Question 1: Which woodswallow species is featured in today’s image celebrating Cousins Day?
A Ashy
B Fiji
C Masked
The ashy woodswallow is found across South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. These gregarious birds often perch closely together on branches and powerlines. Primarily insectivorous, they are also known to feed on nectar and toxic butterflies.
Correct Answer: Ashy
Question 2: Which of these actor–politician pairs are actually distant cousins?
A Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama
B Brad Pitt and Joe Biden
C Tom Hanks and Abraham Lincoln
Actor Tom Hanks is a third cousin four times removed of President Abraham Lincoln. The connection traces back through Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks.
Correct Answer: Tom Hanks and Abraham Lincoln
Question 3: In the TV show ‘Friends,’ who played Ross and Monica’s cousin Cassie?
A Denise Richards
B Jill Goodacre
C Elle Macpherson
Cassie appeared in the Season 7 episode titled ‘The One with Ross and Monica’s Cousin.’ Both Chandler and Ross find themselves attracted to her, resulting in some hilarious, albeit awkward, moments.
Correct Answer: Denise Richards