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What year was the first walk on the moon?

Interestingly, out of the dozen people who walked on the Moon, no one ever did it more than once. On July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first person to set foot on the Moon. He was soon followed by Buzz Aldrin.

http://www.universetoday.com/55512/how-many-people-have-walked-on-the-moon/

When did Qatar become an independent state?

On 3 September 1971, Qatar officially gained its independence from the United Kingdom and became an independent sovereign state. In 1972, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani seized power in a palace coup after infighting in the ruling family.

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

Why do things stay in orbit?

An object in motion will stay in motion unless something pushes or pulls on it. This statement is called Newton's first law of motion. Without gravity, an Earth-orbiting satellite would go off into space along a straight line. With gravity, it is pulled back toward Earth.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-orbit-58.html

How many bones are in the human hand?

The human hand has 27 bones, not including the sesamoid bone, the number of which varies between people. 14 of which are the phalanges (proximal, intermediate and distal) of the fingers. The metacarpals are the bones that connects the fingers and the wrist.

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

Where was the color television invented?

In Mexico, Guillermo González Camarena invented an early color television transmission system. He received patents for color television systems in 1942 (U.S. Patent 2,296,019), 1960, and 1962.

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

How old do you have to be to run for public office?

In the United States, a person must be at least 35 to be President or Vice President, 30 to be a Senator, or 25 to be a Representative, as specified in the U.S. Constitution. Most states in the U.S. also have age requirements for the offices of Governor, State Senator, and State Representative.

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

Which bird has the largest eyes?

The eye of a bird is larger compared to the size of the animal than for any other group of animals, although much of it is concealed in its skull. The Ostrich has the largest eye of any land vertebrate, with an axial length of 50 mm (2 in), twice that of the human eye.

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

Why does it not work when you tickle yourself?

Our studies at University College London have shown that the cerebellum can predict sensations when your own movement causes them but not when someone else does. When you try to tickle yourself, the cerebellum predicts the sensation and this prediction is used to cancel the response of other brain areas to the tickle.

http://scienceblogs.com/retrospectacle/2007/01/31/why-cant-you-tickle-yourself/

What percentage of Icelanders believe in elves?

Though Jónsdóttir's belief in elves may sound extreme, it is fairly common for Icelanders to at least entertain the possibility of their existence. In one 1998 survey, 54.4 percent of Icelanders said they believed in the existence of elves.

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/10/why-iceland-believes-in-invisible-elves/280783/

What part of the plant is a carrot?

When we eat corn or peas we are eating seeds, and when we eat radish or carrot, we are eating roots. Cauliflower and broccoli plants produce flowers we like to eat. Potatoes grow under- ground, but the part we eat is not a root.

http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/aitc/lessons/primary/parts.pdf

When did Helen Keller go blind and deaf?

Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. In 1882, she fell ill and was struck blind, deaf and mute. Beginning in 1887, Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her make tremendous progress with her ability to communicate, and Keller went on to college, graduating in 1904.

http://www.biography.com/people/helen-keller-9361967

What does the dew point mean in weather?

The dewpoint temperature is the temperature at which the air can no longer "hold" all of the water vapor which is mixed with it, and some of the water vapor must condense into liquid water. The dew point is always lower than (or equal to) the air temperature.

http://www.weatherquestions.com/What_is_dewpoint_temperature.htm

Where do blue stones come from?

According to the established wisdom for some 90 years, many of the smaller rocks making up Stonehenge come from the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales. In 1923, geologist Herbert Henry Thomas first identified an outcrop known as Carn Meini as the source of the spotted dolerite bluestones used to build Stonehenge.

http://www.history.com/news/new-study-reveals-source-of-stonehenge-rocks

How long does it take for a cactus arm to grow?

By 95-100 years in age, a saguaro cactus can reach a height of 15-16 feet, and could start to produce its first arm. By 200 years old, the saguaro cactus has reached its full height, reaching upwards of 45 feet tall. Some saguaros have been seen with dozens of arms, while other cactus never produce a single one.

http://www.nps.gov/orpi/naturescience/saguaro-cactus.htm

Do cats meow to each other?

Kittens meow to let their mother know they're cold or hungry, but once they get a bit older, cats no longer meow to other cats. But they continue to meow to people throughout their lives, probably because meowing gets people to do what they want.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/meowing-and-yowling

When were radios first fitted in cars?

In 1930, the Galvin Corporation introduced one of the first commercial car radios, the Motorola model 5T71, which sold for between $110 and $130 (2009: $1,700) and could be installed in most popular automobiles.

