The Puffer Fish
Where does the puffer fish live?
It lives in the Pacific Ocean.
Why can't a Hindu person eat a hamburger?
They can't eat anything containing beef.
Where did the Mayan people live?
They lived in Mexico.
What is the main problem with fish farms?
They are often harmful for the environment.
What are the three general reasons people fast?
People fast for political, spiritual, and health reasons.
Who is not allowed to touch the puffer fish?
The Emperor of Japan is not allowed to touch it.
What is the word "flake" a term for in Australia?
It refers to shark meat.
What plant does chocolate come from?
It comes from the cacao tree.
How long ago did fish farms exist in China?
3,000 years ago
When did the writer Mark Twain fast?
He fasted whenever he felt sick.
What is the puffer fish called in Japanese?
It is called fugu.
What kind of products are milk and cheese?
They are dairy products.
Who used chocolate drinks as medicine?
The Spaniards did.
How much of the fish we eat today comes from farms?
About one third of it comes from farms.
Who fasts from sunrise to sunset for one month every year?
Muslims fast during the day for the holy month of Ramadan
What do chefs who prepare the puffer fish need to be specially trained to do?
They need to be specially trained to completely remove the poisonous parts inside the fish.
In what country are "100-year-old" eggs commonly eaten?
In China
How did the Mayan people use chocolate beans? (2 ways)
They used the beans as money, and they ground them to make a bitter drink.
How much wild fish is needed to produce one ton of farm-raised salmon?
As much as five tons of wild fish is needed.
How many days did Gandhi go without food when he fasted?
He went 21 days without food.
How strong is a puffer fish's poison?
It is 275 times as strong as cyanide.
How long are 100-year-old eggs buried in the ground?
They are buried for three months.
Where and when was the first solid block of sweet chocolate made?
It was made in England in the 19th century.
Name one popular kind of plant-eating fish that is often raised on farms.
carp, tilapia, or catfish
What was the reason Cesar Chavez fasted in the 1960s?
He wanted to bring attention to poor working conditions of farm workers in the U.S.