. We’re in Mexico for Cinco de Mayo. What does this holiday commemorate? A Mexican Independence Day B Mexico’s ‘birthday’ C Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla On May 5, or Cinco de Mayo, 1862, during the second French invasion of Mexico, the Battle of Puebla took place close to Puebla de Zaragoza. The correct … Read more
What is the name of the spherical, rolling droid that debuted in ‘The Force Awakens’? A C-3PO B K-2SO C BB-8 BB-8 is an astromech droid belonging to Resistance fighter pilot Poe Dameron. He appears in episodes 7-9 of the series and measures only 16 inches tall. The correct answer is BB-8.
What subtitle was added to ‘Star Wars’ in 1981? A The Phantom Menace B Revenge of the Sith C A New Hope Originally released in 1977, ‘Star Wars’ received a subtitle of ‘Star Wars: Episode IV–A New Hope’ to establish the film as a chapter in a larger saga. Fans might recognize today’s image of … Read more
Who was the creator of Star Wars? A James Cameron B Steven Spielberg C George Lucas George Lucas wrote and directed the first Star Wars film, as well as the prequel trilogy over 20 years later. The correct answer is George Lucas.
Wildebeests migrate from the Maasai Mara to which national park? A Ruma National Park B Serengeti National Park C Meru National Park Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve shares a border with Tanzania, where it connects to that nation’s Serengeti National Park. Each year, some 1.5 million blue wildebeests move through the region in a circular … Read more
What other species do wildebeests often graze with? A Lions B Giraffes C Zebras Zebras and wildebeests often graze together in open savannah environments with high chances of predation. Wildebeests have better hearing, while zebras have better vision, so together they can detect predators easier. The correct answer is Zebras.
What is another name for the wildebeest, an iconic inhabitant of the Maasai Mara National Reserve? A Kudu B Gnu C Springbok Wildebeests, also known as gnus, are native to eastern and southern Africa. These grass-eating bovines travel in herds for safety, but don’t think that means they’re defenseless. Adults weigh around 600 pounds, can … Read more
What yearly event in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos is attended by world leaders and business chiefs? A Annual Economic Conference B G7 C World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum was established in 1971 and features talks and round-table discussions about such topics as sustainability, economic growth, globalization, and energy and food security. … Read more
What material is responsible for the bright blue color of these lakes? A Rock flour B Copper particles C Blue algae Rock flour is silt-sized rock particles generated from the grinding of bedrock by glaciers. The particles are suspended in the lake water, and when the sun shines on the water, it reflects a bright … Read more
This stunning scene can be found high on the Swiss-Austrian border. Which mountain range are we in? A Rockies B Himalayas C Alps These stunning glacial lakes can be found in the Silvretta Alps, part of Europe’s highest and most extensive mountain range. The Alpine region of Switzerland, which covers 60% of the whole country, … Read more