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

Is bacon naturally salty?

Now pork, just like any other meat, is not naturally salty. Bacon's salt content comes from the curing process, where salt is added to the bacon to help preserve it. Salt is introduced to bacon in one of two ways: curing and brining.

http://www.republicofbacon.com/2012/06/27/the-elements-of-bacon-salt/

Who Made the First Apple Pie?

Rather it was invented in Europe sometime during the 14th century. The first apple pie recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1381 in England. The ingredients in the recipe included apples, spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a casing of pastry).

http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-apple-pie-day

How big is a 45 rpm record?

The most common form of the vinyl single is the 45 or 7-inch, the names are derived from its play speed, 45 rpm and the standard diameter 7-inch (18 cm). The 7-inch 45 rpm record was introduced in 1949 by RCA as a smaller, more durable and higher-fidelity replacement for the 78 rpm shellac discs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_(music)

Who invented the vacuum cleaner?

The motorized vacuum cleaner was invented by Hubert Cecil Booth of England in 1901. As Booth recalled decades later, that year he attended "a demonstration of an American machine by its inventor" at the Empire Music Hall in London.

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

How long do astronauts stay in quarantine?

NASA transported them to Houston, quarantine trailer and all, and they emerged from isolation three weeks later. (Nowadays, astronauts returning from space exit their spacecraft almost immediately, though some long-duration astronauts receive medical checks after spending months in weightlessness.)

http://www.space.com/7044-moon-apollo-astronauts-customs.html

Who was the first wild card team to win the Superbowl?

Only four of those wild card teams -- New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers -- won three games on the road to make it to the Super Bowl. The 1980 Oakland Raiders were the first Wild Card team to win a Super Bowl.

http://www.profootballhof.com/mobile/history/story.aspx?story_id=1940

Who is the oldest man alive?

And Misao Okawa is the oldest Japanese person ever, having celebrated her 116th birthday in March. (At 122, Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997, was by far the oldest person to have ever lived, at least among those with verified credentials.)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/05/six-people-still-alive-who-were-born-in-the-19th-century/15122367/

Who was the first to walk on the moon?

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56 UTC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11

How long do swans sit on their eggs?

In the wild, with all the hazards they have to live with (vandals, pollution, dogs, mink, overhead cables, bridges, pylons, lead poisoning, fishing-tackle injuries etc), an average lifespan would be 12 years. In a protected environment this figure can reach 30 years.

http://www.theswansanctuary.org.uk/faq.php

Who is on the one thousand dollar bill?

The $1,000 bill featured Grover Cleveland on the obverse and the words "One Thousand Dollars" on the reverse. It was printed as a small-size Federal Reserve Note in 1918, 1934 and 1934A, and a small-size Gold Certificate in 1928 and 1934.

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

What kind of wine goes with spaghetti?

Cabernets are hearty and rich and thus go best with tomato-based red sauces. Chianti is a strong, bold red wine that is perfectly suited for flavorful, well-seasoned sauces. It pairs best with tomato-based red sauces, but will also work with cream- or oil-based sauces.

http://www.rosetto.com/wine_pairing.php

Who invented the game of dominoes?

History of Dominoes. Tile games have been found in China as early as 1120 CE. Some historical accounts have traced evidence of the existence of the pieces, way back to a soldier-hero named Hung Ming (181-234 CE). Other historians believe that Keung T'ai Kung, in the twelfth century BCE had created them.

http://www.pagat.com/tile/wdom/history.html

Where is Snake Island?

Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, its nickname is frighteningly apt. Off the shore of Brazil, almost 93 miles away from São Paulo downtown, is Ilha de Queimada Grande.

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/snake-island-ilha-de-queimada-grande

What nerve goes through the carpal tunnel?

The top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue called the transverse carpal ligament. The median nerve travels from the forearm into the hand through this tunnel in the wrist. The median nerve controls feeling in the palm side of the thumb, index finger, and long fingers.

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00005

Is a mushroom considered a fruit or vegetable?

A mushroom is neither a fruit nor a vegetable; technically mushrooms aren't even plants. They are a special type of fungus—a notion that puts some people off. If you don't mind the fungus part, though, mushrooms are a great addition to a healthy diet—not to mention totally delicious.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/are-mushrooms-good-for-you

What does a binturong look like?

Binturongs may smell like popcorn, but it's not on their usual menu. They are classified as carnivores but eat most anything that suits their fancy: mainly fruits but also vegetables, birds, small mammals, and fish. They have been known to eat carrion, small invertebrates, eggs, leaves, and plant shoots, too.

http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/binturong

How hot is the water in a shower?

