Answers for September 23, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: In a positive correlation, two variables move in the same direction.
True. In a positive correlation, two variables move in the same direction. When one variable increases, the other also increases.
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Read More: Causation vs. Correlation Explained With 10 Examples
2. Which cheese has been dubbed the "world's most dangerous cheese" by Guinness World Records?
- Casu Marzu
- Jarlsberg
- Neufchatel
- Pepper Jack
In 2009, Casu Marzu was dubbed the "world's most dangerous cheese" by Guinness World Records. Casu Marzu is a cheese filled with maggots made specifically on the island of Sardinia, Italy. No one has died from eating this cheese, but it is illegal to sell in many parts of the world — including Sardinia.
Read More: Would You Eat Casu Marzu, the Illegal Cheese With Maggots?
3. Which country is credited with creating the first gun?
- China
- Germany
- France
- Russia
Historians generally consider the 15th-century Chinese fire lance as the first gun. These early guns were tricky to fire as they required both hands and a burning wick to ignite the powder.
Read More: When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns
4. True or false: Earth only has two poles.
False. Our planet has more than just two poles. It has geographic north and south poles, which are the points that mark the Earth's axis of rotation. It also has magnetic north and south poles, based on the planet's magnetic field.
Read More: Pole Shift: Why Does the North Pole Move?
5. What is the national dish of Scotland?
- bangers and mash
- escargot
- haggis
- turtle soup
The national dish of Scotland is haggis. Scottish haggis is usually made with a sheep's liver, kidney and lungs, which are boiled in a pot then chopped up very finely and mixed with oatmeal, onions and other seasonings.
Read More: What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?
Answers for September 16, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Every molecule of plastic produced since 1907 is still present in the environment.
True. Plastic isn't a material that decomposes easily. Plastic tends to break down into smaller particles until they are too small to be seen, which means that every molecule of plastic produced since 1907 is still present in the environment.
Read More: How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
2. Neuschwanstein castle in Germany was used as the castle model for which Disney film?
- Cinderella
- Aladdin
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Sleeping Beauty
Walt Disney was so impressed with Neuschwanstein Castle that he used it as the model for Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the centerpiece of Disneyland.
Read More: The Strange History of Neuschwanstein Castle Is No Disney Fairy Tale
3. Which is not a measurable property of black holes?
- angle of reflection
- electric charge
- mass
- rate of rotation
Black holes have three properties that can be measured: electric charge, mass and rate of rotation. Light cannot escape a black hole, so there is no reflection to measure.
Read More: How Black Holes Work
4. True or false: The Pantheon and the Parthenon are the same structure.
False. The Parthenon and the Pantheon are often conflated, but they're actually very different. For starters, one is in Greece and the other is in Italy.
Read More: What's the Difference Between the Pantheon and the Parthenon?
5. How many steps does it take to get to the top of Brunelleschi's Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore?
- 130 steps
- 200 steps
- 463 steps
- 532 steps
Brunelleschi's famous dome has 463 steps that you need to climb before experiencing the view at the top.
Read More: How Brunelleschi Built the World's Biggest Dome
Answers for September 9, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: You should keep your gas tank at least a quarter full at all times.
True. Experts say you should keep your gas tank at least a quarter full at all times. Doing this will keep you from getting in a dangerous situation where you're low on gas and too far from a gas station. It will also avoid damaging your car.
Read More: Running on Empty? How Bad Is It for Your Car?
2. How often should you wash your car?
- Every week
- Every 2 weeks
- Every month
- Every 2 months
Most experts recommend washing your car every two weeks or so throughout the year as a general rule.
Read More: How Often Should You Wash Your Car?
3. Which is not one of the three basic types of blue logo signs on highways?
- Construction
- Mainline
- Ramp
- Trailblazer
The three basic types of blue logo signs are Mainline, Ramp and Trailblazer. Construction is not a basic type of blue logo sign. This is an orange sign.
Read More: Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?
4. True or false: Motorcyclists call the tar squiggles on the road "tar snakes.”
True. Motorcyclists call the patches "tar snakes" and complain that they cause accidents and damage to bikes.
Read More: What Are Those Squiggles of Tar on the Road?
5. What is the most fuel-efficient way to drive?
- windows down and the AC on
- windows up and the AC on
- windows down and the AC off
- windows up and the AC off
Driving with the windows up and the AC off is the most fuel-efficient way to drive, but that is quite challenging on a hot day.
Read More: Windows Down or A/C on — Which Is More Fuel-efficient?
Answers for September 2, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Spilling salt is good luck.
False. According to superstition, spilling salt is bad luck. To reverse this bad luck, throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder.
Learn More: Why Is Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder Good Luck?
2. Which bug is considered lucky?
- ant
- ladybug
- spider
- mosquito
Ladybugs are popular lucky charms among a variety of cultures and regions. It's said that having a ladybug land on you will bring you luck as long as you let it leave on its own accord.
Learn More: You Already Have This Surprisingly Simple Good Luck Charm
3. Early Western Europeans believed which material had magical powers?
- cerium
- copper
- gold
- iron
Early Western Europeans believed that iron had magical powers and could drive away evil. Horseshoes, being made of iron, naturally became protective talismans.
Learn More: The Mystique of the Lucky Horseshoe: History and Beliefs
4. True or false: More than 80 percent of high-rises don't have a 13th floor.
True. People are so afraid of the number 13 that more than 80 percent of high-rises don't have a 13th floor. Architects skip straight from 12 to 14 to appease suspicious folks.
