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Which birds are best protected from cold?
- Penguins
- Swans
- Seagulls
- Sparrows
Amazing facts
While molting, penguins lose all their feathers and cannot swim in the water. They remain without food until new feathers grow.
Penguins are equipped with a fat layer up to 3 centimeters thick, with three layers of waterproof feathers over it, evenly covering the bird's entire body. This helps penguins keep warm in the harsh conditions of the South Pole.
Who invented the first printing press?
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Albert Einstein
- Galileo Galilei
- Isaac Newton
Amazing facts
The first printed publication was made in China in 868.
In the middle of the 15th century, German craftsman and inventor Johannes Gutenberg created a collapsible print font. He cast each letter made of metal and made the first printing press.
Who is James Cameron?
- Film director
- Playwright
- Astronaut
- Architect
Amazing facts
James Cameron is one of the three people that have descended to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
James Cameron is a filmmaker and oceanographer. He's one of the most successful film directors in history: his eight most popular films grossed a total of $5.5 billion.
Which country has the most time zones?
- France
- United States
- United Kingdom
Amazing facts
China is the third largest country in the world, however it only has one time zone across all of its territory. next q
European France only has one time zone, but the overseas territories of France are located in 11 different time zones. With that said, France has 12 time zones.
Mimas is a moon of which planet?
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Neptune
- Uranus
Amazing facts
The orbit of Mimas has an almost perfect circular shape.
Mimas is a moon of Saturn which was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. It was named after one of the titans of Greek mythology, Mimas.
Which cities are connected by the fastest train in the world?
- Shanghai and Beijing
- Moscow and St. Petersburg
- New York and Washington
- Paris and London
Amazing facts
China's economy is growing very fast. It has grown by 316 percent over the past 10 years!
The fastest "bullet" train in China connects Shanghai and Beijing. It has clocked in speeds up to 480 kilometers an hour.
What gemstone is often used inside mechanical watches?
- Ruby
- Diamond
- Pearl
- Sapphire
Amazing facts
One of the rarest professions in the world is the master of servicing ancient tower clocks.
British watchmaker George Graham was the first to decide to use natural rubies inside the mechanism of his watch to stabilize and reduce friction and wear at the pivotal points.
Who was the first astronaut to walk on the Moon?
- Neil Armstrong
- Edwin Aldrin
- Yuri Gagarin
- Alan Shepard
Amazing facts
The lunar mission of Apollo 11 took place on 20 July 1969.
For the lunar mission of Apollo 11, small flags of more than 130 countries were taken onboard.
Which of these items of clothing is the longest?
- Trousers
- Shorts
- Breeches
- Capris
Amazing facts
The first trousers with creases appeared in the 19th century due to the rapid development of tailoring factories.
Classic trousers normally come down to the ankle. Capri pants are basically short trousers that come down to between the knee and the calf or ankle. Breeches usually stop just below the knee, while shorts leave most of the thigh exposed.
What famous company invented superglue?
- Kodak
- Coca-Cola
- Erich Krause
- Polaroid
Amazing facts
Kodak was running an advertising campaign, during which a crane lifted a car over the street with the help of glue.
Kodak conducted experiments to create colorless plastic for optical sights. This was how a sticky and adhesive substance was invented that became the prototype of modern superglue.