. Which world leader, who recently left office, is set to take a position at Harvard University? A Angela Merkel B Jair Bolsonaro C Jacinda Ardern The correct answer is Jacinda Ardern.
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon were both removed from their cable news jobs this week. Which networks? A MSNBC and CNN B Fox News and CNN C Fox Business and CNBC The correct answer is Fox News and CNN.
A Brazilian dictionary added the name of which soccer icon as an adjective and synonym for ‘exceptional’? A Maradona B Messi C Pelé The correct answer is Pelé.
The CDC reports that the number of adult Americans who do what is at an all-time low? A Smoke cigarettes B Drink hard alcohol C Drive without seatbelts The correct answer is Smoke cigarettes.
What is the world’s largest owl by length? A Snowy owl B Great gray owl C Elf owl The great gray owl, the largest owl in the world by length, is easily distinguished by its large wingspan, which can grow up to 5 feet. The correct answer is Great gray owl.
The horns of the great horned owl are actually feathery ear tufts known as… A Cresticorns B Quillicorns C Plumicorns The owl’s distinctive tufts of feathers are known as ‘plumicorns’ and start growing shortly after they hatch. Beyond having a delightful name, they’re thought to be used to show expression and for camouflage. The correct … Read more
What is the great horned owl also known as? A Tiger owl B Barn owl C Burrowing owl The great horned owl is also known as the tiger owl. Naturalists have called it the ‘tiger of the air’ because of its fierce predatory skills. The correct answer is Tiger owl.
What are the spines inside a penguin’s mouth called? A Teeth B Papillae C Baleen plates The spines inside a penguin’s mouth are tooth-shaped structures called papillae, which help them grip slippery foods like fish. The correct answer is Papillae.
What makes up a major part of penguins’ diet? A Barnacles B Krill C Crabs Adélie penguins eat as much as 3.3 billion pounds of krill a year. Antarctic krill gather in super-swarms that are large enough to be seen from space. The correct answer is Krill.
Which of the following is not a species of penguin? A Harpy B Chinstrap C Macaroni There are many species of penguin, from the largest type, the emperor, to the amusingly named macaroni and chinstrap. A harpy is a type of eagle. The correct answer is Harpy.