Learn More: 13 Superstitions About Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers
5. Which animal does not have a wishbone?
- chickens
- ducks
- geese
- humans
Humans do have two clavicles, but they're not fused together, as they are in birds. So no, humans do not have wishbones.
Learn More: Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
Answers for August 26, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: In California, you can bury someone in your backyard.
False. According to California law, anyone who "deposits or disposes of any human remains in any place, except in a cemetery, is guilty of a misdemeanor" and could face jail time or a fine up to $10,000. It is legal in other states to do a home burial, but California does not want future owners digging up undisclosed graves.
Learn More: Can You Bury Someone in Your Backyard?
2. In which state is human composting illegal?
- California
- Colorado
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
Human composting is illegal in New Hampshire. The environmentally friendly process is permitted in California, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.
Learn More: Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
3. Where is Elizabeth Taylor buried?
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
Elizabeth Taylor is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Glendale, California. Taylor joins celebrities such as Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Nat King Cole, Clark Gable, Michael Jackson and Will Rogers at this famous cemetery.
Learn More: Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace
4. True or false: You have to buy a casket from the funeral home you are using.
False. What many people don't know is that they don't have to buy a casket from the funeral home they are using. In fact, it's a federal law that funeral homes must accept all outside caskets, including ones that are bought online or from Costco.
Learn More: Grave Matters: Why Are Caskets So Expensive?
5. Which state does not have funeral procession laws?
- Arizona
- Idaho
- Nevada
- New York
New York has no laws governing funeral processions. Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, North Dakota and Nevada are the only states that have laws dealing with funeral processions.
Learn More: Do You Have to Pull Over for a Funeral Procession?
Answers for August 19, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: In English, Chupacabra translates as "goat sucker."
True. The name "Chupacabra" comes from two Spanish words: "chupar," which means "to suck," and "cabra," meaning "goat." So, "Chupacabra" can be literally translated as "goat sucker."
Read More: El Chupacabra: A Legendary Monster With a Thirst for Blood
2. Where is the Mongolian Death Worm found?
- Antarctica
- Death Valley
- The Arabian Desert
- The Gobi Desert
Local people and tourists have described witnessing the Mongolian Death Worm in the Gobi Desert, one of the largest deserts in the world and a remote, hostile region with extreme temperatures and arid conditions.
Read More: Mongolian Death Worm: The Gobi Desert's Deadliest Cryptid
3. The Wampus cat is described as a hybrid of a woman and what other animal?
- cheetah
- jaguar
- mountain lion
- panther
The Wampus cat is described as a fearsome hybrid of a mountain lion and a woman. Believers say it roams the wilderness, emitting eerie sounds that strike terror into the hearts of those who cross its path.
Read More: The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings
4. True or false: The Loch Ness monster resides in Lake Champlain.
False. The Loch Ness monster can be found in Loch Ness, Scotland. Champy, often compared to the Loch Ness monster, can be found in Lake Champlain, which borders Vermont and New York.
Read More: Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster
5. Which famous musician wrote a song about the Jersey Devil?
- Bruce Springsteen
- Dolly Parton
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
As a tribute to New Jersey's favorite cryptid, Bruce Springsteen released a bluesy ballad called "A Night With the Jersey Devil" back in 2008.
Read More: How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
Answers for August 12, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Alcohol repels fruit flies.
False. Fruit flies love alcohol. That’s why they are especially attracted to sweet fruit; sweet fruit ferments quickly at warmer temperatures.
Read More: How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
2. Which is not a recommended method to keep bugs from getting in your home?
- add screens
- cover large openings
- keep all windows open
- repair cracks
Effective and recommended methods of keeping pests away from your home include adding screens to all windows and doors, covering large openings and repairing cracks. Keeping all your windows open is not a recommended way to keep insects out of your home — this action could potentially invite them in.
Learn More: 10 Ways to Bug-proof Your Home
3. June bugs are a member of which insect family?
- Formicidae
- Scarabaeidae
- Trogidae
- Yponomeutidae
June bugs are members of the exceptionally diverse family of Scarabaeidae (scarab) beetles, of which there are more than 30,000 species. 200 of those are North American June beetles.
Read More: June Bugs Are a Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
4. True or false: Ladybugs, praying mantises and parasitic wasps are all examples of beneficial insects.
True. Ladybugs, praying mantises and parasitic wasps are all examples of beneficial insects, meaning they can help your garden. You can attract these beneficial insects to your garden by planting vegetables like carrots or flowers like sunflowers and marigolds.
Learn More: Put Down the Pesticides! Introduce Beneficial Insects Into Your Garden
5. In cicadas, which organ is responsible for producing the singing sound?
- antennae
- head
- tymbals
- wings
When cicadas sing, the organs that produce sound are called tymbals. Tymbals are a pair of ribbed membranes at the base of the abdomen. The cicada sings by contracting the internal tymbal muscles.
Learn More: Why Are Cicadas So Noisy?
Answers for August 5, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach created the first motorcycle.
True. The Daimler Reitwagen, the first gas-powered motorcycle, was a collaborative creation by German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach.
Read More: The World's First Motorcycle: Timeline and Features
2. Who took the first photograph ever?
- Alexander Gardner
- Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first-ever photograph in 1826 or 1827 from an upstairs window of his estate in Saint-Lop-de-Varenees, Burgundy, France, using a camera obscura and a bitumen-coated pewter plate.
Read More: What Was the First Photo Ever Taken?
