A cajú (cashew) tree produces both a fruit and a nut. Once native to Northeastern Brazil, which 6 countries now produce more cashews than Brazil?
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Geography
In June 2013, a company in Hong Kong was given authorization to build a canal through what Latin American country?
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Chemistry
According to experts, earth will run out of the second most abundant element in the universe in 25-30 years. What element, named after the Greek god of the Sun, is this?
Monday, August 26, 2013
Biology
On July 21, 2012, what invertebrate species was sent into space as part of an experiment to see if they could adapt to hunting in zero gravity?
Friday, August 23, 2013
Biology
Synsepalum dulcificum, also known as the miracle fruit, is native to West Africa. What "miraculous" thing happens when you eat it?
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Chemistry
Hg is the symbol for the only metal that is liquid under normal pressure and temperature conditions. What element is it?
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Biology
Most boa constrictors prefer a tropical habitat, but the Rubber Boa surprisingly makes its home in what part of Canada?
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
World Records
The largest swimming pool in the world is 1 km long, covers 20 acres, and was created by San Alfonso del Mar Resort. What Pacific coastal country is home to this place?
Monday, August 19, 2013
Chemistry
As of 2012, there are 118 elements in the periodic table, 98 of which are naturally occurring. The largest of the naturally occurring elements was named after what state?
Friday, August 16, 2013
Movies
The world's largest environment simulation chamber, NASA's Plum Brook Station, Ohio, was used as the set for the opening scene in what 2012 blockbuster movie?
Thursday, August 15, 2013
World Records
The New Century Global Centre, completed in 2013 in China, is now the largest building in the world. The floor space totals up to over 18 million square feet, making it bigger than what country (smallest in the world)?
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Geography
The most densely populated country in the world sits on less than a square mile and hosts a population of 36,371. What country is it?
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
World Records
On November 2, 1947, the Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka Spruce Goose) aircraft made it's first and only flight as the largest aircraft/flying boat. How many feet is its record-holding longest wingspan?
Monday, August 12, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
Flags
What U.S. state flag is composed of the coats of arms of two families: the Calverts and the Crosslands?
Thursday, August 8, 2013
U.S. History
Serving as President of the Second Continental Congress had at least one perk: the largest signature on the page. What Bostonian had this privilege?
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Geology
Devil's Kettle is a the name given to a waterfall that splits the Brule River in 2. Half of the river continues downstream while the other half disappears. In what state will you find this phenomena?
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Music History
Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns before he died in 1788, including "Come, Let Us Anew", "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "Rejoice, the Lord is King", and "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus". He was also a leader of what religious movement?
Monday, August 5, 2013
Weather
Catatumbo Lightning happens in the same area for more than every other night for several hours in what South American country?
Friday, August 2, 2013
Languages
The ancient Romans were master engineers of what they called "via" (plural "viae"). There's probably a "via" in front of your house, too. What does it mean in English?
Thursday, August 1, 2013
U.S. History
After the Constitution was ratified, what 2 cities temporarily served as the nation's capital until Washington D.C. was built?
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