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madmysha
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Who invented Trolls?
Q. Who invented Trolls?
A. Danish baker, Thomas Dam (1915-1989) began sculpting in after losing his job. His troll design appeared in 1956.
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madmysha
Aug 23, 20201 min read
When was the first human powered flight?
Q. When was the first human powered flight?
A. Bryan Allen flew a human-powered Gossamer Condor on August 23, 1977 in Shafter, California.
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madmysha
Aug 21, 20202 min read
When was Winnie the Pooh written?
Q. When was Winnie the Pooh written?
A. A.A. Milne wrote Winnie-the-Pooh about his son's teddy bear. it was published October 14, 1926.
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madmysha
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Where is Mountain Ash native?
Q. Where is Mountain Ash native?
A. Native to Northeastern North America from Newfoundland, Canada down to Georgia.
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madmysha
Aug 19, 20202 min read
What is the world's smallest owl?
Q. What is the world's smallest owl?
A. The elf owl is the smallest owl at 5" tall, 9" wingspan and a weight of 1-1.5 ounces.
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madmysha
Aug 18, 20202 min read
Which state finalized Woman's Suffrage?
Q. Which state finalized Woman's Suffrage?
A. Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, giving women voting rights.
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madmysha
Aug 17, 20201 min read
Why is it called a highway?
Q. Why is it called a highway?
A. Ancient Roman roads had a mound in the middle formed by earth from the side ditches, hence a "high" way
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madmysha
Aug 16, 20202 min read
When did GoPro come out?
Q. When did GoPro come out?
A. Nick WOodman founded GoPro in 2002 and the first camera, a 35mm with wrist strap named HERO came out in 2004
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madmysha
Aug 15, 20202 min read
Why do airplanes leave trails?
Q. Why do airplanes leave trails?
A.The water vapor contained in the exhaust condenses (maybe freezing) & this mixing process forms a cloud
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madmysha
Aug 14, 20201 min read
What's the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?
A meteoroid orbits in space, a meteor is a meteoroid that enters the atmosphere, and a meteorite is a meteor that made it to Earth's surface
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madmysha
Aug 13, 20202 min read
What is the source of the Perseid meteor shower?
Q. What is the source of the Perseid meteor shower?
A. Earth crosses Comet Swift-Tuttle's orbital path, the parent of the Perseid showers.
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madmysha
Aug 12, 20203 min read
When did Benjamin Franklin fly his kite in a thunderstorm?
Q. What year did Benjamin Franklin fly the kite in a thunderstorm?
A. The kite was flown June 10, 1752 proving lightnings electric nature
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madmysha
Aug 11, 20201 min read
What's the biggest hawk?
Q. What's the biggest hawk?
A. Ferruginous Hawks are the largest in the U.S. at an average length of 23", a 56" wingspan, weighing 3.5 lbs.
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madmysha
Aug 10, 20202 min read
What year did the Louvre open?
Q. What year did the Louvre open?
A. The Louvre opened to the public on August 10, 1793.
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madmysha
Aug 9, 20202 min read
How many championships have the A's won?
Q. How many championships have the A's won?
A. A's have won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants.
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madmysha
Aug 8, 20203 min read
What year did the San Fransisco 49ers start?
Q. What year did the San Fransisco 49ers start?
A. The San Fransisco 49ers had their first game August 24, 1946, a win over the L.A. Dons.
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madmysha
Aug 7, 20203 min read
Has anyone crossed a wild peony with a domestic peony?
Q. Has anyone crossed a wild peony with a domestic peony?
A. Anne Oveson had seedlings from a cross but was not verified before her passing
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madmysha
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Do fish yawn?
Q. Do fish yawn?
A. Short answer, no. They do open their mouths but usually to attract a mate or deter aggressors.
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madmysha
Aug 4, 20203 min read
How big are clouded leopards?
Q. How big are clouded leopards?
A. Clouded leopard males can weigh up to 50 pounds and the females are smaller, usually 25-35 pounds.
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madmysha
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Where did watermelons originate?
Q. Where did watermelons originate?
A. Watermelons originated in Africa & through 6,000 years of selective breeding have become sweet & red
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