3. Which is not considered a branch of metallurgy?
- alloy metallurgy
- chemical metallurgy
- ferrous metallurgy
- powder metallurgy
Chemical metallurgy is not a branch of metallurgy, the study of metals. The branches of metallurgy are: alloy, extractive, ferrous, metallurgical analysis, non-ferrous metallurgy, powder and physical metallurgy.
Read More: Metallurgy: The Study of Metals and Their Properties
4. True or false: Samuel Morse is credited with the invention of the telephone.
False. Samuel Morse is credited with the invention of the telegraph and Morse code. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Read More: Who Invented the Telegraph?
5. Which is not a key ingredient of Portland cement?
- clay
- gypsum
- limestone
- volcanic ash
Volcanic ash is not a key ingredient of Portland cement. The key ingredients of Portland cement are clay, gypsum and limestone.
Read More: Portland Cement: A Concrete History With Structural Integrity
Answers for July 29, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: After two years of use, 30 percent of the weight of your pillow is made up of dead skin, bacteria and feces from dust mites.
True. One study found that, after two years of use, 30 percent of the weight of a pillow is actually made up of dead skin, bacteria and feces from dust mites (not to mention the mites themselves) — which, aside from being gross, can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Read More: How to Wash Pillows
2. After how many uses should you wash your bath towel?
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 9
You should not go more than three uses without washing your towel thoroughly. Make sure to use warm or hot water with detergent, preferably along with color-appropriate bleach, for good measure.
Read More: How Long Should You Use Your Bath Towel Without Washing It?
3. What year was The Pink Stuff invented?
- 1665
- 1938
- 1990
- 2000
Although the miracle cleaner gained popularity on TikTok, The Pink Stuff has been around since 1938.
Read More: 9 Ways to Use That 'Pink Stuff' You've Seen on TikTok
4. True or false: You should replace your weighted blanket after five years.
True. According to SleepFoundation.org, no matter how — or how often — you wash your weighted blanket, you should replace it every five years.
Read More: How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
5. Which is not an ingredient needed to make your own dishwasher tablets?
- baking soda
- chlorine
- citric acid
- white vinegar
To make your own dishwasher tablets you would combine a few simple ingredients, like baking soda, washing soda, citric acid, white vinegar, salt and essential oil. You would not need chlorine.
Read More: 9 Dishwasher Tablet Hacks to Clean Almost Anything
Answers for July 22, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Veterinarians call the hyperactive dog event a Frenetic Random Action Period, or FRAP for short.
True. Veterinarians call the hyperactive dog event some describe as the zoomies a Frenetic Random Action Period, or FRAP for short.
Read More: There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac
2. What dog breed did Queen Victoria make popular during her reign?
- corgi
- maltese
- pomeranian
- Yorkshire terrier
Pomeranians or poms, as they are often called, came into popularity as the preferred pet of England's Queen Victoria and have become alert, loyal and friendly additions to households all over the world.
Read More: 7 of the World's Smallest Dog Breeds
3. What was the job of a turnspit dog in 16th-century Wales, England?
- eat table scraps
- guard the home
- turn the wooden wheel on the roasting spit in the hearth
- warm up cold laps on chilly days
The job of a turnspit dog or spit dog was to turn the wooden wheel on the roasting spit in the hearth. They were found in large and small homes during the 16th century.
Read More: Turnspit Dogs: The Elizabethan Kitchen Gadget Bred to Cook Meat
4. True or false: Dog teeth are made up of collagen, just like the bones in their body.
False. The bones in the bodies of dogs are made up of both collagen and calcium phosphate, but their teeth are composed of many layers of hard and soft tissue. They are not composed of collagen.
Read More: Do You Really Need to Brush Your Dog's Teeth?
5. Which dog breed is considered the most intelligent?
- Australian cattle dog
- border collie
- French bulldog
- German shepherd
The border collie, a type of herding dog, is considered the most intelligent dog breed, as most can learn a new command in under five repetitions and follow it at least 95 percent of the time.
Read More: The 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
Answers for July 15, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Duct tape is great at sealing ductwork in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
False. Despite its name and early usage, duct tape isn't great at sealing the ductwork in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems — at least not permanently. The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducted a study of various duct sealants and only one failed: duct tape.
Read More: 10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape
2. What is another name for baking soda?
- acetone
- calcium carbonate
- sodium bicarbonate
- sodium fluoride
Baking soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate. It is made when oxygen, hydrogen, carbon and sodium molecules are mixed together.
Read More: 15 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda
3. What industry was WD-40 produced specifically for?
- aerospace
- agriculture
- fashion
- technology
Norman Larsen, an employee of the newly formed Rocket Chemical Company, created WD-40 in 1953. It was produced specifically for use in the aerospace industry. Aerospace contractor Convair was the first to use WD-40, applying it to the outer skin of the Atlas Missile to protect it from rust and corrosion.
Read More: 12 Amazing Uses for WD-40
4. True or false: Tea leaves are great fertilizer.
True. Tea leaves are nothing more than organic matter, so they are great for gardening! It's best to add tea to soil around acid-loving plants, like rosebushes or ferns, because the tannic acid in tea tends to lower the soil’s pH and increase its acidity.
Read More: Don't Toss That Used Tea Bag! Here Are 15 Great Uses for It
5. What should you not use vinegar on?
- brick
- granite or marble countertops
- your car
- your dog
While there are a gazillion creative uses for vinegar, you shouldn't use it on granite or marble countertops, as its acidity can deteriorate the sealant and even etch or dull the finish.
