Riddles
I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?
A coin.
What is a constellation?
A constellation is a name given to a group of stars in the sky that make up a certain pattern. Sometimes this pattern is imaginary. When the sky is clear these stars can be seen from Earth without the use of a telescope.
What are some animals you can have as pets?
Dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, snakes, bearded dragons, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs...
Why should fruits and vegetables be washed before you eat them?
All produce and fruit can be contaminated in many ways. During the growing phase, fruits and veggies could be contaminated by animals, harmful substances in the soil or water, or by poor hygiene among workers — not to mention by all those pesticides used during cultivation.
What is the name of the elementary school in Los Alamos?
Olga Reed
Where does success come before work?
The dictionary.
What percent does the stars, galaxies, and planets make up of the universe?
All of the stars, galaxies, and planets only make up 4% of the universe.
What is the most popular breed of dog in the world?
Labrador.
Where was Hawaiian pizza invented?
Canada
What does Los Alamos mean in Spanish?
The Cottonwoods
What’s the capital of France?
The letter “F.” It's the only capital letter in France.
How many years does the sun have left to live?
Scientists predict our Sun has five billion years left to live. However, humans most likely only have one billion years.
What are two animals that have accents?
Goats and cows have accents.
Cows tend to moo differently depending on the region they live in. It's similar for goats, but goats will also adopt a new "accent" if they hang out with new goats for a while.
What are Kit Kat's filled with?
Broken Kit Kat's
Where do tourists stay when they visit Los Alamos?
The Los Alamos Motel, Skyview, Union Hotel, Victorian Mansion
What begins with an E but only has one letter?
Envelope.
How long do astronaut footprints last on the moon?
Astronaut footprints on the moon can last for a million years.
How can dogs tell when you are about to come home?
Dogs can tell when you're due to come home by how much of your scent is remaining in the house.
In the 14th Century, the Aztecs and the Mayans would use this as currency.
Why is the Pacific Coast Railway important to Los Alamos history?
In 1882, the narrow-gauge Pacific Coast Railway arrived, thereby opening the town to the coast. Los Alamos became a major shipping point for the area’s agricultural products, which included vegetables, fruit, grains and dairy products. By spring 1883, 450 people were living in the town.
I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I?
Popcorn.
What would happen if you fell down a black hole?
If you fell into a black hole, you would get stretched out like spaghetti.
This is scientifically known as "spaghettification", and happens when "the gravity wants to sort of stretch you in one direction and squeeze you in another," according to Joe Polchinski, a physicist at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
This animal will sing to their babies while they're in the womb.
Dolphin mothers sing to their babies while they're in the womb.
Who invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos?
Flamin' Hot Cheetos were invented by a janitor who was working in the Frito-Lay plant.
What are the names of the two Mexican land grants the town was formed on?
Rancho Los Alamos and Rancho Laguna.