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Where was modern pizza invented?

Pizza ( i/ˈpiːtsə/, Italian pronunciation: [ˈpittsa]) is an oven-baked flat bread usually topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings. The modern pizza was invented in Naples, Italy, and the dish has since become popular in many parts of the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza

Why do you get on the left side of a horse?

You have to go back to ancient times when horses were used as war mounts. Soldiers carry their swords on the left side (to reach with their right hand) and so they could only mount from the left or they would sit on their sword.

http://cha-ahse.org/store/pages/151/WHY-DO-WE-MOUNT-FROM-THE-LEFT%3F.html

Why do some chickens lay green eggs?

A hen with a white earlobe will always lay white eggs, whereas hens with red earlobes can lay brown, blue or green eggs. Araucana and Ameraucana breeds, also known as the "Easter Egg Chickens", famously lay varying shades of green and blue eggs.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/about-chickens/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

Are names of planets capitalized?

Capitalize the names of planets (e.g. Earth, Mars, Jupiter). Capitalize moon when referring to Earth's Moon, otherwise lowercase moon (e.g. the Moon orbits the Earth, Jupiter's moons). Do not capitalize solar system and universe.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/capitalizing-proper-nouns

Why is Edgar Allan Poe famous?

Inventor of the detective-fiction genre, Famous for his poetry like, "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee". Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, who was also associated with the American Romantic Movement. He was better known for his tales of mystery and macabre.

http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/edgar-allan-poe-169.php

Who coined the term conspicuous consumption?

The American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen coined the term in his book The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899). The concept of conspicuous consumption can be illustrated by considering the motivation to drive a luxury car rather than an economy car.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/133666/conspicuous-consumption

Which continent has the largest population?

Asia is the most populous continent on earth. It leads the ranking of the global population by continent in mid 2013. Several large countries are located there, such as China. China is the country with the largest population.

http://www.statista.com/statistics/237584/distribution-of-the-world-population-by-continent/

What causes the aurora?

Bottom line: When charged particles from the sun strike atoms in Earth's atmosphere, they cause electrons in the atoms to move to a higher-energy state. When the electrons drop back to a lower energy state, they release a photon: light. This process creates the beautiful aurora, or northern lights.

http://earthsky.org/earth/what-causes-the-aurora-borealis-or-northern-lights

When was cheese whiz invented?

Cheez Whiz is a thick processed cheese sauce or spread sold by Kraft Foods. It was developed by a team led by food scientist Edwin Traisman (1915–2007). While many sources give its national debut as 1953, it was advertised by Kraft and retailers in several states late in 1952.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheez_Whiz

Where can you find the largest tree in the world?

The largest tree in the world is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in California's Sequoia National Park. Called General Sherman, the tree is about 52,500 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters) in volume.

http://www.livescience.com/29144-worlds-largest-tree.html

What percentage is water in the body?

According to Dr. Jeffrey Utz, Neuroscience, pediatrics, Allegheny University, different people have different percentages of their bodies made up of water. Babies have the most, being born at about 78%. By one year of age, that amount drops to about 65%. In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water.

http://water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html

How did mark twain get his name?

The real person was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. When he began writing, he chose the nom de plume, or pen name, of "Mark Twain." "Mark Twain" is a riverboat term measuring two fathoms (12 feet) in depth: mark (measure) twain (two).

http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/index.php/research/frequently-asked-questions

When was Apollo 8 launched?

Apollo 8, the second human spaceflight mission in the United States Apollo space program, was launched on December 21, 1968, and became the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth orbit, reach the Earth's Moon, orbit it and return safely to Earth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_8

How many human years are there in dog years?

But the conventional wisdom that one dog year equals seven human years is an oversimplified view of how old your dog is in human years. Although a dog's age averages out this way, there is quite a bit of variation. For example, dogs mature more quickly than children in the first couple of years.

http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/how-to-calculate-your-dogs-age

What does UR stand for in movie ratings?

Unrated – programs can be viewed by any age; 6 – programs not recommended for children below the age of 6, may not contain any violence or sexual content. A yellow circle with the number 6 written inside is used for this rating;

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_content_rating_systems

How much of your body is made up of water?

The average adult human body is 50-65% water, averaging around 57-60%. The percentage of water in infants is much higher, typically around 75-78% water, dropping to 65% by one year of age. Body composition varies according to gender and fitness level, because fatty tissue contains less water than lean tissue.

http://chemistry.about.com/od/waterchemistry/f/How-Much-Of-Your-Body-Is-Water.htm

What causes a penalty shot in hockey?