Read More: 12 Incredible Uses for Vinegar
Answers for July 8, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: The Declaration of Independence was approved and signed on July 4, 1776.
False. The Second Continental Congress voted to approve the resolution to legally separate from Great Britain on July 2, two days earlier. The approved Declaration of Independence was first printed on July 4, but wasn’t fully finished until Aug. 2, 1776.
Read More: 14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July
2. Which treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
- Treaty of Ghent
- Treaty of Paris
- Treaty of Tordesillas
- Treaty of Versailles
British General Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, marked the unofficial end to the war, but the Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783.
Read More: What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
3. How many hot dogs do Americans eat a year?
- 2,000
- 20,000
- 20 million
- 20 billion
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans eat 20 billion hot dogs a year. That's about 70 hot dogs per person.
Read More: What Are Hot Dogs Made Of?
4. True or false: Dogs love fireworks.
False. Dogs do not like fireworks because, like humans, they are hardwired to be afraid of sudden, loud noises. It is what keeps them safe. So a Fourth of July full of firework celebrations can be one of the worst days for dogs.
Read More: How to Comfort Your Dog During Fireworks
5. Who was not a member of the "Committee of Five" tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence?
- Alexander Hamilton
- Benjamin Franklin
- John Hancock
- Thomas Jefferson
The "Committee of Five" tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence consisted of: Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Robert Livingston. John Hancock signed the declaration but was not a member of the "Committee of Five.”
Read More: How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
Answers for July 1, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Kepler-452b, also known as Earth's "cousin," was discovered by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in 2015.
True. Kepler-452b, also known as Earth's "cousin," was discovered by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in 2015. Kepler-452b has a diameter about 1.6 times that of Earth and orbits its star in a similar fashion, taking around 385 days to complete one orbit.
Read More: Which Planets Are Considered 'Earth-like' and Why?
2. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
- Earth
- Jupiter
- Neptune
- Uranus
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Were Jupiter a hollow shell, you could cram more than 1,300 Earths inside it.
Read More: Jupiter: Anatomy of a Gas Giant
3. Which is not a type of planet that can be found in the solar system?
- ice giants
- gas giants
- nuclear planets
- terrestrial planets
Nuclear planets are not a type of planet that can be found in our solar system. The solar system's planets can be classified into three main types: terrestrial planets, gas giants and ice giants.
Read More: Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
4. True or false: Eris is larger in size than the planet Pluto, even though it is three times farther away from the sun.
True. Eris is larger in size than the planet Pluto, even though it is three times farther away from the sun.
Read More: Eris: The Dwarf Planet That Upended Our Idea of Planets
5. Which planet is named after a Greek god?
- Mars
- Mercury
- Neptune
- Uranus
Uranus represents a break with nomenclatural tradition. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune all took their names from Roman gods or deities. However, Uranus — uniquely — was named after a Greek god.
Read More: Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis
Answers for June 24, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Natural bug sprays are likely to lose their effectiveness quicker than chemical and synthetic sprays.
True. Natural bug sprays, which primarily use essential oils as the active ingredients, are likely to lose their effectiveness quicker than chemical and synthetic sprays because these essential oils such as rosemary and lemongrass/citronella usually decline in effectiveness after two years.
Read More: Does Bug Spray Expire?
2. What characterizes Alabama barbecue?
- a mustard-based sauce
- a molasses-based sauce
- a white sauce
- no sauce
Alabama barbecue is a lesser-known barbecue style from Northern Alabama, involving a white sauce made with mayonnaise, vinegar and lemon juice. South Carolina barbecue is the one with the mustard-based sauce.
Learn More: Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz
3. Which is not one of the main purposes of a pool pump?
- To cool off the pool water during hot temperatures.
- To circulate the water and prevent stagnation, algae and bacterial growth.
- To mix pool chemicals.
- To filter debris and keep the pool clean.
The main purpose of a pool pump is not to cool off your pool, but to complete all the processes dealing with your pool’s circulation system. When it's running, it keeps the water moving, preventing stagnant water, algae and bacteria growth. The pump also clears debris from the water and keeps those pool chemicals mixed by pushing water through the filtration system.
Read More: Do Pool Pumps Have to Run All the Time?
4. True or false: You can't sunburn the palms of your hands or soles of your feet.
False. According to Ivy Lee, a board-certified dermatologist, it is a myth that you can't sunburn the palms of your hands or soles of your feet. So pick a shady spot to scroll.
Read More: You're Probably Not Putting on Enough Sunscreen
5. What is the main reason you should keep your grill clean?
- It reduces the risk of fire hazards.
- It prevents the buildup of ash and grease.
- The grill will last longer and heat up better.
- Your food will taste better.
The main reason you want to properly clean your grill is your food will just taste better. Your grill will also last longer and not become a fire hazard but the main reason is your food will taste better on a clean grill. Yesterday's barbecue rib marinade won't taste good on today's lime-grilled chicken.
Read More: How to Clean Your Grill
Answers for June 17, 2023, Quiz
1. True or False: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport held the No. 1 spot for the busiest airport for 22 consecutive years before it was knocked out in 2020.
True. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport held the No. 1 spot for 22 consecutive years before it was knocked out in 2020 by the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Southern China. It regained the No. 1 spot in 2021.
Read More: How Atlanta Became the World's Busiest Airport, Again
2. What language is "mayday" a derivative of?
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Spanish
"Mayday" is a derivative of the French word "m'aider" ("help me"), which itself is a distilled version of "venez m'aider," or "come help me." The U.S. formally adopted "mayday" as a distress signal in 1927.