The Department of Energy recommends having your tank-based hot water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit for most people, but if you've never adjusted the temperature on your hot water heater, it's probably set to 140 degrees, which is the default setting from most manufacturers.

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/turn-down-your-water-heater-155365/

What determines the pitch of the sound?

Since pitch is such a close proxy for frequency, it is almost entirely determined by how quickly the sound wave is making the air vibrate and has almost nothing to do with the intensity, or amplitude, of the wave.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_(music)

Why did firefighters use Dalmatians?

Dalmatians are perhaps best known for their role as fire-fighting apparatus escorts and firehouse mascots. Since Dalmatians and horses are very compatible, the dogs were easily trained to run in front of the carriages to help clear a path and quickly guide the horses and firefighters to the fires.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalmatian_(dog)

Are panda bears really bears?

The giant panda is a member of the bear family, which scientists call the Ursidae. Among the bears, it is most closely related to the spectacled bear of South America. Scientists no longer believe that giant pandas are more like raccoons than bears.

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/frequentlyaskedquestions/default.cfm

How much does a stone from the great pyramid weigh?

First, let's look at the blueprint: The pyramid is 756 feet long on each side, 481 feet high, and composed of 2.3 million stones weighing nearly 3 tons each for a total mass of 6.5 million tons.

http://www.livescience.com/18589-cost-build-great-pyramid-today.html

Is O positive or O negative the universal donor?

People with O negative blood are universal red blood cell donors. This means that their red blood cells can be transfused to any blood type. AB positive donors are the “Universal Recipient.” People with this type of blood are universal red blood cell recipients.

http://www.ncbb.org/general-donation-facts

Is octopus plural?

The standard plural in English of octopus is octopuses. However, the word octopus comes from Greek, and the Greek plural form octopodes is still occasionally used. The plural form octopi is mistakenly formed according to rules for Latin plurals, and is therefore incorrect.

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/octopus

What does it mean to make ends meet?

make ends meet definition. To earn enough income to provide for basic needs: “The workers complained that on their present wages they could hardly make ends meet, let alone enjoy any luxuries.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/make+ends+meet

How many weeks do you have to be to see the gender of the baby?

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/

Who is the bassist for the Beatles?

Singer John Lennon and singer/bassist/pianist Paul McCartney played together in the late 1950s in The Quarrymen. With Harrison they formed The Silver Beatles in 1959, added Starr in 1962 and dropped the Silver.

http://www.infoplease.com/ipea/A0154662.html

How long is a nanosecond?

A nanosecond (ns) is an SI unit of time equal to one billionth of a second (10−9 or 1/1,000,000,000 s). One nanosecond is to one second as one second is to 31.71 years. The word nanosecond is formed by the prefix nano and the unit second. Its symbol is ns.

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

What day is presidential elections held?

So it was decided that Tuesday would be the day that Americans would vote in elections, and in 1845, Congress passed a law that presidential elections would be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=12901

How long does it take to recover from giving blood?

Your body will replace the blood volume (plasma) within 48 hours. It will take four to eight weeks for your body to completely replace the red blood cells you donated. The average adult has eight to 12 pints of blood. You will not notice any physical changes related to the pint you donated.

http://www.mskcc.org/giving/blood/whole-blood-donations

When did Kerri Strug break her ankle?

Kerri Strug is best-known for one vault: a Yurchenko 1.5 twist she nearly stuck, on an injured ankle, to secure the US team the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics.

http://gymnastics.about.com/od/famousgymnasts/p/Gymnast-Kerri-Strug.htm

How many volts should an alternator put out?

A car alternator needs to be putting out at least 13-14 volts (ideally between 13.8 and 14.2 volts) to effectively charge a 12 volt car battery. If the alternator is putting out too much voltage (15+ volts), it is likely your battery acid will boil over out of the battery.

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/01/how-to-test-a-car-alternator/

Do women have an Adam's apple?

The Adam's apple is actually caused by the bulging of a set of cartilage plates that are held together by tissues and muscle fibers, which protect the vocal cords. Women have these plates, too, but the bulge is more prominent in men for two reasons: Testosterone causes the larynx to grow rapidly during puberty,

http://www.oprah.com/health/Debunking-Womens-Health-Myths-and-Misconceptions/2

How were Theodore and Franklin related?

While many Americans may assume that President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) was the son of Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), the two former presidents who led the country three decades apart were actually fifth cousins. Their closest tie was FDR's wife Eleanor who was also the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt.

http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/roosevelt-theodore-franklin-related/2014/09/29/id/592404/

What other countries drive on the left?

Most countries which were British colonies still drive on the left hand side of the road including huge land masses such as India, Australia and Southern Africa as well as the Caribbean. Europe generally drives on the right hand side apart from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus.

http://www.rhinocarhire.com/Car-Hire-Blog/August-2009/Which-Countries-Drive-on-the-Left,--a-Handy-Guide.aspx

How many years is 1 human year to a dog?

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

Why is Greece first in the Olympic parade?

Traditionally (starting at the 1928 Summer Olympics), Greece enters first, because of its historical status as the progenitor of the Olympics, while the host nation marches last. In the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the Greek flag led the parade, while the Greek team marched in last, as the host nation.

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

How much does the earth spin in one hour?

The Earth rotates in about 24 hours. Therefore, if you were to hang above the surface of the Earth at the equator without moving, you would see 25,000 miles pass by in 24 hours, at a speed of 25000/24 or just over 1000 miles per hour.

http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/970401c.html

Who is President Obama?

Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States. His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-obama

Is an ostrich's eye bigger than its brain?

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. It is not true that the ostrich hides its head in the sand in time of danger. But young birds will conceal themselves by lying down and stretching their necks out along the ground.

http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/net/explore/animals.aspx?id=29

What started the California Gold Rush?

The California Gold Rush (1848–1855) began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.

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

How much is a lifetime airline pass?

IN THE early 1980s, American Airlines, strapped for cash, decided to start selling passes for unlimited first-class travel for life. At the time, the passes cost $250,000 (around $600,000 in today's dollars), with a companion ticket available for an extra $150,000 and discounts for older people.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2012/05/lifetime-airline-passes

How many Stephen King books are there?

King has published fifty novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. He has written nearly two hundred short stories, most of which have been collected in nine collections of short fiction. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine.

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

How many children did Cleopatra have?

Cleopatra had four children–only one survived to adulthood. Cleopatra's first child was a son by Caesar. She also had twins, Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, as well as another son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, all by Marcus Antonius.

http://blog.oup.com/2010/04/cleopatra/

When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in US?

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is a day of Mexican pride and heritage.

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/cinco-de-mayo

Is the killer whale a type of dolphin?

Well, it turns out that killer whales have been known to prey on sharks. Orcas have also been known to eat mako sharks and several other species. When hunting sharks, killer whales always end up flipping the shark upside down, regardless of how the attack starts.

http://marinesciencetoday.com/2013/11/22/oceans-toughest-predators-great-white-shark-vs-killer-whale/

Why is an MRI so loud?

An MRI is noisy because its magnetic field is created by running electrical current through a coiled wire—an electromagnet. When the current is switched on, there is an outward force all along the coil. And because the magnetic field is so strong, the force on the coil is very large.

http://www.caltech.edu/content/question-month-how-does-mri-work-and-why-it-so-noisy

Who was the State of California named after?

When Cortez arrived in California, searching for this mythical queen, her influence on him was so severe, he paid tribute to this powerful Black Woman Queen Califia by naming the state after her.

http://www.pasadenajournal.com/cover-stories/3565-california-named-for-black-woman

How many times did Einstein get married?

Albert Einstein was married two times. He married Mileva Maric (1875-1948) in January 1903, a former fellow student from his time as a student at the Polytechnic in Zurich. They were divorced in February 1919. 4 months later, in June 1919, he married his cousin Elsa Löwenthal (1876-1936), nee Einstein.

http://www.einstein-website.de/z_information/faq-e.html

What does the BB stand for in BB King?

After serving in World War II, Riley B. King, better known as B.B. King, became a disc jockey in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was dubbed "the Beale Street Blues Boy." That nickname was shortened to "B.B.," and the guitarist cut his first record in 1949.

http://www.biography.com/people/bb-king-9364839

Who was the tallest president?

The tallest U.S. Presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), while the shortest was James Madison at 5 ft 4 in (163 cm). The average height of a US president has been 5 ft 10.7 inches and 5 ft 11.6 inches since 1900.

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

What is the new imperialism?

The New Imperialism (sometimes Neoimperialism or Neo-imperialism) was a period of colonial expansion—and its accompanying ideologies—by the European powers, the United States of America and the Empire of Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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

Are neutrons a positive charge?