In ice hockey, a penalty shot is a type of penalty awarded when a team loses a clear scoring opportunity on a breakaway because of a foul committed by an opposing player. A player from the non-offending team is given an attempt to score a goal without opposition from any defending players except the goaltender.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_shot_(ice_hockey)

How many hours of sleep do you lose when you have a baby?

A parent loses about 350 hours of sleep at night over her baby's first year. Napping is a great way to reduce your sleep debt. If you've gone awhile without getting good-quality rest, the sleep you do get -- even during a nap -- will become more effective.

http://consumer.healthday.com/encyclopedia/parenting-31/parenting-health-news-525/sleep-deprivation-and-new-parents-643886.html

What does a steep learning curve mean?

In informal usage, a "steep learning curve" means something that is difficult (and takes much effort) to learn. It seems that people are thinking of something like climbing a steep curve (mountain) — it's difficult and takes effort.

http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/6209/what-is-meant-by-steep-learning-curve

Why do people say cheese when taking a picture?

We're not sure when or where a photographer first asked his subjects to state the name of the delicious dairy product, but we do know that when you say "cheese," the corners of your mouth turn up, your cheeks lift and your teeth show.

http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=21357

Are England and Great Britain different countries?

The United Kingdom is a country that includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its official name is “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.” England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are often mistaken as names of countries, but they are only a part of the United Kingdom.

http://www.infoplease.com/uk/language/difference-great-britain-england-isles.html

Is John Travolta Italian?

John Travolta was born in Englewood, New Jersy, one of six children of Helen Travolta (née Helen Cecilia Burke) and Salvatore Travolta. His father was of Italian descent and his mother was of Irish ancestry.

http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000237/bio

How many professional football teams are there in the USA?

Out of the league's 32 teams, six (four division winners and two wild-card teams) from each conference compete in the NFL playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, played between the champions of the NFC and AFC. The champions of the Super Bowl are awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League

Who discovered over 200 uses for the peanut?

George Washington Carver reputedly discovered three hundred uses for peanuts and hundreds more for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Carver

When did the Minnesota Wild become a team?

The team was founded on June 25, 1997, but started playing in the 2000-01 NHL season. The Wild is also the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars moved to Dallas in 1993.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Wild

What country's language is Farsi?

Western Persian (Persian, Iranian Persian, or Farsi) is spoken in Iran, and by minorities in Iraq and the Persian Gulf states. Eastern Persian (Dari Persian, Afghan Persian, or Dari) is spoken in Afghanistan. Tajiki (Tajik Persian) is spoken in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_language

When does the brain stop growing?

We used to think that the brain was fully developed by very early teenagerhood and we now realise that the brain doesn't stop developing until mid-20s or even early 30s. There's a lot more information and evidence to suggest that actually brain development in various forms goes on throughout the life span.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24173194

Who first used the term survival of the fittest?

Herbert Spencer first used the phrase – after reading Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species – in his Principles of Biology (1864), in which he drew parallels between his own economic theories and Darwin's biological ones, writing, "This survival of the fittest, which I have here sought to express in mechanical ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_of_the_fittest

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin (vocals, piano; born March 25, 1942)Aretha Franklin is the “Queen of Soul” and the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is a singer of great passion and control whose finest recordings define ... Aretha Franklin Highlights.

http://rockhall.com/inductees/aretha-franklin/

What country completely surrounds San Marino?

For example, the country of Italy completely surrounds two independent states: Vatican City and the mountaintop Republic of San Marino. A semi-walled city-state inside the Italian capital city of Rome, Vatican City or Vatican City State is itself the capital of the Roman Catholic Church.

http://www.kidsdiscover.com/quick-reads/san-marino-vatican-city-states-within-state/

When was the drinking age changed from 18 to 21 in the US?

The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 (23 U.S.C. § 158) was passed on July 17, 1984 by the United States Congress. It punished every state that allowed persons below 21 years to purchase and publicly possess alcoholic beverages by reducing its annual federal highway apportionment by ten percent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Minimum_Drinking_Age_Act

Which country has 11 time zones?

Time zones of a country include that of dependent territories (except Antarctic claims). France has the most time zones with 12. On March 28, 2010, Russia eliminated two time zones, going from 11 to 9, but still has the most contiguous time zones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_zones_by_country

Do you brush your teeth or use mouthwash first?