Read More: Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call?
3. What is the largest airport in the world by total area?
- Barra Airport
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- King Fahd International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by total area at 299.61 square miles (776 square kilometers). For comparison, that's approximately the same size as New York City.
Read More: What Are the 7 Biggest Airports in the World?
4. True or false: A headwind can reduce flight time.
False. A headwind (blowing against the plane) will slow the plane's overall speed, lengthening flight time. A tailwind can reduce flight time.
Read More: How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
5. What language do pilots and air traffic controllers have to speak when they communicate over radio?
- English
- French
- Morse code
- Russian
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization, no matter what country they are in, pilots and air traffic controllers are required to speak a specialized version of the English language known as aviation English.
Read More: 'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
Answers for June 10, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Subway tiles were not originally created for use in the New York City subway system.
False. Subway tiles were created specifically for use in the New York City subway system. In 1904, Architects George C. Heins and Christopher Grant La Farge were charged with giving the subway a distinctive look, so they landed on a 3-by-6-inch (7-by-15-centimeter) tile, laid in brick-like fashion on the subway walls. This became the infamous subway tile.
Read More: How Subway Tile Moved From the Underground to Urban Homes
2. Which country is responsible for the name of sterling silver?
- England
- France
- India
- United States
The name "sterling silver" comes from the word for silver coins in 12th-century England. These silver coins were called “Easterlings” which were later abbreviated to “sterling.”
Read More: Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
3. What is one of the key differences between milk paint and chalk paint?
- Milk paint requires priming and sanding before application, while chalk paint does not.
- Milk paint is made with all-natural ingredients, while chalk paint is not.
- Milk paint is available in premixed form, while chalk paint comes in powder form.
- Milk paint provides a flat and one-dimensional finish, unlike the depth and dimension of chalk paint.
When it comes to comparing milk paint with and chalk paint, the prep work for both are about the same. But one key difference is that milk paint is made with all-natural ingredients, while chalk paint is not.
Read More: From Cows to Cabinetry: Milk Paint and 6 Awesome Uses for It
4. True or false: The main difference between masking tape and painter’s tape is in their adhesives.
True. The main difference between masking and painter’s tape is the adhesive. While masking tape has an extra sticky adhesive that makes it difficult to pull, painter's tape is easy to remove and doesn’t leave behind any residue. Painter's tape won't peel off anything beneath it, either.
Read More: Painter's Tape vs. Masking Tape: What's the Difference?
5. What is the recommended approach for saving money and energy when using an air conditioning unit?
- Keep the air conditioning unit at the same temperature continuously.
- Turn off the air conditioning unit during the day and turn it on in the evening.
- Raise the temperature of the air conditioning unit when leaving the house for the day or a short period.
- Install a smart thermostat and close curtains to block out sunlight.
According to the Department of Energy, when leaving your home for the day or the weekend it is more energy efficient to leave the AC on but at a higher temperature. This allows your house to reach a higher interior temperature, which actually slows the flow of heat into your house, thus saving energy and money.
Read More: Should You Turn Your AC Up When You're Not Home?
Answers for June 3, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: There was a pub that used to trade a free drink for any SAG-AFTRA check of $1 or less.
True. The pub was called Maeve's Re$iduals and they would treat any actor with a SAG-AFTRA residual check of $1 or less to a free drink. The tradition no longer exists, but the classic Irish pub still stands.
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2. What is the smartest pet in the world?
- African grey parrot
- Hamster
- Octopus
- Snake
African grey parrots are one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They have the highest levels of animal intelligence of any creature, domesticated or wild.
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3. Which movie does not pass the Bechdel Test?
- "CODA"
- "Goodfellas"
- "Jackie Brown"
- "Mean Girls"
To pass the Bechdel Test, a film must include two named female characters having a conversation about anything other than a man or group of men. Despite having a strong female protagonist, Quentin Tarantino's 1997 film "Jackie Brown" fails the Bechdel Test.
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4. True or false: Snakes are commonly poisonous animals.
False. Snakes are usually venomous because venom is active. The snake would have to bite you for the toxin to get into your body and cause harm. A poisonous animal is passive, meaning you have to bite or touch the animal to receive its toxin.
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5. Which scientist is credited with discovering the law of inertia?
- Isaac Newton
- Galileo
- René Descartes
- None of the above
Newton wasn't the first scientist to come up with the law of inertia. That honor goes to Galileo. Galileo is credited with the marble-and-ramp thought experiment that describes inertia.
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Answers for May 27, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: The largest living organism is a mushroom.
True. The largest living organism is the honey mushroom, Armillaria ostoyae, which grows in eastern Oregon and covers 2,385 acres.
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2. Which mob boss was suspected of being behind the St. Valentine's Day Massacre?
- Al Capone
- Carlo Gambino
- Michael Corleone
- Xie Caiping
Capone was suspected of being behind the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in which seven rival gang members were killed by gunmen dressed as police officers. However, no definitive connection to Capone and the Feb. 14, 1929, ambush was ever proven.
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3. According to Four Sigmatic founder Tero Isokauppila, mushroom coffee is based on what foreign treat?
- Chaga tea
- Jägermeister
- Sencha
- Kvass
Isokauppila’s mushroom coffee was modeled after Chaga Tea, a Finnish delicacy regularly consumed as a relaxing treat. Chaga is a nutrient-dense, birch tree-dwelling mushroom that contains valuable vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, potassium, rubidium, fiber, copper and more.
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4. True or false: According to Guinness World Records, the fastest mile piggyback race is 11 minutes and 11.81 seconds.