Proton—positive; electron—negative; neutron—no charge. The charge on the proton and electron are exactly the same size but opposite. The same number of protons and electrons exactly cancel one another in a neutral atom.

http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/lessonplans/chapter4/lesson1

How far is it from home plate to second base?

Base Paths/Distance - The infield shall be a 90 foot square. When location of home base is determined, with a steel tape measure 127 feet, 3 3/8 inches in desired direction to establish second base. The distance between first base and third base is 127 feet, 3 3/8 inches.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/baseball_basics/on_the_field.jsp

How many steps does the average person take in a lifetime?

The average moderately active person take aound 7,500 step/day. If you maintain that daily average and live until 80 years of age, you'll have walked about 216,262,500 steps in your lifetime. Doing the math; the average person with the average stride living until 80 will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles.

http://snowbrains.com/brain-post-how-far-does-the-average-human-walk-in-a-lifetime/

Who put their coat over a puddle?

When Walter Raleigh met Queen Elizabeth I, Raleigh is reputed to have thrown his coat over a muddy puddle to allow the Queen to cross without getting her feet wet as an act of chivalry.

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

Who sings the song Monster Mash?

"Monster Mash" is a 1962 novelty song and the best-known song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. The song was released as a single on Gary S. Paxton's Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length LP called The Original Monster Mash, which contained several other monster-themed tunes.

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

Who has the most children in the world?

Vassilyev and his first wife, whose name is unknown, hold the record for the most children a couple has parented. She gave birth to a total of 69 children – sixteen pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets – between 1725 and 1765, in a total of 27 births.

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

What was the last film personally overseen by Walt Disney?

The Jungle Book (1967) - Trivia - IMDb. The Jungle Book (1967) The last film personally overseen by Walt Disney.

http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0061852/trivia

Do salmon die after they spawn?

The salmon run is the time when salmon, which have migrated from the ocean, swim to the upper reaches of rivers where they spawn on gravel beds. After spawning, all Pacific salmon and most Atlantic salmon die, and the salmon life cycle starts over again.

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

Is soda and Mentos a chemical reaction?

After a lot of debate, scientists are now saying that the primary cause of Coke & Mentos geysers is a physical reaction, not a chemical reaction. Their explanation is this process called nucleation. All the carbon dioxide in the soda – all that fizz – is squeezed into the liquid and looking for a way out.

http://www.eepybird.com/featured-video/coke-and-mentos-featured-video/science-of-coke-mentos/

Who was the first to go to the North Pole?

First to reach the Geographic North Pole (disputed): there are two claimants, Frederick Cook, accompanied by two Inuit men, Ahwelah and Etukishook, on April 21, 1908 and Robert Edwin Peary and his employee Matthew Henson and four Inuit men Ootah, Seegloo, Egingway, and Ooqueah on April 6, 1909.

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

How high do fireworks go up?

Fireworks are made to burst at different heights. This depends on the size of the shell and how the fireworks are packed. - 3 to 4 inch shells travel to about 300 - 400 feet. - 10 - 12 inch shells travel 1000 - 1300 feet.

http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season6/fireworks/facts.cfm

Are fruits plant ovaries?

A fruit is the ripened ovary or ovaries—together with seeds—from one or more flowers. The fruits of a plant are responsible for dispersing the seeds that contain the embryo and protecting the seeds as well.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovary_(botany)

What culture is hummus from?

Hummus (Arabic: حُمُّص‎) is a Levantine food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Today, it is popular throughout the Middle East (including Turkey), North Africa (including Morocco), and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe.

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

Who is on the Heisman Trophy?

After the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman, the award was named in his honor and broadened to include players west of the Mississippi. Heisman had been active in college athletics as a football player; a head football, basketball, and baseball coach; and an athletic director.

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

How many hairs are on a human head on average?

The amount of hairs the averge person has on their head varies from one individual to another. An average person has about 100 thousand hairs on their scalp. Most redheads have about 90 thousands hairs, blonds have about 140 thousand, and brunettes fall in between these two figures.

http://topics.info.com/How-many-hairs-does-the-average-person-have-on-their-head_2724

Is a psychiatrist a medical doctor?

A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who must evaluate patients to determine whether or not their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental, or a strictly psychiatric one.

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

What do bees do with their honey?

We know that bees have been producing honey as they do today for at least 100 million years (since the Cretaceous period)*. Bees produce honey as food stores for the hive during the long months of winter when flowers aren't blooming and therefore little or no nectar is available to them.

http://www.beeman.ca/id18.html

Do otters hold hands when they sleep?