You should use fluoride containing mouthwash AFTER you brush and do not rinse with water afterward. I can see using non-fluoride mouthwash before brushing but the ones that contain fluoride you should do afterwards. If you do use one with fluoride, do not rinse, eat or drink for 30 minutes after swishing.

http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Use-Mouthwash-Before-You-Brush-13237352

How far does the ball drop in Times Square?

Located on the roof of One Times Square, the ball is a prominent part of a New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square colloquially known as the ball drop, where the ball descends 141 feet (43 m) in 60 seconds down a specially designed flagpole, beginning at 11:59 p.m. ET, and resting at midnight to signal the start of ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square_Ball

How many calories are in a Peep?

One serving of Peeps is five chick-shaped pieces, each containing 28 calories. This may not seem like a lot, but almost all of these calories come from sugar (one Peep has 7.2 grams of carbs, 6.8 of which are sugar), meaning they're as empty as it gets.

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/ask-diet-doctor-anatomy-peep

Why is there no wind on the equator?

The trade winds coming from the south and the north meet near the equator. These converging trade winds produce general upward winds as they are heated, so there are no steady surface winds. This area of calm is called the doldrums.

http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/nino/global.html

Who invented the jigsaw puzzle?

Jigsaw puzzles were originally created by painting a picture on a flat, rectangular piece of wood, and then cutting that picture into small pieces with a jigsaw, hence the name. John Spilsbury, a London cartographer and engraver, is credited with commercializing jigsaw puzzles around 1760.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw_puzzle

What does the number of calories in a food tell you?

A calorie is just a measurement of energy- the amount of energy needed to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. This makes sense when talking about calories in food. Food provides energy and our bodies need this energy to function throughout the day.

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/01/how-is-the-calorie-content-in-food-determined/

Why are elements different from each other?

The atoms of different elements are different from each other because they have different numbers of protons. The graphic below illustrates this point by showing the atoms of two elements in the containers of oxygen and hydrogen.

https://www.nde-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Radiography/atomselements.htm

What was Eric Blair's pen name?

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell

Is Ursula Ariel's aunt?

As mentioned several times in this article, an original draft of the film was actually going to make Ursula King Triton's sister, which would have made her Ariel's aunt, as well as predate Scar as being the first Disney villain to be related to the protagonist biologically had it been kept.

http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Ursula

Who wrote the children's book Cinderella?

Charles Perrault was a French author who laid foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, and whose best known tales, offered as if they were pre-existing folk tales, include: Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Bluebeard, Hop o' My Thumb), Diamonds and Toads, Patient Griselda, ...

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/35760.Charles_Perrault

What team did Michael Jordan play for in college?

After a three-season career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Tar Heels' national championship team in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1984.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan

Is balsa a hardwood or softwood?

For example, balsa wood is one of the lightest, least dense woods there is, and it's considered a hardwood. The distinction between hardwood and softwood actually has to do with plant reproduction. All trees reproduce by producing seeds, but the seed structure varies.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/question598.htm

How did the killer whale get its name?

Because of their fierce reputation, orca are sometimes called the Ballena asesina ("assassin whale") by the Spanish. They were referred to as "whale killers" by sailors who witnessed their attacks on larger cetaceans, and over time this name was changed to "killer whales."

http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=84

How many months before you can tell the sex of the baby?

This is one of the most common questions I receive from parents-to-be. Most patients undergo an ultrasound at around 18-20 weeks (about four and a half to five months). Normally, at this stage of pregnancy we can determine the baby's sex, but not always.

http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-baby/gender-prediction/finding-out-babys-sex/

How far do wolves travel in a day?

A human has a much lower biting pressure of 300 pounds per square inch. Wolves will travel for long distances by trotting at about five miles per hour. They can run at speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour for short bursts while chasing prey. Wolves may travel 10 to 30 miles each day in search of food.

http://www.bigrunwolfranch.org/about_wolves.html

How long is a day on the moon?

If you were standing on the Moon, you would always see the Earth in exactly the same position, while the stars and the Sun moved around in the sky. The Moon takes 27.3 days to complete an orbit around the Earth. And this the same amount of time that it takes to turn once on its axis.

http://www.universetoday.com/20524/how-long-is-a-day-on-the-moon/

Why is there a leap year every 4th year?

A common year has 365 days and a leap year 366 days, with the extra, or intercalary, day designated as February 29. A leap year occurs every four years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, or the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit about the sun, which is about 365¼ days.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/leapyear1.html

Can pure water conduct electricity?

A solution conducts current when positive and negative ions are randomly dissolved in it. Pure water doesn't have enough ions but when you add HCl you add a strong electrolyte so, after the addition, solution can conduct electricity very well.

http://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/5922/why-cant-pure-water-conduct-electricity-since-it-can-be-reduced-at-cathode-and

What animal has the highest blood pressure?

Previous studies have found the giraffe has an extremely high blood pressure that is twice that found in other animals. But this study is the first to unravel the true nature of the giraffe heart and cardiovascular system.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8368000/8368915.stm

Do whales have a nose?

They have nostrils called blowholes. Over millions of years of evoloution whales and dolphins nostrils moved to the top of their head. This allows them to breath by surfacing instead of them sticking their whole head out of the water. The first thing a newborn dolphin must do is to go to the surface to breathe.

http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/whale.html

Why did they use mercury to make hats?

The origin of the phrase, it's believed, is that hatters really did go mad. The chemicals used in hat-making included mercurous nitrate, used in curing felt. Prolonged exposure to the mercury vapors caused mercury poisoning.

http://corrosion-doctors.org/Elements-Toxic/Mercury-mad-hatter.htm

When was the wireless phone invented?

A jazz musician named Teri Pall invented a version of the cordless phone in 1965 but could not market her invention, as its 2-mile (3.2 km) range caused its radio signals to interfere with aircraft communications. In 1968, she sold her rights to the cordless phone to a manufacturer who modified it for practical use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordless_telephone

How high can a tsunami get?

Most tsunamis cause the sea to rise no more than 10 feet (3 meters). The Indian Ocean tsunami caused waves as high as 30 feet (9 meters) in some places, according to news reports. In other places witnesses described a rapid surging of the ocean. Flooding can extend inland by a thousand feet (300 meters) or more.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1228_041228_tsunami_2.html

How long did it take to sail from England to America in the 1700s?

By the time the Pilgrims had left England, they had already been living onboard the ships for nearly a month and a half. The voyage itself across the Atlantic Ocean took 66 days, from their departure on September 6, until Cape Cod was sighted on 9 November 1620.

http://mayflowerhistory.com/voyage/

Who are francophones?

The adjective francophone means "French-speaking", typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. The word is also often used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francophone

What is the most used color in flags?

The Star-Spangled Banner's particular shade of red shows up in 14.3 percent of all national flags, making it the second most common color after white. And the dark blue of the American flag's canton is also shared by 13 other nations.

http://time.com/patriotic-flag-colors/

How did the Los Angeles Clippers get their name?

San Diego team officials didn't think Braves was a representative nickname for the club. A contest decided on Clippers because the city was known for the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay. When the Clippers moved to Los Angeles in 1984, they kept their nickname.

http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/behind_the_name.html

What does it mean to see a man about a horse?

To see a man about a dog or to see a man about a horse is an English language colloquialism, usually used as a way to say one needs to apologize for one's imminent departure or absence – generally euphemistically to conceal one's true purpose, such as going to use the toilet or going to buy a drink.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/See_a_man_about_a_dog

When did Gmail come out?

Google's email breakthrough was almost three years in the making. But it wasn't a given that it would reach the public at all. If you wanted to pick a single date to mark the beginning of the modern era of the web, you could do a lot worse than choosing Thursday, April 1, 2004, the day Gmail launched.

http://time.com/43263/gmail-10th-anniversary/

What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?

North American landmark constantly moving backward....Niagara Falls. The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)

https://chemistry.osu.edu/~bfriedma/questions.html

Why are snakes on the medical symbol?

The ribbons were later replaced by serpents, as one story tells that Hermes used the stick to separate two fighting snakes , who then coiled around his staff and remained there in balanced harmony. Another, earlier depiction of the medical symbol is the staff of Asclepius, thought it has no wings and only one snake.

http://m.livescience.com/33104-why-is-the-medical-symbol-a-snake-on-a-stick.html

Who commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry to be made?

The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror. It is over 70 metres long and although it is called a tapestry it is in fact an embroidery, stitched not woven in woollen yarns on linen.

http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/BayeuxInfo.htm

Which planet has the most gravity in our solar system?

Jupiter is the most massive planet in our Solar System, meaning it also has the highest gravity. If you stood on Jupiter – you cannot because it does not have a solid surface – than you would weigh two and a half times what you would on Earth.

http://www.universetoday.com/35565/gravity-on-other-planets/

When did Abraham Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a short speech at the end of the ceremonies dedicating the battlefield cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. That speech has come to be known as the Gettysburg Address.

