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History of Fireworks: The earliest fireworks can be traced to around 2,000 years ago in __________
China
Which is the largest ocean?
The Mystery Behind Antarctica's "Blood Falls" May Finally Be Solved - What caused the "Blood Falls?"
iron rust
Cling
hold on tightly to
Which was the first animal to visit space?
Laika the dog, who was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Police are investigating a mystery cylinder on a WA beach and the possibility it could have fallen from space - this is from which organization?
Indian Space Research Organization
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
India celebrates as Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on the moon - why is it so special?
As the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed, making India the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon after the United States, China and Russia.
Peculiar
Weird/strange/odd
How many times can a hummingbird flap its wings per second?
80 per second
US Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Meat - how is it grown?
Unlike normal chicken meat, lab-grown meat isn’t created by raising and killing chickens. Instead, it’s a meat product developed from animal cells that are grown in a lab. The process is called “cell-based” or “cultured” meat.
How many teeth can a crocodile have over its lifetime?
4,000
Four "Astronauts" Embark On A Mock Mission To Mars -
The four volunteers were selected from a pool of over 4,000 applicants. They will spend the year inside an isolated 1,700 square foot 3D printed habitat. It includes private crew quarters, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. The structure also has dedicated work, recreation, and fitness areas.
Why are they staying there for 378 days?
The team's ability to work together will enable NASA scientists to determine if the isolated astronauts on Mars can handle the day-to-day challenges they are likely to face. To ensure their physical and mental well-being, the crew members will be constantly monitored with the help of cameras and body movement trackers.
confide
tell some privately/ ask for advice
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
Birds Use ‘Anti-Bird Spikes’ to Make Nests- Scientists in Europe have discovered that magpies and ___ are using an unusual material to build their nests – spikes designed to keep birds away from buildings. The birds appear to be removing the spikes from buildings and adding them to their own nests.
There are two bird species spotted doing this activity one of them is Magpies. What is the other one?
Crows
How many Earths can fit inside the sun?
1,300,000 planet Earths
Hunters ‘excited’ by underwater noises in biggest hunt for Loch Ness monster in 50 years- where was it spotted?
Scotland
Fatal
causing death or ruins
Which is faster, light or sound?
light
On August 10, 2023, the Chicago River was a sea of yellow as thousands of rubber ducks plunged in for the Rubber Duck Derby. Celebrating its 18th year, the popular event helps raise much-needed funds for the __________.
Special Olympics Illinois.
What is the first food eaten in space by an American?
Astronaut John Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth, and NASA packed him a meal of applesauce served in a toothpaste-like tube, along with some sugar tablets he dissolved in water.
The scientists began by pulling only the 3D parrotfish over the damselfish habitat. They then tugged just the trumpetfish model. The final experiment involved attaching the trumpetfish to the side of the parrotfish and moving the pair together.
Humans also use this strategy - what is it called and what did humans hunt using this tatic?
"stalking horse strategy," similar to the one used by humans, has been observed in animals. Historically, human duck hunters would hide behind horses or cattle when approaching the birds to avoid being detected.
ridicule
to mock
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt.