a name for it.
When would the term "midnight madness" be used in correspondence to carnivals & fairs
*define it or use it in a sentence*
Midnight Madness is when the fair stays open past midnight and into the early morning hours.
*Describe what would happen if a person overdosed on candy*
They would vomit all the sugar from their stomach thus making "death by excessive sugar intake" impossible.
Which civilization first started gambling?
Ancient Egyptians (3100 BC)
Mayans (2600 BC)
Ancient China (2300 BC)
Ancient Greeks (1500 BC)
Romans (550 BC)?
It’s difficult to rule out that no other civilizations before this gambled in some form. But the first real evidence of gambling dates back to 2300 BC in Ancient China.
Archaeologists found tiles that appear to have been part of a type of lottery. Chinese gamblers became more advanced around 200 BC, when keno slips were unearthed.
The ancient Chinese concept of harmonious design, which was created to introduce a balance between humans and their environment is called what?
Feng Shui