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/civil/jb_civil_gettysbg_1.html

What was the first US city to host the Olympic Games?

The U.S. hosted its first Olympics in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. The last U.S.-hosted summer Olympics were held in Atlanta in 1996, preceded by Los Angeles in 1984 and 1932 and by St. Louis in 1904. The most recent winter Olympics in the U.S. were held in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2002.

http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/ushosted.html

How much time did it take Apollo 11 to get to the moon?

It took Apollo 11, that's the spaceship that carried Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969, 4 days 6 hours and 45 minutes to get to the moon. They took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:32 pm on 7/16/1969, and the lunar module landed on the moon at 8:17 pm on 7/20/1969.

http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=1702

Can chickens have twins in one egg?

When two chicks hatch from the same egg, the egg usually has two yolks. Usually, one embryo out competes the other and only one chick survives to hatch. Many time both embryos die before hatch. We have no knowledge of Siamese twin chicks ever being hatched.

http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/projects/poultry/embryology/teacher-resources/faqs

How did Camp David get its name?

In 1942, it was converted to a presidential retreat by Franklin D. Roosevelt and renamed "Shangri-La" (for the fictional Himalayan paradise). Camp David received its present name from Dwight D. Eisenhower, in honor of his father and grandson, both named David.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_David

What months are the equinoxes?

The vernal equinox occurs on March 20 or 21 and the autumnal equinox on September 22 or 23, marking the beginning of spring and autumn, respectively, in the Northern Hemisphere (and the reverse in the Southern Hemisphere). The days on which an equinox falls have about equal periods of sunlight and darkness.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/equinox

Who said those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it?

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana (16 December 1863 in Madrid, Spain – 26 September 1952 in Rome, Italy) was a philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist.

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Santayana

How fast does a subway train go?

PATH trains are rated to travel 70 mph but they apparently never exceed 55 mph, and they only go that fast in the 5-mile stretch between Journal Square and Harrison. New York subway trains can reach 55 mph as well, but rarely get over 30 mph.

http://www.metropolitanwalks.com/blog/train-speeds-do-path-and-ny-subway-measure-up/

Is a volcano a type of mountain?

A volcano is a landform (usually a mountain) where molten rock erupts through the surface of the planet. In simple terms a volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock (magma) below the surface of the earth. It is a hole in the Earth from which molten rock and gas erupt.

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/mountains/volcanoes.htm

Are deer color blind or not?

"Deer are essentially red-green color blind like some humans. Their color vision is limited to the short [blue] and middle [green] wavelength colors. As a result, deer likely can distinguish blue from red, but not green from red, or orange from red."

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/hunting-fishing/2009/11/22/Deer-see-the-world-differently-than-hunters-have-assumed-for-years/stories/200911220291

How many patents Thomas Edison had?

Thomas Edison was an inventor who accumulated 2,332 patents worldwide for his inventions. 1,093 of Edison's patents were in the United States, but other patents were approved in countries around the globe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Edison_patents

How long do crows live in the wild?

In captivity, both crows and ravens have been known to live for about thirty years - tops. In the wild, the average life span of a crow is 7-8 years.

http://www.ascaronline.org/crowfaq.htm

What is port side on a boat?

In lay terms, when standing on the bridge of a ship (or any watercraft) looking toward the bow (front of the ship), starboard refers to the right side of the ship, port refers to the left side. At night, the port side of a vessel is indicated with a red navigation light and the starboard side with a green one.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_and_starboard

How many cantatas did bach write?

Bach wrote more than 200 cantatas, of which many have survived. In the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (BWV), Wolfgang Schmieder assigned them each a number within groups: 1–200 (sacred cantatas), 201–216 (secular cantatas), 217–224 (cantatas where Bach's authorship is doubtful).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach_cantata

How many rushing yards did Walter Payton have in his career?

Over his entire career, Payton rushed for 16,726 yards, which broke the record for most rushing yards by any NFL player in history, and scored 110 touchdowns. He caught 492 passes for 4,538 yards and 15 touchdowns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Payton

Do snakes have a good sense of smell?

Most snakes have an excellent sense of smell, in part to make up for their poor eyesight and limited hearing. Rather than a conventional nose, however, snakes sniff with an organ at the roof of the mouth called a Jacobson's organ, which is also found in a few lizard species.

http://m.livescience.com/32235-can-snakes-smell-anything.html

What year were sunglasses invented?

