Some Buggy Special
With over ten thousand species, what is the most numerous insect in the world? Answer: Ants
Daily Trivia
Tallest Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers are the largest twin towers in the world, and were the tallest buildings in the world until 2004. In what city would you find the Petronas Towers? …
20th Century Dystopian Novels
Who wrote the 1931 dystopian novel “Brave New World” that portrays a future World State driven by technological advancements? Answer: Aldous Huxley
Old Spoilers From the 90’s
What 1998 movie, based on a popular sci-fi show, ends with an immense spaceship rising from beneath Antarctica? Answer: The X-Files
Stamp on History
The first modern adhesive backed postage stamp was issued in 1840 in the UK and featured Queen Victoria. By what name is this stamp called? Answer: Penny Black
Berry of Love
What edible berry of the solanum lycopersicum plant is sometimes referred to as the “love apple” because it was thought to have been an aphrodisiac? Answer: tomato
French Cooking Techniques
Which French term describes a method of cooking in which ingredients, often in a pouch, are slow-cooked in their own juices, enhancing the flavors? Answer: Sous-vide
The Shell Game
A turtle shell is primarily made up of two parts. The underside is the plastron. What is the proper name for the upper shell? Answer: Carapace
The Other Amazon
The Amazon Rainforest spans across several countries in South America. Which country contains the largest portion of this rainforest? Answer: Brazil
Fun with Geometry
In mathematics, what is the name of the curve defined as the set of all points equidistant from a given point called the focus and a given line called the …