Otters are known to hold hands in groups - called a raft - while they eat, sleep and rest, to prevent families losing each other. The furry animals, the largest member of the weasel family, are even known to wrap sea plants around them to secure the bond.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2421731/Otterly-adorable-Dozy-otters-hold-hands-taking-nap-dont-drift-apart-sleep.html

How long have sharks been around for?

But there is no disagreement that scales found during the Silurian Period, aged 420 million years, are from sharks. Shark scales from this period have been found in Siberia and Mongolia. The oldest shark teeth are from the Devonian Period, about 400 million years old, found in Europe.

http://www.sharksavers.org/en/education/biology/450-million-years-of-sharks1/

How many feet of wire does it take to make a Slinky?

Todays Regular Slinky has approx 65 feet of wire if you would be able to stretch it all out *Note when the Original Slinky came out in 1945 it contained 80 feet of wire*..

http://www.ebay.com/gds/SLINKY-AND-SLINKY-JR-TRUE-LENGTHS-/10000000001117468/g.html

Which president is on the thousand dollar bill?

However, the Treasury also issued larger denominations. They featured William McKinley ($500), Grover Cleveland ($1,000), James Madison ($5,000), and Salmon P. Chase ($10,000).

http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=23692

What do you call a group of piglets?

Pigs, A drift, drove, litter (young), sounder (of swine), team, passel (of hogs), singular (refers to a group of boars).

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/animals/names.htm

How long is an NFL football season?

The National Football League regular season begins the weekend after Labor Day and ends in December or early January. It consists of 256 games, where each team plays 16 games during a 17-week period.

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

How much does a space shuttle weigh?

The Space Shuttle weighed 165,000 pounds empty. Its external tank weighed 78,100 pounds empty and its two solid rocket boosters weighed 185,000 pounds empty each. Each solid rocket booster held 1.1 million pounds of fuel.

http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/ask/268-How-much-did-the-Space-Shuttle-weigh-

What is Wolverine's real name?

Wolverine is commonly known as Logan. His real name is James Howlett. He is a mutant. His mutant powers are:

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0001095/bio

Where is Fort Knox?

The United States Bullion Depository, often known as Fort Knox, is a fortified vault building located adjacent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, used to store a large portion of United States official gold reserves and occasionally other precious items belonging or entrusted to the federal government.

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

Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same temperature?

I think what you mean is that metal FEELS colder than wood if they're both at room temperature. That's because metal conducts heat much better than wood does. Since your hand is hotter than room temperature, both the metal and the wood conduct heat away from it.

https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=1829

What was the Beatles first number one single?

Although some will say Please Please Me was The Beatles' first number one single, it was their next single, From Me To You, which topped the Record Retailer chart – which later became the Official UK Singles Chart – on May 2 1963.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/the-beatles/10030810/The-Beatles-chart-success-in-rivals-and-numbers.html

How long would it take to read all the information on the internet?

It would take 57,000 years according to these info-graphs which probably don't include Twitter, Facebook status updates and private blogs. I mean, those would keep you occupied until the end of time. Or maybe the end of time comes in 57,000 years.

http://thenextweb.com/2009/09/15/ink-print-internet/

What state has the most colleges and universities?

California was home to 399, more than any other U.S. state. In second was New York (307), followed by Pennsylvania (260), Texas (208) and Ohio (194). We have a complete listing of Accredited U.S. and Canadian Colleges and Universities, sorted by state, territory, and province.

http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/state-most-colleges-universities.html

What mammal has the largest eyes?

The equine eye is the largest of all land mammals–whales, seals and the ostrich are the only other animals that have larger eyes. The equine eye is the largest of all land mammals–whales, seals and the ostrich are the only other animals that have larger eyes.

http://web.mnstate.edu/stockram/WildlifeEcol/The%20equine%20eye%20is%20the%20largest%20of%20all%20land%20mammals.doc

What causes the color of the red sea?

Located between the East African coast and the Saudi Arabian peninsula, the Red Sea got its name because of a type of algae called Trichodesmium erythraeum, which is found in the sea. When these blooms of algae die off they appear to turn the blue-green color of the ocean to a reddish-brown.

http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/red-sea-red.html

What are the vowel letters?

Five of the 26 alphabet letters are vowels: A, E, I, O, and U. The letter Y is sometimes considered a sixth vowel because it can sound like other vowels. Unlike consonants, each of the vowel letters has more than one type of sound or can even be silent with no sound at all.

http://www.abcfastphonics.com/vowel-letters.html