Inexpensive mass-produced sunglasses were introduced to America by Sam Foster in 1929. Foster found a ready market on the beaches of Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he began selling sunglasses under the name Foster Grant from a Woolworth on the Boardwalk.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunglasses

What percentage of water is in our bodies?

By one year of age, that amount drops to about 65%. In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. However, fat tissue does not have as much water as lean tissue. In adult women, fat makes up more of the body than men, so they have about 55% of their bodies made of water.

http://water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html

Are crayfish and crawfish the same thing?

Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, or mudbugs, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayfish

Who are the two old men in the muppets?

Statler and Waldorf are a pair of Muppet characters. They are two disagreeable old men who first appeared in the television series The Muppet Show and heckled the rest of the cast from their balcony seats.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf

Which explorer discovered the Hawaiian Islands?

On January 18, 1778, the English explorer Captain James Cook becomes the first European to discover the Hawaiian Islands when he sails past the island of Oahu.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cook-discovers-hawaii

What animals eat poison ivy?

Poison Ivy is also a food source for animals. White-tailed Deer, Muskrat, and Eastern Cottontail eat the leaves and stems. Many birds, including crows, bluebirds, and turkeys eat the fruit. Insects munch on the leaves.

http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/poison_ivy.htm

How did the Baltimore Ravens get their name?

Baltimore Ravens (1996-Present) Nickname: Selected from a poll conducted by the Baltimore Sun. Fans selected the name in honor of Edgar Allan Poe, American poet who penned his famous poem, “The Raven” while living in Baltimore.

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/baltrav/ravens.html

How does a rocket accelerate in space?

If A exerts a force on B, then B exerts an equal and opposite force on A. Or, in the case of space travel, if a mass (m) of fuel is pushed out the exhaust of a rocket, then the rocket will accelerate in the opposite direction the direction the exhaust fuel went.

http://www.polaris.iastate.edu/EveningStar/Unit5/unit5_sub1.htm

Why do cats eyes glow at night?

Cats, dogs, and many nocturnal creatures appear to have glowing eyes because the back of their eyeballs include a special reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum. This helps animals (cats in this case) see better in low light by working like a mirror on the retina to reflect the light back through the eyes, giving

http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/cats-eyes-glow.html

When is the French American War?

The French and Indian War was the North American conflict that was part of a larger imperial conflict between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years' War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763.

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war

Who is in the g8?

G8 stands for Group of Eight and is made up of leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK and the United States of America. The leaders of these countries take it in turns to be president of the G8, with the leader of the host country acting as the president that year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22937970

Why is the marathon 26 miles and 385 yards?

The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards), usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon

Who owned the Arlington National Cemetery?

George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington, acquired the land that now is Arlington National Cemetery in 1802, and began construction of Arlington House. The estate passed to Custis' daughter, Mary Anna, who had married United States Army officer Robert E. Lee.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_National_Cemetery

What kind of fish is Chilean sea bass?

This fish is often given the more appetizing name Chilean sea bass. Patagonian toothfish are found in the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are common in waters off southern Chile and Argentina, as well as the islands off Antarctica.

http://seafood.edf.org/chilean-sea-bass#bmb=1

Do bears sleep all winter long?

It is a common misconception that bears hibernate during the winter. While bears tend to slow down during the winter, they are not true hibernators. Black bears, Grizzly bears and Brown bears do go into a deep sleep during the winter months, known as torpor. Hibernation is when animals “sleep” through the winter.

http://www.bigcat.org/news/the-truth-about-bears-and-hibernation

What insect has the longest life span?

As for the name "insect," it is from Latin; the name was originally given to certain small animals, whose bodies appear cut in, or almost divided. A: A queen termite has been known to live 50 years and there are, of course, the 17-year locusts.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/general-facts-about-insects-and-bugs

What mammals can fly?

Bats are the only mammals that are able to fly. The "flying squirrel" can only do what the gliding opposum does -- glide for short distances.

http://m.arcamax.com/knowledge/trivia/s-208614-111064

How many goals did Pele score in his entire career?

According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most successful league goal scorer in the world, with 541 league goals. In total Pelé scored 1281 goals in 1363 games, including unofficial friendlies and tour games, for which he was listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals scored in football.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9

How long does it take for caffeine to take effect?

It only takes 45 minutes for 99% of the caffeine to be absorbed through these membranes. In humans the half-life for caffeine is anywhere from 2.5 to 4.5 hours, which explains why the average energy drink or coffee's effect lasts about 2 to 3 hours.

http://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-metablolism