True. The record was set in 2015 by Jordan Botwright and Owen Larsen, with Larsen carrying Botwright. The event occurred on an athletics track in Plymouth, England, as part of an army fundraiser.
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5. How many species of mushrooms are there?
- 100
- 1,000
- 10,000
- 100,000
Currently, there are thought to be about 10,000 species of mushrooms. But numbers vary on how many of those are safe to eat.
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Answers for May 20, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Foxgloves are completely safe for your health.
False. Ingesting foxgloves can be fatal, particularly if it's done just before the seeds ripen, when the plant is most toxic. The leaves are also deadly, the upper leaves more than the lower ones.
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2. Who was a peanut farmer prior to becoming president?
- Abraham Lincoln
- Barack Obama
- Jimmy Carter
- Warren G. Harding
Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer before he became a U.S. president. Carter expanded his father's peanut business to include selling farm supplies and peanut seeds he'd grown himself.
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3. What type of vegetable is kohlrabi?
- allium
- cruciferous
- leafy green
- marrow
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable. It is a member of the cabbage family that boasts a sweet flavor that blends water chestnuts and turnips.
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4. True or false: CNC stands for computer numerical control.
True. CNC stands for computer numerical control. CNC machining is a tool that forms stock material to a desired shape that will fulfill manufacturing directives and component requirements.
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5. Which sporting event features a large number of azaleas?
- The Masters Tournament
- The Wimbledon Championships
- The World Series
- Tour de France
Azaleas are on show for millions of folks to see during the popular Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National golf course.
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Answers for May 13, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: TSA considers peanut butter a liquid.
True. You may not be nuts about it, but according to TSA and science, peanut butter is a liquid.
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2. Who published "The Communist Manifesto," associated with the word bourgeoisie?
- Adam Smith
- Adolf Hitler
- Karl Marx
- Max Weber
Karl Marx published "The Communist Manifesto," which laid out the German philosopher's revolutionary economic worldview. Marx believed that capitalist, industrial societies were engaged in a class war. The heroes were the proletariat or the working class, while the villains were the bourgeoisie.
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3. Which is not one of the four main types of deserts?
- cold deserts
- hot and dry deserts
- semi-arid deserts
- wet deserts
The four main types of deserts on Earth are cold, hot and dry, coastal and semi-arid. There is no such thing as a wet desert.
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4. True or false: All hornets are wasps, but not all wasps are hornets.
True. Jason Gibbs, assistant professor of entomology at the University of Manitoba, states “hornets are just a kind of wasp. Wasp is a very broad term that covers many different species with different lifestyles.”
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5. What was New York City’s first daily newspaper?
- The American Minerva
- The Atlantic
- The New York Ledger
- The New York Times
New York City’s first daily newspaper was The American Minerva, created by Noah Webster. The American Minerva was a partisan enterprise that almost always threw its support behind the Federalist Party of John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. It printed just 744 issues.
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Answers for May 6, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: In most states, you're under no obligation to tell a prospective buyer your house is haunted, even if asked.
True. According to a state-by-state analysis by Zillow, there are no states that require home sellers to voluntarily disclose alleged ghostly activities on the property before a sale.
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2. What is the world’s largest island?
- Capri
- Greenland
- Honshu
- Madagascar
Greenland, the world's largest island, has an area of 836,330 square miles. It's three times the size of Texas and almost three times bigger than New Guinea, the second-biggest island on our list.
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3. Which cult is associated with the phrase “drink the Kool-Aid”?
- Aum Shinrikyo
- Branch Davidians
- The NXIVM Cult
- The People's Temple
The People’s Temple led by charismatic cult leader, Jim Jones is associated with the phrase “drink the Kool-Aid” after the event at Jonestown where Jones convinced his congregation to kill themselves, by drinking a fruit drink (not actually Kool-Aid) filled with cyanide and tranquilizers.
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4. True or false: You cannot buy a private island.
False. You can buy a private island but it will definitely cost you. In the Caribbean and South Pacific, even the most modest private island typically costs $1 million or more. But surprisingly, you can still find a small island in the northern United States or Canada for less than $500,000.
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5. Which number usually has a negative connotation in the Bible?
- 1
- 6
- 7
- 200
The number 6 usually has a negative connotation in the Bible. For instance, Jesus suffered on the cross for six hours and men were commanded to work six days a week in Exodus. And, of course, 666 is another name for the “Antichrist.”
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Answers for Apr. 29, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Hike Naked Day is a way hikers celebrate the summer solstice on the Appalachian Trail.
True. Nudity is not illegal in national parks so on the first day of summer, aka the summer solstice, people will hike the Appalachian Trail in the nude to celebrate Hike Naked Day.
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2. In which national park was the hottest official temperature recorded on Earth?
- Acadia National Park
- Death Valley National Park
- Haleakalā National Park
- Joshua Tree National Park
On Aug. 16, 2020, in Death Valley National Park, the hottest temperature officially recorded on Earth occurred at a sizzling 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The feat was repeated on July 11, 2021.
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3. Which famous actor is said to be “the glue that held Hollywood together"?
- Anne Hathaway
- Blake Lively
- Kevin Bacon
- Tom Cruise
Ever played the pop-culture parlor game “Six Degrees of Bacon"? It was invented by three college students in 1994 who realized that Kevin Bacon was the glue that held Hollywood together when you considered all the movies he had appeared in. This game was inspired by Stanley Milgrim’s theory “The Small World Problem'' aka known as “Six Degrees of Separation.”
