Answers for March 23, 2024, Quiz
1. True or false: Laundry stripping should be performed after every wash.
False. Laundry stripping shouldn't be done very often — only a few times per year, as over-stripping can cause fabrics to break down.
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2. Which dog breed is considered the most intelligent?
- Afghan hound
- Border collie
- French bulldog
- Rottweiler
The border collie, a type of herding dog, is considered the most intelligent dog breed; most can learn a new command in under five repetitions and follow it at least 95 percent of the time.
Read More: Is Your Pup One of the 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?
3. Which three vegetables make up the famous "three sisters" combination?
- Corn, beans and squash
- Dill, pumpkins and tomatoes
- Garlic, scallions and chives
- Tomatoes, basil and peppers
One of the earliest and best-known examples of companion planting is what the Iroquois called "the three sisters": corn, beans and squash. The cornstalk grows quickly, creating a natural pole for the bean plant to climb. The squash spreads its leaves and shallow roots around the base of the bean and corn plants, keeping down weeds and shading the soil. The beans provide nitrogen that helps the squash grow.
Learn More: Companion Planting: The Do's and Don'ts of Growing Plants Together
4. True or false: Rayon fabric is likely to shrink in the wash.
True. According to textile expert Deborah Young, the more absorbent the fiber, the more it will shrink. Rayon is incredibly absorbent.
Read More: How to Unshrink Your Clothes
5. What type of color is brown?
- Neutral
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
Brown is a neutral color you can make by combining primary colors or mixing secondary colors with complementary colors.
Learn More: What Colors Make Brown? And How Do You Make Different Shades?
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