
What is the name of a cap worn on a finger for protection from needle piercing while sewing?
- Thimble
- Expander
- Capodaster
- Finger ring
Amazing facts
People began to use thimbles in ancient times, as early as 2,000 years ago in China or even before that in Egypt.
The oldest thimbles that have survived to this day were made of gold, bronze and silver. Thimbles were not just working tools but also a decoration with pictures and carvings.
Which animal does the panda have a lot in common with?
- Raccoon.
- Horse.
- Snake.
- Giraffe.
Amazing facts
The biggest threat to the panda's survival at the moment is the loss and degradation of its habitat.
In 1936, after detailed research, Professor William Gregory, an American expert in comparative animal anatomy, came to the conclusion that the Great Panda is not a bear, but a giant raccoon. He found out that the Panda has a lot of anatomical characteristics of North American raccoons.
Which of these penguins is the largest?
- Imperial
- King
- Beautiful
- Crested
Amazing facts
Penguins never freeze in cold water due to a thick layer of fat and densely packed and waterproof feathers.
The emperor penguin is the largest of all living penguin species. These penguins spend ten months of the year in Antarctica.
What is a curtsy?
- Gesture of greeting
- Card game
- Genre of visual arts
- Literary movement
Amazing facts
This gesture is normally used by an inferior to a superior in terms of social status. next q
Curtsy is a traditional gesture of greeting. It's the female equivalent of male bowing in Western culture.
Which country is home to the city of San Antonio?
- USA
- Germany
- France
Amazing facts
San Antonio is home to the Alamo fortress, a symbol of Texas' independence.
San Antonio is a city in the United States, located in the south of the State of Texas, the administrative center of Bear County. San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas, and an important center of industry and tourism.
What is a campsite?
- A place used for overnight stay in an outdoor area
- A website for selling products at a reduced price
- A place for finding antiques
- The main part of a website
Amazing facts
The word "camping" spread from English to many other languages.
A campsite is a place used by tourists for a stay in an outdoor area. Campsites usually include parking spaces and toilets.
Which ocean does the Scotia Sea belong to?
- The Atlantic Ocean
- The Arctic Ocean
- The Indian Ocean
- The Pacific Ocean
Amazing facts
The water in the Atlantic Ocean is more saline than in any other ocean.
The Scotia Sea is a sea encircled with islands, which is located in the southern Atlantic Ocean between South Georgia Island, the South Sandwich Islands and the South Orkney Islands.
Who developed a scale for measuring wind speeds?
- Beaufort
- Weathercock
- Lampe
- Edison
Amazing facts
The wind has a lot of names and nicknames. In some parts of the world, it is respectfully referred to as" the courier", in others it is disparagingly called the "squint-eyed Bob" or "goatee.
The Beaufort scale is a conventional scale for visual assessment of wind in points. It was developed by Admiral Francis Beaufort in 1806 to determine the strength of the wind by the nature of its manifestation at sea.
Which mountain range actually exists?
- The Cardamom Mountains
- The Vanilla Mountains
- The Sesame Mountains
- The Nutmeg Mountains
Amazing facts
Apart from cardamom, the mountains are also famous for producing coffee, tea, bamboo, pepper, and teak.
The Cardamom Mountains, called in the Khmer language Krâvanh Mountains is the "last frontier" of Cambodia, as they are virtually uninhabited and are not routed through with the big roads and highways.
Who played the role of the Grinch?
- Jim Carrey
- Adam Sandler
- Bill Murray
- Eddie Murphy
Amazing facts
Jim Carry has French ancestry.
Jim Carry has French ancestry.