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4. True or false: Every state in the U.S. has a national park within its borders.
False. Twenty-one states have no national parks. They include: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. You could take Idaho off the list since part of Yellowstone is located there.
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5. Which is not a principle of Kaizen?
- Be the Boss
- Go to Gemba
- Know your Customer
- Let it Flow
Be the boss is not a principle of Kaizen. The five principles of Kaizen are: know your customer, let it flow, go to gemba, empower people and be transparent.
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Answers for Apr. 22, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Plum Island is not open to the public.
False. Plum Island is open to the public. The beach at Sandy Point State Reservation is open to the public for swimming and sunbathing.
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2. In which city is the Human Library headquartered?
- Cairo, Egypt
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Paris, France
- New York City, USA
The Human Library still has its headquarters in Copenhagen, but Human Libraries have been held on every continent in the world.
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3. What is the name of the operation during which the government first started studying UFOs?
- Operation Flying Object
- Operation Orange Book
- Project Blue Book
- Project E.T.
The first time a U.S. government agency studied UFOs was called Project Blue Book, and it took place in the 1950s and '60s.
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4. True or false: A sitting president or vice president can refuse Secret Service protection while in office.
False. A sitting president or vice president cannot refuse Secret Service protection while in office, but other members of the president’s family can, as can former presidents.
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5. Which historical figure has a song named after them in the Tony Award-winning musical, “Hamilton?”
- Abigail Adams
- John Wilkes Booth
- Martha Washington
- Theodosia Burr Alston
If you're a fan of the musical "Hamilton," you undoubtedly remember a song in Act I titled "Dear Theodosia," in which Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton's rival and eventual killer, professes his love for his young daughter. That daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston, never actually appears in the musical.
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Answers for Apr. 15, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: One big difference between terracotta and porcelain is that terracotta is never fired to full vitrification.
True.Vitrification is when fired clay becomes glassy, hard and non-porous. So terracotta, when unglazed, remains porous, unlike porcelain.
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2. Which waterway separates Alaska and Russia?
- The Atlantic Ocean
- The Bering Strait
- The Panama Canal
- The Suez Canal
The Bering Strait separates Russia and Alaska with 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) of ocean at its narrowest point between the Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia) and Seward Peninsula (U.S.).
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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.
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4. True or false: The Aurora Borealis and STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement) are the same.
False. The Aurora Borealis and STEVE are both optical phenomena, but that’s where the similarities end. They appear in different parts of the sky, take different instruments to measure and both form differently.
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5. Snails and slugs are a member of what animal group?
- amphibians
- birds
- gastropods
- mammals
Snails and slugs are members of a large group of related animals known as mollusks, which also includes clams, oysters, squids and octopuses. Within mollusks, there's a smaller set of related animals called gastropods; this includes snails and slugs.
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Answers for Apr. 8, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: It is easy to sneak up on a squirrel.
False. Squirrels have very keen eyesight. Their peripheral vision is as good as their focal eyesight. They can see what's above and beside them without moving their heads, making it hard to sneak up on them.
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2. Which of the following is not one of the most commonly used road names in the U.S.?
- First
- Main
- Maple
- Third
The most commonly used road names in the U.S. are Main, First, Second, Park and Maple. So Third does not make the list.
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3. Which company originally started in the textile business before reinventing itself as a powerful investment firm?
- Apple
- Berkshire Hathaway
- LG
- Nokia
In 1955, Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates and Hathaway Manufacturing Co. merged to create Berkshire Hathaway. Later, the CEO of this textile company angered Warren Buffett, who bought a majority stake in the company, forced the owners out and eliminated the textile business, creating a global investment powerhouse: Berkshire Hathaway.
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4. True or false: Tree squirrels use a mnemonic technique called "spatial chunking" to sort out and bury their nuts.
True. According to professors in the Department of Psychology at the University of California at Berkeley, tree squirrels use a mnemonic technique called "spatial chunking" to sort out and bury their nut scores by size, type, and perhaps nutritional value and taste.
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5. In which modern-day country did the 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic take place?
- Australia
- Brazil
- Tanzania
- Uganda
In 1962, in a small, British-run boarding school in a remote town on the coast of Lake Victoria in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), three girls began laughing — possibly in response to a joke — and couldn't stop. The laughter then spread to the rest of the school and surrounding areas, becoming the 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic.
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Answers for Apr. 1, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: You should put stained clothing in the dryer when the stain is still present.
False. Never put stained clothing in the dryer if the stain is still present. The heat will then set the stain permanently.
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2. In which state is it illegal to pump your own gas?
- California
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- Vermont
It is illegal in New Jersey to pump your own gas. The official ban on self-serve gas in Jersey began in 1949 with the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act, citing safety concerns like fire hazards. Since then, a gas station attendant must pump your gas.
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3. Which solution kills mold?
- lemon juice
- soap
- WD-40
- white vinegar
White vinegar is suitable for disinfecting and cleaning stubborn mold stains. Simply spray undiluted white vinegar onto the mold-infected areas.
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4. True or false: Cream of tartar occurs naturally in many plants.
True. Cream of tartar actually occurs naturally in many plants and is a natural byproduct of the winemaking process.
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5. Why is it that Lewis and Clark might have wanted to bring Sacagawea, not her husband, on their expedition?
- She knew the terrain well.
- She was fearless.
- She was resourceful.
- She was a Shoshone translator.
