What is the main occupation of a geisha?

• To entertain guests
• To make clothes
• To build houses
• To translate books

Amazing facts

The cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are the major centers of the geisha culture in Japan.

A geisha is a woman who entertains guests by performing Japanese dances and songs, conducting a tea ceremony and keeping conversation. Traditionally, a geisha wears a kimono.

Which part of human body does not grow from birth till death?

• Eye
• Ear
• Nose
• Nail

Amazing facts

In the first 6 months of life, all children have blue eyes that are only different in the shades of blue. After 6 months, the eyes may change their color to the shades brown or green, or remain blue.

The eye is the only part of the human body which does not grow in size from birth to death. This is why babies' eyes appear to be very large.

In which part of the Earth can you only see one sunrise and sunset per year?

• At the South Pole
• In the Sargasso sea
• At the equator
• In Japan

Amazing facts

Despite the fact that you can see many flags of different countries at the South Pole in Antarctica, it is the only place on Earth that does not belong to anyone, and where there is no indigenous population.

At the South Pole, the sun rotates in the sky for six months, and the remaining six months are divided by twilight, night, and dawn.

Which peninsula is home to the city of Naples?

• Apennine Peninsula
• Kola Peninsula
• Arabian Peninsula
• Iberian Peninsula

Amazing facts

Naples was founded by Greek settlers in the 8th century BC. next q

Naples is situated on the Gulf of Naples on the Apennine Peninsula.

Which animal is traditionally used in the U.S. to predict when spring is coming?

• Groundhog
• Raccoon
• Badger
• Bear

Amazing facts

Chuck is the official groundhog-meteorologist of New York. He lives in a zoo on Staten Island. He gives his forecast at 7.30 am on February 2 of every year.

Groundhog Day is a traditional holiday in the USA, celebrated on February 2. It is believed that if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, spring will come early. If the groundhog hides in the hole, there will be another six weeks of winter.

Which of the following is the name of a real country?

• Chile
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise

Amazing facts

It's not customary to take off the shoes when entering a Chilean house, even if it's wet and muddy outside.

Chile is the most elongated country in the world.

What is the name of the main character in the animated film "The Lion King"?

• Simba
• Pumbaa
• Timon
• Mufasu

Amazing facts

The songs for the film were written by Elton John and Tim Rice.

The names of characters in the Lion King have their own meaning in translation from African dialects. Simba, for example, means "lion.

Which city is located in Europe?

• Belgrade
• Las Vegas
• Havana
• Sydney

Amazing facts

The first mention of Belgrade, in its current form, dates back to 878.

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and is located in central Serbia. Belgrade is the largest economic and cultural center of Serbia.

In what language does salami mean sausage?

• Italian
• French
• English

Amazing facts

Salami is even pictured on fresco paintings of San Giovanni in Parma.

There were several kinds of crisp meat in Italian tradition, and soon the word "salame" began to mean just the most popular kind of meat salted with spices.

Which river has the biggest hydropower capacity?

• The Congo
• The Nile
• The Amazon
• The Vistula

Amazing facts

The Congo River first became known to Europeans at the end of the 15th century but it didn't fully appear on the map until the 19th century.

This is due to a significant decline of its riverbed up to its mouth, as well as to the enormous volume of water it carries.