Lewis and Clark might have wanted to bring Sacagawea more than her husband because they were looking for a Shoshone translator. Charbonneau only spoke Hidatsa and French. But they couldn't hire a woman; they had to hire her husband.
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Answers for Mar. 25, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: The occipital lobe is the gatekeeper of human fear.
False. The amygdala has been referred to as “the gatekeeper of human fear” because it is associated with memory storage and the processing of emotions like anger, pleasure and fear.
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2. What is the deepest lake in the world?
- Crater Lake
- Lake Baikal
- Lake Como
- Lake Vostok
Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is the deepest lake in the world, clocking in at 5,387 feet. It is also the world's oldest lake, and its largest lake by volume of water.
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3. Which is not a common trigger of trypophobia?
- cucumbers
- insect eyes
- sea sponges
- pomegranates
Trypophobia is a fear or disgust of closely packed holes. A few common triggers of trypophobia include: insect eyes, pomegranates and sea sponges.
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4. True or false: The University of Connecticut has the most successful women's college basketball team in the U.S.
True. The University of Connecticut has won the women's NCAA championship 11 times, including four times in a row between 2013 and 2016.
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5. What species is Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree?
- banyan
- coast redwood
- pine
- weeping willow
The world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, is a coast redwood located in Redwood National Park. This tree is an average height of 360 feet (116 meters) tall, and its trunk is just over 16 feet (4.94 meters) in diameter. That’s as tall as a 35-story building.
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Answers for Mar. 18, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Hedy Lamarr never received a penny for her "secret communications system" even though she had a patent for the invention.
True. Lamarr never received a penny for her invention because her patent had expired by the time the U.S. Navy implemented the system nearly two decades later.
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2. Which fruit is known as the "Queen of Fruit?"
- acai
- mangosteen
- noni
- tamarillo
Popular in southeast Asia, mangosteen fruit is purple on the inside with a thick rind. It’s known for a light, citrusy flavor, as well as high levels of vitamin C.
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3. What type of cipher did Mary, Queen of Scots use to encrypt her letters?
- playfair
- polygraphic
- transposition
- substitution
Mary, Queen of Scots used a substitution cipher that replaced each word with a unique symbol.
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4. True or false: In the northern hemisphere, the stars of the Big Dipper are always visible.
True. All the stars of the Big Dipper are visible no matter the time of night or time of year, as long as you have a clear northern horizon.
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5. What is not an ingredient in potting soil?
- compost
- dirt
- earthworm castings
- perlite
There's no actual dirt in potting soil. Potting soil usually contains a combination of Canadian sphagnum peat moss, composted or aged bark, compost, earthworm castings, horticultural grade perlite, pumice or cinders and controlled-release fertilizer.
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Answers for Mar. 11, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: Martha Jane Canary earned the nickname “Calamity Jane” around 1875, during the Newton-Jenney expedition.
True. Canary earned the nickname “Calamity Jane” during the Newton-Jenney expedition, which was intended to determine the quality and quantity of gold in the Black Hills. An expert said, "She had wandered off one day and the soldiers thought it would be a 'calamity' if she were captured or killed."
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2. What is the longest motorway in the world?
- China National Highway 318
- Interstate 90/\r\n/
- Pan-American Highway/\r\n/
- U.S. Route 6/\r\n/
According to the Guinness World Records, the Pan-American Highway is the longest motorway in the world, covering almost 19,000 miles.
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3. Which part of the brain is involved in synthesizing different kinds of information to create memories?
- amygdala
- hippocampus/\r\n/
- pituitary gland/\r\n/
- thalamus/\r\n/
The hippocampus helps synthesize different kinds of information to create memories.
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4. True or false: "Doc" Holliday practiced dentistry./\r\n/
True. Holliday attended Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery and later practiced dentistry in stops that included St. Louis, Atlanta and Dallas.
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5. How did Wyatt Earp die?
- gunfight at the O.K. Corral
- natural causes/\r\n/
- overdose/\r\n/
- tuberculosis/\r\n/
Wyatt Earp, who never was wounded in a gunfight, died at age 80 of natural causes.
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Answers for Mar. 4, 2023, Quiz
1. True or false: The Instant Pot offers more control than a pressure cooker.
True. While both the Instant Pot and pressure cookers are still used widely, there's no denying that the level of control you get from an Instant Pot is second to none. The Instant Pot allows users to have more control over what they cook.
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2. Which country made the “shoey” popular?
- Australia
- England
- Russia
- United States
"Shoey" is Australian slang for having a celebratory drink out of a shoe. As a cultural phenomenon, the shoey represents overcoming adversity — literally drinking out of the vessels that got you over the line. Australians have claimed the shoey, but they're not the only ones to partake in the practice.
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3. Which is not a requirement to serve on a jury?
- being over 21
- being a U.S. citizen
- having sufficient knowledge of English to understand the proceedings
- being a resident of the county where the trial is taking place
Being over 21 years of age is not a requirement to serve on a jury. The required age to serve on a jury is 18.
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4. True or false: In 2031, NASA plans to plunge the International Space Station into the waters of Point Nemo.
True. After more than 30 years of service, NASA plans to plunge the International Space Station into the waters of Point Nemo in 2031. NASA expects the ISS to be able to operate safely through 2030.
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5. Which kitchen device is derivative of the European dumbwaiter?
- food processor
- lazy Susan
- napkin holder
- spatula
The lazy Susan may be derivative of the European dumbwaiter, which was a piece of furniture situated near the hostess at a dinner table. It was used to store things such as desserts, cheeses, silver and extra plates — anything the hostess might need to access quickly.
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